Burke County pursues federal COPS school-safety grant; county to contribute $40,000 match County grant manager presented a COPS/Stop School Violence Act grant partnership with Burke County Public Schools: project cost $624,991; proposed award $468,743; local match $156,248, of which the county's cash share is $40,000 to fund lighting at Ridge Park and other safety upgrades.

Burke County is stepping up for school safety with a major grant proposal that aims to light up Ridge Park and enhance security measures across the district!

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