to 250 employees, hiring many residents who had previously commuted long distances. LOOKING AHEAD: PRIORITIES FOR 2025 As Haralson County anticipates the next 18 months, local leaders are focused on key initiatives to ensure continued growth and prosperity. Ridley begins by emphasizing the critical importance of the industrial park. “Our top priority is to have industry in the industrial park to take our people off I-20. We want the 78% who leave every day to work ten minutes from home,” he states.The aim is to attract high-paying jobs that match the county’s low unemployment rate of less than 3%. “We’re not looking for low-paying jobs. We’re looking for good jobs for our people,” Ridley adds. McDonald expands on this vision, emphasizing the transformation of the industrial park into a hub of economic activity.“The conversion of that land into a viable working industrial park and job center is essential,” he says. Additionally, maintaining vibrant downtown areas is crucial.“Everyone heads straight for a downtown when they visit communities. We need to ensure our downtowns are vibrant places,” he notes. BARCO, LLC Your Custom Rubber Mixing Experts Quality. Flexibility. Rapid Service. Since 2017, BARCO has been delivering top-notch custom rubber mixing solutions from our 172,000 sq. ft. facility in Tallapoosa, GA. With ISO-9001-2015 certification and a dedicated team with 300+ years of experience, we ensure superior quality and unmatched customer satisfaction. Wide range of polymers Competitive pricing Quick turnaround At BARCO we are raising the BAR! Contact us: Phone: 770-574-2272 Address: 280 Pequanoc Drive, Tallapoosa, GA 30176 Website: www.barco-us.com 124 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 09
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