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AmeriCorps Members Empower Extra Special People

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In Watkinsville, just an hour and a half west of Atlanta, there is a place for children with specific needs to explore their capabilities, opportunities and potential. Founded in 1986 by Martha Wyllie, Extra Special People (ESP) provides year-round opportunities such as summer camps and after-school care for individuals of all ages and abilities. Images of staff and campers:...

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August 09, 2019
AmeriCorps

DCA Welcomes Nepalese Finance Ministry for Informational Site Visit

Nepalese Finance Ministry members pose with DCA staff during their visit to the agency

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ mission to build strong, vibrant communities extended far beyond the state’s reach by hosting 22 members of the Nepalese Finance Ministry for a collaborative site visit on July 24. Coordinated by the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University , the visitors’ two-week Atlanta stay focused...

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August 09, 2019
Planfirst; Community Planning Institute; Planning and Research;

State Volunteer Board Discusses Progress, Goals and Opportunities

Group photo of GCSV Board Members

Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism (GCSV) board members convened on July 18. Hosted by a nonprofit organization, Extra Special People (ESP), this gathering also included a presentation of its goals and accomplishments. ESP is one of the 19 organizations in Georgia benefiting from AmeriCorps funding.

The GCSV is a committee within the Department of Community...

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July 31, 2019
AmeriCorps

Oglethorpe County is Georgia’s First Certified Broadband Ready Community

Oglethorpe County Courthouse

The Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative is geared toward providing access to high-speed internet across the state, and Oglethorpe County has completed a major step in the process as Georgia’s first certified Broadband Ready Community.

Any political subdivision in Georgia...

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July 30, 2019
Broadband

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...

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July 16, 2019
Office of Portfolio Management, Housing

Community HOME Investment Listening Sessions Announced

Woman delivering a speech

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...

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July 12, 2019
CHIP

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...

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June 25, 2019
AmeriCorps

DCA congratulates Georgia Smart Communities Challenge winners

Photo Credit: Georgia Tech

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...

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June 21, 2019
Smart Communities, Georgia Tech

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...

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June 13, 2019
Housing

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. Registration is now open . More than 300 people are expected to receive updates on legislation, best practices...

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June 12, 2019
Fall Conference

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