NADTC Announces 2024 Rural Community Innovations Grantees

This grant program will support rural Georgia communities’ economic development efforts and maintain and improve a healthy Georgia population by leveraging funding assistance from the USDA RD to key Administration priorities, such as advancing racial equity place-based growth, and opportunity by ensuring rural residents in the most distressed communities in Georgia have equitable access to RD programs and benefit from RD funded projects.

The Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority (MCCPRA) is thrilled to announce the completion of a groundbreaking addition to Main Street Park in Moultrie, Georgia! A brand-new, 58’ x 32’ poured-in-place play area designed specifically for children with disabilities now graces the park at 1220 South Main Street. This vibrant and inclusive play area opens up a world of fun and exploration for children using wheelchairs, walkers, and braces. With its easy access and enhanced maneuverability, every child can now join in the joy of play without barriers! Plus, the impact-absorbing surface ensures a safer environment, giving parents peace of mind while their children have a blast. But that's not all—this fantastic project, along with special safety mats installed beneath slides and swings across all MCCPRA parks, was made possible by the generous Tire-Derived Products Grant amounting to $67,171.65! This grant champions projects that utilize products made from recycled tires, and we're proud to shar

 Southwest Georgia Regional Commission has declared the following vehicles as surplus and will accept SEALED BIDS until Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m. at the office of the SWGRC, 181 East Broad Street (USPS mail to: PO Box 346), Camilla, Georgia, 31730. Titles are clear and immediately available, and vehicles are available for inspection at the above address. Minimum bid for each vehicle is set at $2,500.00. Highest bidder above the minimum will be awarded the vehicles upon presentation of funds. Please bid on each vehicle separately: 2011 Ford Taurus SE Sedan 4 Door (Grey), VIN# 1FAHP2DW4BG180804, V-6 Engine, Automatic, approximately 132,000 Miles, Good Condition 2011 Ford Taurus SE Sedan 4 Door (Blue), VIN# 1FAHP2DW8BG180806, V-6 Engine, Automatic, approximately 135,000 Miles, Good Condition Only sealed bids will be accepted. Bids will be opened publicly on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM at SWGRC, 181 E. Broad Street, Camilla, GA. You do not have to be present to be awarded. Only the highest bidders will be notified after bids are opened. The highest bidder may choose to decline, and, in that case, the vehicle will be awarded to the next highest bidder, given the bid meets the minimum threshold. Vehicles are presented as is, where is, and with no warranties or representations. All sales are final. For further information contact Suzanne Angell, 229-522-3552.

Georgia AIM Week in Southwest Georgia

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Suzanne Angell, Executive Director and Babara Reddick, Deputy Director participated in the Rural Partners Network Georgia Community Partner Forum held Thursday, August 15 at Ft. Valley State University Agriculture Technology Center.

Southwest Georgia has once again demonstrated its commitment to community development by securing a substantial percentage of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for 2024, approximately 24% . We are proud to congratulate the nine recipients of this year’s awards. These communities will embark on critical infrastructure and improvement projects that will significantly enhance the quality of life for their residents.

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