ROCKDALE ON THE RISE

Early mornings in the spring of 1986 saw people from Conyers and Rockdale County gather in lengthy sessions to consider the future of their city and county.  This is what they saw. We invite you to see it now Rockdale 2000. Metro's nicest place to be in the next century.

LIVABILITY

Good neighbor to burgeoning, bustling Atlanta, relaxed Rockdale blends big-town advantage with the small-town touch. There's no end to the great living available here.

Focus on the Future ... Master development plan channels available growth to the right point on the county map, creating self-contained neighborhoods, smooth-flowing highways and streets, balanced commercial-residential development that brings equity to the tax digest, quality to life.

Leisure without Limits ... Conference/civic center serves as keystone for recreation and cultural programs countywide, from neighborhood playgrounds to pottery classes, haiku to health clubs, with music courtesy of homegrown groups that range from the country sound to classical.

Greenplex...Network of parks, other outdoor space means sites for festivals, fairs, other county events, stirring community involvement, civic pride.

Multi-Mode Movement ... Civilized sidewalks, bike trails and jogging paths-they're a happy part of getting around in Rockdale.

Couldn't Be Better…Handy hospital with qualified, concerned staffs spell solid medical care for every Rockdale citizen.

Putting Our Town on Top ...Rockdale residents bring civic concerns home with them, making community service a major leisure-time activity.

Now Avlb in Attr Rckdl Cty...Total range of quality housing stock in proud neighborhoods. "Starter" housing for young and old. Amiable abodes for working folks at all income levels.

On the Beat ...Low crime thanks to high police quality, hardworking courts. This is the best criminal justice system in the United States.

EDUCATION

Top-ranked educational system provides key to success, self-fulfillment for every age group, "pre-K" through college and beyond.

Flagship ...Rockdale's community college looms as the leader in county educational efforts.

Top of the Class ... Public school system sets pace nation-wide for student achievement, faculty fulfillment-thanks to a strong revenue base, business involvement, citizen committment.

Something Extra... Outstanding physical facilities (audi-toriums in high schools, high tech in all schools) spark county spirit, provide ideal setting for enrichment programs during and after school hours. Grown-ups join in at this "community school" that combines county resources, help from nearby colleges and universities.

A+ Support ... Savvy school administrators strike positive community chord with program of information, involvement aimed at every county resident. Result: a system everyone supports.

Spell "Special" with a $...Art, music, other extracur-ricular activities get serious attention, steady funding at all levels.

GOVERNANCE

"All Together Now!" is Rockdale's rallying cry, as consolidated city-county government, supported by ample revenue and staffed by professionals, is led by popularly supported policy-makers elected in large turnouts.

Vox Populi (Loud and Clear) ...Strong public-private partnership helps build consensus on key community issues, keeps support surging for government officials when times get tough. That same partnership maintains steady flow of top talent to public offices.

Support Systems in Place...Infrastructure efficiently meets county's water, sewer, transportation needs-now and well into the new century.

Pointing to the Positive... Inside and out of Rockdale, our county gets a plus from the people who know about it ... and their numbers are growing every day, thanks to a strong communications effort.