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Tift County commissioners approve CDBG grant application after public hearing noted
Summary
The board approved Resolution No. 2026-07 authorizing submission of a CDBG grant application; County Manager Jim Carter said public comments on March 3 focused on home repairs, which informed the board's consideration. The motion carried 6-0.
The Tift County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-07 at its March 9 meeting, authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application.
County Manager Jim Carter told the board a public hearing on March 3 drew several citizens who commented about the need for home repairs, though, he said, there were no comments specifically opposing the proposed project. "The Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 and there were several citizens present. There were comments about needing home repairs but not about the proposed project," Carter said in explaining the board's record for the application.
Commissioner Donnie Hester moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-07; Commissioner Melissa Hughes seconded the motion, which carried 6-0. The transcript contains no dollar amounts or specific program details for the proposed CDBG project; the record indicates the board approved the grant application submission to pursue federal or state CDBG funds.
