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Local government announces low-interest loan program to spur small businesses

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Small businesses in Athens-Clarke County and the City of Winterville may now be eligible for a low-interest loan through the local government.

The Joint Development Authority of Athens-Clarke County and the City of Winterville has opened applications for low-interest loans for small businesses. The businesses must be located within Clarke County or Winterville.

The Joint Development Authority says the loans must be used to grow a business or create new job opportunities for community members. Loans range from $3,001 to $25,000. The loans are also targeted to businesses in certain industries, including manufacturing, biotechnology, craft beverage production, and the arts.

Loan applications close on September 30th.

More information about the Turntable Revolving Loan for Small Business Growth can be found online. Several community partners have offered free assistance to small businesses seeking to apply for loans, including the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center in Athens.

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.