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Good energy is coming to the 2026 State of the Region⚡.We’re thrilled to announce Chris Womack, Chairman, President, and...
10/06/2026

Good energy is coming to the 2026 State of the Region⚡.

We’re thrilled to announce Chris Womack, Chairman, President, and CEO of Southern Company, as this year’s keynote speaker. With more than 35 years in the energy sector, Chris is helping lead the industry through a transformative period of growth and innovation, while remaining focused on what matters most: the people and communities powering the future.

Don’t miss his view on how companies can help foster economic mobility in our region and support our shared vision of Opportunity Rising.

Get tickets now: https://atlantaregional.org/2026-state-of-the-region/

A new career path could start here. 🚧Building Georgia is offering FREE hands-on training and industry-recognized certifi...
10/05/2026

A new career path could start here. 🚧

Building Georgia is offering FREE hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications for adults interested in construction and transportation careers — no experience needed.

Classes begin in late October at Atlanta Technical College, and spots are limited.

Know someone who could benefit from this opportunity? Share this post with them or with your network.

Click the link to learn more and sign up for orientation. Participants must be 18 or older. https://buildingga.org/

We're inviting members of the public to apply to participate in a virtual focus group as part of Mobility 2055, the regi...
10/05/2026

We're inviting members of the public to apply to participate in a virtual focus group as part of Mobility 2055, the region's Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).

Click the link to complete the application to share your interest and availability. https://bit.ly/47yfVxF

Space is limited, and we'll follow up with selected participants to confirm selection and scheduling.

Applications for Senior Hunger Coalition Mini-Grants FY27 are now open!The Coalition’s objective is to identify and supp...
10/02/2026

Applications for Senior Hunger Coalition Mini-Grants FY27 are now open!

The Coalition’s objective is to identify and support new anti-hunger initiatives for older adults. Open to organizations serving adults 60 and older, the mini-grants aim to address food insecurity within the 10-county metro area: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale.

* There will be two mini-grants awarded at $2,500 per grantee. (Please note this is a reimbursement grant.)
* Grant submission deadline: 10/16 by 5:00 pm
* Grantee award notification: 10/30

Please direct any questions to Alyssa Wilkins: [email protected]

Apply today:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY27Mini-Grant

Biketober is back, and we’re spending the whole month celebrating one of our favorite ways to get around 🚲🚲🚲. ARC’s Geor...
10/01/2026

Biketober is back, and we’re spending the whole month celebrating one of our favorite ways to get around 🚲🚲🚲.

ARC’s Georgia Commute Options is all about helping you find a better commute, and Biketober is a great way to mix things up. Organized locally across metro Atlanta, Biketober features a collection of community-centric rides for cyclists of all kinds.

Whether you’re a longtime cyclist or just a first-time rider, Biketober is for you. Pick your pace, choose your route, and bring a friend along to join in on the fun.

Ready to ride? Find out more about the program and enter to win a slew of great prizes: https://www.lovetoride.net/atlanta/

We’re proud to share that ARC’s 2024 Community Centered Design Program was featured in The Kresge Foundation’s 2026 repo...
09/30/2026

We’re proud to share that ARC’s 2024 Community Centered Design Program was featured in The Kresge Foundation’s 2026 report, The Art of Civic Possibility: How Culture Connects People, Place and Community.

The report highlights our partnership with nonprofit Village Skatepark ATL (villageskateparkatl) to explore mobility justice through art and urban planning. Planners, organizers, artists, and community partners convened in Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood, working together on a creative wayfinding system to elevate the Skatepark’s work.

It's an honor to be included alongside inspiring initiatives from Oakland, Cleveland, and Boston. A huge thank you to Margy Waller and The Kresge Foundation for recognizing this work—and to Village Skatepark ATL and everyone who helped make the project possible!

Read the full report:https://kresge.org/wp-content/uploads/AC1030-AC-2026-Brief-Final.pdf

Meet the powerhouse speakers coming to this year's State of the Region!🚀 Jay Bailey leads the H.J. Russell Innovation Ce...
09/29/2026

Meet the powerhouse speakers coming to this year's State of the Region!

🚀 Jay Bailey leads the H.J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), the world’s largest center dedicated to growing Black-owned businesses. An Atlanta native and three-time TED speaker, Jay has helped RICE support hundreds of entrepreneurs, sustain more than 4,000 jobs, and drive significant economic impact across the region. His service and leadership have earned recognition from three U.S. Presidents, including being named a White House Champion of Change.

🏀 Morgan Shaw Parker is President and COO of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, bringing nearly 30 years of experience across professional sports, media, and major brands. A former Nike executive and marketing professional for the Atlanta Falcons, she made history as the NFL’s first female Vice President of Football Communications.

Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-regional-commissions-2026-state-of-the-region-tickets-1993938227915

🎨 ARC’s Community-Centered Design class is elevating the important work by South River Watershed Alliance through art an...
09/25/2026

🎨 ARC’s Community-Centered Design class is elevating the important work by South River Watershed Alliance through art and collaboration.

Planners, artists, and government staff in the class came together to co-design prototypes for Build a Better Blacksville, The Ke'Nekt, and South River Watershed Alliance. The prototypes will become a reality for South River Watershed Alliance and will serve to elevate the visibility of the river headwaters in Lakewood Heights.

During the second phase of the program (pictured here), the class spent three days doing a site visit, conducting research, and prototyping to execute a community engagement festival on October 25.

For more details on the event, visit: https://atlantaregional.org/event/south-river-speaks-engagement-festival/

ARC recently welcomed the Regional Leadership Institute Class of 2026 to begin their journey as ambassadors for the metr...
09/24/2026

ARC recently welcomed the Regional Leadership Institute Class of 2026 to begin their journey as ambassadors for the metro area!

Class members received an enlightening look into the region's rich history and dynamic present—and explored how they can help lead its bright future. They also learned about the agency's convening role and how it brings diverse people and perspectives together to tackle the most pressing issues of the day, such as economic mobility, housing, climate change, and transportation.

🚲 One region. Better connections.ARC’s three Riding Forward plans are looking at how we can create a better-connected ne...
09/23/2026

🚲 One region. Better connections.

ARC’s three Riding Forward plans are looking at how we can create a better-connected network of trails and bike-friendly places in metro Atlanta. Whether you bike, walk, roll, use transit, enjoy trails, or simply want safer and more comfortable connections, your perspective matters. Tell us what you like, what’s missing, and what you’d like to see next.

Learn more at an upcoming event this fall and share your input at the links below.

One Region, Connected: https://publicinput.com/q57571

Rooted and Rising: https://publicinput.com/a38546

Flint Riverway: https://publicinput.com/g10688

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