and Panera Bread, who have also been generous contributors to city events. BUSINESS ATTRACTION One of Lovejoy’s top priorities is economic development, and Mayor Fluellyn points out the importance of understanding the resources at hand, particularly when it comes to available land and zoning. With a new economic development manager on board, Lovejoy is currently conducting a thorough inventory of both public and privately-owned parcels to determine how best to market the city to potential businesses. “Now that we have those rooftops, our position in economic development changes,” she illustrates, “Now we can be a little bit more selective on the kind of businesses that come In, because we have what they’re looking for, which is clients.” The city plans to host an economic development luncheon later this year to highlight available parcels and discuss zoning, with a focus on attracting businesses MARTA’s commitment to Clayton County Expanding Transit & Enhancing the Region MARTA is honoring our commitment to expanding transit service in cities such as Lovejoy and across Clayton County. With future high-capacity MARTA Rapid lines and a new Multipurpose Operations & Maintenance Facility, we are delivering seamless regional connectivity and ushering in new jobs and economic development. Learn more: Scan the QR Code or visit connectclayton.com 204 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10
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