54 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 She relays that the city is not lacking when it comes to the big stores, naming Target, Walmart, Kroger, and Hibbett Sports, among others, but is looking to attract a more diverse shopping and restaurant experience, working with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and marketing company Retail Coach, to promote all of the opportunities within the city. With Tanner Health System and Southwire bringing thousands of jobs to the city, Studdard suggests that the community is unique. “Our citizens are also employees locally. We’re proud of Carrollton, and that we’re not a bedroom community, even though we’re close to Atlanta. I think that’s what has helped to keep Carrollton’s character the way it is,” she says. “If you do have the opportunity to either work remotely or work as a hybrid worker, this is a great place for you to live, because we’re a small town, we have big city amenities, and we don’t have the traffic and the congestion and all the things that come with being in a larger urban area, but we have some of the cool assets that those larger urban areas have.” Moving forward, Mayor Cason says Carrollton’s top priorities center on enhancing retail options, addressing housing needs, and improving community amenities. She stresses that the city is committed to fostering economic growth, adapting to changing housing needs and continuing to provide a high quality of life for its residents and visitors. PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER nSouthwire www.southwire.com
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