SAVANNAH, Ga. - GeorgiaChron -- (SAVANNAH, GA) In 2014, a strategic plan was conceived for a thriving Chatham County of the future. The Chatham Community Blueprint was completed in 2015, with a 20-year vision that would also include Bryan and Effingham counties.

The Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC), established in 2008 and incorporated in 2014, was commissioned to oversee the Blueprint and plot a course for the community's future that would lead to the desired outcomes.

"CGIC's impact is far-reaching, and in concert with our partner agencies, we are focused on the mandates of the Chatham County Blueprint in addressing the critical needs of our larger community," said Lizann Roberts, executive director.

The 2023 Status Report, issued on December 4, 2024, reports on 29 key indicators. Some of those indicators:

• Economy: Per Capita Income rose 7.9%. New employment opportunities and job training programs with partner agencies help fuel better pay for local workers.
• Education: The Graduation rate increased 1.5% from the prior school year. SCCPSS also reports that 53.3% of students in grades 9-12 show content mastery, meaning they are at the level necessary for next grade, college, or career.
• Health: The age-adjusted death rate due to suicide decreased by 2.1 deaths per 100,000. Prevention efforts in the community include promotion of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, suicide prevention classes for all ages in the community, and the newly formed Suicide Prevention Task Force.
• Quality of Life: Recidivism rates, which is the tendency of a convicted criminal to re-offend, rose both for juveniles and adults, indicating this is an area for increased focus. For adults, the rate was up 8.2% and for juveniles, the rate increased 2% from the last reporting period.

The complete report is available at https://www.coastalgaindicators.org/resourcelibrary/index/view?id=344625010858156822

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ABOUT COASTAL GEORGIA INDICATORS COALITION
The Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC) is comprised of community members and advocates working together through a comprehensive coordinated approach for planning accountability to address overall health and well-being while leveraging resource initiatives.

For more information, visit https://www.coastalgaindicators.org

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