Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) Applications Now Being Accepted Applications are now open for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). ATIIP is a new competitive grant program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plan, design, and construct infrastructure that will provide substantial additional opportunities for walking, bicycling, and other forms of active […]
ARC Funding Workshop Georgia Academy for Economic Development The Georgia Academy for Economic Development’s newest course, “The Essentials” is a full-day interactive course, in which participants will enhance their collaborative leadership skills while learning what essential elements must be invested in for a community to experience a vibrant economy and manageable growth. This course is […]
Catoosa County College and Career Academy Hosts NWGRC Council The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission held its March 21, 2024, Council Meeting at the Catoosa County College and Career Academy. After the Council Meeting, College and Career Academy CEO, Marissa Browser hosted a tour of the Academy. NWGRC Executive Director, Boyd Austin Catoosa County College and […]
2024 Annual Educational Seminar Former EPD Director, Richard Dunn, speaking at the 2023 Annual Educational Seminar The North Georgia Water Resources Partnership will hold its 2024 Annual Educational Seminar on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The meeting will be held at Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, Georgia, 30120, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. […]
SOLARCYCLE Locating in Cedartown Last week, Governor Brian Kemp announced that SOLARCYCLE will create 600 jobs and invest $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing plant in Cedartown. SOARLCYCLE will be located at Cedartown North Business Park, a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) certified site in Cedartown. The plant, which will be the first […]
Public Hearings for Regional Plans Public hearings were held on February 15, 2024, for the draft Northwest Georgia Regional Plan and Northwest Georgia Regionally Important Resource Plan. The draft plans will be transmitted to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for review, and are available to view at https://www.nwgrc.org/northwest-georgia-regional-plan-update/ READY Local Governments ARC is currently […]
PlanFirst Applications Now Being Accepted PlanFirst is DCA’s program to recognize and reward communities that demonstrate an established pattern of successfully implementing their Local Comprehensive Plan. All communities are encouraged to apply, provided there is a history of public involvement with development of the plan, active engagement in plan implementation, and proven progress with achieving […]
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Information Sessions Information sessions for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant will be held via Zoom on February 6 and 7, 2024. Information for each meeting and registration is below. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Audience: Georgia residents interested in learning about how EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant […]
Planning and Zoning 101 Workshop The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute and the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission are partnering with Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville Campus, to host the Planning and Zoning 101 Training on Thursday, March 14, 2024. This workshop is presented by Chrissy Marlowe with the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of […]
New Regional Council Officers Elected The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission held its first meeting of the year on January 18, 2024. Council Chair Shannon Whitfield (Walker Co.) completed his two-year term by passing the gavel to the newly-elected Council Chair, Greg Hogan. The Council unanimously approved the Nominating Committee’s slate of officers to serve a […]