Southwest Georgia Regional Commission

09/02/2026

Georgia Heritage Grant Cycle is OPEN! -

These grants are funded by sales of the Historic Preservation License plate and are awarded to both local governments OR private secular non-profit organizations.

08/28/2026

2026 BRACE Grants Open -

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 BRACE Grant Program, which provides funding to help Georgia communities address litter, blight, illegal dumping, and code enforcement needs.

08/20/2026

Thriving Southwest Georgia Community Update -

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026Time: 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Location: Southern Regional Technical College's Charles H. Kirbo Regional Center2500 E. Shotwell StreetBainbridge, GA 39819

08/20/2026

2026 PIN Internship -

The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (SWGRC) celebrated the accomplishments of its 2026 Partnership for Innovation (PIN) Summer Interns, William Price and Tania Alanis, at the PIN Emerging Innovators Celebration and Poster Showcase held July 31 in Kennesaw, Georgia.

08/20/2026

GCCMA 2026 Fall Conference -

The Georgia City-County Management Association (GCCMA) is preparing to celebrate a major milestone at its 2026 Fall Conference — the organization’s 70th Anniversary!

08/20/2026

📣 Baconton Residents & Workers — We Want to Hear From You!

There’s still time to share your ideas for the future of Baconton! The second Community Listening Virtual Session is happening TODAY, August 20, from 3:00–6:00 PM.

Whether you have thoughts about housing, downtown, parks, transportation, economic development, community services, or future opportunities, we want to hear them.

💬 Join anytime during the session and share what you believe would make Baconton an even better place to live, work, and visit. Comments are brief—about 1–2 minutes—so everyone has an opportunity to participate.

📅 TODAY — Thursday, August 20
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
💻 Virtual — Join by Zoom or phone
📲 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84682647891
Meeting ID: 814 0757 1225
Passcode: 563445
(312) 626–6799

Your ideas matter. Your voice matters. Help shape the future of Baconton! 🌳🏡

08/18/2026

Georgia Academy Brings “The Essentials” to Americus -

Community leaders, elected officials, and local decision-makers are invited to take part in The Essentials, a one-day interactive course offered by the Georgia Academy for Economic Development.

08/14/2026

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program 2026-2027 Funding Cycle in Progress -

This is a reminder that the Pre-application period for the 2026-2027 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) is in progress. Access to the GOSP Pre-application portal is available at https://gadnr.org/grants . Proposals for GOSP grants must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

08/14/2026

RRP Training at SWGRC -

The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (SWGRC) welcomed 12 participants on Friday, August 14, for a full-day Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Certification Training at the SWGRC office in Camilla.