Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Dong-A Hwa Sung Co., LTD. officials announced today that the company will locate its first U.S. operations, Dong-A USA, Inc., in Martin. The home appliance and automotive supplier will create approximately 220 jobs and invest $13 million in Weakley County, which represents the largest and only foreign direct investment in Weakley County’s history.

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NEW WEAKLEY COUNTY SEAL FEATURED IN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES PUBLICATION

Symbolism in Design Highlights and Unifies Municipalities with Weakley County

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Mayor Seeking Second Term Is Committed to Education, Economic Development, and Connectivity

Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum has confirmed his plans to seek reelection for the Weakley County Mayor’s seat.

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The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today celebrates 49 new graduates of the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) who will collaborate with DRA’s leadership team to continue helping create jobs, build communities, and improve lives across the Mississippi River Delta region and the Black Belt of Alabama.

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Delta Regional Authority Press Release

“Weakley County Reading Railroad is excited about Tennova’s commitment to the success of our
organization and the children of Weakley County. As County Mayor, there is no bigger issue than workforce
development in recruiting and retaining industry to our community. It is my belief that this practice starts at
the most primary level and the opportunity of this initiative will help prepare our children for the jobs of the
future,” said Jake Bynum, Mayor of Weakley County.”

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