FY 1999 PHDEP Program Project Summary -- Georgia

WARNER ROBINS HA (Housing Authority) -- $93,915

(no summary available)

JESUP HA -- $47,067

The Jesup Housing Authority is requesting FY99 PHDEP funds in the amount of -- $47,080 to reinforce their current drug elimination strategy. The program consists of community policing, investigative services, and youth enrichment programs. The Authority's seven public housing developments are located on three sites throughout the City of Jesup and will all be targeted for the PHDEP activities. All youth and adults will be targeted.

MARIETTA HA -- $176,832

The Marietta Housing Authority proposes to reinforce their current drug elimination strategy through community policing and youth sports activities. The grant will target both adults and youth in the Authority's six public housing developments dispersed throughout the City of Marietta.

BLACKSHEAR HA -- $25,000

The Blackshear Housing Authority, with the funding from the FY 1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program, plans to provide continuing protection and quality drug prevention programs to the residents of the public housing communities located in Blackshear, Georgia. These communities include: Lee Darling Homes, Fannie Gray Homes, Ware Street Homes, and 235 Housing. The much needed drug prevention programs will provide for additional law enforcement protection, peer guidance, drug awareness and recreational activities which will aid in the ultimate goal of reducing drug related crimes and criminal activities in the public housing communities, as well as in the general area.

ELBERTON HA -- $40,689

The Elberton Housing Authority will provide structured activities and opportunities for low-income residents of public housing to participate in various programs which teach and encourage them to become self-sufficient and most importantly, live drug-free lives. Major program activities include various teaching classes, resident group discussions, homework assistance for youth, recreational activities for various age groups, and special activities emphasizing family togetherness.

FLINT AREA CONSOLIDATED HA -- $85,117

The goal of the FACHA comprehensive plan is to eliminate illegal drug traffic in the GACHA communities of Oglethorpe, Marshallville, Montezuma, Butler and Reynolds. FACHA plans to institute community policing in all Housing Authority developments. Security lighting and fencing will be installed, based upon a study done by Technical Assistant Chief Larry Hart, of Fort Myers, Florida. The most immediate concern is the 32 units located on Elberta Lane, Hammond Drive, and Railroad Street in Marshallville. Space is being made available to accommodate the Marshallville Police Department within the housing community. Security lighting will be installed and lap top computer equipment for the officers will be purchased. This should make residents feel more secure while allowing the police to collect evidence to evict the undesirable elements in the community. The implementation of the comprehensive plan will positively impact the lives of the 650 residents in the FACHA.

ROME HA -- $241,934

The Rome Housing Authority proposes a Drug Elimination Plan which will have three components: security, intervention and prevention for youth and adults. The major activities will be as follows: security (investigator, community policing, and Resident Patrols), prevention (3:00 Project, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, afternoon tutorials, drop-out prevention, mentoring, van transportation program, PRIDE, sports and recreation, GED, Destination Leadership, Scholarship program) and intervention (Workforce Development, WRICEMarch, drug treatment and PRAISE). This plan will target families and individuals of all areas. The projected number of residents to be served is 1,600.

MOULTRIE HA -- $72,140

The Moultrie Housing Authority is reinforcing its current drug elimination strategy through community policing, investigative services, youth recreational, educational, and drug prevention activities. The grant will target the Authority's five developments dispersed throughout the cities of Moultrie and Doerun. All of the Authority's youth and adults will be targeted for PHDEP activities.

BRUNSWICK HA -- $129,545

The Brunswick Housing Authority public housing neighborhoods are at significant risks for drug related crime in the public housing neighborhoods in Brunswick, Georgia. Evidence of the problem is provided by Crime Reports and the number of individuals barred from public housing under the One Strike Policy. Brunswick Housing Authority proposes to abscind this problem through a comprehensive program of drug elimination, utilizing reactive and proactive measures. On the reactive, City of Brunswick police officers, known throughout the public housing community as C.A.P.A.C. (Citizens and Police Against Crime), will weed out drug dealers and undesirables from Public Housing property and establish a cohesive working relationship with residents. On the proactive, a Summer Recreation Program, an on-site Boys and Girls Club, After School homework assistance and tutoring, Awareness Festivals, Resident Associations, Employment Training and skills enhancement and a variety of other social programs will provide residents an alternative to drug use and its associated crime.

CLAYTON HA -- $25,000

The funds will be used to continue our Community Policing Concept. We will be serving 250 residents in our three developments. Personal Safety, Community Policing Training and after school programs will be used to edify self-sufficiency.

NEWNAN HA -- $103,812

The Housing Authority of Newnan is requesting FY99 PHDEP funds in the amount of -- $103,180 to reinforce and expand their drug elimination program. Programs include community policing, youth sports activities, and enrichment programs. These programs are supplemented by the Housing Authority's resident initiative and self-sufficiency programs. The grant will target all of the Authority's family developments dispersed throughout the City and all residents and youth.

DOUGLAS HA -- $90,835

The Housing Authority of the City of Douglas, Georgia supports a three-part comprehensive approach to eliminating drugs in four specific housing communities. Through the use of additional security and protective services, drug prevention activities including educational opportunities, family support services, resident involvement in the Wrice Process, and youth services, as well as a neighborhood watch/identification system, the tenants will improve the safety of the housing developments and the quality of their lives. All thirteen (13) developments are located throughout the City of Douglas.

ALMA HA -- $71,041

The Housing Authority of the City of Alma, Georgia is very much concerned about the safety and quality of life of its culturally diverse residents who live in Bacon County. Consequently, the Housing Authority will be confronting its direct drug crime problems and drug-related crime problems and gang problems from a threefold perspective: (1) delivering enhanced Community Based/Community Oriented Problems-Solving Policing to its residents; (2) empowering residents to take back their neighborhoods through programs, such as Neighborhood Watch and (3) delivering programs provided through collaborations with social/human service agencies/organizations to realize the successful reduction of drug use and trafficking, crime, gang violence, domestic violence and youth violence. The targeted developments are located throughout the City of Alma.

MCDONUGH HA -- $26,173

A comprehensive community-based drug-free program which consists of both reactive and proactive measures, the McDonough Housing Authority's Drug Elimination Program draws upon resources and support from the entire community of McDonough to address the eradication of illegal drugs and related crimes within the McDonough Housing Authority and the adjacent communities.

MACON HA -- $501,904

Macon Housing Authority's Public Housing Drug Elimination Program will use a comprehensive approach to reduce illegal drugs and drug related crime in its neighborhoods. Contracts with the City and County for "community policing" will drive out dealers while building a base of support among law-abiding residents. A modified tenant patrol/neighborhood watch involves residents in their own security. The Authority will also contract with local agencies to provide youth services, drug education, and intervention services, which make the community more drug resistant. Economic development efforts serve to further strengthen the social fabric of the neighborhood. Resident involvement is an important element in program planning and operations. The Public Housing Drug Elimination Program serves all eighteen neighborhoods, totaling 2,243 families.

VALDOSTA HA -- $120,087

The Valdosta Housing Authority will utilize a comprehensive plan of additional law enforcement, physical improvements, drug prevention, and professional evaluation to eliminate drugs and evaluate program effectiveness. In order to carry out the plan, the Authority will 1) contract with the City of Valdosta Police Department for 2 additional Community Police Officers, 2) contract with a private contractor to make physical improvements, 3) contract with the Valdosta Technical Institute for computer instruction and the Lowndes Drug Action Council for drug, education and awareness training, and 4) contract with a professional firm on-going program evaluation.

BREMEN HA -- $25,000

The Bremen Housing Authority will contract with the City of Bremen for a full time police officer to provide foot patrol at all three site areas of the Housing Authority which includes Elder Circle on Elder Drive, Richie Circle on Georgia Avenue, and Norman Circle on Mount Zion Street with a police sub-station at Norman Circle. This activity will provide extra security and law enforcement to all 159 residents of the Authority.

EAST POINT HA -- $106,231

The 1999 PHDEP reflects the Housing Authority of the City of East Point's approach to addressing the root causes and violence of the drug culture. An aggressive, coordinated program linking the resources of the Housing Authority, residents, law enforcement agencies, state, county and local government, social service agencies and local civic organizations. This program will continue to provide increased law enforcement through the East Point Police Department officers and the onsite substation. Drug prevention activities, along with educational, recreational, and cultural activities for children and adults are provided through the Police Athletic League (PAL), GIRLS, Inc., New Club and the Ft. McPherson Partnership. We will continue these successful programs. An Advisory Board will be responsible for developing, coordinating, communicating and evaluating the diverse programs.

LAWRENCEVILLE HA -- $46,627

The Housing Authority of the City of Lawrenceville (LHA) proposes to implement a comprehensive drug elimination strategy that includes: policies and procedures, community policing, economic and education activities, and youth services. One (1) Community Police Officer will be dedicated to the LHA properties at no cost to the grant. The Community Police Officer will provide law enforcement services above and beyond baseline services. Youth services, at no cost to the PHDEP grant, include a summer program provided by the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, a literacy tutoring and homework assistance program at the Adventure Center, and Girl Scouts. PHDEP funds are requested for youth services staff.

ATHENS HA -- $283,063 "Better Options and Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency and Training" is an effective, community-based, comprehensive drug elimination strategy developed by the Housing Authority of the City of Athens, Georgia. Programs including the Boys and Girls Club, Scouting, Soccer-in-the-Streets, Team Athens, and AAU Basketball are targeted to offer youth positive alternatives to drug abuse. The Athens Tutorial Program, Youth Leadership Awards Program, Resident Activities GED program and the Computer Learning Center/New Connections to Work provide the scholastic assistance and skills training vital to employability.

ALBANY HA -- $206,304

The Albany Housing Authority's Drug Elimination Program will use both security and preventative measures to address drug related activities. The programs funded will be available to our 2,000 adult and youth residents and will include afterschool tutorial sessions, recreational activities, GED courses, parent training, and drug prevention courses. The grant will fund a Drug Elimination Officer to coordinate the various program activities and to serve as a liaison to the Albany Police Department. On-site patrols will minimize drug activity in the housing developments.

SENOIA HA -- $15,500

The Senoia Housing Authority's Drug Elimination Program is a community based drug free prevention program, which consists of both prevention and intervention measures. Our Drug Elimination Program will draw upon public and private resource support from the entire Senoia Community. The Senoia Housing Authority will collaborate with a variety of community agencies to implement our program and also assist us with eradicating drugs and drug related crime from the Senoia Housing Authority community.

FULTON COUNTY HA -- $118,548

The Housing Authority of Fulton County proposes to improve the quality of life for public housing residents by creating a safe and healthy living environment, in part, through the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program proposed in this application. HAFC has a total of 419 units and serves approximately 1455 people, 922 of which are youth. This grant will target all of the residents of HAFC. The developments are located throughout north and south Fulton County. The plan includes dedicated supplemental law enforcement, youth educational and enrichment programs and program evaluation services.

LYONS HA -- $28,592

The Housing Authority of the City of Lyons is requesting funding under the FY 1999 Public Housing Drug Elimination Program. The proposed program will allow the Authority to continue our efforts in providing a comprehensive security and preventive-based approach to the reduction/elimination of drug-related crime. The propose funding will allow the Authority to extend our contract with the City Police Department to provide (1) Community Policing Officer dedicated to the Authority for another twelve (12) month period. The Community Policing Program will be used to combat the drug-related crimes in our developments and the neighborhoods near our developments. Additionally, the proposed program will provide funding for the Authority to continue to contract with the City Parks and Recreation Department to provide age appropriate recreational/sports activities and opportunities for youth to participate in structured, self-esteem building activities. This prevention program will offer youth residents the opportunity to build skills to resist drugs and/or related activity. The Authority houses approximately 200 residents living in our developments, scattered throughout the City of Lyons.

COLLEGE PARK HA -- $58,724

The Housing Authority of the City of College Park, Georgia will use a comprehensive approach to address the problem of drugs and drug-related crime in our neighborhoods. A combination of law enforcement efforts through community policing and drug prevention programs will be utilized to provide residents with the opportunity to improve their quality of life.

WEST POINT HA -- $47,287

The West Point Housing Authority and its collaborative partners propose a community based approach to eradicating drug-related crime. Our program will heighten security to reduce the level of fear and intimidation associated with drug-related crime, increase accessibility to education, training and support services, as well as, provide multi-dimensional, age and gender specific activities for our youth. The major activities includes, increased police visibility and law enforcement, an on-site Internet accessible computer resource center for education and training, and a recreational summer camp for our youth.

ROCKMART HA -- $25,000

The Rockmart Housing Authority proposes a Drug Elimination Program with two major components: community policing and intervention. The major activities include the following: 1) community police presence and 2) prevention (recreational programs, perinatal rural van transportation, GED program, tutorials, after school programs, and family support services). The targeted areas are East View, West View, and Booker T. Washington communities. The plan targets children (0-18) and adults. Approximately 155 residents in 90 units will be served.

WINDER HA -- $70,601

The Winder Housing Authority has implemented new programs under the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program which make its comprehensive efforts successful. The Community Police Officer, collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club and after school teachers are key to this important effort. The Authority targets youth through its prevention programs and pursues an aggressive approach to moving drug dealers and users out of public housing through the community police officer. The Authority's program serves the entire resident population and its expected to positively impact the entire community.

TOCCOA HA -- $78,739

The 1999 Public Housing Drug Elimination Program grant will continue to assist approximately 1500 public housing and other section 3 residents with their plans to eliminate illegal drugs and related criminal activities in and around public housing communities in Toccoa, Georgia. The plan will balance prevention with correction through three major activities. The Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Georgia will sub-contract with the housing authority for a full range of Boys & Girls Club activities on three public housing sites. The City of Toccoa will be reimbursed for one full time police officer to provide services above and beyond the baseline police services for public housing communities. A volunteer resident patrol will be trained and led by the police officer in regular patrol duties throughout the entire public housing community.

EASTMAN HA -- $48,167

The Eastman Housing Authority has nine (9) developments located throughout the City of Eastman. All nine (9) developments are targeted for this program including Harrell and Herman Avenues, Swymer & Pond Town, Ragan Apartments, Reddock Homes, Stuckey Apartments and Eastside Court. The components of the plan include community policing, youth summer recreation program and a youth mentoring program. The program will serve all residents and youth of the Eastman Housing Authority.

CAMILLA HA -- $100,733

Camilla Housing Authority will provide additional law enforcement and prevention programs to combat drug-related crime and problems in Housing Authority developments. Prevention programs will provide recreation and academic enhancement activities for youth and training and other employment services for adults.

DECATUR/DEKALB HA -- $64,443

Housing Authority of the City of Decatur, Georgia and the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb, Georgia Resident Services staff will continue to offer, re-evaluate, and develop drug prevention and intervention oriented programs collaboratively with other community human service and health/prevention based agencies. These programs include, but are not limited to, academic, social, physical, career, and environmental awareness, promotion and assistance programs for residents of all demographic groups (i.e., children, young adults, parents, families, senior and physically challenged), and will be augmented by the partnered efforts with community school systems, recreation departments, human service agencies and local police departments. This collaboration has and will continue to effectively provide police presence and resident programming to reduce and eliminate crime in our communities.

DALLAS HA -- $34,531

The Dallas Housing Authority is requesting FY99 PHDEP funds to reinforce and expand their drug elimination program. The Housing Authority proposes to reinforce their community policing program and expand youth sports, educational and prevention activities. The program will target the Authority's five public housing developments that are dispersed throughout the City of Dallas. All Housing Authority residents and youth will be eligible to participate in activities.

GAINESVILLE HA -- $108,651

Three major components of the Housing Authority of the City of Gainesville's comprehensive drug elimination strategy have helped make this an effective program. Emphasis on Community Policing with extensive collaboration is key to the program's effectiveness. Myriad drug prevention and intervention activities make up the balance of the program. Youth participate in afterschool programs and sports programs while welfare to work initiatives help residents on the road to self-sufficiency. The strength of Gainesville's program is that it truly is comprehensive. While the programs being implemented are available to all residents, specific emphasis is on Melrose Homes, Green Hunter Homes, and Harrision Square. Community Policing is designed to keep the criminal element out of public housing.

CALHOUN HA -- $54,985

The Calhoun Housing Authority's comprehensive plan to eliminate substance abuse includes "Imagination Station" and with the cooperation of the Department of Family and Children Services, a Family Advocate. The Imagination Station provides homework assistance, a computer lab, recreation and educational projects to about 80 children on any given day. The Family Advocate is located on-site and provides case management and referral services to all residents of public housing. Implemented last year, the Family Advocate program has been a success. The Authority is currently seeking sponsorship from outside sources to expand the Imagination Station.

PELHAM HA -- $46,187

The Pelham Housing Authority will continue to expand their Drug Elimination Program through community policing, drug prevention, and youth sports activities. The program will target all of the Housing Authority's units located throughout the City of Pelham. The program will target all residents and youth.

SUMMERVILLE HA -- $49,487

"SAFETY" (Security And Formative Educational Tutoring for Youth) is the continuation of a comprehensive program for the Housing Authority of the City of Summerville, Georgia, incorporating Security and Education. A Public Housing Resident, who is State trained and Certified, serves as Security Officer; interacting with residents (Community Oriented Patrol environment) and working closely with local Law Enforcement. A.S.T.P. (After School Tutoring Program) provides drug free, teacher/mentor, environment for Public housing youth to improve their education, and interact with peers. These two programs will play a vital part in local efforts to reduce/eliminate drug related crime and improve the quality of life for all Public Housing Residents. The program will serve approximately 3,500 Public Housing and bordering Neighborhood residents.

ATLANTA HA -- $2,287,601

The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (AHA) will utilize a combination of self-sustaining and community empowerment strategies that create a safe, secure and civil living environment in targeted AHA housing communities. Our plan focuses on drug prevention and intervention strategies that educate residents on drug prevention skills, provide job training and employment assistance and develop leveraging partnerships for youth programs. The plan also builds on tremendous successes of existing security methods including physical improvements, investigators, security guards, investigators, and voluntary resident patrols.

COLUMBUS HA -- $477,711

The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia will focus on security and prevention at all developments. Security will be addressed through the employment of six Authority security officers and two lease enforcement officers. Prevention will be addressed by (1) contracting with various youth services such as Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girls Inc., Girl Scouts and Reading is Fundamental and (2) the employment of six part-time supervisors for the strategically-located recreation centers at Baker Village Homes, Canty Homes, Peabody Homes, and Booker T. Washington Homes.

LAVONIA HA -- $38,929

The Housing Authority of the City of Lavonia, Georgia will continue the activities it has had in place for drug prevention among its youth for the past four years. Project P.A.Y.B.A.C.K. (Parents and Youth Building And Cementing Kinships) provides homework helpers (our program coordinator is a certified teacher) recreation, drug prevention education, volunteer experiences, family activities, teen pregnancy prevention, family life classes, assistance to Welfare to Work residents, self improvement classes and field trips to see and do things that support and reinforce our goal of helping residents become more independent. This year learning center from K-5 grades and a computer learning center was added to help overcome reading, math and computer learning problems. PHDEP funds have also added security fencing a state resource helps provide for additional community police patrol and salaried personnel to implement the program.

ETOWAH AREA CONSOLIDATED HA -- $78,739

A comprehensive community-based drug-free program which consists of both reactive and proactive measures, the Etowah Area Consolidated Housing Authority's Drug Elimination Program draws upon resources and support from the entire communities of Cartersville and Adairsville to address the eradication of illegal drugs and related crimes within the Etowah Area Consolidated Housing Authority and the adjacent communities.

CORDELE HA -- $104,472

The Housing Authority of the City of Cordele, Georgia plan of prevention will focus primarily on the enhancement of education for residents of all ages. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with local resources to provide new and expanded recreational activities, cultural enrichment, educational opportunities, job training, mentoring for parents and youth, motivational presentations, career counseling and employment. These supportive services will be available to all 1400 residents who live in Sunset Homes, Morningside Homes, Clara Scott Homes, Westside Homes, and C.C. Shearer Homes.

CANTON HA -- $33,431

The Community Patrol (COP) program will continue to utilize the Community Policing Concept, consisting of three (3) on-site police officers. Each police officer will focus on crime prevention and work on a personal basis with Canton Housing Authority staff and residents. We will employ a full-time Resident/Drug Program Coordinator to administer a variety of programs to eliminate crime and drugs throughout the community. We have obtained a great deal of community contacts and resources to date and plan to coordinate these along with our ongoing programs.

CARROLLTON HA -- $61,583

The Housing Authority of the City of Carrollton will utilize a comprehensive plan of community policing and resident/youth service programs to reduce/eliminate drugs in and around its targeted development sites. The Authority will contract with the City of Carrollton Police Department for an additional Community Police Officer to combat drug-related crime within the communities. Authority and Police personnel will coordinate with residents to enlist neighborhood awareness and prevention techniques. In addition, Resident Services personnel will be hired, training materials will be procured, and existing community facilities will be utilized to expand resident/youth services programming. Finally, a comprehensive security management system will continue to provide crime data analysis and coordinate enhanced security measures.

LOGANVILLE HA -- $10,000

In order to maximize available funding, the Loganville Housing Authority will continue the law enforcement and crime punishment component our drug elimination efforts. This will entail the use of additional city police patrols to rid our project sites at John B. Wilson and Henry Gaither Homes of the dealers and convince them that the housing authority can no longer be used as a base for illegal drug activities. These security measures, including community policing, along with strict enforcement of the housing authority's "One Strike and You're Out" policy should help promote a drug free environment, and improve the quality of life for our 20 housing authority families.

ROYSTON HA -- $40,689

The Royston Housing Authority Being Me and Drug-Free Program consists of several elements which links it with success. Our objective is to strive for the residents to obtain and maintain healthy lifestyles. The organization captures the youth by involving them in a daily after school program and educational training for all individuals in the neighborhoods. The activities include: homework help, tutoring, drug prevention education, creative writing, recreation, family activities, self improvement classes, assistance to welfare to work residents, volunteer experiences and field trips that support and reinforce our goal of helping residents become more independent. Community policing is involved to provide reassurance that the residents are safe. This program is possible by establishing collaborative efforts with agencies and businesses within our county.

SAVANNAH HA -- $587,461

Vision of Youth and Adults Gaining Empowerment (VOYAGE). The Housing Authority of Savannah wishes to continue its successful PHDEP efforts, including the activities under Investigator by continuing the operation of its Prevention Resource Centers and Mini-Police Stations. The VOYAGE will continue to provide drug and crime prevention and involve residents as a resource. This initiative will be, primary prevention in nature juxtaposed with a positive outreach which includes intervention, treatment referrals, alternatives and enforcement. The Prevention Resource Centers will train, educate and empower the residents in becoming a "solution to the problem". A component involving Education and Job Training utilizing community partners and a Mobile Computer Learning Laboratory will continue this year. A scholarship program will also continue. All of the Housing Authority of Savannah neighborhoods and residents will have the opportunity to benefit from this program.

MILLEDGEVILLE HA -- $71,481

A comprehensive community-based drug-free program which consists of both reactive and pro-active measures, the Milledgeville Housing Authority's Drug Elimination Program draws upon resources and support from the entire community of Milledgeville to address the eradication of illegal drugs and related crimes within the Milledgeville Housing Authority and the adjacent community.

MONROE HA -- $84,237

In order to maximize available funding, the Monroe Housing Authority will continue the law enforcement and crime punishment component of our drug elimination efforts. This will entail the use of additional city police patrols and an undercover drug agent to ride all of our project sites of drug dealers and convince them that the housing authority can no longer be used as a base for illegal drug activities. These security measures, including community policing, along with strict enforcement of the housing authority's "One Strike and You're Out" policy should help promote a drug free environment, and improve the quality of life for our 381 housing authority families.

DUBLIN HA -- $120,967

(No summary available)

MADISON HA -- $25,000

In order to maximize available funding, the Madison Housing Authority will continue the law enforcement and crime punishment component of our drug elimination efforts. This will entail the use of additional city police patrols to rid our project sites at James Mason Homes and Daniel Morgan Circle of the dealers and convince them that the housing authority can no longer be used as a base for illegal drug activities. These security measures, including community policing, along with strict enforcement of the housing authority's "One Strike And You're Out" policy should help promote a drug free environment, and improve the quality of life for our 66 housing authority families.

SOCIAL CIRCLE HA -- $25,000

In order to maximize available funding, the Social Circle Housing Authority will continue the law enforcement and crime punishment component of our drug elimination efforts. This will entail the use of additional county deputy patrols to rid our project sites at Crawley Homes, Social Circle Terrace and Walton Court of the dealers and convince them that the housing authority can no longer be used as base for illegal drug activities. These security measures, including community policing, along with strict enforcement of the housing authority's "One Strike And You're Out" policy should help promote a drug free environment, and improve the quality of life for our 70 housing authority families.

WAYCROSS HA -- $110,850

The Waycross Housing Authority, with funding from the FY 1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program (PHDEP), plans to continue its community protection programs using tenant patrols and by hiring law enforcement personnel to patrol the grounds. In addition, the drug prevention programs will continue, as in previous years, with peer guidance, recreation programs, and other opportunities being provided to residents of public housing in cooperation with local governments and groups. Waycross Housing Authority areas affected by this grant are the Garlington Heights area, Bailey Heights area, Northside Homes area, and the Elizabeth Park Homes area.

VIDALIA HA -- $25,000

The Housing Authority of Vidalia will contract with the City of Vidalia Police Department for one full-time Community Police Officer. This officer will patrol Mercer, Brice, Mercer/Brice/Dickerson II Developments located to the north and south of Vidalia. These officers will be serving 110 families with an estimated population in excess of 350 people. This program has been in existence for three years and has been successful in keeping crime down in these neighborhoods.

CEDARTOWN HA -- $66,862

"Getting It All Together" (G.I.A.T.), our drug elimination program has two components. Our program will promote a community policing concept, which will consist of two police officers. We will also administer a tutorial/drug prevention program targeting middle school aged adolescents with assistance from community resources. All of our public housing residents, which consists of approximately seven percent of our city's population, will be served.

AMERICUS HA -- $141,202

(No summary available)

AUGUSTA HA -- $610,555

The Housing Authority of the City of Augusta proposes a comprehensive plan for addressing the problem of drug-related crime in and around the premises of the Housing Authority. This proposal includes reactive measures in the form of law enforcement as well as proactive Drug Prevention activities. Proposed activities include: Additional Police Services, a Boys and Girls Club, a Summer Enrichment Program, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and a variety of other drug prevention programs, supported by public housing residents and the local community, all designed to improve the quality of life for residents living in public housing. The program will serve approximately 6,800 residents living in 14 public housing communities in Augusta-Richmond County.

Content Archived: January 20, 2009