Announcements

Interested in serving with AmeriCorps in Georgia?

Want to Serve as an AmeriCorps Member in Georgia?  Go to my.americorps.gov and select 'Search Listings' to look for openings in Georgia or across the country. There are various filters available to narrow your search. Or you can call the AmeriCorps Hotline at 1-800-942-2677.

For additional questions, contact a program directly from the list of current programs or contact Georgia Serves at cdd.gcsv@dca.ga.gov.

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New GICH Senior Year Program

(Atlanta November 2023) GICH Senior Year is a new, competitive program for GICH Certified Alumni Communities with a mission to holistically invest affordable housing funds into Georgia communities based on their strategic vision.  The goal for The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is to braid targeted investments in 1-2 targeted and competitively selected alumni communities. Those braided investments may include guaranteed awards or strong competitive advantage within LIHTC, CHIP, and CDBG.

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Notice of Public Hearing and Intent to Adopt Revisions to the Rules for the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Community Affairs will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. §50-13-1, et seq. The hearings will afford all interested persons reasonable opportunity to provide data, views, or arguments regarding proposed revised rules for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 1.0) program (Rules of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Chapter 110-31-.01, et seq.).

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Notice of Funding Availability: 2024 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP)

10/1/2023  

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) releases the 2024 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant application for approximately $12.5 million in available grant awards. 

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FFY 2023 HOPWA Award Announcement

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2023 DCA Fall Conference

2023 DCA Fall Conference

We are excited to invite community leaders, elected officials, and other development professionals to join us at the 2023 DCA Fall Conference. We look forward to hosting you at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center located at 2 Tenth Street, Augusta, GA 30901 from October 24th to 25th.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE HOTEL MOTEL TAX REPORT AND HOTEL MOTEL TAX PERFORMANCE REVIEW BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Community Affairs will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. §50-13-1, et seq. The hearing will afford all interested persons reasonable opportunity to provide data, views, or arguments regarding proposed revisions to the administrative procedures related to the Hotel Motel Tax Report and Hotel Motel Tax Performance Review Board (Rules of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Chapter 110-3- 3).

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE REPORT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Community Affairs will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. §50-13-1, et seq. The hearing will afford all interested persons reasonable opportunity to provide data, views, or arguments regarding proposed revisions to the administrative procedures related to the Report of Local Government Finances (Rules of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Chapter 110-3-1).

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GEORGIA HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GEORGIA HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

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The Future of the Industry: Updates from Graduate Preservation Programs

This week we are excited to bring you updates from the future preservationists of Georgia! Graduate students in Historic Preservation and related fields have accomplished a lot this academic year and have contributed to interesting projects across the state and the country! Many are also participating in internships in the preservation field this summer. These students and recent graduates bring so much to the table with their experiences and perspectives. We look forward to seeing what they do in preservation in Georgia and the wider world in the years to come.

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