ARRA Funds Making an Impact in Northeast Georgia

Beyond the architectural fence is Sunny Glade Apartments one of many apartments being modernized with ARRA funding through HUD by the Northeast Georgia Housing Authority

The Northeast Georgia Housing Authority received a Capital Fund grant in the amount of $1,551,209 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment and Act of 2009 (ARRA). These funds allowed the Northeast Georgia Housing Authority to reassess the possibilities of long-term repairs and modernizations to improve the quality of life for residents.

"When completed the repairs and modernization efforts will improve the quality of life of residents, and ARRA funding is essential in that effort," said Ada Holloway, HUD Georgia Director, Public Housing and Indian Division.

The Northeast Georgia Housing Authority serves the counties of Bank, Habersham, Stevens, and White. Using the ARRA funds, the housing authority created eight jobs and entered into 26 contracts to complete a variety of work items including the following:

The Corners: 42 units

• Completely modernize units to include refinishing kitchen cabinets, replacing countertops, adding new kitchen sinks and faucets, and renovating bathrooms.

The Corners, The Sunny Glade, The Brook, Bridgeview, Lockridge, The Washington, Ritchie Crossing, Oak Manor, Holcomb St Apts, Clearview Apts, Everfair, and Shadow Bend: 185 combined units

• Replace roof shingles
• Build and install site name signs

Forest Hills: 12 units

• Replace heating and air conditioning systems

The Brook and Dover Corners: 28 combined units

• Patch, repair, and repave housing authority owned streets and parking areas

The Sunny Glade, The Knoll, The Cove, The Vista, The Washington, Lockridge, Ritchie Crossing, Everfair, Dover Corners, Galloway Village, and Leafcrest: 254 combined units

• Replace sanitary sewer lines

Oak Manor and Cloverdale Cove: 18 combined units

• Replace bathtubs

Galloway Village: 26 units

• Make exterior accessibility improvements

Shadow Bend: 26 units

• Make miscellaneous site improvements

Dover Corners and Cliff C Kimsey Apartments: 52 combined units

• Replace windows and the installation of stainless steel window screens

The Sunny Glade and Holcomb St Apartments: 39 combined units

• Install stainless steel window screens

To learn more about HUD's implementation of the Recovery Act go to: www.hud.gov/recovery

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HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to sustaining homeownership; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development and enforces the nation's fair housing laws. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov/georgia.