Trees replanted at cemetery with grant money

The City of Cedartown was awarded $7,000 from the Georgia Tree Council and the Georgia Forestry Commission’s ReLeaf Program. The ReLeaf Program is a grant opportunity designed to help communities replant trees that have been damaged or destroyed through storms .

In 2021, straight line winds took out numerous large trees in the Northview Cemetery. The City applied for the ReLeaf grant and was selected as a recipient.

Since receiving the grant money, 31 trees have been replanted inside the cemetery. Tress that were planted include magnolias, crepe myrtles, evergreens and black gum.