Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-18-1-.01
The purpose of the Appalachian Regional Commission Business Development Revolving Loan Fund (hereafter "RLF") is to assist eligible applicants in the performance of their duties and responsibilities under law to their citizens, including, among other duties and responsibilities, the development, promotion, and retention of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities by providing flexible and timely financial assistance for economic development projects in the Appalachian region of the state. The Appalachian region of the state is defined as the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Hart, Heard, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and Whitfield.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-18-1-.01
O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-8-8.