Planning

Assists the region's local governments with their Comprehensive Plan and Short-Term Work Programs.

Provides local technical planning assistance to all local governments annually with zoning ordinances/amendments/zoning maps/subdivision regulations.

Assists local governments in preparation, adoption and utilization of land development standards to protect existng development and guide new growth.

Coordinates implementation and planning of all municipal member local governments for Service Delivery strategies.

Prepares updates for the Regional Agenda for the Lower Chattahoochee and Middle Flint Area local governments.

Performs Regional Clearinghouse reviews.

Conducts reviews on applications for Federal or State grant/loan/permit assistance applicants in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Intergovernmental Consultation process (Executive Order 12372).

Assists in Rural Empowerment Zone planning, Champion Community planning and administration for the Southern Lower Chattahoochee COG, Inc.

Assists member governments in securing grants and loan funds for a variety of community projects including water, sewer, streets, storm drainage and outdoor recreation facilities, and new and renovated buildings to house senior centers, childcare centers, youth and family resource centers, mental health/mental retardation/substance abuse centers, neighborhood service centers, etc.

Develops, writes and administers these projects funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), USDA and other sources.

Works with the Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone covering Crisp and Dooly counties to maximize the benefit of this federal designation to local residents and governments.

Provides planning assistance to Georgia Department of Natural Resources-Environmental Protection Division, Total Maximum Daily Load program.

Assists Georgia RAC 8 program planning for 16 county area jurisdiction in coordination with Georgia DITT and DCA.

Provides assistance with the development of ordinances for the protection of environmental resources that meet the Environmental Planning Criteria.

Reviews and Comments on Developments of Regional Impact

Transportation Planning

Coordinates with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in providing Bicycle/Pedestrian planning for existing and future projects.

Plans, develops and executes the Bike to Work Day events in Columbus-Muscogee County.

Develops a yearly Safe Routes to School plan for a middle or elementary school within the region.

Promotes an active lifestyle through safe cycling and walking, stressing these activities as an alternative means of transportation, and improving air quality.