Georgia

Hogpen Gap is a lookout with a breath-taking long distance view of the North Georgia mountains.

Our Work in Georgia

In partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, ARC is supporting 15 projects in Georgia totaling $11.5 million in fiscal year (FY) 2024. These investments have been matched by $46 million and are attracting an additional $4 billion in leveraged private investments in Georgia. They are also creating or retaining 3,509 jobs, serving 1,810 households/businesses with infrastructure, and benefiting the 3.5 million residents in Georgia’s 37 Appalachian counties.

State Partners

Governor:
Honorable Brian Kemp

Governor’s ARC Representative:
Christopher Nunn, Commissioner
email: christopher.nunn@dca.ga.gov

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park South, NE
Third Floor
Atlanta, GA 30329

ARC State Program Managers:
Annaka Woodruff, ARC Program Manager
email: annaka.woodruff@dca.ga.gov
phone: 404.679.4997

Brittany Pittman, ARC Program Manager
email: brittany.pittman@dca.ga.gov
phone: 706.508.7381

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

For more information on grants in Georgia, contact your state partners directly.
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Investment Priorities

In FY 2024, ARC and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs partnered on the following investments and projects.

Community Infrastructure
$6.4M
invested in Georgia to ensure access to reliable and affordable broadband, clean water and updated wastewater systems, highways and more
Regional Culture & Tourism
$3.4M
invested in preserving Georgia’s local history, culture and natural assets
WORKFORCE ECOSYSTEM
$1M
invested in Georgia to expand community systems that will help Appalachians obtain a job, stay on the job, and advance their careers
COMMUNITY LEADERS & CAPACITY
$648K
invested in growing the capacity of local leaders, organizations and communities to address challenges and create opportunities in Georgia

Investment Snapshot

Fiscal Year 2024

State Profile

Learn more about ARC’s fiscal year 2024 investments in Georgia.

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Investments in Action

Rome’s Opportunity Zone Infrastructure Improvements

In Rome, GA, ARC support is being used for needed water infrastructure upgrades along the Oostanaula River to help local officials and business owners make the area shovel-ready for major development, attract capital and create jobs.
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State Plans and Strategies

ARC’s current strategic plan is a blueprint for investments at the regional level. Each of Appalachia’s 13 states develops a companion four-year plan and annual strategy statement outlining its funding priorities for ARC projects.

Fiscal Year 2025

County Economic Status

Every year, ARC applies an index-based classification system to compare each county in the region with national averages to understand how counties are performing.

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Counties in Appalachia

(37 out of 159 counties): Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Hart, Heard, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and Whitfield

Local Development Districts

Atlanta Regional Commission
Georgia Mountains Regional Commission
Northeast Georgia Regional Commission
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission
Three Rivers Regional Commission

LDD County and Contact Information

State Links

Georgia State Government Website
Georgia State Tourism Website