The Development Authority of Polk County
More than $100 million in new investments have been made in Polk County in the past 20 years through the efforts of the Development Authority.
About DAPC
The Development Authority of Polk County (DAPC) is an independent agency charged with economic development for Polk County, providing a point of contact for industry looking to relocate or expand within the footprint of Polk County. Our state-of-the-art resources provide prospects, developers, brokers, property and business owners with detailed information about specific parcels and available land, industrial and commercial space. Our mission is to bring quality jobs and opportunities for the citizens of Polk County through continued growth in new and existing industry and the redevelopment of areas of commercial blight or underuse.
Demographics and Community Information
Confidential Site Selection & Marketing Service
Fast Track Permitting
Program Financing and Incentives
Government Liaison Services
Zoning Information
Residential and Commercial Building Trends
Meetings & Agendas
The regularly scheduled meetings of the Development Authority of Polk County are held on the second Friday of every month at the offices of the Development Authority (609 Main St., Cedartown, GA & 133 S. Marble St., Rockmart, GA). The meetings will be convened at 8:00 AM and agendas will be available the day before the meeting.
Please note that meetings are subject to being canceled if agenda content is insufficient. Please check the Polk County Standard Jounal, the Legal Organ of Polk County, for meeting notices, cancellations or special meetings at least 24 hours in advance.
2026 Meeting Dates are as Follows:
| Date | Location |
| January 9, 2026 | Rockmart |
| February 13, 2026 * | Cedartown |
| March 13, 2026 | Rockmart |
| April 10, 2026 | Cedartown |
| May 8, 2026 | Rockmart |
| June 12, 2026 | Cedartown |
| July 10, 2026 | Rockmart |
| August 14, 2026 | Cedartown |
| September 11, 2026 | Rockmart |
| October 9, 2026 | Cedartown |
| November 13, 2026 | Rockmart |
| December 11, 2026 | Cedartown |
*= cancelled meeting