Regional Hearing for the Regional Plan Annual Implementation Report
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...
RFQ for Project Management Services: Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Athens-Clarke County, in conjunction with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, plans to contract a reputable firm to serve as an Owner’s Representative, providing project management services throughout the duration of the construction of the new warehouse facility for...
RFQ for Engineering Services: City of Winder
The City of Winder is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to a reputable engineering firms experienced in the development of a Preliminary Report, Design and Construction Administration services for Federally Funded Projects that will correct stormwater issues...
DCA Regional Workshop: LIHTCs
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is offering a virtual Regional Webinar on Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) on March 2nd at 10:00am. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
ARC Accepting Applications for Summer Study Programs in Entrepreneurship and STEM (Middle / High School Students & Teachers)
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has opened applications for two summer opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both programs, planned for Summer 2022, are free intensive learning...
U.S. Department of the Treasury Adopts Final Rule for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, provided direct relieve to state, territorial, local, and Tribal governments. On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) adopted a final rule implementing the...
2021 US Census Boundary & Annexation Survey
Has your boundary changed in the past year? Then let the NEGRC know! The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) annually to collect information about selected legally defined geographic areas. The survey allows for counties and...
Union Point Awarded Fox Theatre Institute Grant
The Downtown Development Authority of Union Point is a recipient of the 2021/2022 Fox Theatre Institute grant award for $50,000.00 to fund a preservation plan for the historic Union Theatre. Constructed in 1947, Union Theatre operated as an active, single-screen movie...
Announcement of Georgia’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Awards
On September 27th, Governor Brian Kemp announced the award of more than $43 Million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to 60 Georgia communities. Georgia’s CDBG grant program is funded by allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
New Requirement for Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Reviews
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...
