WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Waynesboro is among three Georgia communities getting state grants to help boost workforce housing.
The $2.5 million grant accounts for half of the $5 million awarded in the latest round of grants from the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative.
The city of Waynesboro was awarded the OneGeorgia funds to construct street, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure that will allow construction of 51 housing units in St. George Crossing.
The development is on a 190-acre tract, and the first phase will include 27 single-family homes and 24 townhomes.
The city of Waynesboro will contribute $100,000 toward the project and the developer will contribute $423,810.
Also receiving funds were the city of Hawkinsville, getting $2.26 million, and the city of Hinesville, getting $1 million.
All award recipients demonstrated strong collaboration and partnership with real estate developers, according to the office of Gov. Brian Kemp, which announced the funds Thursday.
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