GIS

What is GIS?

GIS is a computer based tool for mapping and analyzing geo-referenced data. GIS technology integrates common data base operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique visualization and geographic analysis benefits offered by maps. These abilities distinguish GIS from other information systems and make it valuable to a wide range of public and private enterprises for explaining events, predicting outcomes, and planning strategies.

RDC Data Layers

Utilities

Water, sewer, natural gas, electric systems

Tax Assessor

Parcels and all associated data

Public Safety

Road centerlines, addressing, various districts/beats, locations of stations, hydrant locations, crime mapping, CAD, E911

Public Works

Roads...width, name, maintenance rotation schedule, LOS

Planning

Land use (current and future), zoning, historic resources, wetlands, streams, soils, groundwater recharge areas, river protection corridors

Benefits

	Faster better land use decision making
	Faster, better information for economic development
	GASB 34 requirements that requires all infrastructure to be incorporated as assets or liabilities
	More efficient routing for sanitation and school buses
	More efficient coverage for public safety (fire districts, police beats, etc.)
	Better public safety response times
	More efficient school bus route development, more accurate count of students
	Faster response to infrastructure needs (repairs, system expansions, improvements, maintenance)
	Lower ISO rating
	More efficient and accurate tax reassessments
	Monitor growth via construction permit tracking
	Better park, school, public safety building location decisions

The Regional Development Center, as an organization identified by Section 50-18-70 of the Georgia Code (OCGA), adheres to the proper release and disclosure of public information to the public. Please refer to the Georgia Open Records Act for more information regarding the procedures followed by the RDC to release public information. If requesting information, contact the RDC Public Information Officer.