The Stephens County Development Authority is committed to achieving continued, sustainable economic growth in our area of Northeast Georgia. We are an active, forward-thinking team seeking to diversify our economy, encouraging business retention and expansion to improve the lives of our residents. SCDA’s mission is to encourage and support the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Stephens County, Georgia so as to promote employment. To accomplish our mission, SCDA works with public and private sector representatives to fully utilize their collective individual and organizational resources. We act as a people-focused resource of information to those interested in business opportunities in Stephens County and as a moderator between business and individual interests. Mission Statement: To encourage and support the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Stephens County, GA so as to promote employment.