The Georgia 2000 Information System currently features reports of demographic, socio-economic, manufacturing, labor
and education data that are accessible through menu selections or interactive maps.
Because it is a Geographic Information System, it may also be used to locate a specific area, such as a
senate district, or to select geographic features based on their relation to another geographic feature or based
on a theoretical feature or area, such as a buffer. The Georgia 2000 Information System makes
interagency and public data access and data sharing a more efficient process. It can also eliminate duplicate
data processing efforts. In fact, data from various sources are processed and tabulated on-line, whereby users
of the website don't have to be burdened with downloading files and dissecting file contents in costly software
applications to get project-specific information or answers to specific questions. Internet access with a current
Web browser is all a user needs to process the information they want (provided that information is present in the
system, of course).
The Georgia 2000 Information System was initially developed for the Georgia Small Business Development Center
Network as a tool to help clients locate their businesses and evaluate markets. The Georgia 2000 Information
System is much less costly to develop, operate and maintain than other tools, which perform similar functions
yet require costly hardware and a smorgasbord of software.
Theoretically, with the Georgia 2000 Information System users may remain focused on the information they
need, not the technology and data they need to process. With the right data partnerships, agencies may rely
on the Georgia 2000 Information System to satisfy information requests so that they remain focused on their
mission critical tasks.
The Georgia 2000 Information System is under development by the University of Georgia Information
Technology Outreach Services. It is a highly interactive decision support tool for students, professionals,
entrepreneurs, legislators, and public administrators. The University of Georgia expressly disclaims
responsibility for damages or liability that may arise from the use of the Georgia 2000 Information System.
The Georgia 2000 Information System was developed by
Information Technology Outreach Services
Chicopee Complex
1180 E. Broad Street
Athens GA 30602-5418
Phone: (706)542-5308
FAX: (706)542-6535
For comments or questions please email us at ga2000@itos.uga.edu.
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