PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Santa Claus is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant Program of up to $1,000,000.00 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) and the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low and moderate income persons, the rating system and any possible conflicts of interest will be provided at a public hearing which will be held on March 18, 2026 at 11:00 am at the City Hall of Santa Claus in the Council Chambers located at 25 December Drive, Santa Claus, Ga 30436. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application and to review progress on any previous CDBG grant projects, if applicable. The City of Santa Claus 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 shall contact Ms. Sue Grisham, City Clerk at (912) 526-6949. Ms. Grisham can be located at the City Hall of Santa Claus, 25 December Drive, Santa Claus, Ga between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday Through Friday except Holidays. Persons with hearing disabilities can contact the Georgia Relay Service at (TDD) 1-800-255-0056 or (Voice) 1-800-255-0135. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Santa Claus is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant Program of up to $1,000,000.00 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) and the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low and moderate income persons, the rating system and any possible conflicts of interest will be provided at a public hearing which will be held on March 18, 2026 at 11:00 am at the City Hall of Santa Claus in the Council Chambers located at 25 December Drive, Santa Claus, Ga 30436. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application and to review progress on any previous CDBG grant projects, if applicable. The City of Santa Claus 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 shall contact Ms. Sue Grisham, City Clerk at (912) 526-6949. Ms. Grisham can be located at the City Hall of Santa Claus, 25 December Drive, Santa Claus, Ga between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday Through Friday except Holidays. Persons with hearing disabilities can contact the Georgia Relay Service at (TDD) 1-800-255-0056 or (Voice) 1-800-255-0135.
INSPIRED BY OTHERS – 2025 Vidalia Lady of the Year Rizza O’Connor told the audience that she was inspired to volunteer and help others because of individuals who had volunteered and helped her throughout her life.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
13TH STRAIGHT REGION CHAMPIONSHIP – The Vidalia Literary Team has cemented a legacy of excellence, as they recently won their 13th straight region championship.
TOURING THE CEMETERY – E.L.I.C.E. East Park Cemetery Project Chair James Jermon took Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Senior Director of Preservation and Legislative Advocacy Ben Sutton (right) and Revolving Fund and Easements Coordinator Charlotte Zinck (left) on a walking tour of the cemetery, as he highlighted the restoration efforts that had been completed.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
LEARNING ABOUT LEGISLATURE – Montgomery and Treutlen County 4-H’ers and their respective 4-H agents traveled to Atlanta recently to learn more about the legislative process during the annual 4-H Day at the Capitol on February 26.
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