Community Project Funding Requests (Fiscal Year 2027)
Comprehensive Airport Area Ground Access and Mobility Study Project
Amount: $960,000
Recipient: Atlanta Regional Commission
Address: 229 Peachtree Street #100, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Project Description: This project is to engage stakeholders in and around the airport; collect detailed data on trip origins and destinations, travel purposes, length of stay, and transportation modes used by passengers, employees, TSA staff, and visitors; and establish a vision for the future that helps the region as a whole, the airport, and surrounding communities. In 2025, more than 106 million passengers traveled through the airport, including roughly 60 million who began or ended their trips in Atlanta. With over 63,000 on-site employees, it is the state’s largest employment center. Understanding how travelers, employees, and visitors access the airport is essential to meeting regional transportation needs and planning for future growth. The primary goal of this project is to quantify airport-related effects on the regional transportation network and better understand traveler behavior.
Douglas County Creative Economy & Community Development Center Project
Amount: $5,000,000
Recipient: Development Authority of Douglas County
Address: 8512 Bowden Street, Douglasville, Georgia, 30134
Project Description: This project is to invest in public infrastructure that will expand economic opportunity, improve transportation-connected access to jobs and services, and catalyze redevelopment in underserved areas of Georgia’s Congressional District. This project will serve as a dynamic regional hub for creativity, workforce development, and cultural exchange, featuring a 340-seat community theater, black box theater, exhibit spaces, classrooms, artist incubator studios, a culinary arts space, and a community food hall. It will provide affordable space for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and workforce training programs, helping to stimulate private investment in census tracts that have historically experienced disinvestment. Increased economic activity will support surrounding commercial corridors, attract additional development, and strengthen the local tax base.The center will reduce transportation-related barriers to employment, improve access to opportunity, and support more equitable economic mobility.
The South Cobb Drive / SR 280 Improvement Project
Amount: $15,209,496
Recipient: City of Smyrna
Address: 2800 King Street, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080
Project Description: This project is to convert South Cobb Drive into a multi-modal corridor that will enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders while preserving the needed vehicular capacity of this vital corridor. The existing corridor is a 6-lane roadway with a center turn lane, which results in pedestrian crossings that exceed 100 ft. South Cobb Drive is the gateway between Atlanta, Smyrna, Clay National Guard Center, Dobbins ARB, and Marietta. This has contributed to a higher-than-normal rate of pedestrian incidents along this section of the roadway. This vital economic corridor plays an integral role in providing connectivity within the northwestern Atlanta metropolitan region. The project will impact access, safety, and connectivity for current and future residents, businesses, and motorists.
Stonewall Tell Elementary School’s Community Schoolyard Project
Amount: $674,156
Recipient: Fulton County Board of Education
Address: 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, GA, 30339
Project Description: This project is to address critical community development needs by providing walking access to a public greenspace. The Schoolyard Project will leverage existing, under-performing district assets such as the land around the school buildings to provide a cost-effective way to improve both student learning and community access to a park and greenspace. Research consistently shows that regular exposure to outdoor environments, especially greenspaces, provides measurable benefits for children. These benefits reinforce why investing in a high-quality schoolyard environment is not just a facilities upgrade, but a direct support to student well-being. This will serve up to 1,606 Georgians per year, which includes 589 Stonewall Tell students and up to 1,017 residents based on a GIS analysis of the number of people who would gain access to a green space and park within a ten-minute walk of their home.
John Carey School Community Center Conversion Project
Amount: $1,000,000
Recipient: The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, GA
Address: 230 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Project Description: This project is to reclaim the John Carey Elementary School as a community resource center. In 1994, the John Carey Elementary School was closed permanently by Atlanta Public Schools as growth trends in Atlanta’s population shifted. For 30 years, the 4-acre site with its 30,000 square foot building sat vacant, impacting the community fabric. The predevelopment phase will acquire, remediate and repurpose the vacant school into a new multi-purpose center in the Bowen Choice Neighborhoods. This project will provide a hub for job training, small business development sessions, digital leadership academies for youth, adults, and seniors. Additionally, two acres of open space are targeted for after-school programs, exercise and fitness programs, and local trails. This conversion project will also create a much-needed neighborhood hub for a long-overlooked community.
City of Fairburn Downtown Water System Renewal and Replacement Project
Amount: $689,280
Recipient: City of Fairburn
Address: 56 SW Malone St, Fairburn, GA, 30213
Project Description: This project is to bring the water distribution lines in the Downtown area to current standards, providing better fire protection in the area and increasing water system reliability and resiliency. The City of Fairburn is at a critical juncture with our water supply infrastructure. Fairburn currently sources water from the City of Atlanta, more than 30 miles away, which has led to frequent drops in water pressure. The City’s aging and overburdened water infrastructure significantly impacts firefighting efforts, is a public health concern, and has also led to business, school and municipal services disruptions. This project will help keep Georgia residents safe and healthy, while helping our community grow.
City of Fairburn Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Repairs Project
Amount: $1,037,676
Recipient: City of Fairburn
Address: 56 SW Malone St, Fairburn, GA, 30213
Project Description: This project is to repair issues where stormwater is entering the sanitary sewer system. This puts undue stress on the pumping system and can lead to sewer overflows into streets and ditches, as well as sewage backups into homes and businesses. Repairing and sealing this infrastructure will prevent stormwater from infiltrating the sanitary sewer system and endangering public health, the environment, and the economy. This project will reduce wastewater pumping costs and reduce the fees the City pays for treatment. A resilient and well-functioning sanitary system will also improve service for the residents and support long-term economic growth.
Powder Springs PD Public Safety Technology Upgrade Project
Amount: $550,000
Recipient: City of Powder Springs
Address: 4483 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs, GA, 30127
Project Description: This project is to provide updated body-worn cameras and in-car camera systems for all sworn officers and expand the city’s network of automated license plate reader cameras. As the population of the City of Powder Springs grows, the demands on public safety services continue to increase. Officers must be equipped with reliable, modern technology that allows them to respond quickly, document incidents accurately, and communicate effectively while in the field. The project will equip each officer with a new generation body-worn camera system integrated with upgraded in-car cameras installed in patrol vehicles. Ultimately, it will support a safer community while improving transparency, accountability, and coordination among law enforcement agencies.
Mableton Public Safety Technology and Real-Time Crime Center Initiative
Amount: $1,650,000
Recipient: City of Mableton
Address: 1400 Veterans Memorial Highway SE, Suite 134-200, Mableton, Georgia,
30126
Project Description: This project is to establish an integrated network of public safety technology designed to improve crime prevention, situational awareness, and emergency response. As one of Georgia’s newest incorporated cities, Mableton is in the process of building its own public safety infrastructure while continuing to coordinate closely with Cobb County. Deploying modern technology systems is an important step in strengthening public safety and preparing for the future establishment of a municipal police department. This initiative will also deploy automated license plate recognition technology that can identify stolen vehicles, wanted persons, and vehicles connected to criminal investigations. The result will be a safer environment for families, businesses, and visitors while helping the City responsibly grow its public safety capabilities over time.
Cobb Housing, & Economic Equity Accelerator Project
Amount: $3,000,000
Recipient: Cobb County
Address: 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, Georgia, 30090
Project Description: This project is to expand housing stability, strengthen economic mobility, and increase equitable access to opportunity across Cobb County. This project brings together community partners, workforce agencies, housing providers, and local employers to address the interconnected challenges of affordable housing, living-wage employment, and long-term economic resilience. Through targeted investment in affordable and workforce-aligned housing, the Accelerator aims to increase the availability of safe, stable homes for residents at varying income levels, especially those in critical workforce sectors. By pairing housing security with income-boosting opportunities, the initiative helps residents build financial stability while supporting the talent needs of local employers.
Drone as First Responder (DFR) Project
Amount: $160,000
Recipient: City of Fayetteville
Address: 210 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville, Georgia, 30214
Project Description: This project is to add two Drone as First Responder (D.F.R.) units to the Fayetteville Police Department for improved call response and the enhanced communication of critical information to officers responding to citizens in need. The D.F.R. allows small, unmanned aircraft to launch and respond immediately to emergency calls, providing live video before first responders arrive. This enables operators to assess threats, deploy additional resources as needed, and reduce unnecessary officer exposure. This program will benefit those living in, visiting, or traveling through the City of Fayetteville by reducing response times to calls, where minutes and even seconds matter. This project will lead to a proper police response, better de-escalation, fewer misunderstandings, fewer use-of-force incidents, and reduced likelihood of injuries to responders and citizens.
Union City Fire Station 44 Project
Amount: 5,000,000
Recipient: City of Union City
Address: 5047 Union Street, Union City, Georgia, 30291
Project Description: This project is to advance the construction of Fire Station 44 to serve the Campbellton Fairburn Road and South Fulton Parkway corridor. This project will also strengthen emergency response capacity in a majority low-to-moderate income community. By expanding coverage and sustaining Union City’s Class 2 ISO rating, the new station will help protect homeowners and small businesses from potential increases in insurance costs while improving life-safety outcomes. Its proximity to the new Grady Emergency Center will enhance regional emergency coordination and strengthen public safety infrastructure in South Fulton County. This investment supports safer neighborhoods, economic stability, and more resilient communities across Georgia.
Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc., Mobile Unit for Atlanta Crime Victims Project
Amount: $100,000
Recipient: Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc.
Address: 150 Garnett Street, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Project Description: This project is to address a critical gap in trauma-informed care and support for victims of crime in Atlanta, where many victims face economic, health, and transportation barriers to accessing timely resources for healing and recovery. In response to these issues, AVA launched its first Community Care Unit (CCU) in 2025, a mobile victim response unit that delivers trauma-informed care directly at crime scenes. This project will add a second vehicle and double AVA’s capacity to provide on-site advocacy, reduce response times by strategically positioning units in North and South Atlanta, and allow simultaneous responses to multiple incidents.
New Day Palisades Phase Two Project
Amount: 2,000,000
Recipient: Cumberland Community Improvement District
Address: 1100 Circle 75 Parkway #1000, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
Project Description: This project is to continue the much-needed rehabilitation of the popular Paces Mill/Palisades Unit, located along the Chattahoochee River, in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area helping preserve this critical natural resource for the Atlanta region. Phase Two will also include a new and expanded Visitor Information Center, featuring a spacious open-air pavilion complete with new restrooms and changing room facilities. The project will also benefit all who use Paces Mill every day and create additional opportunities for better parking, river access, and boating access. Overall, the park unit will create greater access to all the recreational activities provided by the park. Furthermore, this project will allow individuals to connect more with nature and this incredible natural resource.
Austell Powder Springs Road Trail Project
Amount: $4,060,000.00
Recipient: Cobb County Department of Transportation
Address: 1890 County Services Parkway, Marietta, Georgia, 30008
Project Description: This project is to support the expansion of Atlanta Regional Commission’s regional trail network and filling a critical gap in the local network. The trail project will connect the Silver Comet Trail, City of Austell, and City of Powder Springs by constructing a new 10-to 12-foot wide concrete shared-use path approximately 4.5 miles in length. The Austell-Powder Springs Trail seeks to provide trail infrastructure to communities that severely lack dedicated bicycle and pedestrian spaces. The trail will serve as both a recreation amenity and as a safe mode to access other trails, parks, and destinations in the area. This project will also provide multimodal access along a proposed future transit route, which will be a more affordable transportation option for community members.
Cumberland Transit Center Project
Amount: $4,000,000.00
Recipient: Cobb County Department of Transportation
Address: 1890 County Services Parkway, Marietta, Georgia, 30008
Project Description: This project is to develop a new Cumberland Transit Center to support the expansion of CobbLinc transit service in the Cumberland Improvement District, including new high-capacity, rapid, local and micro transit routes, as well as future regional connections to MARTA and planned Bus Rapid Transit service along Interstate 285. The transit center will include additional bus bays, dedicated parking and passenger drop-off areas, and modern transit technologies to improve safety, capacity, and accessibility. By creating more affordable, multimodal transportation options and advancing a coordinated regional transit network, this project maximizes public resources while delivering lasting benefits to residents, businesses, and visitors.
Georgia Behavioral Health Extension Network Project
Amount: $999,545
Recipient: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Address: 500 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens, Georgia, 30602.
Project Description: This project is to leverage the statewide infrastructure of UGA Cooperative Extension to expand prevention-oriented behavioral health education, improve coordination between behavioral health and justice systems, and strengthen community capacity to address behavioral health drivers of justice involvement. Across Georgia, behavioral health challenges intersect directly with criminal justice system involvement. By expanding access to research-based behavioral health education in community settings, the project will help individuals and families develop practical skills related to stress management, trauma awareness, substance use prevention, and resilience.
Scaling Advanced Manufacturing Pathways and Dual Enrollment Workforce Pipelines in Georgia's 6th Congressional District Project
Amount: $750,000
Recipient: Georgia Institute of Technology
Address: 225 North Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332
Project Description: This project is to expand Georgia Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Pathways (AMP) program to Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, building on demonstrated success and strong demand from school systems, educators, and regional workforce partners. In addition, the program will launch a dual enrollment pathway that allows participating high school students to earn postsecondary credit through Georgia Piedmont and technical colleges while still enrolled in high school, creating a seamless transition from secondary education into skilled technical careers or further postsecondary study. By building structured education-to-employment pathways, the project supports local employers, enhances regional competitiveness, and expands upward economic mobility for students across the district.
Camelot Condominiums Demolition Project
Amount: $1,000,000
Recipient: City of South Fulton
Address: 5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd, South Fulton, Georgia, 30336
Project Description: This project is to demolish three hazardous buildings at the Camelot Condominiums and cover associated pre-demolition costs. This project will enable the City to remove the most dangerous structures, reduce criminal activity, and stabilize the area for future redevelopment. The project also addresses the root of recurring public safety problems while creating the foundation for long-term neighborhood stabilization and redevelopment.