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Census Officially Extended to October 31st
In response to a recent court order, the Census Bureau will continue 2020 data collection operations will through October 31st, 2020. As of today, Georgia falls in the bottom five states when it comes to enumeration (response) percentages. Respond to...
Final Days of the 2020 Census Count: Georgia Enumeration Behind in the Nation
September 30th is the final day of the 2020 Census Count and Georgia currently has one of the lowest "enumeration" or "response" rates (as % of housing units) in the country. An estimated 7.7% of Georgia households still remain uncounted (US Census Bureau). So, what...
Three Northeast Georgia Communities Selected for 2020 CDBG Program
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...
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...
Final Month of 2020 Census: How to Recognize a Census Taker
Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau are going door-to-door to try and count all non-responding households in every county in Georgia. In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, it's important residents know what they should be looking for when a Census Taker knocks...
NEGRC Complete Streets Guide for Local Governments
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),...
Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Public Hearing
The purpose of the regional hearing is to inform interested parties about the intent of the Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Authority to update the 10-year regional solid waste management plan including the counties of Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Elbert,...
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...
NEGRC Tourism Marketing and Promotion Guide Released
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...
Northeast Georgia Census Response Rates Ahead in the State, but Estimated 40% Still Missing
Census 2020 is well underway and Census representatives are beginning on-the-ground efforts to help ensure a complete count. There is still time for residents to respond online (2020census.gov). Disasters like the coronavirus pandemic emphasize the importance of our...
