The Georgia Department of Veterans Service has been awarded a $2.4 million grant to help expand the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville.
Officials say the project will develop about 15 acres and ultimately serve 105,326 veterans and their families.
Dan Holtz, assistant commissioner for administration, health and memorials, says the expansion will include the construction of 1,520 pre-placed crypts, 320 columbarium niches, roads, landscaping, irrigation and supporting infrastructure.
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