Thursday, June 11, 2026

Oconee County Receives Grant From State For Expansion Of And Improvements To Heritage Park In South Of County

***Includes Additional Access To Apalachee River***

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded Oconee County a $3 million grant for expansion of and improvements to Heritage Park, located on U.S. 441 south of Farmington.

The county made application for the grant after agreeing last October to spend $1.91 million to acquire 110 pristine acres to expand the park. The DNR has decided to allow the grant to cover that purchase price.