Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a technology that combines the visualization power of a computer map with the analysis and reporting capabilities of a relational database. The digital spatial data analysis of GIS is an emerging tool used by local officials to aid their decision-making process. In FY 2008, numerous member governments took advantage of the GIS mapping and data analysis services offered by the MGRC.

Following are some examples of GIS Mapping and Analysis projects:

• A population density and land availability map to assist Wilkinson County officials with locating potential sites for a new emergency services headquarters ;
• Digital spatial analysis services for the City of Macon in the following areas: annexation maps, demographic analyses, site locations, and property inventory maps;
• Tax parcel (property line) maintenance and update services using coordinate geometry data input techniques for Baldwin, Pulaski, and Putnam Counties;
• Large format land use and zoning maps using professional quality cartographic standards for the City of Gordon;
• Numerous economic development-based map products for the Macon Economic Development Commission (MEDC) showing demographic statistics, available lots, and existing building structures for industrial parks in Bibb County; and
• A series of large format maps and map booklets showing the existing transportation grid of Crawford County to be used by the public safety entities serving the county.