Conyers City Council has joined the digital age with the launch of a new app, and it's changing the way community members get in touch with local government officials. Dubbed Conyers Connect, the app serves as a direct line between citizens and their council members, offering a slew of functions to make civic engagement and communication as painless as possible.
The municipally-minded app, rolled out by Granicus, is now available for free download on both iOS and Android devices, aiming to keep community members informed and engaged with quick taps on their smartphones. In an effort to simplify and encourage interaction, Conyers Connect gives residents the opportunity to shoot over their questions or concerns straight to their district representatives, receive updates on everything from neighborhood happenings to emergency alerts about severe weather, and yes, those pesky road closures too.
Council Member Eric Fears, who chairs the city's IT and Public Works and Transportation Committee, has been vocal about the need for greater accessibility in local government, according to the City of Conyers press release. "We’re always looking for ways to further engage our citizens," Fears stated, "If someone wants to talk to me about an issue one-on-one, this is a direct link to do that and makes accessibility to city leaders literally a click away."
The technological push by Conyers isn't just about direct messaging; it encompasses a variety of essential services such digital bill paying, accessing council meeting streams, and a calendar full of city events. Keeping in line with the goal to ease residents into the digital transition, the city has put together a tutorial video - it's available for viewing on the Conyers YouTube channel as of March 1 - providing step-by-step guidance on how to get the app up and running on users' devices.
For those who want to get started, information on how to download the app along with a handy video guide is posted on the official City Of Conyers website.
