Northeast Georgia Economic Recovery + Resilience Plan
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....
County Managers Learn About Tools to Assess Tax Base Sustainability
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...
May 2021 Update
May 2021 Update
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grants for cleaner school buses through the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. Potential Applicants have until August 22nd to apply for the grant.
DCA Variance for Local Government Planning Deadline
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner, Christopher Nunn, recently issued an order allowing local governments with June 30, 2021 planning deadlines to seek a deadline variance. To request a variance to extend this deadline to October 31, 2021, the local...
January 2021 Seniors Taking Charge Newsletter
Click link to review newsletter. https://georgiahealthmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Seniors-Taking-Charge_January-2021.pdf
Regional Hearing for the Regional Plan Annual Implementation Report: 1/20/21 @10am
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC) announces a regional hearing for the annual implementation report on the 12-county regional plan. The purpose of the regional hearing is to inform interested parties about the contents of the report and the process by...
Risk and Resilience Assessment RFP + Q&A
AWIA Risk and Resilience Assessment RFP Questions and Answers
New Guide Release: Transportation Planning & Prioritization Guide for Local Governments
The NEGRC's Planning & Government Services Division recently released a new guide for transportation planning & prioritization. The PGS Division is also offering technical assistance to communities wishing to assess their transportation needs and prioritize...
NEGRC Releases Housing and Transportation Affordability Study
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...