The City of Chickamauga has been awarded a $1.45 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support blight remediation efforts in the city’s historic downtown district.
City officials announced the funding will be used to address long-standing issues associated with the abandoned Crystal Springs mill site and other blighted areas in downtown Chickamauga. The project is designed to promote economic development, attract private investment, create jobs, and improve public spaces within the community.
According to city leaders, the grant will fund environmental cleanup and redevelopment activities aimed at preparing the area for future commercial, civic, and green space improvements…