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...
Jul 9, 2020 | Community Development, Economic Development, PGS, Recreation
The Planning & Government Services Division has developed a guide aimed at assisting local governments with establishing, improving, or expanding their tourism programs. The Tourism Marketing and Promotion Guide highlights best practices and provides additional...
May 7, 2020 | Community Development, Economic Development, Grant, Infrastructure, PGS, Planning, Workforce
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has made published the CARES Act, with nearly $1.5B available to eligible grantees in communities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic through an Addendum to the FY 2020 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance...
May 1, 2020 | Bike/Ped, Community Development, Economic Development, Historic Resources, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, PGS, Planning, Transportation
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...
Apr 22, 2020 | Bike/Ped, Infrastructure, PGS, Planning, Safety, Transportation, Walking
Speed limits along local roads are a popular topic as cities and counties look to create and maintain livable, walkable communities. Local governments are permitted to reduce the speed limit on local roads that are not part of the Georgia Department of...