Spalding County accepts $19,463 DNR grant to remove illegally dumped tires on Yamacraw Road

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners voted June 16 to accept a $19,463 reimbursement grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division for removal of illegally dumped scrap tires on Yamacraw Road.

Larry Wallace, who presented the grant, said the award is 100% reimbursable for approved cleanup costs up to the $19,463 amount. The grant requires work to begin within 90 days of signing and to be completed within 12 months; the county must submit invoices, photos and manifests for reimbursement. Wallace recommended the board accept the award and authorize the chairman to sign the agreement. The board approved the acceptance by a 3–0 vote.

The acceptance authorizes use of state grant funds to remove scrap tires at the cited property; specific contractor selection and cleanup scheduling were not detailed in the meeting.