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Housing Conference to Focus on Future

Registration is now open for the Southeastern States Housing Conference ! Hosted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs , this event will bring together housing professionals all in the name of innovation! The conference is Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at the Embassy Suites at...

Community HOME Investment Listening Sessions Announced

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is hosting three listening sessions around the state to answer questions about the Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) and to get input on how well the CHIP program is working in local communities. The agency is seeking feedback...

Georgia receives $3.3M in AmeriCorps Funding

AmeriCorps volunteer paints a wall during a service project.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Georgia has received $3,341,944 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) , the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs.

These grants will put more than 500 AmeriCorps members on the ground to serve with 19...

DCA congratulates Georgia Smart Communities Challenge winners

Four communities were recognized as the 2019-2020 GA Smart Communities class on June 18 at the Macon-Bibb Government Center. This program , spearheaded by Georgia Tech, provides up to $50,000 in grant funding to four winning cities or counties who will have one year to develop smart community planning and pilot studies...

DCA celebrates reopening of Rosalynn Apartments

3Keys CEO Darlene Schultz is surrounded by state legislators and government officials during the Rosalynn Apartments reopening ceremony.

Commissioner Christopher Nunn and DCA staff joined legislators and city officials on June 12 for the grand reopening of Rosalynn Apartments in Chamblee. A $3.4M renovation began in June 2018 and included apartment upgrades such as new floors and appliances. The facility, originally built in 2000, was developed for adults affected by homelessness and mental illness. Residents in the 56 units...

Fall Conference to focus on innovation, success across Georgia

Planners, developers, county commissioners and state officials will be convening for the 3rd Annual Fall Conference and Awards Dinner on Oct. 15-17 at Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange. More than 300 people are expected to receive updates on legislation, best practices and success stories.

Conference presenters include DCA staff members and agency partners who represent areas of...

Georgia awarded nearly $35M in disaster relief recovery funds

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As Gov. Brian Kemp and other governors continue to call upon Washington to put aside politics and pass a supplemental disaster appropriation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Georgia nearly $35 million in previously unallocated Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. Senators David Perdue and Johnny Isakson were instrumental in...

AmeriCorps Program Serves Youth of All Abilities

Each year, thousands of Georgia residents join AmeriCorps and commit to a year of service to communities across the country. From addressing literacy gaps in refugee communities to working with FEMA, AmeriCorps offers ample opportunities for adults of all ages to serve.

Some programs are specific to each state, such as the Extra Special People program. According to ESP’s...

DCA Board Members, staff explore progress in Statesboro

Georgia Department of Community Affairs staffers convened in Statesboro from May 1-2 for DCA’s quarterly Board meeting. This gathering also included a joint meeting with the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, GHFA Economic Development Financing Inc., and GFHA Affordable Housing, Inc. The DCA Board consists of nearly 20 individuals, including but not limited...

Success Story: HomeSafe Georgia

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs offers a wide variety of resources to enhance the lives of people across the Peach State. From local government assistance, community and economic development, and safe and affordable housing, DCA’s focus is always on the betterment of people and their communities.

Pamela Sawejko is one of the many Georgia residents who benefited...