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Council members tout grants push; DDA seeks $100,000 for downtown acquisitions
Summary
Council members reported aggressive grant-seeking efforts (about $940,000 applied for) and said the Downtown Development Authority has been added to a grant application seeking $100,000 in 2026 to buy downtown property to create a central city space.
Council members told the work session they are actively pursuing multiple grant opportunities totaling roughly $940,000 in applications, and the Downtown Development Authority has been included in an application seeking $100,000 in 2026 to purchase properties for downtown revitalization.
CM Moore said the DDA hopes to secure a $100,000 2026 grant to allow the authority to buy properties that would create a central gathering spot for the city’s downtown. CM Moore and CM Harrison said they have been working on grant applications and reported that the Grants Committee is completing applications across multiple programs.
Council members also reviewed upcoming community events tied to outreach and downtown activity, including Market Days with the Oglethorpe Garden Club plant sale on April 12 and a Food Truck Friday Roundup on April 25. No grant awards were reported at the work session; councilors said application work is ongoing and will be reported back when outcomes are known.
