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...
American Rescue Plan Act – Local Fiscal Recovery
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, all U.S. municipal and county governments will be entitled to direct, non-completive federal formula grants from the U.S. Treasury Department via the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF). Direct...
Northeast Georgia Economic Recovery + Resilience Plan
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....
County Managers Learn About Tools to Assess Tax Base Sustainability
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission hosted its quarterly County Managers Roundtable on May 5th, 2021 at the Springfield Suites in downtown Athens, joined by Joe Minicozzi of Urban3 (based in Asheville). During his presentation, Minicozzi explained how local...
