The new guidelines put forward by Gov. Nathan Deal's water supply program govern how state government allocates investment money to water supply projects proposed by local governments or agencies. The $44M in funding is already demonstrating impact.

This document is a compilation of the Department of Community Affairs' resources and programs that can be utilized in downtown development programs across Georgia. The guide includes program descriptions, program information, and contact.

The Augusta Commission voted 7-1 in favor to declare the central business district a "slum" to borrow money to renovate the Municipal Building. The designation permits the Commission to issue bonds to finance the renovations.

The nonprofit foundation that sponsors two state charter schools, one in Cherokee, is moving forward with plans for a bond issue totaling $27.3M. The Georgia Charter Educational Foundation (GCEF) unanimously voted in favor of the bond during an Aug. 8 teleconference.

While not all Georgians do not live in rural areas, agriculture is a part of every life in Georgia. The 'Georgia Grown' Program is a state initiative to boost the agriculture economy that already supports more than 380,000 jobs across the state.

Georgia, among states, has been receiving a lot of attention from manufacturers lately for its business-friendly climate and proximity to big-name players in advanced manufacturing. That success can be directly traced to the state's economic development efforts.

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This report, while focusing on Savannah and Chatham County, is designed to illustrate how code departments can operate and enforce the energy code, finance operations, incorporate new changes to the energy code inspection process in the future, and provide best practices and recommendations for improvement from the departments, which other municipalities could use as a model to improve compliance in Georgia.

During an interactive workshop for smart growth, speakers from regional planning commissions around the country discuss how to successfully implement smart growth strategies and capitalize on regional opportunities.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $474M to 52 rural and urban transportation projects across the country. This resource offers detailed information for each of the awards including applicant, project descriptions, costs, highlights, and benefits.

The Opportunity Finance Network provides a snapshot of CDFI-related policy activity at the state level during 2012. The report includes analysis and information on legislative trends, State New Markets Tax Credit programs, and the State Small Business Credit Initiative programs.

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