Gov. Ivey awards grant to improve road, add commerce in Athens

December 22, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $300,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help bring 100 new jobs and development to the city of Athens while also resulting in traffic and drainage improvements. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to make road improvements at the intersection of West Elm Street (U.S. Highway 99) and Lucas Ferry […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring jobs, commerce to Tallapoosa County

December 22, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Ivey has awarded a $250,000 grant to bring jobs and commerce to Tallapoosa County. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to provide the infrastructure to pave the way for the construction of an Ace Hardware store on Alabama Highway 49 near StillWaters Resort on Lake Martin. The business will employ 11 […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to help local governments lower energy costs

December 19, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $273,000 in grants to assist three local governments in Alabama in saving operating costs through the installation of upgraded lighting and other energy efficient measures. The grants from the State Energy Program will assist the cities of Daphne and Sylacauga and the Hale County Commission to […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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2020 Hurricanes Sally and Zeta

Beginning March 1, 2026, the Public Action Plan Amendment 5 – Substantial for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta may be viewed online here or at the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Suite 524, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. The State will consider the views and comments of citizens in developing and finalizing the Substantial Amendment 5 to the Public Action Plan for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta. Public comments will be taken and considered for a 30-day period beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending at the close of business on March 30, 2026. If you would like to provide a comment, have need of further information, or have a disability requiring special materials, services, or assistance, please contact Mr. Trent Williams at the ADECA office in Montgomery at DisasterRecovery@adeca.alabama.gov or at (334) 353-3409.

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