The Atlanta Regional Commission is governed by a 39-member board and related committees that are responsible for overseeing the agency’s ongoing efforts to improve quality of life across metro Atlanta and plan for a better, brighter future for all of the region’s residents.
The ARC Board meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and December. All ARC Board meetings will be held online until further notice.
Highlights include:
Download ARC’s 2021 year-at-a-glance calendar for more details.
Changes to the board’s schedule were recommended by the ARC’s Board Engagement Task Force, which consisted of members of the ARC Board and of the ARC staff who together studied how to streamline the board meeting calendar and provide new ways for board members to engage on regional issues.
Visit our events and meetings calendar to see a list of all upcoming meetings.
Visit our meeting archives page to download documents from past ARC Board meetings such as presentations, agendas, and meeting summaries and notes.
For a look at a calendar schedule for all ARC Board and committee meetings, download our Year at a Glance document.
Kerry Armstrong
Board Chairman, Atlanta Regional Commission
Doug Hooker
Director, Atlanta Regional Commission
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Board responsibilities include: setting agency policy; approving the annual budget and work plan; and approving regional planning initiatives. The board is comprised of elected officials and citizen members from the 10-county region (Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, Clayton, Cherokee, Henry, Douglas, Fayette, and Rockdale counties)
CITY OF ATLANTA
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Mayor, City of Atlanta
Felicia Moore
Council President, City of Atlanta
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Hon. Harry Johnston
Chair, Cherokee County Commission
Hon. Steven Miller
Mayor, City of Holly Springs
CLAYTON COUNTY
Hon. Jeff Turner
Chair, Clayton County Commission
Hon. Joy Day
Mayor, City of Jonesboro
COBB COUNTY
Hon. Lisa Cupid
Chair, Cobb County Commission
Hon. Ollie Clemons
Mayor, City of Austell
DEKALB COUNTY
Hon. Michael Thurmond
CEO, DeKalb County
Hon. R. Eric Clarkson,
Mayor, City of Chamblee
DOUGLAS COUNTY
Hon. Romona Jackson Jones
Chair, Douglas County Commission
Hon. Rochelle Robinson (ARC Vice Chair)
Mayor, City of Douglasville
FAYETTE COUNTY
Hon. Lee Hearn
Chair, Fayette County Commission
Hon. Eric Dial
Mayor, Town of Tyrone
FULTON COUNTY
Hon. Robb Pitts
Chair, Fulton County Commission
Hon. Vince Williams
Mayor, City of Union City
Hon. Rusty Paul
Mayor, City of Sandy Springs
GWINNETT COUNTY
Hon. Nicole Hendrickson
Chair, Gwinnett County Commission
Hon. Mike Mason
Mayor, City of Peachtree Corners
HENRY COUNTY
Hon. Carlotta Harrell
Chair, Henry County Commission
Hon. Steve Hutchison
Mayor, City of Hampton
ROCKDALE COUNTY
Hon. Oz Nesbitt
Chair, Rockdale County Commission
Hon. Vince Evans
Mayor, City of Conyers
Citizen District 1 (portions of DeKalb/Henry)
Mr. Richard Sylvia
Citizen District 2 (portions of Clayton/Fulton)
Mr. Charlton Bivins
Citizen District 3 (portions of Fayette/Fulton)
Mr. Robert “Bob” Reeves (ARC Treasurer)
Citizen District 4 (portions of Atlanta/Fulton)
Mr. Alex Wan
Citizen District 5 (portions of Cobb/Douglas/Fulton/Atlanta)
Ms. Angelia O’Neal
Citizen District 6 (portions of DeKalb/Gwinnett/Rockdale)
Vacant
Citizen District 7 (portion of DeKalb)
Ms. Liane Levetan
Citizen District 8 (portion of Gwinnett)
Mr. Greg Cantrell
Citizen District 9 (portion of Gwinnett)
Mr. W. Kerry Armstrong (ARC Chair)
Citizen District 10 (portions of DeKalb/Gwinnett)
Vacant
Citizen District 11 (portions of Atlanta/Cobb/DeKalb/Fulton)
Mr. Minuard “Mickey” C. McGuire
Citizen District 12 (portion of Fulton)
Mrs. Julie K. Arnold (ARC Parliamentarian)
Citizen District 13 (portion of Cobb)
Ms. Deane Bonner
Citizen District 14 (portion of Cobb)
Mr. Mark Mathews
Citizen District 15 (portions of Cherokee/Cobb)
Mr. Dennis W. Burnette
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Representative
Mr. F. T. “Tread” Davis Jr.
Officers and Committees
Member Roster
ARC Citizen District Map
ARC Board Secretary
Charissa White-Fulks
Board committees provide opportunities for board members and other stakeholders to shape ARC programs and policies in key topic areas that include aging & independence services, transportation & air quality, community development, and natural resources.
All members of the ARC Board serve on at least one committee and additional committee members can be appointed from outside ARC.
The committees meet regularly to consider specific subjects referred to them by staff, the Commission or initiated by the committee itself. To view more about each committee, including information about upcoming meetings, please visit the committee pages listed below. Download our Year-at-a-Glance document for all upcoming Board and committee meetings in 2021.
ARC may also, from time-to-time, appoint special purpose task forces or organize collaborative efforts to examine issues affecting the Atlanta region or to help implement projects or programs to effect positive community change.
ARC welcomes input from interested citizens from the Atlanta regional community. In order to properly hear from interested persons and respond to their comments, ARC requests that citizens follow the ARC Policy for Citizen Input.
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more
NOTICE: Gov. Brian Kemp has extended a public health emergency declaration and a statewide shelter-in-place order for older adults and medically fragile residents through June 12.
The Atlanta Regional Commission office at 229 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, is closed to the public until further notice. All employees are working remotely and conducting business operations. ARC employees can be contacted directly during normal business hours. However, if you need immediate assistance call 404-463-3100.
If you are seeking resources for older persons and individuals with disabilities, contact us at404-463-3333 or visit empowerline.org.
