
Purple Cats Want to Play
The Ariton Elementary School playground was damaged by a fallen tree during a thunderstorm the summer of 2021 and the playground equipment needed to be replaced. Ariton School began a campaign to raise money for the playground and called it “Purple Cat …

Water Infrastructure in Headland
The GSMBC Community Development Corporation is constructing a Community Life Center that will serve as a resource for Headland and Henry Country residents. With programs focused on after school tutoring and adult education/GED training, workforce devel …

K9 Ballistic Vests
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office has two K9s per patrol squad for a total of eight. In total, the department has 4 dual-purpose K9s and 4 Bloodhounds. Wiregrass RC&D funding supplemented the department’s cost to provide each K9 with a ballistic …

Handicap Accessibility in Phenix City
In 2022, with grant funding from Wiregrass RC&D, Summerville United Methodist Church was able to provide an ADA-accessible ramp to their building. The project included new concrete and railing installation.

Warren Beck Youth Leadership Program
Warren Beck Youth Leadership Program (WBYLP) began in 2010 to promote leadership development of youth in Geneva County. The 2021-2022 class consisted of sixteen participants, representing all four high schools in Geneva County. Participants are select …

Wells Station Park in Newville
Named for the 1882 term for the area surrounding the Wells Train Station, this park now features a 16′ x 20′ gazebo for gatherings and shade. Now part of the Newville community, this shelter provides a community gathering space near other historic buil …