Liveability

 Green Amid the Growth ... State and county parks offer havens of natural beauty convenient to every major neighborhood.

Keep It Flowing ... Metro water flows-plentiful and clean-thanks to new re-regulation dam on Chattahoochee.

Plan Permanence ... Comprehensive master plan becomes reality, thanks to support from all sectors.

Family Friendly ... Public programs, private services (quality, affordable child care included) strengthen family life.

Metro Masterpieces ... Top-grade center for performing arts forms heart of DeKalb's cultural life, complementing-not competing with-similar complexes elsewhere in region.

Culture Club... Headliner cultural attractions include Fernbank Museum of Natural History, participatory museum, unique center at (and about) Soapstone Ridge, neighborhood art and cultural centers.

Well Founded ... Recreation and culture get serious media coverage, substantial financial support.

Celebrate! ... Carnivals reflect DeKalb's ethnic variety, determination to have a good time. Greek, Highland festivals are grandparents of a bountiful brood of fun.

Spills, Thrills--and Families ... Major amusement park among numerous attractions developed for DeKalb families, visitors.

At Home ... Plentiful housing for owners and renters leads to neighborhood pride countywide and pleasant. affordable habitats for all ages.

Recycled Riches ... Older homes are revived, thanks to ambitious incentive program.

Healthcare. Plus ... Medical facilities thrive. So does the population. Effective site planning, expanded education for paramedicals are among reasons.

Infrastructure for the Elderly ... Older folks find active involvement, independent living (or dependent care when needed). continued growth. It's all available in a county where long life means no shortage of enrichment, excitement.

Town & Gown ... Quality special events draw crowds from campuses, bringing community, colleges closer together.

Macro-Market ... Natures bounties are on stunning display at expanded farmers' market-a major metro attraction and boon for county consumers.

Economic Development

Firmer Foundation ... Infrastructure for expansion in place, workable land-use plan, quality rail sites, bonded warehouse districts all result in quality residential, business and industrial development.

Good To Be Here ...Pro-business atmosphere draws broad range of new commerce to DeKalb--from mom'n'pop operations, to state office buildings to giant industrial plants, with much of the growth in newly developing SE DeKalb.

Here to Stay .. . Unique public-private sector support system nourishes and cultivates businesses.

High, Bio- and Beyond ... Technical trailblazer. DeKalb County is home to major facilities in robotics manufacturing, development and education. High tech/bio tech "center of excellence' is world model.

Global Mix ... With consular offices, international cultural center, polyglot promotional material, DeKalb beams as a nexus for international businesses and the people who run them. Trade sub-zones, international programs in schools help bring those folks here.

GM-Plus ... County's big employer attracts satellite industries with the help of Chamber.

Shopping Center Metro ... The major retail site in region.