CCDC Board Approves Nearly $240,000 in Community and Development Grants

CCDC Board Approves Nearly $240,000 in Community and Development Grants

At its June meeting, the Clarke County Development Corporation Board approved nearly $240,000 in grant funding to support projects across Clarke County. From youth organizations and community infrastructure to continued housing development and emergency facility improvements, these investments reflect CCDC’s commitment to strengthening quality of life, expanding opportunities, and supporting long-term growth across the region.
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SWCC Adds Electrical Workforce Training at Osceola’s ORBIT Center

SWCC Adds Electrical Workforce Training at Osceola’s ORBIT Center

Southwestern Community College is offering an eight-week Electrical Workforce Training program at the ORBIT Center in Osceola from July 8 through August 26. The hybrid course combines online learning, classroom instruction, and hands-on lab training to help workers and employers build in-demand electrical skills.
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Clarke County Hospital Receives 5-Star CMS Quality Rating

Clarke County Hospital Receives 5-Star CMS Quality Rating

Clarke County Hospital has been recognized among just 384 hospitals nationwide to receive a 5-star overall hospital quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating awarded by the organization.
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City Council Approves New Three-Home Development Through O-HI Program

City Council Approves New Three-Home Development Through O-HI Program

The Osceola City Council recently approved a new three-home development by Parson Creek Company, LLC through the Osceola Housing Incentive (O-HI) Program. The project brings the total number of homes approved through the program to seven since its launch in 2025 and highlights ongoing efforts to expand affordable new housing opportunities in Osceola.
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CCDC Continues Longstanding Support Fern Underwood Legacy

CCDC Continues Longstanding Support Fern Underwood Legacy

At last Wednesday’s board of director’s meeting, the CCDC voted to provide support to Families First, the organization founded by local children and families advocate, Fern Underwood. This vote continues more than 15 years of support for Fern’s legacy: ensuring children have access to activities and programming regardless of income level.
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Osceola City Council Acts on Mixed-Use Development for Downtown Square

Osceola City Council Acts on Mixed-Use Development for Downtown Square

A major mixed-use housing project proposed for Osceola’s town square was discussed at Osceola’s City Council meeting on the 5th. The project will bring much-needed 18–24 new residential units and new commercial space to the area. 
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