Georgia County Government - October 2008 - (Page 32) SOUTH GEORGIA continued from page 29 applaud, and have full advantages of, the growth of any single jurisdiction. It’s also a plus that officials here are on the same page with regard to continuing efforts to broaden economic diversity, bolster workforce development, and plan for growth in keeping with the high quality way of life available – the same that is attracting incoming residents from Florida and retirees elsewhere in the United States, alongside the increasingly typical residents fleeing “big city” life and its crime, complexities and congestion. All officials believe the region’s common visions many goals will result in additional prosperity for the whole region. POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY — WELCOME HOME Nestled in the rolling foothills of Appalachia, replete with green valleys and picturesque mountains, Polk County is a beautiful place in which to work and live. Polk County’s impressive quality of life is evidenced by a lively economy, easy four-lane access to the Atlanta, Birmingham, and Chattanooga markets, environmental respect, and progressive leadership. Recent projects include: renovation of building for the Division of Driver Services, improvements to the Polk County Airport, resurfacing of more than thirty county roads and paving of five, and continuing expansion of the Silver Comet Trail. The welcome mat fi is always out — come and visit soon! Left to Right: Frank Lott, Vice-Chairman Marshelle Thaxton, Chairperson Sandra Galloway, Billy Croker David Jarvis, Ray Barber BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SANDRA GALLOWAY, Chairperson RAY BARBER DAVID JARVIS MARSHELLE THAXTON, Vice Chair BILLY CROKER FRANK B. LOTT The excitement of the research corridor emerging amid the pinelands, cornfields and agricultural institutions established here can’t be overestimated – their potential for success is great. CLINTON LESTER, County Manager DAWN TURNER, Clerk Post Office Box 268 fi Cedartown, Georgia 30125 392622_Polk.indd 1 Certainly, the advent of a bio-fuels research and development boom and corollary research initiatives to push agriculture into its own 21st century (707) 749-2100 of progress puts these South Georgia counties, along with a handful others, at the forefront of emerging industries of global importance to Georgia and the United States. The excitement of 7/22/08 4:35:04 PM the research corridor emerging in the pinelands, corn fields and agricultural institutions established here cannot be overestimated – just as their potential success should not be underestimated. Seeing as how all of Georgia is positioned at the dawn of the future with regard to alternative energy enterprises – with its agricultural research stronghold set to benefit enormously from new research initiatives as well – this South Georgia region is at the apex of opportunity. Everyone envisions the best. ■ 2/13/08 9:43:16 AM 32 GEORGIA 368273_martin.indd 1 COUNTY GOVERNMENT http://www.polkcountygeorgia.us http://www.martinandcobey.com
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