CSRA Regional Commission

The CSRA Regional Commission (CSRA RC) is a public-sector, non-profit planning and development agency that serves a 13-county region in the eastern portion of Central Georgia. Its service area covers Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes counties, along with more than 40 cities. The agency is headquartered in the Central Savannah River Area and operates under authority granted by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) 50-8-31 et al. Established in 1961, the organization has historically been known as the Area Planning and Development Commission and later the Regional Development Center before adopting the CSRA Regional Commission name. Over more than five decades it has acted as a convener of local governments, helping them overcome political boundaries to capitalize on the region's natural, historical, and demographic assets. Its stated aims include improving living conditions, creating and retaining jobs, and protecting economic and recreational access to the region's natural resources. The Commission is governed by a Council currently made up of 46 members. The Council sets policy and approves the agency's operating budget and annual work program. Day-to-day operations are overseen by an Executive Director and staff. Among its core functions, the Commission serves as the region's planning agency for State of Georgia agencies and operates as the Area Agency on Aging. The CSRA Area Agency on Aging has provided services and support to improve the lives of senior citizens in 14 counties of the CSRA since 1974. Its programs include Aging and Disability Resource Connection services, the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program, the Elderly Legal Assistance Program, Home & Community Based Services, Nutrition Services, and Personal Care Services such as emergency response, respite care, and homemaker services. In addition to aging services, the Commission provides workforce and business services. Businesses and industries hiring for high-demand positions may qualify for funding to assist with the cost of training new employees, and training assistance may be available for upgrading the skills of current employees. For companies experiencing mass layoffs or plant closings, staff are available to assist dislocated workers. The agency also maintains an equal opportunity and accessibility commitment, stating that it does not discriminate in employment on various protected bases and that auxiliary aids are available upon request.

The CSRA Regional Commission was established in 1961. It has operated under several names over its history, including the Area Planning and Development Commission and the Regional Development Center, before becoming the CSRA Regional Commission. Its activities are authorized under the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) 50-8-31 et al. For more than 50 years, the Commission has served as a convener of the region, enabling local governments to overcome political boundaries and capitalize on the area's natural, historical, and demographic assets. Through its presence, local governments work together to improve living conditions, create and retain jobs, and protect access, both economically and recreationally, to the region's vast natural resources. The Commission serves a 13-county region in the eastern portion of Central Georgia: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes counties, plus more than 40 cities. It acts as the region's planning agency for State of Georgia agencies and operates as the Area Agency on Aging. The CSRA Area Agency on Aging has been providing services and support to improve the lives of senior citizens in 14 counties of the CSRA since 1974. Its services include Aging and Disability Resource Connection services, the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program, the Elderly Legal Assistance Program, Home & Community Based Services, Nutrition Services, and Personal Care Services. The Commission is governed by a Council currently made up of 46 members, which establishes policy and approves the agency's operating budget and annual work program. Under the direction of the Council, the Commission's Executive Director oversees day-to-day operations and staff. In addition to planning and aging services, the Commission provides business and workforce services. Businesses and industries hiring for high-demand positions may qualify for funding to assist with training new employees, and training assistance may be available for upgrading current employees' skills. Staff also assist dislocated workers after mass layoffs or plant closings.

• 1974

  CSRA Area Agency on Aging begins providing services to seniors in 14 counties.

• 1961

  CSRA Regional Commission established.

A public-sector regional convener and service provider for the 13-county Central Savannah River Area, combining planning, aging, and workforce development functions.

• Area Agency on Aging

  Provides services such as Aging and Disability Resource Connection, Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program, Elderly Legal Assistance Program, Home & Community Based Services, Nutrition Services, and Personal Care Services.

• Workforce Development / Worksource

  Job and training opportunities information and assistance.

• Business Services

  Training assistance for new and current employees, and support for dislocated workers after mass layoffs or plant closings.

1. 1CSRARCcsrarc.ga.gov
2. 2About | CSRARCcsrarc.ga.gov
3. 3Aging Services | CSRARCcsrarc.ga.gov
4. 4Business Services | CSRARCcsrarc.ga.gov
5. 5CSRA Regional Development Centerwikidata.org