Congratulations to Our Communities on Building a Stronger Southwest Georgia! 🌟
The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (SWGRC) is proud to recognize our member cities and counties for their success in securing 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs! 🎉
These awards represent a strong commitment to improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life across Southwest Georgia.
City of Parrott
✅ Awarded $1,000,000 for citywide water system improvements.
This project will directly benefit 149 residents, with over 76% being low-to-moderate-income households.
Total Project Cost: $1,061,000
Local Match/Leverage/In-Kind: $61,000 💧
City of Colquitt
✅ Awarded $1,000,000 for sewer improvements along South First, Carr, Petter, Bush, Wilkin, and Sexton Streets.
This project will directly benefit 71 residents, with over 71% being low-to-moderate-income households.
Total Project Cost: $1,151,855
Local Match/Leverage: $151,855 🚰
Lee County
✅ Awarded $1,000,000 for water system improvements in the Weslo Mobile Home Park.
This project will benefit 94 residents, with nearly 79% being low-to-moderate-income households.
Total Project Cost: $1,120,000
Match/Leverage/In-Kind: $120,000 💧
City of Leesburg
✅ Awarded $1,000,000 for water and sewer improvements on Hawthorne and Lee Avenues, Putnam and Callaway Streets, Linden Road, and Kinchafoonee Drive.
This project will benefit 70 residents, with more than 91% being low-to-moderate-income households.
Total Project Cost: $1,117,975
Match/Leverage/In-Kind: $117,975 🚰
City of Meigs
✅ Awarded $1,000,000 for water system improvements on Church, Railroad, Mill, Cabin, Vine, Palmer, Bay, Marshall, Depot, and Crawford Streets.
This project will benefit 283 residents, with an outstanding 99% being low-to-moderate-income households.
Total Project Cost: $1,062,893
Match/Leverage/In-Kind: $62,893 💦
These projects will make a lasting impact by strengthening critical infrastructure and supporting the health, safety, and well-being of hundreds of Southwest Georgians.
👏 Please join us in congratulating our communities on these transformational awards!
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