The Middle Georgia Regional Commission serves as an extension of the local governments' staff in community development, personnel, grant writing and administra­tion, and general operational assistance.  Our goal is to provide special­ized, professional services tailored to meet the needs of our communities.  Please find below a brief list of services provided by the Middle Georgia Regional Commission in the area of Public Administration and Economic Development.  If you are interested in a service not listed below, please contact staff to see how we can assist you.

Community Development

Community Development is a comprehensive term describing the programs, policies, and initiatives undertaken by community leaders to improve the socio-economic conditions of an area.  It typically includes redevelopment / reinvestment, housing, and public safety. 

Personnel Services

The Middle Georgia Regional Commission assists local governments with the development of job descriptions, policies, and salary analysis, as well as the recruitment and selection of candidates for vacant positions. 

Grant Writing and Administration

Staff is available not only to assist in the development of projects and plans, but also to assist local governments in researching potential funding sources, grant writing, and administration.  Grant services are not limited to state and federal programs such as Community Development Block Grant and Recreational Trails but include private foundations as well.

Demographic Data

The Regional Commission is a repository for demographic data that is of interest to our communities. Wheth­er it is for grant applications, plans, studies, or for general information purposes, this data is important to our communities. To this end, we maintain population, housing, educational attainment, labor, economic, and other data sets. Common sources used include: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Georgia County Guide, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia Department of Education, and U.S. Census Bureau.  This information is provided to local governments, community groups, educational institutions, businesses, or the general public upon request.

Specialized Technical Assistance

Staff is available to assist local governments with specialized technical assistance.  Such assistance is greatly varied, reaching from general budget preparation to researching the practices and policies of other local governments.  Below is a sampling of the projects completed during FY 2009:

• Conducted analysis on possible annexation areas for the Cities of Allentown, Irwinton, and Macon.
• Assisted Baldwin County in requesting redesignation by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1 County in the Job Tax Credit Program.
• Conducted research on cost savings generated by a four-day workweek for Bibb County.
• Conducted analysis on the economic impact of various museums and cultural events hosted in the City of Macon.