Decatur — Jan 08, 2025
The Atlanta Regional Commission today swore in two new board members who were elected to lead their county commissions last November: Alieka Anderson-Henry, Clayton County Commission Chair, and JaNice Van Ness, Rockdale County Commission Chair. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will be sworn in at a future ARC Board meeting.
The 41-member board oversees the agency’s efforts to improve quality of life in metro Atlanta and plan for the region’s successful future. Under state law, the highest elected office in each of the ARC’s 11 member counties serve on the ARC Board.
“We are excited to welcome our new board members to the regional planning table. Their fresh perspectives will help inform our ongoing work supporting the Atlanta region,” said ARC Board Chair Andre Dickens, who also serves as Mayor of Atlanta. “We know that we can count on them to maintain a regional mindset as they make important decisions that impact their communities and those around them.”
In addition to the county commission chairs, the ARC Board consists of the mayor and a council member from the city of Atlanta, and a mayor from each of the 11 counties except for Fulton, which has two mayoral representatives, one from North Fulton and one from South Fulton. The board also includes 15 citizen members selected by the board’s elected officials and a representative from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
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The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the official planning agency for the 11-county Atlanta Region, including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties as well as the City of Atlanta and 76 other cities. The Atlanta Regional Commission’s mission is to foster thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.
Contact Name: Paul Donsky
Contact Phone: 470-626-3869
Contact Email: pdonsky@atlantaregional.org
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.
