LEADERSHIP

Spirit of service sparks Clayton's leadership - and mobilizes a dynamic army of volunteers.

SOLID STATESMANSHIP .. Proud partners in Clayton's progress, business and politics link to build a common base of interest and get the job done.

VISION-PLUS ... Responsive political and business leaders look to the future and the county's needs, moving with determination, insight and professional planning.

FROM THE GRASSROOTS UP ... Strong neighbor­hoods promote sense of community and pride in a populace prone to helping out -whether it's next door or across county.

REPORT CARD FOR RESPONSIBILITY ... Leader­ship Clayton relies on a record of alumni excellence to enlist quality recruits, spur enthusiast community support.

THE LARGER FLOCK ... Clayton denominations lead metro in meeting the needs of their membership -and those in need -- in a concerted, county-wide outreach program.

 

PEOPLE

Comfortable Clayton, where a cosmopolitan people span the spectrum of community pride.

CLAYTON, we're

• Close to Atlanta.
• Leadership that's responsive_
• Action-oriented, a place where
• Young and old feel right at home.
• Trendsetters who take the initiative.
• Opportunity for everyone.
• Neighborly, a place you'll want to call home.

 

ONE VISION REMAINS:
YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION

It took hours of thought and discussion to create this vision of Clayton County in the year 2000.  It will take an entire generation of action to achieve it. The Clayton County Chamber of Commerce invites the participation of every citizen and every business .. every private agency and every public body ... in this great task of progressing towards the next century.

 

METRO ATLANTA'S NEWEST SUCCESS STORY

Compact, close-in, congenial Clayton County...a blend of balanced business and industry, responsive government, and easygoing living.  That is how 39 Clayton business, political, educatio­nal and cultural leaders see their county in the year 2000.  Forged at length and in detail during the spring of 1986, this vision will become a reality through the outstanding efforts of the men and women who work together during the next generation in Clayton, metro's southern expansion.

  

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Commercial Clayton, where entrepreneurs abound and relocators look first - thanks to a strong work ethic, sound support. services, diversity of jobs, and transportation to lust about any point on the globe.

WORLD AIR HUB . Hartsfield holds primacy of place in the world air market, and Hartsfield folks at every level look to Clayton as their home office AND their home- Quality retailing and restaurants surround the airport.

BUILDING OUR FORTUNE (500) ... Competitive site for regional headquarters of major corporations. One attractive tract the redeveloped ".vide divide" from Hartsfield Airport south to Highways 19/41.

SUN BELT CITADEL ... Fort Gillem continues as a major army headquarters.

GONE WITH THE WIND ... Tara-ific Margaret Mitchell Memorial Complex recreates glories of a by­gone era to draw a major segment of the family entertainment market in metro Atlanta region.

BUSINESS STRONGHOLD ... International customs/­clearinghouse, top-quality printing shops, advertising/­public relations firms, metro banking, top-grade industrial parks and Clayton-conscious realtors. County holds a substantial share in metro's economic development drives. Impressive catalog of self­contained services to support major firms from Atlanta and worldwide points.

ALL THE AMENITIES ... Extra touches mean extra attention from interested businesses - elegant hotels, gourmet restaurants and a city/country club.

PERIMETER II PROSPERITY ... Key county areas linked to second outer loop thanks to well-developed transportation and land-use plan. Now Clayton looms large as key contact point for growing counties to east, west and south.

BUSINESS CENTRAL ... International office center, created in tandem with city of Atlanta, dominates well­developed commercial district inside 1-285.

STATEWIDE FARMER'S SHOWCASE ... More than a market - an agricultural extravaganza focusing on one of Georgia's major industries.
BALANCED GROWTH (AND TOLERABLE TAX BILLS) ... Equitable distribution of taxpaying burden between residential and industry, with housing no more than 60 percent of tax digest.