Evermore CID Awarded State Funds

The Evermore Community Improvement District (CID) has received a $200,000 grant and a $300,000 loan from Georgia’s State Road and Tollway Authority.

The money will go toward an intersection project at U.S. Highway 78 and Walton Court. According to a press release, the project is aimed at improving safety and enhancing access to surrounding properties.

Right-of-way acquisition is expected in the current fiscal year, and project is expected to be completed by the next year.

"SRTA is committed to helping communities invest in mobility solutions that enhance quality of life and provide greater access for all Georgia citizens," said Gena Davis, SRTA's executive director, in a press release.

Evermore CID was among 11 groups receiving awards through the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority's (SRTA) 2012 Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grants. Funds dispersed totaled about $3 million, according to the press release.

Gov. Nathan Deal made the announcement on June 21.

"The GTIB program is a way for communities who are serious about investing in their infrastructure to apply for the help they need to complete or move their projects forward," said Gov. Nathan Deal, who announced the winners on June 21. "These projects are the kind of investments that not only sustain communities, but they also strengthen communities by providing more job opportunities."

The GTIB program has awarded about $20 million in grants and loans since the program began in 2009. This funded projects valued at more than $100 million.

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