Feb 9, 2021 | Community Development, Economic Development, Grant, PGS HP
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications to support economic development and create jobs in rural America. The Rural Business Development Grant program is for eligible entities to support business opportunity and enterprise projects...
Jan 4, 2021 | Community Development, Economic Development, PGS HP
In July of 2020, the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission to assist with regional economic recovery and resilience-building efforts. The...
Sep 4, 2020 | Community Development, Economic Development, Grant, Infrastructure, PGS HP
Governor Brian Kemp recently announced the award of nearly $41 Million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to 58 Georgia communities. Georgia’s CDBG grant program is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocations and...
Aug 19, 2020 | Bike/Ped, Community Development, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Safety, Transportation, Walking
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission is proud to announce the release of A Complete Streets Guide for local communities. By building “Complete Streets” (right-of-ways that are safe, comfortable, useful, and interesting for people of all ages and abilities),...
Aug 14, 2020 | Community Development, Housing, Infrastructure, PGS, Planning, Population, Transportation
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission is proud to announce the release of our Northeast Georgia Regional Housing & Transportation Analysis. The study measures the average cost of housing and transportation for households in every county within the region. Most...
Jul 9, 2020 | Community Development, Economic Development, PGS, Recreation
The Planning & Government Services Division has developed a guide aimed at assisting local governments with establishing, improving, or expanding their tourism programs. The Tourism Marketing and Promotion Guide highlights best practices and provides additional...
