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The Atlanta Regional Commission today announced that two newly-elected county commission chairs and one new citizen member have joined the ARC board. The new board members are Harry Johnston, chairman of the Cherokee County Commission; Randy Ognio, chairman of the Fayette County Commission; and Bucky Johnson, former mayor of Norcross. Johnson will represent Citizen District…

More than 1,400 leaders from across metro Atlanta convened at the Atlanta Regional Commission’s State of the Region Breakfast on Nov. 3 to take stock and explore the issues we must tackle to ensure the region’s future success. ARC executive director Doug Hooker presented the State of the Region message, reflecting on the region’s significant…

The Atlanta Regional Commission today presented Gov. Nathan Deal with the 2018 Harry West Visionary Leadership award during the agency’s State of the Region Breakfast. It’s the first time the regional planning agency has presented the award to a sitting governor. ARC honored Gov. Deal for his dedication to improving quality of life in metro…

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced its 2018 board officers today. The officers were appointed by ARC Board Chairman Kerry Armstrong and approved by the ARC board. ARC officers for 2018 are: Vice Chair: Rochelle Robinson, Mayor of Douglasville Secretary: Charlotte Nash, Chairman of Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Treasurer: Bob Reeves, Citizen District 3…

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Board today unanimously re-elected Kerry Armstrong to serve a third two-year term as chairman. Armstrong, a commercial real estate executive, has served on the ARC board since 2008 as a citizen member representing a district that includes portions of Gwinnett County. His third term will begin on Jan. 1, 2018….

The TransFormation Alliance, a collaboration of metro Atlanta organizations that promotes the development of thriving, mixed-income communities anchored by transit, has named Odetta MacLeish-White as its first managing director. MacLeish-White is charged with steering the TransFormation Alliance as it strives to ensure that the opportunities afforded by transit investments are made available to all residents….

ARC’s Regional Leadership Institute (RLI) kicked off its 28th class on Sunday, October 1, as 47 local leaders descended on Savannah to learn about leadership and how to collaborate around regional issues and opportunities. RLI strives to create a network of passionate, engaged professionals who are ready and able to collaborate around regional challenges facing…

Becky Kurtz, Manager of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Aging & Independence Group and Director of the Atlanta Area Agency on Aging (AAA), has been named a member of the federal Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services. The advisory council works to further progress on treating and curing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia….

The ARC board on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan that fast-tracks major improvements around the Atlanta region. These carefully targeted investments include rebuilding highway intersections to improve traffic flow and safety, and expanding the region’s network of Express lanes, which offer a faster and more reliable commute for those who carpool,…

The Atlanta Regional Commission has a new home! After 18 years at the Loudermilk Center, ARC has moved a few blocks north to bustling, iconic Peachtree Center. “We’re so excited to call Peachtree Center home,” said Kerry Armstrong, ARC board chair. “It’s a vibrant, walkable place, close to restaurants and shops, readily accessible by mass…

ARC is proud to launch a new website, our first update since 2009. You’ll find a bold, modern design that’s also mobile-friendly, making it easy to keep up with regional news and information whether you’re in the office or on the go. But the improvements are much more than skin deep. The website also features:…

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has named Becky Kurtz manager of the agency’s Aging & Health Resources Division. Kurtz, who starts April 3, will also serve as the Director of the Atlanta Area Agency on Aging (AAA). At ARC, Kurtz will lead a team of 50 professionals who plan and provide comprehensive services to address…

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is pleased to announce that Susan Chana will join the regional planning agency as director of its Center for Strategic Relations, effective March 13. She will succeed Julie Ralston, who is retiring from ARC after a distinguished 31-year career. “ARC will miss Julie’s creative and strategic stamp, which is evident…

Contact:  Jim Jaquish Phone:  404.463.3194 E-mail:  jjaquish@atlantaregional.com (ATLANTA – Feb 27, 2017) The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has named Samyukth Shenbaga manager of the agency’s Community Development Division. At ARC, Shenbaga leads a team of planning professionals working on a range of community development and land use planning initiatives, including the popular Livable Centers Initiative community…

Contact: Paul Donsky Phone: 404.463.3192 E-mail: pdonsky@atlantaregional.com (ATLANTA – Jan 26, 2017) The Atlanta Regional Commission announced six new members today. The new board members are: Mike Boyce, chair, Cobb County Commission Romona Jackson Jones, chair, Douglas County Commission Eric Maxwell, chair, Fayette County Commission Oz Nesbitt, chair, Rockdale County Commission Michael Thurmond, CEO, DeKalb…

Contact: Jim Jaquish Phone: 404.463.3194 E-mail: jjaquish@atlantaregional.com (ATLANTA – Oct 28, 2016) The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) presented its 18th annual Developments of Excellence awards at today’s State of the Region breakfast, recognizing quality developments and places that keep the 10-county Atlanta region a desirable place to live and work. The top award, the 2016…

Contact: Jim Jaquish Phone: 404.463.3194 E-mail: jjaquish@atlantaregional.com (ATLANTA – Oct 28, 2016) October 28, 2016) More than 1,200 elected, business and civic leaders came together at the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) State of the Region breakfast today to celebrate metro Atlanta’s remarkable journey. Ambassador Andrew Young reflected on the milestones that have distinguished metro Atlanta…

Contact: Jim Jaquish Phone: 404.463.3194 E-mail: jjaquish@atlantaregional.com (ATLANTA – Mar 07, 2016) Dan Reuter, manager of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Community Development Division, has been named to the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows, the planning profession’s highest honor. Mr. Reuter joined ARC in 1999 after working for local governments across…

Contact: Jim Jaquish Phone: 404-463-3194 E-mail: jjaquish@atlantaregional.com (Atlanta – Feb 24, 2016) The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) board has sworn in six new members, a group that includes four mayors and two citizen members. The new board members are: Steve Hutchison, mayor, City of Hampton Mark Mathews, citizen member, District 14 Rick Roberts, mayor, City…

Contact: Jim Jaquish Phone: 404.463.3194 E-mail: jjaquish@atlantaregional.com (ATLANTA – Jan 07, 2016) Jane Hayse, who has served as director of the Center for Livable Communities for the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) since 2013, will retire on March 4, following a distinguished 26-year career at the regional planning agency. Ms. Hayse, a nationally recognized leader in…