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...
County Managers Discuss Latest Research and Trends in Local Government Contracting
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission hosted the quarterly County Managers Roundtable on August 18th, at the NEGRC headquarters in Athens. We were joined by Dr. Eric Zeemering and Mr. Mark Knowles, both of the University of Georgia. They educated attendees about...
2020 Census Redistricting Data Released
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 12 counties...
UPDATE: Governor’s OPB Grant Opportunities (Deadline Extended to October 31st )
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...
Draft-Northeast Georgia-Regional Solid Waste Management Plan 2021-2031
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:...
Georgia Rental Assistance (GRA) Program
With the federal eviction moratorium coming to a close at the end of July, it is more important than ever for local governments to work to engage at-risk homeowners and renters with protectionary resources. The CDC Protections on foreclosures and rental evictions are...
RFQ for Engineering Services: City of Covington
Dear Gentlemen/Ladies: The City of Covington is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to engineering firms experienced in the development of preliminary engineering plans, final design documents, construction documents, and bid documents for the installation of...
