OC accepting ATAX Applications

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Commission is now accepting Accommodations Tax, or ATAX, grant applications through August 15. Projects eligible for consideration are tourism advertising and promotion, promotion of Arts and Cultural events for the attraction of tourists, facilities for civic and cultural events, and visitor centers. All applications must be received by 2pm on August 15. All grant applications will be reviewed by the Commission at the August 21 meeting, and voted on at the August 28 Oconee County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Commission meeting. All meetings will be held at the Oconee Heritage Center beginning at noon and all grant applicants are invited to any of the meetings to answer any questions regarding their grant requests.