A Department of Community Affairs (DCA) representative told the commission that Appling County's CDBG application was approved for $1,000,000 toward an approximately $1.8 million paving and drainage project covering four roads.

The presenter said much of the project work had been refined in 2024 and that the application resubmission succeeded this year. "We are super excited about this, successful application," the presenter said, and offered a press release/photo opportunity with the commissioners.

County staff did not present a final construction schedule during the announcement; the presenter said the county could expect the work to proceed now that the award was in hand and encouraged staff to coordinate next steps.

Why this matters: a $1 million CDBG award shifts project funding and allows the county to advance critical street and drainage repairs without relying solely on local funds. Commissioners did not vote on the award in the meeting transcript; the DCA presenter announced the grant approval and asked staff to coordinate publicity and next steps.