Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

138 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n Peach State Community Involvement Agency www.pscia.org n Embry Development Company https://embrydevelopmentcorp.com/ evident in its ranking as the third safest city in Georgia. The city invests in its police department, providing state-of-the- art training and equipment. “We choose community policing in our city, so we want to make sure that our public safety team have the best quality training they can have,” says Mayor Tarpley, who made it known that Hampton’s Police Chief, as well as the full Command Staff, have all undergone training on the FBI level. When addressing passive threats, the city also collaborates with Southern States Utility Solutions and The Henry County Water Authority to ensure the protection and maintenance of its most precious resources. Looking ahead, the interconnectedness that defines Hampton’s operational landscape will only get better. Infrastructure remains at the forefront, with a focus on completing ongoing projects. Simultaneously, the city turns its attention to the downtown area, envisioning a vibrant space with mixed- use developments. The collaborative spirit that defines Hampton’s success is set to guide the city through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, ensuring sustained growth and prosperity. With Mayor Tarpley’s focused leadership behind the wheel, there is no doubt that Hampton, Georgia, is set for a wave of lasting