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...
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...
Sep 1, 2020 | Bike/Ped, Economic Development, Infrastructure, PGS, PGS HP, Planning, Transportation
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...
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...
