Congressman David Scott Requests Nearly $32 Million in FY2027 Community Project Funding Priorities for Georgia’s 13th District

WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), a senior member of the House Agriculture and House Financial Services Committees, announced a list of twenty Community Project Funding priorities in the 13^th Congressional District for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations cycle.

Each Fiscal Year, Members of Congress can request Federal funding from the House Committee on Appropriations for up to fifteen community projects in their home districts. As part of that process, Congressman David Scott solicited requests through stakeholder meetings and member level engagement and submitted the list of projects outlined below. These Federal dollars provide vital resources to improve transportation and water infrastructure, enhance public safety, and help veterans access lifesaving health care.

"In every vote I cast and every bill I fight for, my focus is simple: delivering results for the people I represent in the 13^th District," said Congressman David Scott. The nearly $32 million in Federal funding I have requested is going directly back into our neighborhoods-to repair roads, modernize schools, expand access to clean water, and create good-paying jobs. These priorities represent crucial investments in infrastructure and services that will strengthen our communities and bolster local economies for Georgians. I look forward to working closely with officials from across the district on each request to ensure we address the needs of the hard-working families we serve."

Congressman Scott's projects include:

Project: Gwinnett Hidden Forest Water Main Replacement

Description: The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners would use this funding to replace and construct approximately 4,500 feet of pipe to replace substandard drinking water distribution mains in the Hidden Forest neighborhood.

Project: Newton County Alcovy Pump Station Improvement Project

Description: Newton County would use this funding to replace existing raw water pumps, repair the Alcovy Pump station deck, and install new electrical feed equipment to increase water supply by 4.5 million of gallons per day.

Project: Lawrenceville Redland Creek Greenway - phase I

Description: The City of Lawrenceville would use this funding to develop a pedestrian and multi-use trail connecting downtown Lawrenceville and the Gwinnett County Discovery Park, ensuring ADA accessibility.

Project: Stockbridge Willow Springs Drinking Water Replacement Project

Description: The City of Stockbridge would use this funding to replace failing water distribution pipes and replace lead service lines with new, lead-free service line.

Project: Gwinnett Accessible Pedestrian Upgrades Project

Description: The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners would use this funding to make several pedestrian improvements in high-traffic areas, including the installation of accessible pedestrian signals, crosswalk infrastructure and curb ramps.

Project: Rockdale County Trail and Parks Safety Project

Description: Rockdale County would use this funding to install safety cameras at parks, trailheads, and along trails in the county and purchase all-terrain vehicles to improve safety and security within Rockdale County parks and trails, deterring vandalism and illegal dumping while assisting law enforcement with reliable footage and allowing parks staff to patrol trails.

Project: Clayton Police Department Real Time Crime Center Expansion Project

Description: The Clayton County Police Department would use this funding to upgrade its real-time crime center, including closed circuit television monitoring, license plate reader systems, flock camera integration, real-time video monitoring and analytics, and data sharing equipment.

Project: Henry County Schools Food Hub Project

Description: The Henry County Public Schools Foundation would use this funding to establish a no-cost, school-based food hub, including installing shelving, refrigeration inventory-tracking software, and other equipment needed to develop a food hub.

Project: Jonesboro Accessible Playground Project

Description: The City of Jonesboro would use this funding to make upgrades to Massengale Park, a park centrally located near one of the busiest commercial areas in the city, to improve accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Project: Rockdale County Accessible Outdoor Improvements - Phase I Project

Description: Rockdale County Public Schools would use this funding to implement phase I of a capital project improving access to outdoor learning and community-facing school spaces, including for students with disabilities.

Project: Stockbridge Willow Springs Clean Water Project

Description: The City of Stockbridge would use this funding to replace wastewater infrastructure in the Willow Springs Neighborhood. Specifically, the project will replace 2,245 linear feet of force main and upgrade manhole and air release infrastructure.

Project: Snellville Downtown and Briscoe Park Connecting Trail Project

Description: The City of Snellville would use this funding to develop 2,000 linear feet of paved trail to connect Briscoe Park with Snellville's newly revitalized downtown to provide greater access to downtown Snellville, connecting private business, community centers, and recreational opportunities.

Project: Newton County Health Equipment Project

Description: The Newton County Board of Commissioners would use this funding to purchase Stryker Cardiac Monitors, Lucas CPR Devices and training units, and service plans for the devices to allow Newton County first responders to better respond to public emergencies and provide critical care.

Project: Gwinnett County School-Based Health Center

Description: Gwinnett County Public Schools would use this funding to renovate a school-based health center and purchase capital equipment including exam tables and high intensity lighting to provide health services to Gwinnett students.

Project: Lovejoy Multi-Modal Safety & Economic Connectivity Project

Description: The City of Lovejoy would use this funding to improve pedestrian and commuter safety along commercial corridors, including sidewalk connectivity, pedestrian crossing improvements, installation of lighting infrastructure, and ADA-compliant ramps.

Project: Lovejoy Public Safety Equipment Project

Description: The City of Lovejoy would use this funding to purchase police cruisers, license plate readers, a radar unit, laser speed detection devices, and storm warning system software to better enforce laws, respond to crime, and inform law enforcement operations during extreme weather events.

Project: Regional Impact Health Foundation Workforce Development and Health Support Mobile Unit

Description: The Regional Impact Health Foundation would use this funding to purchase a 38-foot mobile unit including private intake rooms, a medical exam room, ADA accessibility features, wheelchair lift, check-in station, and cabinetry to provide job placement services, physical therapy, and behavior health support.

Project: Rockdale County Fire Safety Training Complex Project

Description: Rockdale County would use this funding to construct a Fire Safety Training Complex to allow local law enforcement and other first responders to train in fire safety more easily, improving recruitment and retention and helping first responders better respond to fire emergencies.

Project: University of Georgia Research Infrastructure

Description: The University of Georgia would use this funding to purchase lateral-move irrigation systems, upgrade electrical and control systems, and purchase research and data collection systems to improve agricultural research and practices in Georgia.

Project: MARTA Mobility Paratransit Fleet Modernization and Reliability Initiative

Description: The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority would use this funding to replace two MARTA Mobility paratransit vehicles that have exceeded their federally defined useful life to provide paratransit services for individuals with disabilities.

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