- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
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- Press release.
- Title:
- Press release [Sept. 12, 2002I]
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- Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
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- Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
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- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
- Date of Original:
- 2002-09-12
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- Georgia
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July 29, 2002B; title from Georgia Government Publications citation, viewed September 19, 2007. - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA L412 .P1 P7 2002/9-12I
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- Language:
- eng
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- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
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9-1701-4758
Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office
Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800
For Immediate Release:
September 12, 2002
Coleman, Squires Announce Historic Preservation Grant for Local Project
Atlanta Representatives Brooks Coleman, R-Duluth, and Mary Squires, D-Norcross, announced today that the city of Lawrenceville has been selected from a field of more than forty applicants to receive a grant in the amount of $4,500, which will be used to restore the historic Alcovy River Grist Mill.
The money will come from the Georgia Heritage Grant Program, which is administered by the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and seeks to encourage counties and cities to preserve Georgia's rich heritage.
The Alcovy River Grist Mill is typical of the rural gristmills found along Georgia's rivers in the middle 19th century. Constructed between 1868 and 1879, it remained in operation until 1986 and is said to be one of only 15 mills left in working order. Grant funds will be used to produce a preservation plan to guide restoration of the two and a half story, wooden structure. Once restored, the mill will be open to the public for educational and recreational opportunities.
"I was glad to see we were able to get this money," said Rep. Coleman. "Out of roughly 40 statewide requests, only around 20 were approved, so this is great."
"The Alcovy River Grist Mill is a part of our area's rich history and heritage; a physical link to our past," said Rep. Squires. "I look forward to this project's completion so that this historic facility may serve as a bridge between our past, and Georgia's collective future."
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For further information contact Rep. Coleman @ 404-656-0177 Or Rep. Squires @ 404-656-0325