Press Releases
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) highlighted several broadband infrastructure improvement projects across Middle and Southwest Georgia funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and with local matching funds. The projects were announced by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, state leaders, and the state's Broadband Infrastructure Committee. In Middle and Southwest Georgia projects to expand broadband internet access to over 18,000 sites were awarded over $54.6 million.
February 4, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $1.25 million to local farms through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. Awardees in Middle and Southwest Georgia included Goodson Pecans, LLC, Georgia Organic Peanut Association, Inc., Southern Pasture Power, LLC, Longleaf Ridge Farms, LLC, and New Communities at Cypress Pond.
February 2, 2022
FORT GAINES, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to award the City of Fort Gaines $169,800 to purchase patrol vehicles and security equipment. The award — a $100,000 grant and a $69,800 loan — will be matched with $68,000 from the city.
February 1, 2022
FORT VALLEY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
February 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Building Our Communities
January 31, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
January 28, 2022
CUTHBERT, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent award of a $828,000 low-interest loan to Cuthbert, Georgia from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). The loan was made through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program which is supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"This award demonstrates how — working together — Georgia and the federal government can support vital projects that improve the quality of life for Middle and Southwest Georgia residents.
January 26, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator to draw attention to an issue some residents in Middle and Southwest Georgia are having when trying to request their free COVID-19 testing kits through www.covidtests.gov.
"With the surge of COVID infections, we need to empower Americans to prevent the spread of the virus. Knowing if you are infected can help keep you and your loved ones safe.
January 26, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a grant awarded to the City of Albany, Georgia.
January 23, 2022
MONTEZUMA, GA –Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Montezuma, GA Mayor Larry Smith:
"We were shocked to learn of the death of Montezuma Mayor Larry Smith.
Issues:Building Our Communities