About Sherri Pruitt

Sherri is the Administrative Assistant at the Development Authority and is in charge assisting with the existing industries and companies/prospects who are locating in the Golden Isles. Sherri Pruitt is a tremendous asset to the Development Authority and started in the administrative and coordinator field over 20 years ago in Atlanta, Ga.

Golden Isles Development Authority Teams Up with Kings Bay Naval Base to Strengthen Workforce

Golden Isles Development Authority Teams Up with Kings Bay Naval Base to Strengthen Workforce

The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) and King’s Bay Naval Base Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) have partnered to navigate the transition of its workforce from military service to civilian employment in the Golden Isles. The […]

2023-10-27T08:22:18-05:00September 28th, 2023|

Silver Bluff Brewing Company Wins International Award

Silver Bluff Brewing Company Wins International Award

Downtown craft breweries contribute to the local economy with by providing jobs they offer local business support by sourcing products locally, they support tourism and visitor spending, offer tax revenue, and they bring revitalization and urban development to downtown areas. Well, our very own […]

2023-06-08T13:04:14-05:00June 8th, 2023|

A Year In Review | FY2021-22 Annual Report

Economic Development Update & Golden Isles Development Authority FY 2021-2022 Annual Report

Taking the time to acknowledge achievements, review goals, and identify new opportunities is critical for any organization. For the past year, staff at The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) has completed an […]

2023-05-18T12:50:31-05:00September 28th, 2022|

Tradewinds Technology Park

Introducing Tradewinds Technology Park

In partnership with WEDA Developers, we are excited to share with you Tradewinds Technology Park.

Tradewinds Technology Park is the result of a public-private partnership between WEDA Developers and Golden Isles Development Authority. Together we are working to bring the vision of a customer-centric technology park to […]

2022-01-17T11:46:05-05:00January 3rd, 2022|

Small Business Resources


Working Together to Support Small

This time of year, we ask shoppers to invest in their communities by shopping at small businesses. The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) will be among the organizations sharing the benefits of shopping local, but we also want to encourage business owners to invest in themselves. […]

2021-11-23T14:07:19-05:00November 23rd, 2021|

Career Day at Coastal Pines


Promote your company to local students

The College of Coastal Pines invites area businesses to participate in Career Day on November 16. The event is an opportunity to showcase why today’s talent should consider your organization in the future.

There is no cost to participate, but advanced registration is required.

For questions about the event contact Buck  […]

2021-11-10T15:00:48-05:00November 10th, 2021|