There will be a called meeting of the Moultrie Colquitt County Development Authority on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 4:00 pm to discuss a property matter. The meeting will be held at the Development Authority offices, located at 116 First Avenue SE, Moultrie, GA 31776. The meeting may be joined in person, or via Zoom per the information listed below.
In response to the findings of the Colquitt County Schools Parent Perspectives Project coordinated by the Moultrie Colquitt County Development Authority, Superintendent Community Input Sessions were held to gather insights from community members. The sessions focused on thoughts, ideas, and perspectives of the participants as they relate to selecting the next superintendent of Colquitt County Schools.
The Parent Project listed a recommendation of including the community in the selection process of the next superintendent of Colquitt County Schools. With the agreement of the Colquitt County Board of Education, the Authority proceeded with hosting the sessions on November 30 and December 1, 2020.
The Superintendent Community Input Sessions began with the first goal of providing a venue for parents and caregivers, business and industry leaders, and teachers and administrators to provide input regarding the selection process and desirable components of the next superintendent. The second goal is to share the information with Colquitt County Schools’ Board of Education members, providing them with specific ideas and desires, based upon participant feedback, to be considered in the interview and selection process for the next superintendent.
In summary, the top Preferred Qualifications as listed in the Superintendent Search Announcement are listed below as ranked by the participants:
The ability to participate in the development of a widely shared vision, target a mission for learning and foster a positive, professional climate of mutual trust and respect among faculty staff and administration.
Evidence of a high level of effectiveness in the following personal qualities: Values, Judgement, Fit for the Position/Community, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Ability, and Customer Focus.
A demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and community members, respond to diverse community interests and needs and mobilize community resources.
A documented history of experience as a classroom teacher, principal, and as a central office administrator.
The Moultrie-Colquitt County
Development Authority is hosting community input sessions to offer feedback in
the Colquitt County School System’s current Superintendent search. All sessions
will be held at the Colquitt County Board of Education Board Room, located at
1800 Park Avenue in Moultrie. Each discussion will be geared toward a specific
audience; however, interested citizens are welcome to attend any session.
Monday, November 30 – 6:00 pm For Parents & Caregivers
Tuesday, December 1 – 12:00 pm
For Business & Community Members
Tuesday, December 1 – 4:30 pm
For Teachers & Administrators
In order to adhere to CDC
guidelines for COVID-19, registration is required to attend. Email
info@selectmoultrie.com or call (229) 985-2131 to reserve your seat.
Moultrie-Colquitt County
Development Authority President, Barbara Grogan, and Board Chair, Jim Matney,
are pleased to announce the recent hire of Jenny Dell as part-time Economic
Development Project Manager. Dell joined the team on October 6 and has already
been closely involved with the Development Authority’s 13 public input sessions
for the Branding Colquitt County project, led in partnership with the UGA Carl
Vinson Institute for Government and UGA’s Colquitt County Archway Partnership.
Dell brings 18 years of experience
in marketing, public relations, design, and fundraising, and was most recently
the Director of Institutional Advancement for the Southern Regional Technical
College (SRTC) Foundation. “My time at SRTC definitely widened my perspective on
the importance of regional economic development strategies and workforce
training,” says Dell. “Our area has so much to offer for businesses,
industries, and the families who call Southwest Georgia home. I’m looking
forward to putting my experience into action for the future of Colquitt
County.”
Dell will serve as the Development
Authority’s primary marketing contact, as well as manage special projects and
grants. She can be reached at jdell@selectmoultrie.com.
Just as the golden arches tell the
story of Ray Crock and his rise to fast-food success with McDonald’s, so too
can a well-designed and widely-recognized brand tell the story of a community.
This week, Colquitt county citizens are kicking off a branding design project led
by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and the University of Georgia
Archway Partnership.
“It’s essential for members of the
community to be involved in the design process,” explains Barbara Grogan,
president of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority. “Who better to
tell the story of a community than citizens themselves?”
Thirteen public input sessions are
taking place across the county on October 12-14. All gatherings will follow CDC
guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition, public feedback can
be provided through an online survey, available in both English and Spanish.
The new design elements will help
drive opportunities to Colquitt county.
“Business and industry seeking
relocation to South Georgia need a snapshot of what we have to offer, and a
cohesive brand can actually tell someone a lot about a place,” says Jenny Dell,
economic development project manager with the development authority.
Colquitt county is the third
branding project the Carl Vinson Institute has worked on since launching its
community branding initiative in 2018, following Hawkinsville-Pulaski county
and Washington county. The goal of revealing the new brand identity – from logo
and color palette, to typography and messaging – is set for early summer 2021.
To attend a public input session or
provide feedback online, visit brandcolquittco.com.
The Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority, in partnership with the Colquitt County Board of Commissioners and local municipalities, has spent the last several months creating a roadmap for growth and economic development in Colquitt County over the next 10 years.
Community leaders in Colquitt County are seeking public input after brainstorming new strategies to attract businesses and boost quality of life for those that live in the area.
Windstream and Colquitt Electric Membership Corp. today announced a joint effort to expand the coverage area of Windstream’s fiber broadband service to members of the electric cooperative.
PCOM South Georgia is taking steps to add a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program to its offerings in the fall of 2020. This program will provide the opportunity for students to prepare for science careers or other avenues of professional study.
