ARC News & Press

Welcome to the Atlanta Regional Commission's (ARC) online newsroom. Below you will find media contacts who can connect you with spokespersons. If there are materials that would be useful to you as a journalist or editor and that are not included here, please let us know.

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Media Contacts

Julie Ralston, Communications Director
jralston@atlantaregional.com

  • State of the Region Breakfast
  • ARC's TV Show "The Shape of Things to Come"

Grace Trimble, Senior Communications Coordinator 
gtrimble@atlantaregional.com

  • Aging Services
  • Water
  • Green Communities
  • Workforce
  • Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC)

Jim Jaquish, Senior Communications Coordinator 
jjaquish@atlantaregional.com

  • Land Use
  • Greenspace
  • Transportation
  • Air Quality
  • Governmental Services
  • Data/Demographics

Speaker Bureau

The Atlanta Regional Commission can provide speakers on a variety of topics for civic clubs, neighborhood associations, public meetings and other gatherings. Topics range from a general overview of regional issues, the region's environment (water resources, protection of greenspace, initiatives to improve air quality), transportation, housing and managing growth to new Medicare regulations, services for older adults and employment in the region. Presentations can be tailored to a specific county in the region.

To request a speaker, submit your application here.