ATLANTA - City and county governments in Georgia that expected their share of $40 million for water projects are learning the state funds are running dry.
They found out last week the state has turned down their applications for grants to increase water supplies.
The state can't affort the $40 million that Gov. Sonny Perdue and the Legislature promised this year as a hedge against the drought. State leaders approved more than $21 billion in spending in April but are now seeking to cut at least $1.6 billion as revenues continue to drop.
Included are $5.4 million for Dahlonega, $2.7 million for Lawrenceville, $2.1 million for Cumming and $1.9 million for Banks County.
In addition, Braselton had been counting on $608,000 and Mount Airy, $8,000.
Here's a breakdown on how each was planning to use the state money:
*Dahlonega - for help in building a water treatment plant
*Lawrenceville - for help in building a water treatment plant and pipes for 15 wells
*Cumming - for help in building a third intake pipe in Lake Lanier
*Banks County - for drilling a well and construction of supporting infrastructure
*Braselton - to help build wells and a water storage tank
*Mount Airy - for help in redrilling a well
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April 20th, 2025
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