All signs now point to the Atlanta region’s emergence from the recession over the last several years. One group of people vitally important to this emergence is the Millennials, young professionals who are entering the job market equipped for today’s … Continue reading
This Regional Snapshot examines enrollment data from the Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) and finds that, like the region as a whole, the student population in the region’s public schools (K-12) is rapidly diversifying. In fact, between 2000 and … Continue reading
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has established a new Center for Strategic Relations and has selected Julie Ralston to serve as its first director. The new center will focus on building stronger networks for regional action and progress through community … Continue reading
After years of mostly bleak news in the housing market, there is finally some good news to report. Home prices seem to be stabilizing after suffering declines for years after the Great Recession. The latestedition of ARC’s Regional Snapshot looks … Continue reading
ARC Working with County Residents to Create an Age-Friendly Community When Kim Frazier started her nightly walk around the Rountree Forest neighborhood in Clayton County, she did so for both the health benefits and peace of mind. As she said, … Continue reading
The City of McDonough, the seat of Henry County, participates in ARC’s Livable Centers Initiative, using grant money from ARC to help revitalize its downtown area and be prepared for future growth. Part of its LCI study area will soon … Continue reading