Cochran Cares GICH Housing Team

Cochran Cares GICH Housing Team Cochran Cares Housing Team, a proud member of GICH (Georgia Initiative for Community Housing) The City of Cochran became a GICH community in 2017.

GICH is based at the University of Georgia in Athens and helps Georgia communities improve their quality of life and economic vitality through the development of locally-driven housing and revitalization strategies through a three-year training and assistance program. Since then, Cochran has developed a Joint Comprehensive Plan along with Bleckley County, built and repaired local housing, has held

local Clean-Up Days and Scrap Tire Amnesties and, and accomplished many more goals to improve Cochran’s community.

01/16/2024

Cochran CARES GICH Housing Team:

The next meeting of the Cochran Ga. Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Team is Thursday, January 18 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium.

The City Auditorium is located at 102 N. Second Street in the Municipal Building.

You’re invited! Come and join the discussion! We’ll be discussing housing issues and initiatives in Cochran.

Refreshments will be served!

The following is the agenda:

1. Discussion of the Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) rehabilitation program.
2. Update on the Havenwood Gardens II construction schedule –estimated completion date.
3. Status of the City’s CDBG grant award and Revitalization Area designation –2024 CHIP & CDBG grant application cycles.
4. Discussion of the upcoming Ga. Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Spring 2024 Retreat in Tifton, Ga.
5. Report on housing demolition activities
6. Yard of the Month

Please join the discussion at the GICH Housing Team meeting on Thursday, January 18 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium

11/16/2023

Cochran CARES GICH Housing Team:

Reminder- The Cochran GICH Housing Team Bi-Monthly meeting is this afternoon, Thursday, November 16 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium!

The City Auditorium is located at 102 N. Second Street in the Municipal Building.

You’re invited! Snacks and drinks for everyone! Come and join the discussion!

The following is the agenda:

1. Discussion of Cochran housing issues and CHIP rehabilitation program.
2. Discussion of Havenwood Gardens II construction schedule.
3. Status of CDBG grant award and Revitalization Area designation –2024 CHIP grant application cycle.
4. Report on the Ga. Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Fall Retreat in Athens, Ga.
5. Report on housing demolition activities
6. Yard of the Month

Please attend the GICH Housing Team meeting today, Thursday, November 16 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium!

CONGRATULATIONS!YARD OF THE MONTHThis is the home of Marty and Jennifer Anderson in District 2.
10/27/2023

CONGRATULATIONS!
YARD OF THE MONTH
This is the home of Marty and Jennifer Anderson in District 2.

09/22/2023

Cochran CARES GICH Housing Team:

The Cochran GICH Housing Team Bi-Monthly meeting is next Thursday, September 28 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium.

The City Auditorium is located at 102 N. Second Street in the Municipal Building.

Snacks and drinks for everyone! Come and join the discussion!

The following is the agenda:

1. Review of CHIP rehabilitation program and projects
2. Discussion of Havenwood Gardens II construction schedule.
3. Status of CDBG grant award and Revitalization Area designation – Grant money to fix dilapidated Cochran homes | 13wmaz.com
4. 2024 CHIP grant application cycle.
5. Upcoming GICH Fall Retreat in October in Athens, Ga.
6. Report on housing demolition activities
7. Yard of the Month

We look forward to seeing you at the GICH Housing Team meeting next Thursday, September 28 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium!

Congratulations to Ron and Melinda Harley for winning September's Yard of the Month award! Thank you for keeping Cochran...
09/07/2023

Congratulations to Ron and Melinda Harley for winning September's Yard of the Month award! Thank you for keeping Cochran beautiful!

Congratulations to Mr. Paul and Mrs. Jane Sly for winning August's Yard of the Month award. Thank you for keeping Cochra...
08/08/2023

Congratulations to Mr. Paul and Mrs. Jane Sly for winning August's Yard of the Month award. Thank you for keeping Cochran beautiful!

07/26/2023

Cochran CARES GICH Housing Team:

The Cochran GICH Housing Team Bi-Monthly meeting is next Thursday, July 27 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium!.

The City Auditorium is located at 102 N. Second Street in the Municipal Building.

Snacks and drinks for everyone! Come and join the discussion!

The following is the agenda:

1. Review of CHIP rehabilitation program and projects
2. Discussion of Havenwood Gardens II construction schedule.
3. Status of CDBG application and upcoming 2024 CHIP grant application cycle.
4. Upcoming GICH Fall Retreat on October 10th and October 11th in Athens, Ga.
5. Report on housing demolition activities
6. Yard of the Month

We look forward to seeing you at the GICH Housing Team meeting this Thursday, July 27 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium!

Thank you!

July's Yard of the Month award goes to Jerry Sapp! Thank you for keeping Cochran beautiful!
07/07/2023

July's Yard of the Month award goes to Jerry Sapp! Thank you for keeping Cochran beautiful!

June's Yard of the Month award goes to David and Dianne Blackshear of District 1! Thank you for keeping Cochran beautifu...
06/16/2023

June's Yard of the Month award goes to David and Dianne Blackshear of District 1! Thank you for keeping Cochran beautiful!

05/23/2023

The Cochran GICH Team meeting is this Thursday, May 25, at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium! Snacks and drinks for everyone! Come and join the discussion!

The following is the agenda:

1. Review of CHIP rehabilitation program and projects
2. Discussion of Daisy Senior Apartments & Havenwood Gardens II construction schedule.
3. CDBG housing application due on Friday, June 2, 2023
4. Report on housing demolition activities
5. Yard of the Month

We look forward to seeing you at the GICH Team meeting this Thursday, May 25, at 4:00 P.M. in the City Auditorium!

05/23/2023
Congratulations to John & Diane Giddens for winning May's Yard of the Month contest! Thank you for keeping Cochran beaut...
05/08/2023

Congratulations to John & Diane Giddens for winning May's Yard of the Month contest! Thank you for keeping Cochran beautiful!

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