Georgia – Georgia is putting another large round of transportation money to work, with Gov. Brian P. Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority Board approving $26 million for local infrastructure projects across the state.
The funding will move through the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank, known as GTIB, and will support 20 roadway projects and two regional airport hangar projects. The awards include grants, low-interest loans, or a mix of both, helping cities, counties, Community Improvement Districts and airport operators close funding gaps and move long-planned work closer to construction.
“These awards are on top of the historic funding we’ve put toward local transportation projects in recent years, and today’s announcement further represents our commitment to investing in high-quality infrastructure, including in our rural areas,” said Governor Brian Kemp, Chairman of the SRTA Board.
“We’re taking a long-term view with this funding, which is why for the first time, GTIB is extending awards to two regional airports to construct multiple hangars, supporting business aviation and driving economic activity.”
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The latest round touches many corners of Georgia, from sidewalks near schools and downtown streetscapes to bridges, freight corridors, roundabouts, road resurfacing and airport hangars. In Albany, $1.1 million will help upgrade signals and pedestrian facilities at Old Dawson Road and North Westover Boulevard as part of the Westover Triangle effort. Bartow County will receive a $1.3 million loan and $2 million grant for the Cass-White Road Phase II widening project, improving access to a fast-growing industrial corridor.
Several rural projects are also included. Brantley County will receive $600,000 to replace the Little Buffalo Creek Road bridge, a route used by residents, farm operations, school buses and emergency responders. Stewart County will receive more than $1.75 million to widen and resurface Carters Spur Road, while Worth County will use a loan and grant package to widen and pave two miles of PT Salter Road, now a dirt road.
Smaller cities also stand to see visible changes. Alamo will use $943,359 for its Safe Streets Initiative, resurfacing eight streets and adding sidewalks near a K-12 school. Bowman, Hoboken, Millen and Springfield will receive funding for sidewalk improvements, while Twin City will resurface 24 streets across 3.7 miles. Buena Vista will receive $134,878 to repair Tyson Road and reopen safe travel along a route serving school traffic.
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In coastal and urban areas, Brunswick will receive a $1 million loan and $1 million grant for the Bay-New Castle Roundabout, which will rework the SR 341/Newcastle Street intersection with new lighting, drainage, pedestrian access and truck-friendly design. Bryan County will receive more than $2.15 million to widen part of Belfast Keller Road near I-95, supporting access to Belfast Commerce Park. In Atlanta’s Upper Westside, $1.25 million will help add turn lanes, a two-way turn lane and a 10-foot sidewalk along Huff Road.
For the first time, GTIB awards are also going to regional airport hangar projects. Brantley County will receive a $450,000 loan and $150,000 grant to build two five-bay aircraft T-hangars. The Jekyll Island Authority will receive a $948,000 loan and $316,000 grant for a new hangar complex with seven T-hangars and one box hangar.
“GTIB continues to accelerate critical local transportation projects that improve safety, strengthen connectivity, and expand economic opportunities across Georgia,” said Jannine Miller, Executive Director, SRTA.
“Communities of all sizes, rural areas, CIDs, and airports can leverage GTIB’s grants and low-interest loans to move projects forward faster and close funding gaps.”
The FY 2027 GTIB application window opened June 9 and will remain open through August 21. Eligible applicants can find program details and materials at www.srta.ga.gov/gtib. Since 2010, GTIB has provided $272 million in loans and grants for projects valued at more than $1.3 billion statewide.
