Mayor Brandon Hembree Appointed to Atlanta Regional Commission Board
SUGAR HILL, Ga. – The City of Sugar Hill is proud to announce that Mayor Brandon Hembree has been appointed to serve on the Board of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), a significant milestone that strengthens Gwinnett County’s representation in shaping the future of metropolitan Atlanta.
The Atlanta Regional Commission serves as the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency for the 11-county Atlanta region. The organization brings together local governments, community leaders, and stakeholders to address critical issues including transportation, economic development, housing, aging services, water resources, and long-range regional planning.
Mayor Hembree’s appointment provides Sugar Hill and Gwinnett County with a direct voice in regional discussions that influence policy, funding priorities, and strategic investments across one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
“It is an honor to represent Sugar Hill and Gwinnett County on the Atlanta Regional Commission Board,” said Mayor Brandon Hembree. “Regional collaboration is essential as our communities continue to grow. I look forward to working alongside leaders from across metro Atlanta to advance initiatives that improve transportation, strengthen our economy, expand opportunities for residents, and preserve the high quality of life that makes our region an exceptional place to live, work, and do business.”
Mayor Brandon Hembree
As a member of the ARC Board, Mayor Hembree will help guide regional initiatives that impact millions of residents while ensuring that the perspectives and priorities of Sugar Hill and Gwinnett County are represented in key planning decisions.
The appointment creates several important benefits for the community, including:
- Stronger advocacy for regional transportation improvements that support mobility and economic growth.
- Increased opportunities to influence funding decisions for infrastructure and community development projects.
- Enhanced collaboration with leaders from across metro Atlanta across economic development and workforce initiatives.
- Greater access to regional planning resources, data, and best practices that can help guide future growth in Sugar Hill.
- A stronger regional voice for Gwinnett County and its seventeen cities as it continues to be one of Georgia’s fastest growing and most dynamic counties.
Sugar Hill’s continued investment in downtown redevelopment, transportation connectivity, parks, public safety, and quality-of-life initiatives has established the city as a regional leader in innovative community development. Representation on the ARC Board will provide additional opportunities to build partnerships that support these efforts and help secure long-term success for both Sugar Hill and Gwinnett County.
Mayor Hembree’s appointment reflects the growing influence of Sugar Hill within the Atlanta region and reinforces the city’s commitment to collaborative leadership that benefits residents today and for generations to come.
About Sugar Hill
Incorporated in 1939, Sugar Hill is a northern suburb of Metro-Atlanta and the fifth largest city in Gwinnett County. Sugar Hill is a thriving live/work/play community, home to The Bowl amphitheater, the Eagle Theatre, E Center, Sugar Hill Splash Park, The Landing, unique restaurants and boutiques, luxury apartment homes, the Sugar Hill Art Gallery and History Museum, City Hall, a Veterans Memorial, a popular and expanding greenway, and many parks and greenspaces.
To learn more about Sugar Hill, visit www.cityofsugarhill.com.
