City of Amarillo (COA) Assistant City Secretary Jonni Glick has earned a prestigious designation from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program (TMCCP). Glick recently graduated from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program from the University of North Texas in Denton. As of last year, only 1,101 individuals throughout the state of Texas earned the Texas Registered Municipal Clerk designation. “The requirements to receive this prestigious certification are extensive, rigorous and thorough,” said COA Secretary Stephanie Coggins, who has also earned the TMCCP designation. “By choosing to obtain this advanced education, Jonni has further improved her skills to serve the public in her important role with the city.” Glick completed approximately 200 hours of individual study over a four-course curriculum and completed eight seminars. The curriculum included an array of topics including public administration, election law, budgeting and finance, municipal law and personnel management. The program is a university-level professional education program for city clerks and city secretaries in Texas. The program is the third oldest of 47 programs around the world. For more information on the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, go to: municlerks.unt.edu/about-tmca.html

Traffic patterns on Georgia Street will be temporarily adjusted beginning Friday (January 23) as part of the ongoing Georgia Street Reconstruction Project.Timeline of the project could change depending on weather conditions. Georgia Street will be closed between Hollywood Road (State Loop 335) and Augustus Drive. Southbound traffic will be temporarily detoured at Farmers Avenue and northbound traffic will be detoured at Hollywood Road.  Local traffic will still have access to Nashville Avenue, Bismarck Avenue, Daytona Avenue and Augustus Drive from the north. The traffic pattern is expected to remain in place through Monday (January 26). The project began in June. Final project completion is scheduled for November 2028. The temporary traffic adjustment is intended to safely route vehicles around the construction zone while minimizing public disruption. Motorists are encouraged to follow all posted signage and exercise caution when traveling through the area. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.

City of Amarillo (COA) Assistant City Secretary Jonni Glick has earned a prestigious designation from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program(TMCCP). Glick recently graduated from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program from the University of North Texas in Denton. As of last year, only 1,101 individuals throughout the state of Texas earned the Texas Registered Municipal Clerk designation. “The requirements to receive this prestigious certification are extensive, rigorous and thorough,” said COA Secretary Stephanie Coggins, who has also earned the TMCCP designation. “By choosing to obtain this advanced education, Jonni has further improved her skills to serve the public in her important role with the city.” Glick completed approximately 200 hours of individual study over a four-course curriculum and completed eight seminars. The curriculum included an array of topics including public administration, election law, budgeting and finance, municipal law and personnel management. The program is a university-level professional education program for city clerks and city secretaries in Texas. The program is the third oldest of 47 programs around the world. For more information on the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, go to:  municlerks.unt.edu/about-tmca.html Also for more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.

The City of Amarillo (COA) Community Development Department has updated its hours of operation.  Hours of operation are: The COA Community Development Department is located in the Simms Municipal Building, 808 S. Buchanan St. Paperwork may be dropped off in the secure drop box located inside the building, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Community Development programs are by appointment only. An appointment is required to meet with a caseworker. To schedule an appointment, please call (806) 378-3098. For more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.