Aug 2, 2021 | PGS, PGS HP, Solid Waste
Dear Gentlemen/Ladies: A draft of the Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Plan is provided here for public access. A public hearing will be held in each respective county to provide opportunity for public comment. Access the plan here: DRAFT_NEG_Solid...
Jun 21, 2021 | Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Infrastructure, PGS HP, Planning, Workforce
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 (NEGRC) to assist with regional economic recovery and resilience-building efforts....
May 21, 2021 | Community Development, Economic Development, Infrastructure, PGS HP, Planning
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission hosted its quarterly County Managers Roundtable on May 5th, 2021 at the Springfield Suites in downtown Athens, joined by Joe Minicozzi of Urban3 (based in Asheville). During his presentation, Minicozzi explained how local...
Apr 27, 2021 | Census, PGS HP
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2020 Census state population counts and apportionment results. While Georgia’s population increased 10.6% to over 10.7M residents, it was not enough to get an added congressional seat. Five states gained one seat in...
Mar 31, 2021 | Community Development, Economic Development, PGS HP
On Tuesday, April 27th, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute will host the first of three business recovery workshops focusing on rebuilding your business post COVID-19. As many Georgia companies have shifted, pivoted, and adapted during the COVID-19...
Feb 25, 2021 | Census, PGS HP
The NEGRC PGS Division facilitates quarterly county managers’ meetings, offering a platform for interjurisdictional coordination, a sharing of information, and for the managers to hear from professionals on specific topics of interest. In February 2021, the...
