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The Planning & Government Services (PGS) Committee is one of the standing committees of the NEGRC’s Council. The PGS Committee provides oversight and review of activities undertaken by the PGS Division. It also functions as a forum for discussion to consider policies and decisions that may require Council action and regional approval.

The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) will host the 2nd annual one-day statewide Rural Broadband Summit to share information with local officials about rural broadband planning in Georgia. Participants will learn from experts and peers about a variety of approaches underway in Georgia to address rural communities’ broadband needs. The program will also include information about Smart Cities Planning and Smart City Uses, as well as how to access federal agency resources for technical assistance and infrastructure.

To register for the event, visit the GMA event page.

Georgia Association of Regional Commissions Training Conference

Northeast Georgia County Managers’ Meetings are hosted quarterly at the NEGRC and coordinated by Planning & Government Services Division staff. In this meeting, we will explore mental health and addiction: guest speakers Chief Executive Officer Tamara Conlin and Clinic Manager Katie McFarland of Advantage Behavioral Health Services (ABHS) will be speaking about the services ABHS offers. Guest speaker Officer Robie Cochran of the Athens-Clarke Police Department will describe the joint efforts between ABHS and the Athens-Clarke Police Department to provide a social worker on police rides for cases involving mental health and addictive diseases. There will be an opportunity for County Managers to ask questions and participate in a roundtable discussion.

County Managers and appropriate staff are invited to attend. Lunch will be provided by the architectural firm Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc (GMC). If you would like to attend, RSVP by Monday, November 18^th to msagastizado@negrc.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Monica Sagastizado, NEGRC Project Specialist, at msagastizado@negrc.org or (706)-369-5650.

This training is designed to help local Historic Preservation Commissions, Staff, or interested elected officials better understand their roles and responsibilities. This training has been vetted by the Georgia Historic Preservation Division and will fulfill the training requirements of the Certified Local Government Program for all attendees.

Pre–Registration RSVP required by Friday, December 6th and $5 registration fee due on arrival. Cash or check only.
RSVP to amber.eskew@accgov.com or call Amber at 706-613-3515.
Metered on-street parking is available nearby and a parking deck is available three blocks away at 125 W. Washington Street.

Follow this link for the full agenda: Agenda: Regional HP training 12.13.19

During the annual Northeast Georgia Rural Transit Roundtable meeting, we will explore marketing strategies and a Title VI guide will be distributed. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and participate in a roundtable discussion. Rural transit directors and appropriate staff are invited to attend.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Monday, January 6^th, 2020,  to msagastizado@negrc.org. If you have any questions, please contact Monica Sagastizado, NEGRC Project Specialist, at msagastizado@negrc.org or (706)-369-5650.

These workshops will be held in three locations throughout the state to collect your input on the Plan’s goals and objectives, needs and opportunities, and funding priorities for freight and passenger rail. You may select one or more meetings to participate in depending on your location and interest.

Please RSVP for the meetings you would like to attend by emailing: Ashley Finch at AFinch@dot.ga.gov by January 14, 2019.

Another way to share your thoughts with GDOT about rail in the state of Georgia: www.surveymonkey.com/r/gdotrailplan

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will be holding its next quarterly lunch and learn, DCA 101, on March 24th, 2020 at 11:30 AM at the Commerce Civic Center. This lunch and learn is primarily for newly elected officials and new local government staff that may benefit from learning about DCA’s programs, but it is open to anyone. Cherie Bennett from the Office of State Economic Development and Kristyn Cherry, a housing policy analyst from the Housing Division, will be speaking about community development and housing resources that DCA has to offer communities. (Click HERE for the event flyer.)

Cost is $15 and includes lunch. Agenda available HERE. To register, please complete the form: https://form.jotform.com/200295292314147

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is teaming up with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) to provide the small businesses of Georgia with vital information and assistance during this time of need. In addition to the details below, they will be hosting 12 regional webinars to answer your questions and provide support.

For zoom meeting and call-in information, visit Georgia SBDC’s Small Business Recovery Webinars site.

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is teaming up with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) to provide the small businesses of Georgia with vital information and assistance during this time of need. Due to popular demand, they will be hosting another 12 regional webinars to answer your questions and provide support.

For zoom meeting and call-in information, visit Georgia SBDC’s Small Business Recovery Webinars site.

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 which it will be adopted.

The regional hearing will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 via GoToMeeting.  To access the hearing via computer, tablet, or smartphone, use the following link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/873770317.  For telephone access, call (224) 501-3412; when prompted for an Access Code, dial 873-770-317.  If you are new to GoToMeeting, then please allow extra time to connect prior to the hearing.

Please contact John Devine, AICP, NEGRC Principal Planner, at jdevine@negrc.org with any questions.