Greendale learned its SRF application ranked 82 of 82 and received no funding; council approved engagement letters with London Witte Group to advise on bond issuance and plant financing (one engagement not-to-exceed $7,500 and another around $25,000).

Steve Patterson, mayor of Athens, described how his 2025 term as president of the National League of Cities prioritized helping small and underserved communities secure and manage federal grants, cultivating young local leaders, and launching international outreach. He said those efforts brought national attention and practical resources back to Athens.