Coosa Valley News reports that the Georgia Department of transportation has awarded $600,666 in grants for roadside enhancement and beautification projects.  Since 2008, Georgia DOT has awarded 143 REBC grants totaling more than $5.5 million dollars to local governments and civic groups throughout Georgia. The program (previously called the GATEway Grant program) uses revenue from permit fees paid to Georgia DOT by outdoor advertising companies for vegetation removal in front of outdoor advertising signs. Funds from the grants are allocated towards purchasing and installing plant material along state routes.

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