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Stockbridge offering $100,000 in economic development grants

By Tammy Joyner
Jan 3, 2013

Stockbridge is offering $100,000 through its Community Partnership Grant program to local nonprofits to promote the city. The money would finance activities, projects, special events and other programs that promote tourism and cultural activities in Stockbridge. Feb. 1 is the application deadline for the first round of funding. Grant applications and details are available at Stockbridge City Hall or online at cityofstockbridge.com.

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Tammy Joyner covers local government in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.

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