Growing Up Right ... Realism is the watchword for zoning in Rockdale, balancing neighborhood integrity, needed commercial development.

Metro Muscle ... Rockdale reaches out to other metro governments in umbrella effort to expedite cross-county services, preserve vital resources.

Easing the Load ... Residential share of property tax digest caps off at 60 percent of county total, cutting in commerce to share the householder's burden.
 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Team player with the rest of metro, Rockdale gets its share of growth by putting out the welcome mat around town and around the world.

In Demand: Downsize...There's a place here for small business and the entrepreneur. Big business, too.

Go Get 'Em...Targeted-industries program lets county pick and choose relocators. High tech is high on our list. (We've got an office park with nothing hut.)

Promoting from Within ... Existing businesses, industry enjoy benefits of program devoted solely to their own continued prosperity Industry comes here to stay!

Here's Looking at You, Atlanta ... Strong voice for a strong central city, Rockdale promotes its proximity to the metro capital, working through regional economic development bodies to make its message global.

Bonuses for Businesses... Office and industrial parks, vo-tech training, good hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping-they add up to an honor roll of reasons why your company should "reserve for Rockdale"

The Main Attraction ... Major family-type amusement enterprise, developed on unique theme, makes tourism a top-dollar source,

Winning on the Tax Front ... County pushes for statewide business progress by promoting "Freeport Georgia:' Passes local option-tax to support economic development program.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Whether spanning 1-20 or interfacing with new frontiers in outer space, Rockdale is a leader in this get-going town, thanks to an up-to-the-century transportation plan.

Atlanta Link ... Bus, commuter train make metro area as convenient as the nearest farebox.

County Connections ... Quiet, neighborhood-conscious transit system-well-planned and well-managed-is the way to go just about anywhere inside Rockdale.

Interstate-Plus ...1-20 and its interchanges are in place, with long-needed access roads aiding flow South loop around Conyers; Sigman Road bypass completed.

Spanning the Gaps ...Intown overpasses leap rail lines in a single bound, do the same across interstates and other major roads.

Air Two ...A second major airport in metro area keeps 'em flying in and out of world's air center, connecting metro's nicest county to the nation, the world and beyond.

 

LEADERSHIP/PEOPLE

In Rockdale County. we spell people "I-\ V O-I: V Is-D" whether they're full-time residents or weekenders, commuters or folks who work at home. Have a look:

Taking Time for Tomorrow...Planning for future is a regular item on the Rockdale agenda, in programs ranging from "Leadership Rockdale" to "Visions 2025:"

Everybody's in It ... Leadership base broadens to include newcomers, short-stayers      executives of new businesses, homemakers-the whole diverse population. Involvement's not just for leaders. Followers get in it, too.

The Ayes Have It ...The "Positive Party" conies out on top in every Rockdale vote, thanks to emotional commitment, intellectual hard work and a willingness to speak out.

Neighborhoods at the Heart ...annual sessions insert neighborhood groups into countywide planning and decision process.

 

THIS IS OUR VISION

The Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce begins today working to make Rockdale 2000 a reality That great task will require the help of you and other dedicated citizens during the next generation.  Won't you join in? We invite your active participation. Rockdale 2000. A unique community in tomorrow's Metro. We can hardly wait!