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Georgia Mortgage Assistance provides critical relief to homeowners

Georgia Mortgage Assistance (GMA) may help eligible homeowners who have faced or are currently facing financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgia received more than $300 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s...

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March 07, 2023

‘Georgia’s Full Story’ project to identify Black heritage sites, stories statewide

The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announces a new project to support the identification and documentation of Black heritage sites statewide.

Georgia’s Full Story will identify places and uncover stories associated with Black heritage not recognized in past historic preservation efforts. The final product will be an updated resource...

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March 03, 2023

Philip Gilman named deputy commissioner for Housing Assistance and Development

Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced today that Philip Gilman will join the agency as Deputy Commissioner for Housing Assistance and Development. Gilman assumes the Deputy Commissioner role following the retirement of Tonya Curry in November 2022.

“We are excited to have Philip back at DCA,” said Commissioner Nunn. “He will bring creativity and...

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March 02, 2023

Georgia communities awarded federal historic preservation grants

Eight Georgia municipalities will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $106,000 to support historic preservation activities in their respective communities, the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office announced.

The 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grants facilitate historic preservation planning initiatives and projects such as historic resource surveys, outreach efforts,...

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February 28, 2023

Georgia Centennial Farm application deadline is May 1, 2023

Georgia Centennial Farm application deadline is May 1, 2023

Farms hold a central role in the heritage of our state, having formed the economic, cultural, and family foundation for generations of Georgians. Some farms have been continuously operating for over 100 years and deserve recognition for their historical importance. This year the Georgia Centennial Farm Program celebrates its 30th year of honoring the contributions of farm families throughout...

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February 23, 2023
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Georgia Adds Three New Resources to the National Register of Historic Places

Georgia Adds Three New Resources to the National Register of Historic Places

Georgia has added three new listings to the National Register of Historic Places. The listings highlight the breadth of Georgia’s historic heritage.

The nominations include:

  • Washington Carver Homes, City of East Point, Fulton County
  • Daniel E. Conklin House, City of Atlanta, Fulton County
  • Virginia-Highland Historic District Expansion, City of Atlanta.,
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January 31, 2023
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs addresses affordable housing needs across state

Two years ago, following the passage of unprecedented emergency funding from the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Treasury announced a nation-wide program to provide emergency rental assistance for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the following months, each state stood up programs to assist renters and landlords facing financial hardship during the pandemic. Through Georgia Rental Assistance...

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January 20, 2023

Event to celebrate the life, messages of MLK at the Capitol Building Friday

You're invited! Join us this Friday, January 13, 2023, for the Georgia’s 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Service. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Martin Luther King Jr. Advisory Council is hosting the event at 11 a.m. in the north wing of the Georgia Capitol Building.

The Capitol Building is located at 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30334.

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January 11, 2023

Historic Preservation grant applications now available for certified local governments

A grant application package for the Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Certified Local Government (CLG) sub-grant program, administered by the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs is now available. Applications are accepted digitally through the Grant Application Administration and Management (GRAAM) system. The application...

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December 02, 2022

Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) has been certified as the training entity for Regional Industrial Development Authority

Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) has been certified as the training entity for Regional Industrial Development Authority

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) has been certified as the training entity for Regional Industrial Development Authority (RIDA) members. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently certified CVIOG to train new authority members through the year 2024. Training for Regional Industrial Development Authorities will include elements of development authority law,...

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November 23, 2022

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