ATLANTA (November 9, 2023) – The cities of Blakely, Sylvania, Vidalia, and Watkinsville are Georgia’s newly designated Rural Zones, joining 43 other municipalities across the state. This designation allows projects within the designated Rural Zones to …
Interested in buying a new home? Not sure where to start? Anxious about the process? That’s where we come in. Our Georgia Dream program was created with you in mind. This program offers funding for first-time home buyers to assist with down payment and …
(Atlanta October 27, 2023) The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently announced that over $5 million HOPWA grant awards to programs that deliver housing support and related services to low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS. Housing …
PERRY (October 18, 2023) – Thirteen family farms were honored as Georgia’s newest Centennial Farms last week during the annual Georgia Centennial Farm Awards Ceremony in Perry on October 11, 2023. Qualified farm owners and their historic properties from …
ATLANTA ( October 3, 2023) – The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program(HCV) will be open from October 17, 2023, at midnight until October 20, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Formerly known as …
10/1/2023 The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) releases the 2024 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant application for approximately $12.5 million in available grant awards. The Georgia Department of Community Development has made …
ATLANTA (September 15, 2023) – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority is the newest recipient of OneGeorgia Authority Equity Funding. This grant will assist the Industrial Authority in extending Hunt Road. Hunt Road is expected to extend into an …
On August 31, 2023, staff from the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, along with the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, attended the Mayor’s Black Pride Reception where Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens …
Atlanta, GA – Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced 37 Georgia communities are set to receive more than $33.8 million in federal grants to help strengthen their communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and …
Atlanta, Ga. – Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced today that Georgia Serves is granting $6,600,668 in federal AmeriCorps funding to 20 organizations across the state. These grants will enable 651 AmeriCorps …
Atlanta, GA – Georgia added two new listings to the National Register of Historic Places, continuing to highlight the breadth of Georgia’s historic heritage. The nominations include: Clarence and Louise Golden Williams House, Savannah, Chatham County …
ATLANTA, Ga. – Six Georgia municipalities and one county are receiving more than $118,000 in federal subgrants, supporting historic preservation activities in their respective communities. These 2023 Historic Preservation Fund grants facilitate historic …
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Launches Georgia Rental Assistance Eviction Prevention Initiative Initiative Commits $55 Million to Address Eviction Prevention Over Next Two Years The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state agency …
Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Main Street program announced Macon will be added to the list of 18 cities that hold the designation of a Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) community. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Macon's unwavering …
ATLANTA (July 17, 2023) – The Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority (FBHCDA) is the newest recipient of OneGeorgia (OGA) Equity Funding. This grant will be used to construct road, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer improvements for the new …
ATLANTA (July 17, 2023) – Candler County Industrial Authority is the newest recipient of OneGeorgia (OGA) Equity Funding via a $500,000 grant. This grant will be used to construct road, water, and sanitary sewer extensions within the Metter-Candler I-16 …
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced today that Wesley Brooks will join the agency as Deputy Commissioner for Homeownership. “We are excited to have Wesley back at DCA,” said Commissioner Nunn. “He will bring …
Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia added four new listings to the Georgia Register of Historic Places, highlighting the adaptability and practicality of state historic preservation. The listings were approved at the meeting of the Georgia National …
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today announced the newly established Rural Workforce Housing Initiative would soon begin taking applications. The initiative, announced in Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the State address in January 2023, is …
As Fair Housing Month comes to a close, the Georgia Department of Community (DCA) remains committed to enabling equal access to housing opportunities for the people of our state. Fifty-five years after the enactment of the federal Fair Housing Act and …
