Berrien County is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to $1,000,000 (single-activity) or $1,250,000 (multi-activity). These funds must be used to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The activities for which these funds may be used are in the area of housing, public facilities, and economic development. More specific details regarding eligible activities, plans to assist displaced persons (if any), the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low- and moderate-income persons, and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing, which will be held at 10:00 A.M. on December 17, 2024, at the Berrien County Commission Office, 201 North Davis Street, Rm 198, Nashville, GA 31639. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application and to review progress on the previous CDBG grant(s), if applicable. Berrien County is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age. Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility or foreign language should contact Brenda Ferrell, County Clerk, before December 17, 2024. This person can be located at the Berrien County Commission Office, 201 North Davis Street, RM 198, Nashville, GA 31639, and is available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, or you may call 229-686-5421. Persons with hearing disabilities may consider using the Georgia Relay Service, at (TDD) 1-800-255-0056 or (Voice) 1-800-255-0135.