Northwest Georgia Regional Commission

02/12/2026

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission celebrates Georgia’s 293rd Birthday. Founded by James Oglethorpe on February 12, 1733 when the City of Savannah was founded on Yamacraw Bluff.

12/30/2025

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission mourns the loss of our long-time employee and friend, Barbara Snead.

View Barbara Jo Snead's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/25/2025

More jobs coming to Northwest Georgia.

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million to expand its footprint in Georgia. The company will build a new, multi-phase prepared foods facility in LaFayette, Walker County, supporting more than 630 new j...

07/01/2025

A gem in Northwest Georgia.

Hike Through Abandoned Train Tunnels On Georgia's Silver Comet Trail 👇👇

04/25/2025

In Savannah, representing Georgia’s Regional Commissions at the ACCG Georgia Counties Annual Convention. Proud to be a partner in success with our local governments.

04/16/2025

Staff representing all divisions of Northwest Georgia Regional Commission attended Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Local Government Services Day in Acworth.

Information about our services was provided to local elected and appointed officials. We also urged the Congresswoman to support reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and the Workforce Act.

Congresswoman Greene represents 11 of the 15 counties that comprise the NWGRC.

03/19/2025

It's Georgia Ag Week! Agriculture and tourism are two of Georgia’s top industries, impacting every corner of the state. Stop by any of Georgia’s nine Visitor Information Centers this week to celebrate local farms, flavors, and generations of Georgia growers. Enjoy Georgia Grown samples, travel guides, activity sheets, and exclusive Explorer Deals on Georgia experiences.

Find visitor center locations and hours here: https://bit.ly/4iuwJtz

03/11/2025

Executive Director Boyd Austin has been in Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) Annual Conference where he was elected to the DDAA Board.

The 15 counties are served by 4 Members of Congress, and Austin personally met with three: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, Congressman Barry Loudermilk, and Congressman Brian Jack. He also met with staff from Congressman Andrew Clyde’s office. Staff from Senator Raphael Warnock’s also heard about the work of the regional commission.

03/10/2025

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, Trails for Recreation and Economic Development (TRED), and the City of Rome present the Inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit in Rome on June 8-10, 2025. The Outdoor Recreation Summit is a must-attend event for outdoor enthusiasts, businesses, economic developers, planners, and community leaders. It focuses on outdoor activities, sustainability, and the latest industry trends in downtown development. Attendees will enjoy keynote speakers, mobile workshops, and networking opportunities centered on outdoor adventure and economic development. Registration for this event, for both attendees and sponsors, is now open! We hope to see you there!

https://www.nwgrc.org/nwga-2025-outdoor-recreation-summit/

02/10/2025

Elected by his fellow Appalachian governors, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is ARC's 2025 States' Co-Chair!

Governor Moore will work alongside his fellow governors and ARC’s Federal Co-Chair to advance economic growth across the 13-state, 423-county Appalachian Region.

Thank you to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for his contributions while serving as 2024 States' Co-Chair. ARC invested over $364 million in 583 projects in fiscal year (FY) 2024, which attracted an additional $5 billion in private investments. Those investments are projected to create or retain 16,000+ jobs and prepare 39,600+ students and workers for new opportunities.

We look forward to working alongside Governor Moore to continue strengthening Appalachia in the year ahead.

Read our full announcement: https://bit.ly/3WOC59R

01/08/2025