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...
Strong Towns Organization Releases Local Leaders Toolkit
Due to COVID-19, local governments are facing a diverse set of increased challenges from public health to financial shortfalls. The Strong Towns Local Leaders Toolkit offers an approach that can help local leaders adapt to new challenges and embrace the opportunity to...
EDA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has made published the CARES Act, with nearly $1.5B available to eligible grantees in communities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic through an Addendum to the FY 2020 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance...
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...
Decreasing Speed Limits on Local Roads: Procedures for Gaining State Approval for Speed-Limit Reduction
Speed limits along local roads are a popular topic as cities and counties look to create and maintain livable, walkable communities. Local governments are permitted to reduce the speed limit on local roads that are not part of the Georgia Department of...
Gov. Kemp, SBDC, and DCA Provide CARES Act Webinars
The University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has partnered with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to provide a series of webinars to help small businesses and community leaders navigate the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...
COVID-19 Resource Guide
The University of Georgia Archway Partnership's COVID-19 Resource Guide: "An extensive but not exhaustive resource guide with information from all levels of government and nonprofit organizations, designed to help you and your community address the challenges imposed...
