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DCA congratulates Georgia Smart Communities Challenge winners

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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...

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June 12, 2019
Fall Conference

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...

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May 16, 2019
CDBG-DR

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...

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May 16, 2019
AmeriCorps

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...

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May 08, 2019

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...

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May 02, 2019
Homesafe, Success Story

USDA joins 3rd Federal Opportunity Zones Conference

City and county government officials on all levels are invited to attend the 3rd Federal Opportunity Zones Conference on April 30 at Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro. Hosted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, this one-day session will focus on educating FOZ...

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April 10, 2019
Federal Opportunity Zones

National Community Development Week: April 22-26

Agencies from across the nation will be celebrating National Community Development week by uniting citizens, elected officials, media, program staff, subrecipients and beneficiaries through activities that recognize and showcase specific programs.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs will be recognizing the...

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April 08, 2019
National Community Development Week

Community Planning Institute to educate government officials, staff

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs will host its Spring Community Planning Institute on May 9-10 in Madison. The 2-day workshop is offered by DCA’s Office of Planning in partnership with the Georgia Planning Association.

The series of classes is for Georgia’s planning commissioners, elected officials and local government staff. CPI provides information about...

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April 05, 2019
Community Planning Institute

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