DCA Variance for Local Government Planning Deadline
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner, Christopher Nunn, recently issued an order allowing local governments with June 30, 2021 planning deadlines to seek a deadline variance. To request a variance to extend this deadline to October 31, 2021, the local...
Northeast Georgia COVID-19 Economic Impact Assessment
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 to assist with regional economic recovery and resilience-building efforts. The...
Regional Hearing for the Regional Plan Annual Implementation Report: 1/20/21 @10am
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 Engineering Services: Madison County Water
Plans are to contract a reputable engineering firm for design services for federally and locally funded projects related to the water system improvements. This project may include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in compliance with CFR 200 for...
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),...
