NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 29, 2021
Chatham County will Host a Workshop on the American Rescue Plan Act
Chatham County, GA (July 29, 2021) – Chatham County will host a workshop to inform and
educate the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
on the allowable uses of the funds. Acceptable uses outlined in the bill include but are not
limited to:
• Respond to or mitigate the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19
emergency or its negative economic impact;
• Provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue;
• Make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure;
• Respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health
emergency.
The U.S. Department of Treasury, under ARPA, allocated $362 Billion dollars for America Rescue
Plan –Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Chatham County Board of
Commissioners accepted the award of $28.1 million at the April 6, 2021 Board meeting with
expectations of staff providing additional information.
What: Workshop on the American Rescue Plan Act
When: Monday, August 2, 2021, at 2PM
Where: 124 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Commission Chambers (2nd Floor)