About the Geospatial Information Office

Geospatial information refers to any digital data containing location-based information, which is at the core of nearly all government functions. Local, regional and state government in Georgia use geospatial data to keep track of properties, roads, public works, environmental resources, and more within their jurisdiction. Proper use of high-quality geospatial data enables informed planning, public policy, and decision-making, which function together to improve the overall safety and economic prosperity of the State of Georgia and its citizens.

The Geospatial Information Office improves statewide access to the most current geospatial data and facilitates cross-jurisdictional coordination, decreasing data acquisition and creation costs through the realization of economies of scale. Our coordinated approach to data development also maximizes governmental efficiency through the standardization of data, which enables multi-jurisdictional interoperability – helping cities, counties, and regions work with each other and with state and federal agencies – to better drive economic development and responses to natural disasters, for example. In doing so, the Geospatial Information Office plays a key role in promoting the safety and economic vibrancy of all Georgia communities, while serving the furtherance of the current administration’s goals to maximize taxpayer value by leveraging technology to best utilize state resources.

Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Geospatial sciences and technologies inspire and enable every level of government to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around us.