The Meriwether County Cattlemen's Association presented a detailed concept for a County-wide Community Agricultural Center, estimated at $28 million including site work, parking, paving, and related improvements. The facility is envisioned as a recreational and educational hub for agricultural events, modeled on similar centers in Bulloch, Jefferson, Coweta, and Franklin counties, and is expected to drive tourism and surrounding private investment. No ownership, funding, or delivery model has been decided; discussion included whether the County or Association would own the facility, potential long‑term leases, and the Association possibly managing a County‑owned site.Commissioners agreed the concept merits further discussion, with a suggestion to meet with the Industrial Development Authority and Ms. Jane Fryer. This is an early-stage capital project where the County will likely need planning, funding strategy, design refinement, and eventually construction and operations support, creating opportunities for architects, engineers, financial advisors, grant consultants, and facility operators as the concept advances.

Discussion referenced the facility being heavily utilized and booked in advance like similar venues elsewhere, and the idea of the Association managing a County-owned facility via long-term lease.