{"id":29778,"date":"2026-05-08T12:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ossoff.senate.gov\/?post_type=press-releases&#038;p=29778"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:01:06","slug":"sens-ossoff-rev-warnock-reps-williams-mcbath-upgrading-stormwater-infrastructure-in-east-point","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/www.ossoff.senate.gov\/es\/press-releases\/sens-ossoff-rev-warnock-reps-williams-mcbath-upgrading-stormwater-infrastructure-in-east-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Sens. Ossoff &#038; Rev. Warnock, Reps. Williams &#038; McBath Upgrading\u00a0Stormwater Infrastructure in East Point"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>East Point, Ga.&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2014 U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, alongside Congresswomen Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Lucy McBath (GA-06), are delivering&nbsp;resources to upgrade&nbsp;stormwater infrastructure in East Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Reps. Williams and McBath brought Republicans and Democrats in Congress together to deliver Federal funding for key stormwater infrastructure upgrades along Norman Berry Drive in East Point, including a storm water main replacement and headwall restoration to improve stormwater flows and prevent sink holes in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Reps. Williams and McBath are delivering $1,092,000 for the project&nbsp;through bipartisan government funding legislation that became law on January 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery town in Georgia deserves safe, effective water infrastructure,\u201d&nbsp;<strong>said Sen. Ossoff.&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cThat\u2019s why we bought Republicans and Democrats together to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in East Point.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSafe and clean water infrastructure is something that every thriving community needs,\u201d&nbsp;<strong>said&nbsp;Senator Warnock.<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cI am proud to work alongside my Georgia colleagues to bring these federal funds to Georgia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congresswoman&nbsp;Nikema&nbsp;Williams&nbsp;said:&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cSecuring clean, safe, and dependable water infrastructure for the families of East Point is just one way we can deliver the most basic of needs for Georgians.&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;proud to join my Georgia colleagues in bringing $1,092,000 back to the people of East Point.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFailing stormwater infrastructure isn\u2019t just an eyesore\u2013it can cause serious safety hazards and streetflooding,\u201d&nbsp;<strong>McBath&nbsp;said.&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cWorking together, my colleagues and I helped to bring needed federal investments to repair storm lines in our community. This funding will reduce flooding concerns and keep our community clean.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is another step forward made possible by strong partnership and shared vision. The City of East Point recognizes the leadership of Senator Ossoff and Senator Warnock, along with Congresswoman Williams and Congresswoman McBath, in advancing critical infrastructure improvements in our city. This $1.09 million investment in the Norman Berry Drive Stormwater Improvement Project strengthens our infrastructure and supports a more resilient, forward-looking East Point, and we recognize our Water and Sewer Department, led by Director of Water Resources Melissa Echevaria and her team, who will deliver these improvements for our residents, businesses, and visitors,\u201d&nbsp;<strong>said Mayor Keisha Chapman of East Point.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"># # #&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>East Point, Ga.&nbsp;\u2014 U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, alongside Congresswomen Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Lucy McBath (GA-06), are delivering&nbsp;resources to upgrade&nbsp;stormwater infrastructure in East Point. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Reps. 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