Revitalization Area Strategy Public Hearing

The City of Hawkinsville is applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for designation of a Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). This designation will allow the city to apply for DCA grant funding more frequently and will provide bonus points on their applications.

The activities to be pursued under the RAS and more specific details regarding this program application will be provided at a public hearing, to be held on April 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Hawkinsville City Hall, 56 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application and to solicit public input regarding proposed projects.

All community members are invited to attend the public hearing. For additional information, please contact Aidan Leahy, Community Development Specialist, Middle Georgia Regional Commission, at (478) 722-6961.

The City of Hawkinsville 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 Sara Myers, City Manager at (478) 892-3240 prior to April 3, 2026, at Hawkinsville City Hall, 56 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons with hearing disabilities may contact the Georgia Relay Service at (TDD) 1-800-255-0056 or (Voice) 1-800-255-0135.