Governor Sonny Perdue has certified the first batch of federal stimulus money aimed at road and bridge projects in Georgia. The amount of $207 million is a portion of the total of more than $900 million the state is slated to receive.
Perdue says money is targeted for some of the most 'in need' projects in Georgia.
Perdue's office says another round of stimulus money for transportation projects in the state could be certified by the end of June.
Perdue says money is targeted for some of the most 'in need' projects in Georgia.
"This first batch of projects includes some badly needed bridge repairs, resurfacing projects on highways with some of our lowest pavement ratings and two widening projects that will improve congestion and safety and spur economic activity."About half of the funds represented in these projects will be spent in parts of the state considered "economically distressed areas."
Perdue's office says another round of stimulus money for transportation projects in the state could be certified by the end of June.
