09/09/2026
Have you heard the good news?! Clayton County will receive two grants from ARC.
“This is a significant win for Lovejoy and for the future of the Tara Boulevard corridor. For our residents, transportation improvements are about much more than moving vehicles—they are about safety, connectivity, access to jobs and services, and creating the conditions for thoughtful economic growth.
The investment in pedestrian safety and accessibility along Tara Boulevard is especially important for Lovejoy as we continue working to strengthen our community and plan for responsible growth. I am grateful to the Atlanta Regional Commission and Clayton County for recognizing the importance of this corridor and investing in improvements that can have a lasting impact on the quality of life of our residents.”
- Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study for Tara Blvd Corridor grant awarded in late 2024
- Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study for Tara Blvd Corridor completed in 2025 (Clayton County, Jonesboro & Lovejoy)
- Tara Blvd Task Force created in 2025 (Clayton County, Jonesboro & Lovejoy)
- Tara Blvd Task Force implementing the LCI findings & advocating for funding in 2026 (Clayton County, Jonesboro & Lovejoy)
— Mayor Marci Fluellyn, City of Lovejoy
NEWS RELEASE: Clayton County Receives Two Grants from ARC
(Clayton County, GA) – Clayton County secured two multi-million-dollar grants from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The $13.4 million investment will support critical transportation and safety improvements in Clayton County.
“This is great news for Clayton County and shows our commitment to improve county transit and pedestrian safety,” said Clayton County Chairwoman, Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry. “We are continuing to move Clayton forward to create a better place for our residents.”
$5.4 million has been awarded for Right-of-Way. This project will focus on pedestrian safety efforts on Tara Boulevard to make the area safer and more accessible for people walking, biking, and using transit. The goal is to reduce serious crashes while expanding access to jobs, services, and other destinations along the roadway.
$8 million has been awarded for Construction of the Multipurpose Operations and Maintenance Facility. In an effort to strengthen the region’s transit infrastructure and improve the reliability of county bus operation, a new hub powering zero emission ready transit service is set to be constructed.
“These investments represent more than transportation funding, they represent greater safety, mobility, economic opportunity, and an improved quality of life for Clayton County residents,” said Anna Roach, ARC Executive Director and CEO. They also demonstrate what can be accomplished through communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to regional progress.”
For more information about the Atlanta Regional Commission access, https://atlantaregional.org/.