Gov. Ivey awards grant to usher in new industry in Macon County

February 12, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $250,000 grant to pave the way for a new industry to locate in Macon County and create nearly 300 jobs. The Macon County Commission will use the Community Development Block Grant funds to provide infrastructure required for Trendco USA to locate in Regional East Alabama Logistics (REAL) Park. […]

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Governor announces grant to upgrade Brookwood Sports Complex

February 9, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $434,300 grant to the city of Brookwood for improvements to its primary outdoor recreation area. The renovations to Brookwood Sports Complex will include connecting neighborhood sidewalks with the sidewalks at the sports complex, paving the two parking lots, adding lighting to both parking lots, and repaving the […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant for Childersburg sewer improvements

February 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to Childersburg to upgrade the city’s sewer system and alleviate any potential health issues the current system could cause. These funds, supplied by the Appalachian Regional Commission, will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in 2023. The city will provide $100,000 […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant for water improvements in Alexander City

January 30, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to Alexander City to upgrade water lines in the city’s downtown, providing residents and businesses in that area with clean and adequate water. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to replace old and deteriorating water lines along several blocks northwest of Broad […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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