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Lavonia council approves ARC grant match resolution for downtown streetscape project

The vote backed an application that later brought the city $1 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission and $1 million from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for downtown streetscape work.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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On February 9, 2026, the Lavonia City Council adopted a resolution for the GTIB Downtown Streetscape Improvements 2026 project, tied to an application for a matching grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. Council Member Eddie Floyd moved to adopt the resolution, Council Member Andrew Murphy seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

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By August 3, 2026, the city had been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and a $1,000,000 grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank, both designated for the downtown streetscape project.

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Downtown streetscape project grants from Appalachian Regional Commission and Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank

The City has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and a $1,000,000 grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank, both designated for the downtown streetscape project.

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MinutesMinutesThe City has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and a $1,000,000 grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank, both designated for the downtown str
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GTIB Downtown Streetscape Improvements 2026 Resolution (ARC grant match application)

Council Member Eddie Floyd moved to adopt the resolution for the GTIB Downtown Streetscape Improvements. Council Member Andrew Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

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MinutesMinutesCouncil Member Eddie Floyd moved to adopt the resolution for the GTIB Downtown Streetscape Improvements. Council Member Andrew Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
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GTIB Downtown Streetscape Improvements 2026 Resolution

GTIB Downtown Streetscape Improvements 2026 Resolution

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