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Whitfield County accepts multiple state grants to fund parks, courthouse tech and public safety positions
Summary
The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on June 12 accepted several state grants — including nearly $2 million for Prater's Mill improvements, $878,994 for Edwards Park courts, $50,000 for Rocky Face Ridge trail development and a $1.25 million public-safety ARPA award — financing capital work and existing law‑enforcement positions.
The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on June 12 accepted multiple state grants to fund parks upgrades, trail development, courthouse audio-visual improvements and public-safety personnel funding.
The board approved a state ARPA award of $1,909,341 for improvements to the south side of Prater's Mill Historic Site, including parking, restrooms and a walking track; the county will contribute a $100,000 ARPA match. Commissioners voted 4-0 to accept the award.
Commissioners also approved a state grant of $878,994 to rehabilitate Edwards Park tennis and pickleball courts; county…
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