Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton and Walton Counties

The Joint Development Authority (JDA) of Jasper, Morgan, Newton & Walton Counties began as a concept in 1998 between Newton & Walton Counties.  In 1999 the formation of the between the four counties was adopted by each county and the JDA became a reality.

The goal of the JDA was to create an industrial area to attract industry to the region.  Specifically, the goal was to create a research park for high-tech and bio-science industries.

Today, the four county area is home to Takeda, Facebook, and Georgia's BioScience Training Center.