News Updates

Two Georgia cities are among five rural communities awarded grants this month by the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, known as Georgia's Rural Center. The grants are part of $302,000 approved by the center, a branch of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, to support economic growth and community needs across rural Georgia.

In November 2026, Georgia voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize the creation of the Georgia Next Generation 911 Fund, a dedicated state fund for the expansion, operation, maintenance, and modernization of emergency communications systems statewide.

Ten cities are among the recipients of $26 million in Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grants and low-interest loans were approved by Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority Board of Directors. The funding will support 20 transportation roadway projects and 2 regional airport hangar projects across the state.

Governor Kemp has expanded the call for the June 2026 special session to include local legislation implementing the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) authorized by SB 33. City officials may begin hearing from county officials and local legislators soon. Here's what you need to know about LHOST and how it differs from FLOST.

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is hosting a free webinar on Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) on Tuesday, June 23, at 2:00 p.m.