Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

137 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 THE CI T Y OF HAMPTON, GEORGIA its entirety. New basketball courts, baseball fields, concession stands, the unveiling of East Hampton Park, and the redesigning of the Rosenwald area into an artistic garden space are all projects that are scheduled to be completed by the end of next summer. And, of course, the city is constantly promoting the Atlanta Motor Speedway as an ever-present attraction. With an environment that promotes both economic stability and personal comfort, preserving that environment’s culture and capacity is paramount. As such, Mayor Tarpley is tackling the somewhat related sectors of food and healthcare by making essential additions to Hampton’s landscape. “One of the things we’re definitely looking into is bringing in a quality grocery store for our citizens to patronize… and we’ve [also] spoken with healthcare providers here in Henry County in regards to getting an urgent care on this side of the county,” Mayor Tarpley says, revealing that the city’s healthcare initiative is being done in partnership with Piedmont Henry With these additions, it’s all but certain that the city will greatly improve its accessibility to healthcare while also alleviating its status as a food desert, thus addressing crucial needs for its residents. Safety to Continue Moving Forward Normally, expansions within a city can sometimes come with rather unsavory consequences, especially regarding crime. However, it becomes very easy to see that Hampton possesses the most important aspect of ensuring city development: security. Hampton’s commitment to safety is