Southwest Georgia Regional Commission

The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission Council convened to discuss several key items. A presentation was given by the AARP Associate State Director of Age Friendly Initiatives. The FY24 Proposed Budget, FY24 Target Fund Balance, and the FY24 Work Program were approved. Committee appointments were made. The Planning and Financial Reports were presented and accepted. The council also discussed the Organization of Civility program and accounting software updates.

The meeting included an attendance report, recognition of guests, and a presentation by a guest speaker from the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation. The Planning Report and financial report were presented and approved. The council also discussed and approved the USDA HPG Resolution. The Executive Director's report was given, covering topics such as the GARC Annual Conference, vehicle purchases for SWGRC, a grant awarded to the City of Arlington, and the Resource Rural Intermediary Grant. Updates were provided on the DCA Conference/Award Announcements, Brownfield Advisory Kickoff Meeting, HUD Grant, CHIP Grants, Fiscal Year End Audit, Building Repairs & Maintenance, SWGRC Accounting Software, and the P25 Regional Communications System Project. The FY24 Work Program Summary of Activities was reviewed, and upcoming City/County Managers Meetings were announced.

The Planning and Community Development Committee meeting included a CEDS update, a discussion on data collection assistance, and an overview of the GA AIM program. The Nominating Committee meeting involved the nomination of officers and executive committee members. The council meeting covered a presentation from Georgia City Solutions, committee reports from the Planning & Community Development Committee and the Nominating Committee, and staff reports including planning, financial, and executive director updates.

The meeting included discussions on the Microloan Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Plan Update, Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Local Development District Capacity Building Program, GDOT Applications, and the GARC Annual Conference. The council reviewed a resolution concerning the Microloan RLF Plan, which was revised to comply with EDA regulations. The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission provided a grant to assist with outreach activities and serve as a liaison between various entities to promote economic development. Applications are due for the GDOT 5311 Transit Program, 5304 Rural Transportation Planning Program, and the Transit Trust Fund. Early Bird registration for the GARC Conference ends September 30, with the SWGRC submitting and paying for council members' registration.

The meeting included committee reports from the Executive Committee, Transportation Committee, and Community and Economic Development. Staff reports were given by the Deputy Director and the Director of Finance, followed by the Executive Director's report. The council discussed the FY25 Proposed Budget with Target Fund Balance & Work Program, McRee Hall Lease, Acceptance of FY24 Performance Evaluation Results, GDOT Transit Trust Fund Expenditure, and FY25 Transit Provider Contract Renewals.