At the regular session, the council approved the application 4-0. Mayor Harkness stated the grant requires no matching funds and will support the installation of lighting and sidewalks.
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Demorest council approves Transportation Infrastructure Bank grant application for sidewalks, lighting
The approved application seeks more than $2 million in state funding, with no city match required, for pedestrian lighting and sidewalk work along Hancock Road to Hazel Avenue.
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September 1, 2026: Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application
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The Demorest City Council placed the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application on the agenda for discussion at both its work session and regular session.
During the work session, council discussed the application for pedestrian lighting and a sidewalk expansion along Hancock Road to Hazel Avenue, noting the city is requesting a zero-dollar match while the grant provides more than $2 million in state funding.
At the regular session, the council approved the application 4-0. Mayor Harkness stated the grant requires no matching funds and will support the installation of lighting and sidewalks.
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Appeared on agendaproposedGeorgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application
DISCUSSION OF GEORGIA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK APPLICATION
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Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application
DISCUSSION OF GEORGIA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK APPLICATION
ApprovedconfirmedGeorgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application for lighting and sidewalk installation
Mayor Harkness stated that the grant requires no matching funds and will support the installation
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Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application for lighting and sidewalk installation
Mayor Harkness stated that the grant requires no matching funds and will support the installation
DiscusseddiscussedGeorgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application for pedestrian lighting and sidewalk expansion along Hancock Road to Hazel Avenue
The city is requesting a zero-dollar match. The grants
provide more than $2 million in state funding.
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Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application for pedestrian lighting and sidewalk expansion along Hancock Road to Hazel Avenue
The city is requesting a zero-dollar match. The grants provide more than $2 million in state funding.
Appeared on agendaproposedGeorgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application
DISCUSSION OF GEORGIA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK APPLICATION
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Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application
DISCUSSION OF GEORGIA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK APPLICATION
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