$552M allocated for rental assistance in Georgia
$552M allocated for rental assistance in Georgia By Cindy Centofanti | February 23, 2021 at 9:20 PM EST - Updated February 23 at 10:09 PM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - As the pandemic continues, many renters are on the brink of eviction and the demand for rental assistance programs throughout the community is sky-rocketing.
Some new funding awarded to the state through the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program could help alleviate some of the pressure though.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says $552 million will be put aside and given to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to distribute to landlords and community outreach programs that qualify.