In his regular monthly meeding Thursday evening, Chattooga County Commissioner Jason Winters signed a resolution committing to support the expansion of Smith Ironworks in Lyerly.

Winters says the resolution supports a One Georgia Equity Application on behalf of the company for a possible expansion at their facility.

They will apply for about $500,000 in grant funds which the company will match for building expansion, as well as equipment, The company will also hire more employees Winters says he looks forward to working with Smith Iron Works on the expansion..