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Historic Chattahoochee Commission

Mission Statement:The Chattahoochee Trace is an eighteen county region in Alabama and Georgia promoted by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission (HCC). Organized in 1970, the HCC is charged with the responsibility of promoting tourism and historic preservation throughout this river corridor. In 1978 the Georgia General Assembly and the Alabama Legislature passed identical legislation to establish an interstate compact for the operation of the Commission. Final approval of the compact came in October of that year when the same bill cleared the U.S. Congress and President Carter signed it into law. Alabama counties include Barbour, Chambers, Dale, Henry, Houston, Lee, and Russell; Georgia counties include Chattahoochee, Clay, Decatur, Early, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart, and Troup. Presently the Commission is funded by both Alabama and Georgia. The HCC is the first and only tourism/preservation agency in the nation with official authority to cross state lines to pursue goals common to all counties involved.

Volunteer Opportunties:

• Marker Inventory – inspect for damage, clean and note the overall condition
• Marketing – assist in development of a comprehensive marketing plan to attract visitors
• Annual Meeting – assist with set up, registration and any other duties for the day
• Chattahoochee Poochie – volunteers are needed to dress in the costume and make pubic appearances
• Clerical Work – assist with bulk mailings and other duties

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