The local governments of the City and County actively engage the State, private investors, and community leaders for support of community development projects. As of September 2007, two grants stand out as keystones to an even more beautiful and viable community:

• In July of 2005, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs designated the City of Dublin a “Signature Community.” During public announcement, DCA Commissioner Mike Beatty explained:

“We are pleased to be here today to kickoff an effort that will position Dublin as a stronger role model for its fellow communities. Selection as a Signature Community means that this community has demonstrated a track record of success and wants to build on that record. We look forward to working with them over the next two years to accomplish their goals.”

As result, The Dublin Signature’s Team’s has planned initiatives to include implementation of the transportation and economic development activities in the recently adopted Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridor Urban Redevelopment Plan and institute marketing strategies identified in a completed Market Analysis.

• In 2006, six Georgia communities were selected to receive grant funding to establish wireless broadband networks through the Wireless Communities Georgia Program.

“I congratulate these communities for being the first recipients of the Wireless Communities Georgia grant program,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “Broadband is the new dial tone for the 21st century. Connectivity will help these communities expand educational opportunities, promote economic development and increase access to government services.”