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Preserving History: Curry-Miller-Byrd Cottage

The National Register of Historic Places is our country’s official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. The Georgia National Register provides formal recognition of a property’s architectural, historical, or archaeological significance. With the Historic Preservation Division’s (HPD) mission of valuing historic places for the impactful...

Brighter Future to Come as Lee County is Broadband Ready

Growing in population and commercial development, Lee County is still considered a primarily rural area with several locations either underserved or with no access to internet service at all. Areas in need of broadband service range from 50-year-old farmhouses in North Lee County to new residential developments in the South. With the county citizens’ complaints began to amplify due to the...

Bartow County is Now Broadband Ready

From left are Broadband Director Deana Perry, DCA Commissioner Christopher Nunn, and Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor.

Bartow County has recently been announced as Broadband Ready , receiving a certification from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The designation recognizes a city and/or county whose local government has completed the application and demonstrated compliance with the adoption of a local comprehensive plan inclusive...

Marion County to Receive Broadband Ready Certification

With COVID-19 impacting several counties across the state, limited internet access challenges have been a highlighted issue for the residents and businesses of Marion County. The pandemic had caused the gaps in the community to become more apparent as school systems closed and people were having issues connecting to the internet.

“As COVID ramped up, it brought out and made us start to...

McDuffie County Designated Broadband Ready

Being close in proximity to Fort Gordon, Clarks Hill Lake, and Interstate 20, McDuffie County expects more growth of new residents, larger industries, and commercial activity. Like most rural counties within Georgia, however, McDuffie has large portions where there is little-to-no access to internet.

“County residents have expressed overwhelming frustration with lack of internet in the...

Housing Choice Voucher Program Wait List to Open

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) is part of Georgia's comprehensive housing program administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). This is a tenant-based rental assistance program that assists extremely low- and low-income...

Breaking New Ground: Developer Feature – Bill Gross

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs believes we all share a common need for shelter. That's why we pride ourselves on laying the foundation for safe and affordable housing. The Housing Tax Credit program makes that goal manifest by offering tax incentives to properties that devote all or part of their units to low-to-moderate income residents. Countless residents, owners, and...

Breaking New Ground: Village at Winding Road – Tara Friedman, Property Manager

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs believes we all share a common need for shelter. That's why we pride ourselves on laying the foundation for safe and affordable housing. The Housing Tax Credit program makes that goal manifest by offering tax incentives to properties that devote all or part of their units to low-to-moderate income residents. Countless residents, owners, and...

Breaking New Ground: Village at Winding Road – Peggy Jackson

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs believes we all share a common need for shelter. That's why we pride ourselves on laying the foundation for safe and affordable housing. The Housing Tax Credit program makes that goal manifest by offering tax incentives to properties that devote all or part of their units to low-to-moderate income residents. Countless residents, owners, and...

Breaking New Ground: Village at Winding Road – Marsha Lawson

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs believes we all share a common need for shelter. That's why we pride ourselves on laying the foundation for safe and affordable housing. The Housing Tax Credit program makes that goal manifest by offering tax incentives to properties that devote all or part of their units to low-to-moderate income residents. Countless residents, owners, and...