Stewart County Begins Housing Study

Study to address challenges and provide blueprint for future
Arcola Scott, Chairwoman of the Stewart County Commission, announced today that Georgia's Rural Center, headquartered in Tifton, has awarded the County a $20,000 grant to conduct a housing study.
"This study will help us plan for future housing needs in the cities and county," she said. "In this way, we can make a real impact on the economic future of the county to the benefit of all our citizens."
Housing has emerged as a critical issue for many Georgia communities over the last two decades, especially as Georgia's population has continued to grow. National trends related to household sizes, employment opportunities, and more have led to a large influx of new residents over the past...