North Athens Downtown Development Project

ACC Commissioners approved a $4 million infusion to offset construction costs in North Athens redevelopment, and made changes to the county's eviction prevention program

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Two-thirds of the proposed funding would come from federal COVID-19 aid.

Girtz proposes taking around $1.7 million from each of three sources.

Pandemic-related soaring construction costs mean that the North Athens Downtown Development Project needs more money.