Congressman David Scott Secures Nearly $14 Million in New Community Project Funding for Georgia’s 13th District

This press release from Representative David Scott (D-GA) was published on 2026-01-23 and titled "Congressman David Scott Secures Nearly $14 Million in New Community Project Funding for Georgia’s 13th District". It focuses on healthcare and touches on the economy, the environment.

Congressman David Scott Secures Nearly $14 Million in New Community Project Funding for Georgia’s 13th District

WASHINGTON D.C . – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) , announced the passage of seven additional Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Georgia’s 13 th District. On January 8 th , the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass eight projects requested by Congressman David Scott, bringing the total approved funding to $14 million across fifteen projects. My number one priority in Congress is to work with state and local leaders across the 13 th District to understand how I can best direct federal resources to the most pressing needs in our communities,” said Congressman David Scott . “The nearly $14 million in FY2026 funding will go towards repairing roads and sidewalks in Jonesboro and Stockbridge, upgrading Gwinnett and Newton County pipelines for residents to access clean drinking water, supporting Rockdale Veterans, and creating good-paying jobs. These are vital resources to improve basic infrastructure and lower costs for working families. I am proud to deliver investments that will reach nearly every part of our district and be felt throughout local communities for years to come.” Each fiscal year, Members of Congress may submit up to fifteen CPF requests to the Appropriations Committee. Congressman David Scott’s requests were informed by extensive stakeholder engagement and community input. The approved FY 2026 projects reflect a broad range of priorities, including transportation improvements, public safety enhancements, water infrastructure upgrades, and Veteran services. Projects passed by the House of Representatives on January 22 nd include: Project Name: City of Jonesboro Pedestrian Improvements Project Approved Funding Amount: $3,028,059 Explanation of Request: The City of Jonesboro would use this funding to make pedestrian improvement in high-traffic areas, including the installment of sidewalks, adding pedestrian crosswalks, installment of ADA accessibility features, lighting, and turnup/turndown walls as required to tie with existing grades. Project Name: Rockdale Veterans Transportation Program Vehicle Acquisition Approved Funding Amount: $165,200 Explanation of Request: Rockdale County would use this funding to purchase a new vehicle to supplement its Veteran Transportation Program, which assists honorably discharged Rockdale County veterans of any age with trips to the Veterans Hospital in Decatur and the VA clinics in Stockbridge and Covington. Project Name: Henry County Panola Road Resurfacing Project Approved Funding Amount: $1,200,000 Explanation of Request: Henry County would use this funding to resurface Panola Road from Fairview Road to State Route 155. Panola Road serves as a critical east-west connection in northern Henry County, providing access to commercial areas, the City of Stockbridge, and the nearby Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Project Name: Newton County Salem Road Utility Relocation Project Approved Funding Amount: $850,000 Explanation of Request: The Newton County Water and Sewage Authority would use this funding to relocate critical water main, valves, fire hydrants, and 110-inch sewer piping to accommodate proposed improvements to State Route 162. Project Name: MARTA Securing Rail and Bus Facilities Approved Funding Amount: $400,000 Explanation of Request: MARTA would use this funding to install anti-climb, anti-cut fencing around at bus yards and rail yard facilities to prevent unauthorized access to hazardous and dangerous areas. Project Name: Rockdale River Trail Improvements Approved Funding Amount: $500,000 Explanation of Request: Rockdale County would use this funding to connect two disconnected portions of the Rockdale River Trail. Connection these two portions of the trail would provide greater access to centers of business, downtown Conyers, recreational opportunities, and the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Project Name: Harvest Gwinnett Mobile Kitchen Project Vehicle Acquisition Approved Funding Amount: $250,000 Explanation of Request: Gwinnett County would use this funding to purchase a 16-foot box truck with a lift for its “Live Healthy Gwinnett” initiative. The box truck with allows the county to more easily transport its mobile kitchens across cities and rural areas in the county. The additional eight projects passed on January 8 th include: Project Name: Newton County Sheriff Department Equipment Project Approved Funding Amount: $39,000 Explanation of Request: The Newton County Sheriff’s Office would use this funding to purchase FAP-30 FBI-certified LES fingerprint sensors that would be used for mobile applications such as roadside stops, crime scene investigations, and serving warrants. Together, this equipment would give the law enforcement agency the capability to fingerprint offenders and victims efficiently and quickly. Project Name: Gwinnett County for Transmission Main Replacement Project Approved Funding Amount: $1,092,00 Explanation of Request: The Gwinnett County Board of Supervisors would use this fun