Sep 16, 2021 | Economic Development, PGS HP, Planning
As of September 16, 2021, the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission has implemented a new policy requiring the submittal of a site plan for all Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Reviews. DRIs are large-scale developments likely to result in regional effects beyond...
Aug 16, 2021 | Census, PGS HP
The Census Bureau has released the 2020 Census Redistricting Data. The data is also available to be viewed on their interactive map. Over the last 10 years, Northeast Georgia’s population grew 14.7% (total 2020 population of 657,220). Eight of the region’s...
Aug 6, 2021 | Community Development, Economic Development, PGS HP
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), funding for states and local governments have been allocated via the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF). Georgia was eligible for $4.8 billion in funding and received the first tranche...
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:...
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....
