GILMER FIRE DEPT. GETS FUNDED FOR NEW TANKER

(07/29/2009)
Acting State Director Dianne Goff Crysler has announced that Rural Development approved a Community Facilities loan in the amount of $90,000 and a grant of $50,000 for Gilmer County Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Rural Development funds will be used to assist in purchasing a new tank truck.

Crysler added, "A reliable tanker is needed to shuttle water in areas without hydrants and for situations that require decontamination of hazardous materials."