U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the George County Board of Supervisors, Lucedale, Mississippi, to make critical infrastructure improvements to the George County Industrial Park. The improved industrial site will accommodate local business needs, including the development of a wood pellet plant that will produce over 1.4 million metric tons of pellets annually, primarily for export to the United Kingdom and Europe.
According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 90 jobs. The project will fund roadway, water and wastewater improvements for the George County Industrial Park to support the wood pellet plant and other businesses.
