1. Atlanta Region Geospatial Community March 6, 2019 | Noon – 2pm
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Atlanta Region
Geospatial Community
March 6, 2019 | Noon – 2pm
ARC Conference Center, Plaza Level, Peachtree Center
Future Meeting Dates: May 1, August 7 and November 6
WiFi credentials: AtlRegional-Guest | Community
arcopendata.com
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2. Agenda Adjourn Lunch, networking, poster gallery Introduction
Updates & announcements​
From Aerial View to Ground View: How Unmanned Aerial Systems, Mobile, and Web-based Applications are Impacting Geospatial Data Collection Dr. Allison Bailey, University of North Georgia
Tree Canopy Change in the City of Atlanta Tony Giarrusso, Georgia Tech
Lightning Rounds
Geo-Point: from pen & pad to drag & drop Dominic Maldonado, City of East Point Marietta’s Drone Program in Five Minutes Ross Brewer, City of Marietta
Adjourn

3. Updates & Announcements
Census Update
BAS 2019 –
March 1st to have changes reflected in the next ACS data tabulation
May 31st for changes to be reflected in next TIGER data release
New BAS script tools from Census are very useful
PSAP now underway– Participant Statistical Areas Program
Chance for local governments to have input on redefining Census geography for tracts and block groups; done in GUPS
Census “Pre-SAP” provides suggested solutions for all splits/merges
Deadline to sign up was November, if you did not sign up to participate ARC will be doing the work, please contact me with any questions

4. Updates & Announcements
Statewide Imagery through GA GIO Imagery Program
High-resolution statewide imagery (3 band) tile service available to all  government entity employees in Georgia - details and FREE registration 
Contractor registration also now available
To help secure ongoing funding to maintain and update imagery beyond the pilot of this Program- share your success stories if your office has benefited from use of the imagery – either by government employees or through the work of a contractor – please recount your achievements to help us make the case for additional, ongoing funding.
Susan sends her best, shes at National States Geographic Information Council conference

5. Updates & Announcements AR Open Data Program
Invitation to join Open Data Council
Poll for availability to meet
Thank you to those who have joined so far
Collaborate on the advancement of open data in the region please join us!
ArcGIS Online Open Data platform has enabled us to efficiently scale up our efforts

6. Updates & Announcements ARC Transportation Data Workshop
March 18, 2:30 – 4pm at ARC Conference Center
Real-time transportation data & long-term governance
Key regional stakeholder groups include the following areas/subject matters:
Traffic Operators
Transit Operators
Asset Management Professionals
Public Safety (emergency response, reducing secondary crashes, evacuation, etc.)
Freight and Logistics Industry Members
Private Sector Technology Providers (apps, widgets, real-time data, etc.).
More info and registration
The Atlanta Regional Commission is partnering with GDOT, GRTA/SRTA, and all public transit operators to explore ways to better collect, manage, and use transportation data for real-time decision making and long-term planning through data governance. We invite you to participate in a workshop that will further the development of data governance solutions

7. Updates and Announcements ARGC Participation GISP Points
Earn GISP points through membership, attendance, presentations and poster displays.
Request your summary letter of participation to submit to GISCI.

8. Updates and Announcements
Events
Monthly GAURISA luncheon Second Tuesday, rotating locations
GeoTAC (Georgia Geospatial Technical Advisory Committee, formerly GISCC) meeting Quarterly, next meeting March 21 from 2-4pm, remote connection available
Metro Atlanta Geospatial Society Meetup Tuesday, March 12 (usually 3rd Wednesday)
Career Opportunities
Center for Disease Control Seeks GIS Developer
City of Covington seeks GIS Technician I
City of Marietta seeks Water & Sewer GIS Coordinator
Coastal Regional Commission seeks GIS Analyst
Southern Regional Commission seeks GIS Technician   
Next GAURISA meeting: