The Coweta 441 Podcast

Episode 27 - A Day in the Life (GIS)

Back by popular demand! Host Michael Fouts is joined by two employees from Coweta County's Geographic Information Systems Department, or more commonly known as GIS - Clint Richmond, GIS Director and Taylor Gianuzzi, GIS Technician. GIS plays a pivotal behind‑the‑scenes role in our community by bringing together mapping and data management. The software helps create, organize, analyze, and visualize many types of information, making it easier to understand patterns and relationships in a geographic context.  For both the public and internal departments, GIS turns complex data into insights that support planning, communication, and problem‑solving. Day to day, the team maintains tax parcel, address, and road information, supporting everything from efficient public safety response to thoughtful community development.  Listen to the segment to learn more. You can also check out the new GIS Hub online [https://coweta-county-gis-cowetamaps.hub.arcgis.com/] to view documents, maps and more.

Episode 26 - Central Educational Center (CEC) Spotlight

Host Michael Fouts is joined by Mark Whitlock, CEO of the Central Educational Center (CEC) [https://www.centraleducationalcenter.net/en-US?showHomepage=true], to spotlight the CEC.  The CEC is a college and career academy in Coweta County that recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary. It is a unique "joint venture" among businesses and industries, the Coweta County School System and the West Georgia Technical College. Their mission is to "ensure competitive talent for current and future careers." Tune in for this special episode to learn all about the CEC, how it works and why it is so beneficial in Coweta County.

Episode 25 - Environmental Management

Did you know that the Coweta County Environmental Management Division [https://www.coweta.ga.us/departments-services/departments-f-q/public-works/fleet-environmental] (part of Public Works) offers several waste management services to help residents properly dispose of trash and recycling? Host Michael Fouts is joined by Fleet/Environmental Management Director Matt Lovett to learn more about all those offerings pertaining to trash and recycling. Learn about the County's C&D Landfill [https://www.coweta.ga.us/departments-services/departments-f-q/public-works/fleet-environmental/waste-disposal/c-d-landfill], Transfer Station [https://www.coweta.ga.us/departments-services/departments-f-q/public-works/fleet-environmental/waste-disposal/transfer-station], Compactor Sites [https://www.coweta.ga.us/departments-services/departments-f-q/public-works/fleet-environmental/waste-disposal/compactor-locations] and more.

Episode 24 - Coweta County Special Olympics Spotlight

For our latest episode, Host Michael Fouts is joined with Michael Smith who serves as the Training Chairperson of the Coweta County Special Olympics Board, along with Parks & Recreation Director Jim Gay and Assistant Director Kevin Carlisle.  The Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes, both children and adults, with intellectual disabilities. They work with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches.  Our local Coweta County chapter has volunteers who work and meet with the athletes on a variety of sports. These sports give the athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship. Be sure to follow the Special Olympics Georgia - Coweta County Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/CowetaSpecialOlympics/] on the latest news, events and learn about how you can get involved.  We are grateful for all this organization does for our community! We also appreciate the partnership with our Parks & Recreation Department.

Episode 23 - A Day in the Life (Road Maintenance Division)

Coweta County's Public Works: Road Maintenance Division plays a pivotal role in the infrastructure of Coweta County. The team is responsible for maintaining County roadways, bridges, drainage structures, and vegetation along all County maintained roads. They also utilize employee led crews and inmate labor.  For this "A Day in the Life" episode, Host Michael Fouts is joined by Raymond Benton, Division Chief, and Bradley Cross, Right of Way Maintenance Officer, to learn more about what their job is like behind-the-scenes.  Learn more about the Road Maintenance Division Division on the County website [https://www.coweta.ga.us/departments-services/departments-f-q/public-works/road-maintenance].