Airport, and other major transportation hubs, the city offers prime access without the congestion and higher costs of being within Atlanta proper.“There’s not a better location in metro Atlanta for business than Mableton,” Mayor Owens asserts. The city also has significant industrial potential, particularly near Interstate 20. Companies like Crystal Springs and Caterpillar have already established a presence in Mableton, taking advantage of the city’s strategic position for warehousing and logistics operations. In addition, Mableton offers competitive tax rates and prime real estate options ready for redevelopment. Mayor Owens indicates that the city’s leadership is strongly pro-business and proworker, eager to work with companies looking to relocate or expand within Mableton.“We have all the ingredients to be an incredible place to do business,” he says confidently. DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT Mableton is taking significant steps to ignite economic growth and innovation and make the city an attractive destination for business. Mayor Owens emphasizes that one key move in this direction was establishing the Mableton Development Authority. “The Authority is crucial for ensuring that Mableton becomes the most attractive place in metro Atlanta to do business,” he says. Passed through the Georgia General Assembly and supported by local leadership, the Authority is central to the city’s plan for economic revitalization. In partnership with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and Select Cobb, the Mableton Development Authority is actively pursuing strategies to draw in new businesses and support existing ones. “We are committed to providing staff and resources to the Authority,” Mayor Owens notes, explaining how the city is building a foundation to spur economic activity. The city is also hiring an economic development director, a critical role that will help steer Mableton’s business strategy in collaboration with local partners. The city is also exploring various incentives to encourage business development further. Mayor Owens mentions that Mableton is considering tax allocation districts (TADs) and special service 169 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 MABLETON, GA
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