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2008

11.20.2008 | ARC Examines Metro Atlanta’s Role in Emerging Megaregion

11.20.2008 | ARC Livable Centers Initiative Receives EPA’s National Smart Growth Achievement Award

11.07.2008 | Transportation Planning Division Chief Jane Hayse Receives National Outstanding Achievement Award

10.22.2008 | Entire Region Encouraged to Go Green: New ARC Program to Recognize Sustainable Practices by Local Governments

10.06.2008 | ARC Expands Volunteer Opportunities for Older Adults to Help Others

08.14.2008 | Housing Woes Contribute to Region’s Slowing Growth

07.24.2008 | Georgia CARE-NETs to Honor Outstanding Caregivers

06.27.2008 | Creating Walkable Communities for All

05.28.2008 | Regional Housing Forum Tackles Southside Issues

05.22.2008 | “Thanks Mom & Dad” to Honor Sen. Isakson

05.22.2008 | Six Communities Receive Supplemental ARC Smart Growth Grants

04.08.2008 | Seattle Mayor Nickels Will Headline Atlanta Sustainability Forum

04.08.2008 | State’s Transportation Leaders Collaborate to Meet Challenges

03.28.2008 | Seattle Mayor Nickels Will Headline Atlanta Sustainability Forum Co-Hosted by Blank Family Foundation and ARC

03.26.2008 | ARC Names Co-Chairs for Fifty Forward Visioning Effort

02.15.2008 | ARC Livable Centers Initiative Awards Four Smart Growth Grants

01.25.2008 | New ARC Board Members Sworn In

2007

12.04.2007 | ARC Invites Input on Aging Plan

11.26.2007 | Land Conversion Rates Slow 70 Percent Across Atlanta Region

11.08.2007 | ARC Looks Fifty Forward, Awards Innovative Projects

10.22.2007 | ARC, Aging Network Honor Partnerships Benefiting Older Adults

10.03.2007 | New Episode of ARC TV Show Highlights Greenspace Preservation in Metro Atlanta

09.24.2007 | ARC Board to Consider $67.1 Billion Regional Transportation Plan

09.17.2007 | Area Leaders Study Challenges and Opportunities Spanning Region

09.10.2007 | MPIA Seeking to Honor Age-Friendly Business Partnerships

08.09.2007 | Atlanta Region Gains 104,000 Residents, Topping 4 Million

08.09.2007 | Atlanta Region Gains 104,000 Residents, Topping 4 Million

06.27.2007 | Metro Atlanta on the Move with Draft Transportation Plan

06.22.2007 | ARC Awards Six Communities Funds for LCI Supplemental Studies

06.18.2007 | Georgia CARE-NETs to Honor Outstanding Caregivers

06.13.2007 | Older Adult Employees and Employers Honored

06.05.2007 | Understanding the State of Housing in the Atlanta Region

05.30.2007 | Summit to Focus on Transportation for People with Disabilities, Low Incomes and Older Adults

05.15.2007 | New Transportation Demand Management Chief Joins ARC

05.14.2007 | Public Invited to Comment on Regional Bike, Pedestrian Plan

05.09.2007 | Top Atlanta Region Leaders Visit Vancouver for Annual LINK Leadership Exchange

04.25.2007 | 1,200 Expected at 21st Annual Mayors' Walk for Adults 50+

04.19.2007 | ARC 'Growing a Greener Region'

04.11.2007 | Diverse Group of Leaders Sought for Regional Leadership Institute

04.10.2007 | Learn the ABCs of Tax Allocation Districts

04.02.2007 | Thanks Mom & Dad Fund® to Salute Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin

03.29.2007 | Marietta Mayor to Join ARC Board

03.14.2007 | Communities Receive Hands-On Help with Quality Growth Efforts

03.13.2007 | Classes Available for Citizen Planners

03.12.2007 | How Does the Atlanta Region Provide Housing for Working Families?

02.28.2007 | ARC, AHA Partner to Improve Access to Services for Older Residents; HUD Grant to Fund Pilot Project

02.28.2007 | ARC's Livable Centers Initiative Funds New Smart Growth Studies

02.26.2007 | Local Workforce Boards to Host Summit on Workforce Competitiveness

02.20.2007 | Hearing to Focus on Future of State's Transportation Systems

02.05.2007 | New Episode of ARC Show Highlights Regional Planning Milestones

01.26.2007 | ARC to Host Town Hall Meeting on Retirement, Long-term Care Planning

01.24.2007 | ARC Receives Grant to Develop Transportation Plan for People with Disabilities, Low Incomes and Older Adults

01.23.2007 | Newly-Elected Officials in Metro Atlanta Gather for Regional Issues Workshop

01.16.2007 | Public Invited to Forums on Buford Highway, Tara Boulevard – U.S. 19/41 Studies

01.12.2007 | ARC Web Site Wins Award, Expands Online Offerings

2006

12.07.2006 | Workforce Board Honors Employers, Workers

12.04.2006 | Is the Housing Market Providing What Atlanta Residents Need?

11.27.2006 | Andrew Young to Keynote Regional Diversity Forum

11.17.2006 | ARC Awards Innovative Developments, Initiatives Across Region

11.15.2006 | Celebrate 60 Years of Regional Milestones at ARC Breakfast

11.09.2006 | Protecting Metro Atlanta's Greenspace Focus of Regional Forum

11.08.2006 | Overlay Districts, Impact Fees Focus of Upcoming Workshops

11.03.2006 | New Report Updates Status of Transportation Projects in Atlanta Region

10.26.2006 | Metropolitan Partnership in Aging to Honor Area Businesses for Age-Friendly Programs

10.26.2006 | ARC, State Invite Input on Aging Plan

10.25.2006 | ARC, Atlanta Regional Workforce Board Open New Career Center in McDonough

10.20.2006 | New Report Examines Impact of Traffic Accidents on Atlanta Region

10.17.2006 | Public Invited to Attend Workshops on BikePed Plan

10.12.2006 | 20-County Metro Atlanta Population to Reach 7 Million by 2030

10.11.2006 | Livable Centers Initiative Accepting Applications for New Studies

10.11.2006 | Public Invited to Forums on Tara Boulevard – U.S. 19/41 Study

10.10.2006 | Medicare Open Enrollment Begins November 15: ARC Staff Available to Advise Seniors on Options

10.05.2006 | New Episode of ARC Show Explores Metro Atlanta's Air Quality

09.19.2006 | Public Invited to Attend Transportation Fairs in Metro Atlanta

09.14.2006 | Is There Enough Affordable Housing in Metro Atlanta?

09.01.2006 | Atlanta-Area Students Begin Work to Address Regional Challenges and Plan for the Future

08.10.2006 | Extra Help with Medicare Drug Coverage Still Available for Individuals with Limited Incomes

08.10.2006 | Robust Population Growth Continues in Atlanta Region

07.26.2006 | Atlanta Region Sees Increase in Residential Building Permits

07.18.2006 | State Route 6 Corridor Study

07.13.2006 | Addressing the Needs of Atlanta's Most Congested Roadways

07.11.2006 | Atlanta Region Sees Explosive Growth in Minority-Owned Businesses

06.28.2006 | New Episode of ARC Show Explores Livable, Healthy Communities

06.19.2006 | Housing Forum to Explore Race and Suburbanization

06.14.2006 | Older Adult Employees and Employers Honored During Luncheon

05.26.2006 | Envision6 Provides Framework for Region's Explosive Growth

05.23.2006 | Governor Perdue Awards $450,000 Grant to Workforce Board

05.22.2006 | Communities Receive Hands-On Help with Quality Growth Efforts

05.15.2006 | Public Invited to Forums on Study of Buford Highway Corridor

05.10.2006 | ARC Awards Six Communities Funds for LCI Supplemental Studies

05.01.2006 | Improving Communities, One Corridor at a Time

05.01.2006 | Media Advisory: Diverse Group of Leaders Sought for Regional Leadership Institute

04.21.2006 | South Fulton Seniors Improve Health, Reduce Isolation Through New Walking Club

04.21.2006 | Locust Grove Mayor to Host 20th Annual Mayors' Walk

03.22.2006 | New ARC Web Site Showcases Atlanta Region Info

03.16.2006 | Media Advisory: Top Atlanta Region Leaders Visit Miami for Annual LINK Leadership Exchange

03.16.2006 | Citizen Involvement Day Set for March 25: Single Day Offers Four Forums on Critical Issues Facing Atlanta Region

03.14.2006 | ARC Workshop Offers Strategies for Financing Quality Growth Plans

03.14.2006 | ARC TV Show Highlights Health and Aging Issues in Metro Atlanta

03.06.2006 | SCAM Alert: Callers Fishing for Social Security, Bank Information

03.03.2006 | Study Focuses on Mobility Concerns in South Metro Atlanta: Three Upcoming Forums Open to Public

02.14.2006 | ARC's Livable Centers Initiative Funds New Smart Growth Studies

01.25.2006 | ARC Chairman Sam Olens Elected to Second Term

01.25.2006 | ARC Board Approves Regional Transit Planning Proposal

01.18.2006 | Symposium to Address Concerns of GLBT Older Adults

2005

12.15.2005 | Regional Leaders Approve Proposal for Regional Transit Planning Board

12.06.2005 | Task Force Delivers Traffic Congestion Recommendations to Governor

12.01.2005 | Atlanta Regional Housing Forum to Look at Housing Issues for 2006

11.18.2005 | CREATE Community Awards Honor Local Governments

11.18.2005 | 2005 Developments of Excellence Awards Honor Trendsetters

11.17.2005 | Atlanta Regional Commission Television Program to Air Sunday on WPBA-30, Public Broadcasting Atlanta

11.03.2005 | ARC Invites Metro Residents to "Engage for Regional Success" at the 2005 State of the Region Breakfast

11.01.2005 | Fact Sheet - New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

10.21.2005 | ARC Now Accepting Applications for New Livable Centers Initiative Studies

10.05.2005 | 10 Important Things to Know about Enrolling in Medicare’s New Prescription Drug Coverage

09.23.2005 | ARC Study Makes Recommendations for Improving Bus Routes in Downtown, Midtown

09.20.2005 | Atlanta Region Winner of Livable Communities Competition - Administration on Aging Recognizes Region for Initiatives to Enhance Livability for Seniors

09.15.2005 | New TV Show Focuses on Metro Atlanta Issues

09.07.2005 | Enrollment for New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Begins This Fall

08.11.2005 | ARC Population Estimates Show Atlanta Region Growing by Nearly 100,000 New Residents

06.22.2005 | ARC Preparing for New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

06.16.2005 | Georgians Can Still Save Thousands on Prescription Drugs - ARC will provide local hands-on enrollment assistance

05.05.2005 | ARC Initiates Downtown/Midtown Bus Study to Improve Service

05.04.2005 | Three Communities Awarded Funds for LCI Supplemental Studies

04.19.2005 | Thanks Mom & Dad Fund to Honor Chris Mohr, Keith Brooking and their Mothers

04.19.2005 | Region's Older Adults Don Walking Shoes for the 19th Annual Mayors' Walk - Regional Medicare Administrator to Make Presentation about New Prescription Drug Coverage

03.21.2005 | Suwanee Mayor to Host 19th Annual Mayors' Walk - Registration Deadline is March 28

03.18.2005 | Georgians Can Still Save Thousands on Prescription Drugs - ARC will provide local hands-on enrollment assistance

02.14.2005 | ARC’s Livable Centers Initiative Funds New Smart Growth Studies

02.01.2005 | Atlantans Can Still Save Thousands on Prescription Drugs - ARC will provide hands-on enrollment assistance

01.25.2005 | ARC and AARP Launch 10-Week Walking Program; Mayor Shirley Franklin Takes First Steps to Help Older Georgians Get Fit and Healthy 21 metro senior centers involved in program.

01.07.2005 | Mobility 2030 Meets Federal Air Quality Standards

01.04.2005 | Fayette County Commission Chair Greg Dunn to Lead ARC Transportation & Air Quality Committee

2004

12.01.2004 | ARC Adopts $53 Billion Mobility 2030 Transportation Plan

12.01.2004 | Cobb Commission Chair Sam Olens to Chair ARC

11.04.2004 | Last Call for Tickets to ARC’s State of the Region Breakfast --“Shape of Things to Come”

11.03.2004 | Global Atlanta Snapshots: Understanding the Region’s Diversity

10.21.2004 | ARC’s State of the Region Breakfast Looks at the “Shape of Things to Come”

09.22.2004 | ARC Opens Next Round of LCI Planning Grants

09.22.2004 | ARC To Continue Study On High-Speed Maglev Train Technology

08.12.2004 | Sluggish Economy Slows Region’s Growth, But Can’t Stop It

07.25.2004 | ARC’s Livable Centers Program Wins National Award from FHWA/FTA

06.17.2004 | 16 Communities Awarded $29 Million in Funds to Construct 22 Projects to Boost Livability

05.19.2004 | ARC Awards Seven LCI Communities Funds For Supplemental Studies

04.30.2004 | $50 Billion ARC Mobility 2030 Transportation Plan to Attack Congestion

04.20.2004 | Region’s Older Adults to Don Walking Shoes for the 18th Annual Mayors’ Walk

02.12.2004 | ARC Livable Centers Initiative Funds New Smart Growth Studies

02.10.2004 | Atlanta Region's Seniors to Benefit from Foundation Grant

01.15.2004 | ARC’s Latest Growth Report: Atlanta Rebounds, South Side Growth Accelerates, and Gwinnett Continues Boom

2003

11.21.2003 | Developments of Excellence Set Standard For Region

10.02.2003 | ARC Opens Fifth Round of LCI Planning Grants

10.02.2003 | ARC Initiatives Honored

09.24.2003 | ARC’s Communications and Public Involvement Committee Welcomes Two New Members

09.09.2003 | Douglasville First LCI Community to Break Ground

08.25.2003 | Planning for Growth in Rockdale County

06.19.2003 | ARC Awards Four LCI Communities Funds For Supplemental Studies

05.28.2003 | A New Way to Look at the Atlanta Region: ARC introduces next generation of aerial photography

05.19.2003 | 25 Communities Awarded $27 Million in Funds to Boost Livability

05.02.2003 | Clean Water Campaign to Host Septic Tank Workshops for South Metro Residents

05.02.2003 | Gearing Up For Spring Planting; How to Plant in a Water-Friendly Way

04.22.2003 | Atlanta Regional Mayors Join Senior Walkers for the 17th Annual Mayors’ Walk

04.18.2003 | Host of Funding Strategies Under Study: ARC Releases Preliminary Report Analyzing Alternative Funding Mechanisms

04.14.2003 | Mayor Shirley Franklin to Host 17th Annual Mayors’ Walk for Seniors

03.23.2003 | Transit Solutions for the I-285 Corridor Coming Soon

02.13.2003 | ARC Releases New Population and Employment Forecasts For Region: Population to Grow to Six Million in 2030

02.10.2003 | ARC Honored for its Financial Reporting

01.20.2003 | ARC Livable Centers Initiative Funds New Smart Growth Studies

01.08.2003 | US DOT Gives Green Light To Region’s Transportation Plans

2002

12.13.2002 | Surveying Efforts Provide Glimpse of the Region’s Travel Behaviors

01.24.2002 | Clayton County’s Crandle Bray Selected to Chair ARC Board

01.21.2002 | ARC Livable Centers Initiative Funds 10 New Smart Growth Studies

 

 

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