Upper Savannah Aging Staff Attends Outreach Events Across Region
Reaching the Region has been a major focus for the Upper Savannah COG Aging Program’s staff as it educates the public about services available. Just last week, staff spoke to […]
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Grants Available for Outdoor Recreation, Tourism Projects, Recreational Trails
Those who attended last week’s public administrators lunch meeting at the Upper Savannah COG learned that funding is available for the acquisition and/or development of outdoor recreation areas. Funding is […]
Aging, Mental Health Professionals Attend USCOG Ombudsman Workshop
The investigation process of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults was the lead topic at the Long Term Care Ombudsman Workshop Wednesday hosted by the Upper Savannah Regional Long […]
USCOG January 2025 County-Specific Activities Report
Upper Savannah Council of Governments provides a wide scope of services and performs many functions. This activities report highlights this information and offers us the chance to regularly communicate our […]
Upper Savannah Workforce Development Division Soliciting Requests for Proposals
The Upper Savannah Workforce Development Board is soliciting proposals for a program operator for an 18-month agreement which can total up to $2,041,000. It is to provide career and training […]
Upper Savannah Region Eighth Graders Learn About a Variety of Rewarding Careers
Eighth graders from across the Upper Savannah Region got a glimpse of what is possible for their futures at the Lakelands Career Showcase at Piedmont Technical College. Approximately 1,600 eighth […]
Region Awarded CDBG Grants for Structure Demolitions, Fire Truck, Downtown Streetscape
Three municipalities in the Upper Savannah Region got good news this week when the S.C. Department of Commerce announced they have received grant awards in the Fall 2021 Community Development […]
Upper Savannah COG Wins 2 National Awards
During these times when employers are desperately seeking workers, the Upper Savannah COG workforce development staff recognized high school students as a resource to help fill some of the needs. […]
McCormick Area Transit Acquires Funds for Abbeville County; Saluda County to Receive Transit Funding
McCormick County Senior Center/McCormick Area Transit has received a $100,000 National Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) grant in the Community Rides Grant Program to begin transportation services in Abbeville County. […]
USCOG Workforce Area Receives Federal Funding to Help Job Seekers, Businesses
The Upper Savannah COG is one of nine organizations nationwide to receive U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) funding to help provide training and employment services for job seekers as the […]