The Development Authority of Fulton County was created in 1973 by Georgia law and a resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners as a special unit of government to stimulate diverse, high-quality economic development throughout Fulton County.

The DAFC’s jurisdiction encompasses 534.5 square miles of unincorporated areas and municipalities, including the city of Atlanta. The DAFC fulfills its mission primarily by providing taxable and tax-exempt bond financing opportunities under the auspices of the Development Authority and Policy Development Incentives created by the Board of Commissioners. The DAFC also provides an array of economic development services for Fulton County government, including implementation of business recruitment and retention strategies.

With a reputation for cordial professionalism and attention to detail, the Authority has issued more than $7.5 billion in bonds and helped well over 300 businesses and institutions build, upgrade, renovate, expand or relocate in Fulton County.

The DAFC works closely with other state and local development organizations as well as with area chambers of commerce. It is a charter member of the Joint Development Authority of Metropolitan Atlanta, and works closely with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. concept meetings and act as a liaison with departmental decision makers within Fulton County government as well as with municipalities throughout the county.