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),...
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...
