TCC approves grant resolution to fund 5th season of Night at the Ritz event series

The Toccoa City Commission recently approved a resolution for a grant through the Georgia Council for the Arts.

According to City Manager Billy Morse, the grant resolution would allow for the Historic Ritz Theatre to continue its Night at the Ritz Series.

Morse says the grant will be applied to fund season five of the event series with the City responsible for a 50/50 cash match of $6,000.

He explained that the total proposed cost to continue the Night at the Ritz series is estimated at $12,000.

Commissioner David Austin made a motion approving the resolution with Vice-Mayor Jeanette Jamieson seconding the motion.

The motion was approved unanimously.