Rockdale invites community to discuss economic development

Commissioner Post 1, Sherri L. Washington and Rockdale County Planning and Development Department in partnership local community organizations bring the ‘Growing Everyday: Strong, Steady, Sustainable’ meeting to the community. This meeting will be held on Feb. 27, 6 p.m., at the J.P. Carr Community Center, 981 Taylor St., Conyers.

The purpose of this public meeting is to kick off the Economic Development Strategic Plan. During the meeting several speakers will discuss and focus on the current demographics and status of existing business in Rockdale County.

“We are looking for new ways to move Rockdale County forward,” said Washington. “We want to make sure the citizens understand what it takes to make Rockdale County stand out in our region as it relates to economic development.”

The meeting will feature speakers from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Catalyst and the Mighty 8^thMedia to talk about the regional business landscape in the Atlanta Metro area, current trends, opportunities for Rockdale to grow and the importance of branding strategy.

For more information, contact Rockdale County Department of Planning and Development at 770-278-7100.