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 funding to upgrade the booster station facility, including installing a standby power source and updating the existing electrical system. This project with ensure that Gwinnett County residents will have adequate access to drinking water.

Project Name: Clayton County Police Department Precinct Anti-Crime Taskforce
Approved Funding Amount: $1,031,000
Explanation of Request: The Clayton County Police Department would use this funding to purchase and outfit police cruisers which will conduct gang enforcement operations, surveillance, and offender apprehension. The police cruisers would be outfitted with lighting and siren systems as well as hardware kits that support the Police Department's in-car cameras.

Project Name: Lawrenceville Police Department Equipment and Technology
Approved Funding Amount: $1,031,000
Explanation of Request: The Lawrenceville Police Department would use the funding to purchase police cruisers which would conduct high-visibility enforcement, first-aid kits, trauma bags, mechanical breaching kits, a hydraulic breaching kit, and other equipment to enhance officer and civilian safety.

Project Name: Conyers Technology & Equipment for Strategic Preparedness
Approved Funding Amount: $1,031,000
Explanation of Request: The City of Conyers Police Department would use this funding to purchase a mobile command vehicle and LTE-enabled portable radios to improve officer preparedness during large-scale incidents, high-threat situations, hostage rescue, and disaster response while enhancing the safety of first responders and civilians.

Project Name: City of Oxford for Water Main Replacement Project
Approved Funding Amount: $1,092,000
Explanation of Request: The City of Oxford would use funding to disconnect the existing iron water main, install a new resilient water main, and reconnect water services lines to ensure residents have access to clean drinking water.

Project Name: Jonesboro Enhancing Law Enforcement and Public Safety Project
Approved Funding Amount: $1,031,000
Explanation of Request: Jonesboro Police Department would use this funding to purchase various pieces of equipment such as a portable message board trailer, portable LED light tower trailers, speed detection trailer, stop sticks, rapid ID devices, alcohol detection services, police cruisers, laptops, body cameras, and in-car cameras. This equipment will improve officer reporting, access to real-time information, and public communication during public emergencies.

Project Name: Newton County for Transmission Main Replacement Project
Approved Funding Amount: $1,092,000
Explanation of Request: Newton County would use this funding to install new 36-inch water main to replace the existing transmission lines. This project would ensure potable water for nearly all residents of Newton County

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