ARC to Host Inaugural Regional Assembly of Public Officials on June 26

ATLANTA — Jun 20, 2025

The Atlanta Regional Commission will convene elected officials from the 11-county Atlanta region on Thursday, June 26 for the inaugural Regional Assembly of Public Officials, to be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Cobb County.

The event brings together mayors, city council members, and county commissioners from 76 cities and 11 counties in metro Atlanta for a day of collaboration, learning, and regional problem-solving.

“The Regional Assembly offers a unique opportunity for elected officials in our region to build connections with their peers, exchange best practices, and explore solutions to shared challenges,” said Andre Dickens, ARC Board Chairman and Mayor of the City of Atlanta. “Metro Atlanta is such a dynamic and diverse region. I can’t wait to see the innovations and ideas that are unleashed when this group of public officials comes together.”

The day-long agenda includes a deep dive into data that shows where our region is today, and where we are headed, and break-out sessions that will offer insights into housing affordability, freight & logistics, and resilience to extreme weather events.

Anna Roach, Executive Director & CEO of the Atlanta Regional Commission, said the Regional Assembly provides an important venue for officials to consider issues from a regional perspective.

“Many of the biggest challenges we face are regional in scope. Things like traffic, housing costs, and air quality don’t stop at the city or county line. They affect all of us,” she said.

A regional resource room will enable elected officials to connect with ARC subject matter experts and learn about the tools, programs, and other supports available to help their communities.

The keynote address will be delivered by former State Rep. Calvin Smyre, who served in the Georgia General Assembly for 48 years. Known as the “Dean of the House,” Smyre was widely respected by members of both sides of the aisle and was instrumental in forging final passage of landmark transportation legislation and transit legislation.

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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 75 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.

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