Behind the progress
Since 1969, the Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) has been assisting local governments develop local and regional plans within the four midlands counties (Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Richland) of South Carolina, as well as providing local governments with planning and technical support to improve the quality of life within the region.
CMCOG currently consists of 14 member governments and serves in excess of 725,000 people by providing a regional forum, which allows local officials to seek out common goals and address regional concerns. Today, CMCOG provides a variety of local and regional planning services and technical assistance to local governments within the four-county region.
Mission Statement
To provide the highest quality of planning, technical assistance and services to local governments, businesses and citizens in the Central Midlands region.
Guiding Principles
- Provide a regional forum where any local government can have issues heard and needs addressed.
- Advocate on behalf of regional governments, businesses and citizens.
- Provide planning and technical assistance with current and future needs of the region in mind.
Press Releases
Documents
- Newberry – Columbia Alternatives Analysis – DRAFT
- 2015 Regional Directory
- FY 2013-2019 Rural Transportation Improvement Program – DRAFT
- DRAFT FY 2015 COATS MPO UPWP
- FY 2013-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – DRAFT
- FY 2015 Draft Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP)
- View the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Needs Assessment Report: A Region-Specific, Statewide Report for the 9 AAA Regions of South Carolina
- Download the 2012-2017 Final CEDS for the Central Midlands Region
- Take the Transportation Needs Survey
- Broad River Road Corridor and Community Study – Final Report Now Available
- Fort Jackson/McEntire Joint Land Use Study Implementation – Final Report
- SC Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging – State Policies and Procedures (PDF)