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April 22, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Baldwin Awarded Grant to Upgrade Public Service Infrastructure Several Commercial and Retail Businesses to Benefit
Atlanta - Representative Jeanette Jamieson, (D-Toccoa), announces a grant has been awarded under the Community Development Block Grant Program in the amount of $284,757 for NonEntitlement Communities.
The award will be used to assist with the cost of extending public sewer infrastructure improvements to serve Anderson Village, Smithville Village, Mickey Pigg's Bar-B-Que and several commercial/retail businesses.
"Improving infrastructure is a key component of economic development by bringing businesses and jobs to our community," said Jamieson. "I would like to thank everyone involved in helping secure this valuable funding."
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For further information please contact Rep. Jamieson at 404/656-0202.