OC and Michelin close to Deal

At their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Oconee County Council moved closer to a deal with Michelin on creating a tire warehouse in the county. The council approved final reading of a tax incentive plan for Michelin. This plan cuts property tax assessment ratios for 40 years. Expectations are that Michelin will reach a decision on the plan by spring. The tire maker would invest $250 million and create 170 jobs if the proposed warehouse is built in the Golden Corner Commerce Park, which is located off I-85 in Fair Play.