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The mission of the Public Information position is to keep the citizens of Newnan informed of current topics of interest by maintaining consistent, accurate communication for the City of Newnan, serving as a liaison to media representatives, and promoting positive accomplishments of the city.

Gina Lau Snider

The Public Information Office is responsible for providing accurate and timely information to the citizens and the news media through the use of traditional communication tools - press releases, media alerts, public service announcements, newsletters, brochures, photos, etc. The Public Information Officer also hosts monthly television show on Newnan Utilities Channel 10.  The show, "Community Spotlight", airs at 12:30 pm, 5:30 pm and 9:30 p.m. daily.  Guests of the show include city happenings, city social events, city government officials, etc. The PIO also writes a weekly newspaper column, Newnan Notes, of important city information for the Monday edition of Newnan's Times-Herald.  

The Public Information Office was created in 2003 to provide a centralized office for receiving and disseminating information. The Public Information Office works with all City departments and the City Council to provide current information to the citizens and media about local government, services, and programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: handle all of the City’s official communications; serve as liaison to media; write or advise on press releases and media alerts including for the City of Newnan Police and Fire and Main Street Newnan; assist with planning and promotion of special events; serve as contact for public and media relations; help with internal communications such as compile weekly management team report, plan staff meetings, etc.;create various city brochures; schedule public appearances; respond to citizen inquiries; take photos; devise communication plan for major projects; tape public service announcements; coordinate yearly Newnan Citizen Academy; update PIO section of Internet; write weekly column for the paper; serve as city representative on various community committees; support tourisim efforts; support each department within City operations; other duties as assigned.

Goals
Seek to inform the public and generate public understanding and support; let the public know about the City's programs; explain city actions and programs so that citizens understand and can take necessary action.