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Gainesville earns Georgia DCA 'Plan First' designation for 2026–2028
Summary
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs presented Gainesville with a Plan First designation — one of 14 communities in the state for 2026–2028 — recognizing its comprehensive plan and public engagement; the designation brings program benefits including preferred consideration for certain loans and grant bonus points.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs presented the City of Gainesville with a Plan First designation on Dec. 16, recognizing the city’s comprehensive planning work and public engagement.
Daniel Gattis, speaking for the department, told the council the designation runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2028, and noted Gainesville is one of 14 local governments to receive Plan First status for that period and one of four communities to…
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