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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The State of Georgia will host a public hearing and webinar to present its proposed Action Plan for FFY 2019, the second year of the five-year 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan indicates how anticipated funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be implemented from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 for the following programs:...