Certified Local Governments

Joining the CLG program is an important and effective way to preserve Georgia's historic places. Any city, town, or county that has enacted a historic preservation ordinance, enforces that ordinance through a local preservation commission, and has met requirements outlined in the Procedures for Georgia's Certified Local Government Program is eligible to become a CLG.

Benefits of becoming a Certified Local Government include:

• Eligibility for federal Certified Local Government Grants
• The opportunity to review local nominations for the National Register of Historic Places prior to consideration by the Georgia National Register Review Board.
• Opportunities for technical assistance
• Improved communication and coordination among local, state, and federal preservation activities.