Helping to build strong, vibrant communities.

GTranslate

Blog

Q+A for Renters: Georgia Rental Assistance Program

To help renters learn how to apply for rental assistance, The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) invited renters statewide to attend a live webinar session on May 21. DCA shared information on how to properly apply for the Georgia Rental Assistance program and answered questions renters submitted prior to the webinar. To access the...

State Rental Assistance Program Expands Eligibility

Since applications opened in March 2021, the Georgia Rental Assistance (GRA) program has distributed millions on behalf of renters and landlords, where possible, to bring past-due rent and utility balances current for those that experienced hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Based on evolving federal guidance, the GRA program will...

Jefferson County Joins List of Broadband Ready Communities

The courthouse building in Jefferson County

Jefferson County has been home to international business and industry as well as being a large agriculture sector. Though the farming community has been vital to the county, the lack of high-speed internet has not only affected the equipment used for farming but also the quality of life for Jefferson’s residents.

“With COVID and so many kids out of school, it’s been a challenge....

Q+A for Landlords: Georgia Rental Assistance Program Part Two

In an effort to connect with the community, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) invited landlords statewide to attend a live webinar session on May 4. DCA took landlords through the application process for the Georgia Rental Assistance program and held a live question-and-answer session. To access the webinar recording, please...

Q+A for Landlords: Georgia Rental Assistance Program Part One

In an effort to connect with the community, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) invited landlords from across the state to attend a live webinar session on May 4. DCA took landlords through the application process for the Georgia Rental Assistance program and held a live question-and-answer session. Below is Part 1 of the...

Warren County Officially Announced Broadband Ready

Warren County has been announced as Broadband Ready by 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 of the deployment of broadband...

Technical College System of Georgia, DCA to Implement $8.367M Grant in Southwest Georgia

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has been selected by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to administer the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Workforce Development Program. The grant will utilize $8.367 million of the $41.837 million allocation from the U.S....

Preserving History: Silvertown Historic District

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 and National Registers provide formal recognition of a property’s architectural, historical, and/or archaeological significance. In line with the Historic Preservation Division’s (HPD) mission of promoting the preservation...

Lithonia Resident Accomplishes Dream of Being a Homeowner

Anita James (left) and her daughter (right) smile brightly in front of their new home.

Our Georgia Dream program provides down payment assistance for first-time home buyers. In our Keys to Success series, we’ve asked residents from all across Georgia share how they were able to accomplish their goal of securing the keys to their success and becoming homeowners!

Anita James had been residing in...

Preserving History: Methodist Cemetery

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 and National Registers provide formal recognition of a property’s architectural, historical, and/or archaeological significance. In line with the Historic Preservation Division’s (HPD) mission of promoting the preservation...