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STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor Anthony S. Ford
February 27, 2024 6:00 PM
At-Large

Mayor Pro Tem Kyle D. Berry, Sr.

Council District 3

Councilmember Elton Alexander

Council District 5

Councilmember Yolanda Barber

Council District 4

Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt

Council District 1

Councilmember Alphonso Thomas

Council District 2

CITY MANAGER
Frederick Gardiner STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL
CITY CLERK
4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Vanessa Holiday
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
CITY TREASURER
Vacant Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY ATTORNEY Phone: 770-389-7900
Quinton G. Washington
Fax: 770-389-7912
Samantha Embry
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with (7)
days prior notice. Please contact the City’s HR Manager at
770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1 Draft Minutes February 12, 2024

PUBLIC COMMENTS - All persons wishing to speak for public comment must
sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign
your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor
and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the
elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not
be tolerated while meetings are in session.

INFORMATIONAL
2 Henry County Tax Commissioner - Homestead Exemption Information
- Presented by: Michael Harris, Henry County Tax Commissioner

PRESENTATION
3 Main Street Program - Naming of Downtown Building

CONSENT AGENDA
4 Council Consideration to fill a vacancy and appoint a Main Street Advisory
Board member.

Council Consideration to fill the unexpired term 2-yr for District 4
Representative on the Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Council.
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NEW BUSINESS
5 Council consideration to approve FY2025 LMIG (Local Maintenance
Improvements Grant) List. - Presented by: Decius Aaron
6 Council consideration to approve the City of Stockbridge Economic
Development Strategic Plan (2024-2028) - Presented by: Kim Allonce
7 Council Appointment of the Council Liaision for the Downtown Development
Authority - Presented by: City Council
8 Council Appointment of the Council Liaision for the Citywide Development
Authority - Presented by:
9 Council Appointment of the Council Liaison for the Youth Council - Presented
by: City Council

DISCUSSION
10 ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND LOCATIONS IN
THE CITY FOR SEVERAL TYPES OF BUSINESSES.
Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City of Stockbridge’s Code of
Ordinances relating to dealers in distilled spirits, pawn shops, tire shops, used
car dealerships, and precious gems, so as to clarify the number of licenses
available, and to provide a process for allowing additional licenses based upon
Census data. Planning Commission recommendation -- Approval. Staff
recommendation -- Approval.
- Presented by: Ryan Anderson

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held
in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject
to change or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website
www.stockbridgega.org for updates.

• City Council Meeting **SPECIAL DATE** Monday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m.
- City Hall Council Chamber (Mar 4)
• Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room
4545 N. Henry Blvd. (Mar 7)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month -
Welcome Center/Main Street Offices located at 130 M L King, Sr.
Heritage Trail at 9am (Mar 8).
• Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Levi Meeting Room (Mar 11)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month,
6:00 p.m.- City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Mar 12)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Mar 19)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. -3rd Tuesday of
each month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Mar 19)

February 27, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• Planning Commission Meeting,3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber - (Mar 21)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Mar 26)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join Councilman Alexander for the Annual Women’s History Month
Event on Sunday, March 3rd from 3-6 PM at the Merle Manders
Conference Center.
• Join Councilman Thomas the monthly Senior Bingo Bash on
Wednesday, March 20th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for raffles, prizes, games, snacks and
fun!
• Join Mayor Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday, March 25th
from 10am – noon.
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative
centered around education highlighting the causes and effects of
Littering and Illegal Dumping. More information to follow.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all
year long. Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name,
branch, rank, and years of service.

Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the
Mayor and any information on Council Initiatives at 678-833-3348 or via email:
rrawls@stockbridgega.org

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

February 27, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council
Mayor Anthony S. Ford At-Large
Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Barber – Council District 4
Councilmember Elton Alexander – Council District 5
Councilmember Kyle Berry – Council District 3
Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt – Council District 1
Councilmember Alphonso Thomas – Council District 2
Administration
Frederick Gardiner – City Manager
Vanessa Holiday – City Clerk
Vacant – City Treasurer
Quinton Washington – City Attorney
Samantha Embry – City Attorney
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on
sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 6:24 p.m.
Invocation by Bishop Tillman (Floyd Baptist Church)

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All Members
were present.

Motion to amend the Agenda to add a brief presentation from the Stockbridge Youth
Council made by Mayor Pro Tem Berry; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The
motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Motion to adopt the Agenda made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Motion to approve the Minutes for the following meetings was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Berry; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
1. Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2024
2. Work Session Minutes January 30, 2024

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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.

CEREMONIAL REVIEW
3. Mayor Ford referenced the proclamations for Black History Month, Unity
Grove Rosenwald School Preservation, Gymnast Nasiara Riley of Flip City
South, and Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention; and noted the
swearing in of re-appointed Board and Committee members for the Public
Facilities Authority, Rashawn George Rich; Downtown Development
Authority Board members Robert Anderson and Warren Washington;
Youth Council Advisory Committee member Sharika Zellars, and
Stockbridge Municipal Court Judge, Matthew McCord.

STOCKBRDIGE YOUTH COUNCIL EXPO REQUEST
The Stockbridge Youth Council presented its first Youth Entrepreneurship
Expo Proposal to take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Clark Park
and requested Mayor & Council support along with use of Banner
Displays, Tables & Chairs for Vendors, Assistance for setup and
breakdown; noted the Expo will create an opportunity for at least twenty
young entrepreneurs (under age 21), in the Stockbridge area to promote
their business, and also spread awareness of the Stockbridge Youth
Council and help with recruiting efforts.

The Governing Body offered full support of the event with the Merle
Manders Conference Center as Plan B (if available) in the event of
adverse weather, and both banner pole locations (noting the Walmart
location may be in a construction zone).

PUBLIC HEARING
1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-08. (Located in
Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the future land use designation of certain property at 135 & 305 East Atlanta
Road from “Low-Density Mixed-Use” to “Special Purpose” to allow for the
construction of a townhome development. The applicant is Harold R. Singer,
Jr. of Gibeon Consulting Group. The property contains two parcels in Land
Lot 68 of District 12, as are listed below, with 1.65 +/- total acres within the
Stockbridge City Limits. Planning Commission recommendation --
Approval. Staff Recommendation -- Approval.
135 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022000)—Contains 1.28 +/- acres.
305 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022005)—Contains 0.37 +/-acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson gave a brief overview of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case
No. CP-2023-08, Rezoning Case No. RZ-2023-09, and Variance Case No.
VR-2023-05 noting each case will require a separate action vote from the City
Council.

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Mr. Anderson noted the Special Purpose Land Use Category was adopted by
the City Council in October 2023 and is consistent with the Comprehensive
Land use and staff recommends approval.

Councilmember Barber noted she supports smart development throughout the
city; noted her concerns for the residents in District 4 and requested
consistency in the manner in which zoning items are presented for all districts,
noting the rules change when developments are presented for District 4 and
referenced the last zoning items presented for District 5 where the variance
was presented as a separate public hearing item, and today all of the items for
this development have been combined; and expressed concerns about East
Atlanta Road, and the need to widen to accommodate the growth in the area.

Councilman Thomas noted he supports developing the downtown but has a
concern with amending the City’s approved Comprehensive Plan for
developers instead of the developer adhering to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

Councilman Alexander noted the development would include a 10’ sidewalk
and was not included in the setback; and supports the Georgia Tech Market
Study, Bike & Trail Study and the LCI that supports the need for consumers
and quality housing in the downtown footprint to sustain businesses in the
downtown district.

The applicant’s representative, Harold R. Singer, Jr. of Gibeon Consulting,
Developer, Derrick Harris of Olympian Way Development, gave an overview of
the proposed development, noted the owner, Regonald Sylvain has partnered
with developers Derrick Harris and Salim Morency, who have a combined 30
years of experience to develop the project; and fielded questions from the
governing body and noting he is still in negotiations with GFL; noted the price
point for the all 3BR 2BA Fee-Simple units will be around $300,000 with quality
amenities; and agreed to add the conditions for a mandated HOA, Flock
Camera at entry points, and 10% rental cap.

Public Hearing Opened
Speakers in Favor: Mr. Nathan Banks, Ms. LaTanya McGriggs, Mr. Nyck
Armstead and Mr. Antwan Cloud.
Speakers Opposed: Mr. Kenneth Gipson, Ms. Donna Barbe, Mr. Rusty Dobbs,
and Mr. James (Phil) Crosby.

Mr. Singer noted the HOA would restrict parking on the street (E. Atlanta Rd.).

Mayor Pro Tem Berry inquired about the square footage of each unit and
asked if a Topography Study had been completed to address water runoff.

Mr. Harris noted the units will be 2,000 sq. feet and the study was part of the
process.

Councilman Thomas spoke about future plans to widen East Atlanta Rd.

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Mr. Gardiner responded that Henry County has no plans to widen East Atlanta
Rd.

Councilman Alexander stated the development fits into the Special Purpose
Category approved by the Council and the Georgia Tech Market Study.

Mr. Anderson noted the plans have been vetted and are in line with the
Downton Pedestrian Bike Plan, the Georgia Tech Market Study, the LCI, and
will increase the value of the surrounding properties.

The Applicant, Mr. Regonald Sylvain noted he is a 30+ year resident since
1998, and businessman, and spoke in favor of the development and future
quality developments in the city, noted he is also the owner of Frozen Smoke,
a downtown business and that he will comply with the city’s vision and the
city’s RSVP Plan 100%; noted the downtown needs density, and patrons in
walking distance of downtown eateries and shops; referenced 50 acres he
purchased in the Eagles Landing area where homes are being developed that
range from $800,000 to $1,000,000; and noted he is looking to develop the
three-acre site across from city hall.

Public Hearing Closed.

Motion to deny Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case No. CP-2023-08 made by
Councilmember Barber. No second. The motion failed due to lack of a second.

Motion to approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case No. CP-2023-08 was
made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The
motion passed 3-1-1 (Alexander, Berry, Gantt Approved); (Barber Opposed);
(Thomas Abstained).

2. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-09. (Located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a rezoning to rezone certain property at 135 &
305 East Atlanta Road from ‘SR’ (Suburban Residential) to ‘MFR’ (Multiple
Family Residential) to allow for the construction of a townhome development.
The applicant is Harold R. Singer, Jr. of Gibeon Consulting Group. The
property contains two parcels in Land Lot 68 of District 12, as are listed below,
with 1.65 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits. Planning
Commission recommendation -- Approval with conditions. Staff
recommendation -- Approval with conditions.
135 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022000)—Contains 1.28 +/- acres.
305 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022005)—Contains 0.37 +/-acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve Rezoning Case No. RZ-2023-09 with Staff Recommended
Conditions and additional Conditions for a mandated HOA, Flock Camera at
entry points, and 10% Rental Cap was made by Councilmember Gantt;
seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed 4-1 (Alexander,
Berry, Gantt and Thomas Approved); (Barber Opposed).

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3. VARIANCE CASE #VR-2023-05. (Located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of three variances for certain property at 135 & 305 East Atlanta
Road to allow for the construction of a townhome development. The variance
requests are as follows: 1) to reduce the front yard setbacks from the required
50 feet to 15 feet; 2) to reduce the required side yard setbacks from 15 feet to
10 feet; and 3) to increase the allowable maximum lot coverage from 50
percent to 60 percent. The applicant is Harold R. Singer, Jr. of Gibeon
Consulting Group. The property contains two parcels in Land Lot 68 of District
12, as are listed below, with 1.65 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge City
Limits. Planning Commission recommendation -- Denial. Staff
recommendation -- Approval.
135 East Atlanta Road (Parcel #S25-01022000)—Contains 1.28 +/- acres.
305 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022005)—Contains 0.37 +/-acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve Variance Case No. VR-2023-05 was made by Councilmember
Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 4-1
(Alexander, Berry, Gantt and Thomas Approved); (Barber Opposed).

4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-09. (Located in
Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change
the future land use designation of certain property on the north side of North
Henry Boulevard and west side of Center Street, as are listed below, from
“Low-Density Mixed-Use” and “Medium-Density Residential” to “Medium-
Density Residential” to allow for the construction of a townhome
development. The applicant is Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.,
represented by J. Alexander Brock of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The
property contains five parcels in Land Lot 12 of District 6, as are listed below,
with 15.601 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits. Planning
Commission recommendation -- Approval. Staff recommendation -- Approval.
4844 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02003000) --Contains 1.20 +/-
acres. Existing future land use designation: ‘LDMU’ (Low-Density Mixed-Use).
4882 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02002005) --Contains 1.09 +/-
acres. Existing future land use designation: ‘LDMU’ (Low-Density Mixed-Use).
4900 North Henry Boulevard, first tract (Parcel #S18-02002000) --Contains
10.62 +/- acres. Existing future land use designation: ‘MDR’ (Medium-Density
Residential).
4900 North Henry Boulevard, second tract (Parcel #S18-02002006) --Contains
2.21 +/- acres. Existing future land use designation: LDMU’ (Low-Density
Mixed-Use).
Parcel on Center Street with No Address (Parcel #S18-02004009) -- Contains
0.56 +/- acres. Existing future land use designation: ‘LDMU’ (Low-Density
Mixed-Use).
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson gave a brief overview of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case
No. CP-2023-09, Rezoning Case No. RZ-2023-10, and Variance Case No.
VR-2023-06 noting each case will require a separate action vote from the City
Council.

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The applicant’s representative, J. Alexander Brock of Smith, Gambrell &
Russell LLP, gave an overview of the proposed development, and fielded
questions from the governing body, noting the amenities will include a pool,
clubhouse, and dog walk area; noted the developer reached out to the
community on January 24th and there were ten participants via Zoom; noted the
development will be all 3BR units 1400 – 2000 sq. ft. with 80% 2-car garage
and 20% 1-car garage with a price point around mid $300,000’s; noted the final
grading has not been completed; noted 30% of open space in the
development.

Mayor Pro Tem Berry asked why the variance was needed with so much land
available i.e., the open space.

Mr. Brock referenced grading concerns, and the reduction of landscaping from
the front that the HOA will not have to maintain.

Conditions added include: All 2-car garages, 10’path along the front of the
development, gated, flock camera at entry points and avg. 1800 sq. ft. units.

Public Hearing Opened
Speakers in Favor: None.
Speakers Opposed: Mr. Charles Freeman, Ms. Karen Charmaine,
Mr. Kenneth Sprayberry, Ms. Charlene Johnson, Ms. Elizabeth Hargrove, Ms.
Nancy Payne Coffman, and Mr. William Coffman (written submission).

Motion to Defer made by Councilmember Thomas; seconded by
Councilmember Barber. The motion failed 2-3 (Barber and Thomas Approved);
(Alexander, Berry and Gantt Opposed).

Motion to convene Executive Session for Real Estate Matters made by
Councilmember Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion
passed 4-1 (Alexander, Berry, Gantt, and Thomas Approved); (Barber
Opposed).

Motion to adjourn Executive Session and approve an Affidavit w/No Action
made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The
motion passed 4-0. (Councilwoman Gantt was not present for the vote).

Motion to reconvene the meeting made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed 5-0

Motion to approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case No. CP-2023-09 was
made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The
motion passed 3-1-1 (Alexander, Berry, Gantt Approved); (Barber Opposed);
(Thomas Abstained).

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5. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-10. (Located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a rezoning to rezone certain property on the
north side of North Henry Boulevard and west side of Center Street, as are
listed below, from ‘SR’ (Suburban Residential), ‘OI’ (Office-Industrial), and ‘C-
1’ (Neighborhood Commercial) to MFR (Multiple Family Residential) to allow
for the construction of a townhome development. The applicant is Forestar
(USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., represented by J. Alexander Brock of Smith,
Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property contains five parcels in Land Lot 12 of
District 6, as are listed below, with 15.601 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge
City Limits. Planning Commission recommendation -- Approval with
conditions. Staff recommendation -- Approval with conditions.
4844 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02003000) --Contains 1.20 +/-
acres. Zoned ‘OI’ (Office-Institutional).
4882 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02002005) -- Contains 1.09 +/-
acres. Zoned ‘OI’ (Office-Institutional).
4900 North Henry Boulevard, first tract (Parcel #S18-02002000) --Contains
10.62 +/- acres. Zoned ‘SR’ (Suburban Residential).
4900 North Henry Boulevard, second tract (Parcel #S18-02002006) --Contains
2.21 +/- acres. Zoned ‘OI’ (Office-Institutional).
Parcel on Center Street with No Address (Parcel #S18-02004009) --Contains
0.56 +/- acres. Zoned ‘C-1’ (Neighborhood Commercial).
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve Rezoning Case No. RZ-2023-10 with Staff Recommended
Conditions and additional Conditions for a mandated HOA, Flock Camera at
entry, 2-Car Garages, 10’ Path along the front of the development, gated with
and 10% Rental Cap, Average unit 1,800 Square Feet was made by
Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The motion
passed 3-1-1 (Alexander, Berry, and Gantt Approved); (Barber Opposed);
(Thomas Abstained).

6. VARIANCE CASE #VR-2023-06. (Located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a variance on certain property on the north side
of North Henry Boulevard and west side Center Street, as are listed below, to
allow for the construction of a townhome development. The purpose of the
variance is to reduce the front yard setbacks of the proposed townhome lots
from the required 50 feet to 30 feet under the requested MFR (Multiple Family
Residential) zoning. The applicant is Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.,
represented by J. Alexander Brock of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The
property contains five parcels in Land Lot 12 of District 6, as are listed below,
with 15.601 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits. Planning
Commission recommendation -- Denial. Staff recommendation -- Approval.
4844 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02003000) --Contains 1.20 +/-
acres.
4882 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02002005) --Contains 1.09 +/-
acres.
4900 North Henry Boulevard, first tract (Parcel #S18-02002000) --Contains
10.62 +/- acres.
4900 North Henry Boulevard, second tract (Parcel #S18-02002006) --Contains
2.21 +/- acres.

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Parcel on Center Street with No Address (Parcel #S18-02004009) --
Contains 0.56 +/- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve Variance Case No. VR-2023-06 was made by Councilmember
Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt.
The motion passed 3-1-1 (Alexander, Berry, Gantt Approved); (Barber
Opposed); (Thomas Abstained).

NEW BUSINESS
7. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF PORTIONS OF
PROPERTY AT 3986 JODECO ROAD, NEAR CANDLER ROAD, TO BE
USED AS A PUBLIC PARK.
Consideration of a resolution to accept portions of the property at 3986 Jodeco
Road, near Candler Road, within the Stockbridge City Limits, to be dedicated
to the City of Stockbridge by its owner, Candler Road Stockbridge Propco,
LLC, per the executed Dedication Agreement between the parties, dated
December 13, 2023, for use by the City of Stockbridge as a public park, and
for other public purposes, which is to be constructed by the property owner
according to a mutually-agreeable development plan. The property comprises
Parcel #071B03046000, located in Land Lots 63 and 66 of District 7 within
Henry County, Georgia, and it contains two tracts with 1.400 +/- total acres:
“Tract One” containing 0.593 +/- acres and “Tract Three” containing 0.811 +/-
acres, as are depicted by Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” of the Dedication
Agreement.
Motion to accept the Agreement from the ik-75 Candler Rd. (Dog Park) made
by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion
passed unanimously 5-0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the
City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change or
contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org for
updates.

• Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room 4545 N.
Henry Blvd. (Feb 1)
• Council Retreat – February 6 – 8 from 9am – 5pm. Location Sandy Springs,
GA.
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month - Welcome
Center/Main Street Offices located at 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail at 9am
(Feb 9).
• URA (Urban Redevelopment Agency) Meeting Monday, February 12th at 5:00
p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Feb 12)
• City Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall
Council Chamber (Feb 12)
• Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City Hall
Levi Meeting Room (Feb 12)

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• City Wide Development Authority 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. -
City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Feb 13)
• Planning Commission Meeting,3rdThursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Council Chamber - (Feb 15)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Feb 20)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. -3rd Tuesday of each
month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Feb 20)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber (Feb 27)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join Councilman Thomas and the Stockbridge Youth Council on February 10th for
the installation of the Adopt-A-Road Sign on Tye Street. More information
to follow.
• Join Councilman Thomas the Monthly Senior Bingo Bash on Wednesday,
February 21 from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center, 111
Davis Rd. for raffles, prizes, games, snacks and fun!
• Join Councilman Alexander for the District 5 Quarterly Town Hall on
Thursday, February 22nd at 7pm- Location: Silverton Mortgage Financial
Conference Room 175 Country Club Dr. Suite 400 Stockbridge, GA
• Join Councilman Thomas for the 13thAnnual African American Heritage
Celebration, Saturday, February 24th from 5pm – 7pm at the Merle Manders
Conference.
• Join Mayor Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday, February
26thfrom 10am – noon.
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative centered
around education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal
Dumping. More information to follow.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all year long.
Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name, branch, rank, and years of
service.

To schedule an appointment for Meet the Mayor or any additional information
on any Council Initiative, please contact Rosalynd Rawls at 678-833-3348 or via
email at rrawls@stockbridgega.org

MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Ford wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day; noted COVID-19 and RSV are
still with us, and encouraged everyone to get their flu shots and boosters to try to remain
healthy; noted Stockbridge’s own, Will Anderson of the Houston Texans, and former
Dutchtown graduate and Alabama All-American was recently named the National
Football Rookie of the Year; and noted CNN reported the Super Bowl held this past
weekend was the highest rated viewer audience, with the Kansas City Chiefs
Champions; noted this past Saturday, the Stockbridge Amphitheater kicked off 2024
Concert Series and offered discounted tickets at 20% off; and noted the city’s recent
passage of an Ordinance that will not alcohol in the Amphitheater venue, nor will outside
food be allowed into the Amphitheater. Patrons will be allowed to bring in a 12x12 or
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smaller cooler with water only, and to visit the website: wwww.stockbridgeamp.com for
more information and to see the current shows May 11th feature Tyrese, Eric Benet and
Isiah; May 25th featuring Zapp, Evelyn Champagne King, Rose Royce, and Rick James’
Stone City Band; July 13th featuring Kim and Leela James; July 20th featuring Jodeci,
Johnny Gill and Silk; and July 27th 70’s Soul Jam featuring the Chi-Lites, The
Manhattans, The Legendary Blue Notes; Bloodstone and Peaches & Herb.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. was made by Councilmember Alexander;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

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City of Stockbridge
Homestead Exemption Discussion
February 27, 2024

MICHAEL HARRIS
HENRY COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER
Henry County Homestead Exemptions

Who should Apply Application Requirements
 Primary place of residence in Henry  Drivers License & Vehicle
County Registration in Henry County
 Those 62 or older as of January 1st  No other properties with Homestead
Exemptions
 If you are Totally Disabled
 Final Divorce Decree (If divorced)
 Disabled Veterans
 Spouses Death Certificate (if joint
 Surviving Spouse of a Peace Officer
ownership)
 If you’ve recently made changes to
your Home Deed
v Homestead Exemption Process
All Homestead Exemption Applications must be received by
April 1st

Applications may be turned into either the Tax Assessors or Tax
Commissioners office

Tax Assessor makes final decision on all applications

Appeals to Homestead decisions must be made with the Tax
Assessors office within 45 days from receipt of your
Assessment Notice
Calculating County Property Tax @ 12.733
Assessed Value (-) Exemptions (x) Millage Rate = Taxes Due

Example 1: Homesteaded Property Example 2: Non-Homesteaded Property

 A homesteaded property with a fair  A non-homesteaded property with a
market value of $300,000; fair market value of 300,000:
 {FMV} $300,000 X 40% = $120,000  {FMV} $300,000 X 40% = $120,000
(assessed value) (assessed value)
 $120,000 – $15,000 (homestead  120,000 x .012733(millage rate) =
exemption) = $105,000 $1,527.96 in county taxes
 $105,000 x .012733 (mill rate) =  Difference between the two:
$1,336.96 in county taxes $191.00
 Based on Standard L1 Exemption
EXEMPTIONS
L1: Standard Exemption
County: $15,000
Additional AGE Exemptions:
L2: Age (62) Exemption: School Taxes ONLY
L3: Age (65) Exemption: School & Water Taxes ONLY
L6: Age (68) Exemption: School & Water Taxes ONLY
L9: Age (70) Exemption: School & Water Taxes ONLY

Additional Exemptions:
• Disability Exemption
• Veterans Disability Exemption ($101,754)
• Surviving Spouse: Armed Conflict
• Surviving Spouse: Peace Officer/ Fire Fighter
• Conservation Exemption
• Freeport Exemption
• Forest Land Protection Exemption
What Happens to My Tax Bill If…

Property value goes up, and millage rate remains the same:

 Property value increases from $300,000 to $360,000 (20%)
 $360,000 (x) 40% = $144,000 {Assessed Value}

 $144,000 (x) .012733 {Millage Rate} = $1,833.55 {Non-Homestead Property}

 Increase amount: $305.59 on Non-Homestead Property

 Homesteaded property would NOT see an increase in county taxes due to the
FROZEN EXEMPTION if the base value for the property is less than the
current assessed value
 The Frozen Exemption does not apply to school taxes, or improvements made to
house, or additional land acquired
Frozen Exemption
 Enacted by local legislation in 2004
 Includes only the primary residence & up to 5 contiguous acres of land
 Base year value is the FMV of your home from the year prior to filing for
Homestead
 If you were to apply today for the 2024 exemption: Base year would be 2023

 Exemption is automatically renewed from year-to-year so long as the resident
continues to occupy the home as their primary residence
 Homeowner pays on the base year value for the county & water portions of
the tax bill, even if value increases beyond base year
 If property value decreases below base year value, homeowner would pay
based on the lower valuation.
2021 Stockbridge Tax Bill
ASSESSED TAXABLE
FMV VALUE EXEMPTION FROZEN VALUE MILLAGE TAX BILL
COUNTY 193600 77440 15,000 30520 31,920 0.012357 $394.44
SALES TAX CREDIT 193600 77440 15000 30520 31,920 -0.003569 $(113.92)
SCHOOL M&O 193600 77440 4000 73,440 0.020000 $1,468.80
SCHOOL BOND 193600 77440 77,440 0.003628 $280.95
WATER 193600 77440 30520 46,920 0.002000 $93.84
RECREATION SSD 193600 77440 15000 30520 31,920 0.000685 $21.87
FIRE SSD 193600 77440 15000 30520 31,920 0.001105 $35.27
POLICE SSD 193600 77440 15000 30520 31,920 0.001824 $58.22
STORMWATER $37.58
SANITATION FEE $208.08
$2,485.12
2022 Stockbridge Tax Bill
ASSESSED TAXABLE
FMV VALUE EXEMPTION FROZEN VALUE MILLAGE TAX BILL
COUNTY 249000 99600 15,000 52680 31,920 0.012235 $390.54
SALES TAX CREDIT 249000 99600 15000 52680 31,920 -0.003536 $(112.87)
SCHOOL M&O 249000 99600 4000 95,600 0.020000 $1,912.00
SCHOOL BOND 249000 99600 99,600 0.003628 $361.35
WATER 249000 99600 52680 46,920 0.002000 $93.84
RECREATION SSD 249000 99600 15000 52680 31,920 0.000601 $19.18
FIRE SSD 249000 99600 15000 52680 31,920 0.001211 $38.66
POLICE SSD 249000 99600 15000 52680 31,920 0.001904 $60.78
STORMWATER $37.58
SANITATION FEE $208.08
$3,009.14
2023 Stockbridge Tax Bill
ASSESSED TAXABLE
FMV VALUE EXEMPTION FROZEN VALUE MILLAGE TAX BILL
COUNTY 308100 123240 15,000 76320 31,920 0.011428 $364.78
SALES TAX CREDIT 308100 123240 15000 76320 31,920 -0.003373 $(107.67)
HTRG 18000 18,000 -0.008055 $(144.99)
SCHOOL M&O 308100 123240 4000 119,240 0.020000 $2,384.80
HTRG 18000 18,000 -0.020000 $(360.00)
SCHOOL BOND 308100 123240 0 123,240 0.003628 $447.11
WATER 308100 123240 0 76320 46,920 0.002000 $93.84
RECREATION SSD 308100 123240 15000 76320 31,920 0.000429 $13.69
FIRE SSD 308100 123240 15000 76320 31,920 0.001791 $57.17
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE 308100 123240 0 0 123,240 0.003770 $464.61
HTRG 308100 123240 0 0 18,000 -0.003770 $(67.86)
STORMWATER $39.46
SANITATION $264.00
$3,448.96
NOTICE
2023 Property Tax Credit
In March of this year Governor Brian Kemp along with the General Assembly of the State of Georgia enacted
the Homestead Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) program, in accordance with O.C.G.A §36-89-1. This is a One-Time
tax reduction program for all eligible homeowners who have an approved Homestead Exemption in place on
their primary place of residence.
Property owners will receive the tax relief grant in the form of a $18,000 reduction in the assessed value of
their homesteaded property, therefore, the tax reduction amounts will vary amongst property owners.
The Homestead Tax Relief Grant will apply to all millage rates with the exception of:
 Bonds
 Tax Allocation Districts
 Special Service Districts created after December 31, 2004
Please note that Rental Properties and Non-Homesteaded properties will not be eligible for the Tax Relief
Grant.
The Homestead Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) will be shown as a line item on your tax bill as a reduction to your
calculated property taxes.
Should you have any questions please contact our office, or visit the Department of Revenue website at:
https://dor.georgia.gov/2023-property-tax-relief-grant
Questions/Comments…
Michael Harris
Henry County Tax Commissioner
mharris@co.henry.ga.us
770-288-8139
www.HenryCountyTax.com
Renaming the
Ted Strickland
Community
Center
RSVP Plan
➢ Staff Offices
➢ Meeting Space
➢ Gallery Space
➢ Information &
Resource Center
Ted Strickland Community Center
Repurposing Project.
Not A Rec Center
The Renaming Committee met to propose the
following names:

Suggested • Downtown Stockbridge Connection Center
Names • Downtown Connection Center

• Downtown Stockbridge Community
Connection Center (may be too many letters)
Facade
Proposed Signage:
Lettering or actual signage that is
complimentary to the approved
Wayfinding Signage developed by
the Sky Design Group sign will be
placed above the Front Entrance.
Facade Signage

Downtown Stockbridge
Connection Center
(with offices listed underneath)

Committee’s
First Choice
Façade Signage

Downtown
Connection Center
(with offices listed underneath)
Buidling Facade
Proposed Signage
Optionally Proposed:
Plaque or signage, complimentary to the approved Wayfinding
Signage developed by the Sky Design Group, will be placed on
the Front Entrance and will read:

• Option 1: “Ted Strickland Building”
(in recognition of the past building name.)
OR
• Option 2: A Listing of the offices housed here, instead of
having the additional wording at the roof line
signage: “Office of Economic Development”
“Stockbridge Main Street Program”
“Downtown Development Authority”
Breezeway Entrance
Proposed Signage

Optionally Proposed:
Proposed interpretive signage will
have information about who Ted
Strickland was and his importance
to the Community.
City of Stockbridge
Economic
Development
Strategic Plan
2024
Acknowledgments
The City of Stockbridge Economic Development Team would like to
thank the following individuals and stakeholders for their participation in
the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) process:

City of Stockbridge Mayor and City Council
Anthony S. Ford, Mayor
LaKeisha T. Gantt, District 1
Alphonso Thomas, District 2
Kyle Berry, District 3 (Mayor Pro Tem)
Yolanda Barber, District 4
Elton Alexander, District 5

Internal City Staff
Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Kim Allonce, Economic Development Director
Christine Chavis, Economic Development Coordinator
Lisa Fareed, Downtown Development & Marketing Specialist
Kira Harris-Braggs, Downtown Development Manager
Terezy Ochoa, Economic Development Intern

Supporting Economic Development Entities
Citywide Development Authority
Downtown Development Authority
Main Street Stockbridge

EDSP Consulting Team
KB Advisory Group (Lead)
Geoff Koski, Project Executive
Tate Davis, Project Manager
Gabrielle Oliverio, Analyst

Urban Pulse Community Solutions (Public Engagement)
Christopher Pike, Public Engagement Director

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Table of Contents
Introduction 4

Executive Summary 6

Public Input 11

Current Profile 18

Target Industries 31

Action Plan 40

Economics of Place 44
Implementation Strategies 49
Administrative Recommendations 61

Appendix 65

Business Survey Results 66
Community Survey Results 74
Real Estate Market Overview 78
Current Profile Cont. 82
Economic Development Tools/Programs
• Georgia Workforce 85
• Georgia Department of Economic 87
Development
• Environmental Finance Authority 89
• City & Local 92
• Georgia Department of Community Affairs 96
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Introduction

This document serves as the first Economic Development Strategic Plan
(EDSP) for the City of Stockbridge. Its focus is on developing tactical
implementation strategies to promote economic growth and enhance
the overall quality of life in the city. The goals set forth for this EDSP
include:

Empowering the City to define its vision, mission, and
values to guide planning, zoning, and economic
development priorities

Gathering feedback to help provide the framework to
attract high-quality investment and redevelopment
activities

Strategically shaping the character of redevelopment
according to a shared community vision of the future,
established through a transparent process of consensus-
building and leadership

Providing the specific implementation steps needed to
guide Stockbridge’s economic development policies,
programs, and investments over the next five years

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Economic Development
Department Overview

Department Mission
Collaborate with residents, businesses,
investors, and community partners
to foster economic growth, support
downtown revitalization, encourage
sustainable development, and enhance
the overall quality of life in the City of
Stockbridge.
Kim Allonce
Economic Development
Department Objectives Director

Enhance the City’s Diversify the City’s Support Small Business
Competitiveness Economic Base Development
in the Metro Atlanta & Retention
Region

Foster an Economically Promote the City as
Viable and an Attractive Place for
Vibrant Downtown Residents, Businesses, &
Visitors

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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY

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Executive Summary

In the 2022-2026 City of Stockbridge Strategic Plan,
stimulating the local economy and improving the city’s
quality of life are outlined as strategic priorities for the
city. This Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP)
serves as an action-focused planning document
for these priorities by outlining the city’s current
demographic and economic profile, developing
target industries for the city to prioritize over the next
five years, and creating an action plan with set goals
and objectives. A summary of these findings and
recommendations are in the following pages.

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A Place That Attracts
Residents describe Stockbridge as a gateway
to Henry County that is a great place to
live with diverse opportunities. Many
key stakeholders view Stockbridge as a
good place to do business and several
chose Stockbridge to open up shop
because they already had community
ties within the area. Stockbridge has
continued to attract new residents,
growing by over 10% from 2010-2023*.

A Driver for the County
A combination of a large Early to Mid-Career
Professionals cohort, or those aged 25-44,
and a high share of educated residents
represent a strong and healthy civilian
labor force within Stockbridge.
The city is also a magnet for the
county’s economic base, hosting
approximately 22% of the jobs in
Henry County. Serving as a county
hub, over 50% of the county’s jobs in
healthcare and over 30% of the county’s
jobs in logistics are concentrated in
Stockbridge.
*Current boundaries used for both 2010 and 2023
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A Rising Star in the Region
Through a combination of feedback from the community and
stakeholders, industry growth trends over the past five years, and
relative industry concentration compared to the larger Atlanta region,
strategic, target industries were identified. These industries serve as
guides for economic development recruitment and retention efforts
over the next five years and either are or have the potential to generate
economic momentum in Stockbridge.

Healthcare

Professional &
Personal Services

Adaptive
Supply-Chains
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A City with a Plan
The economic development goals over the next five years are:

1 Revitalize and Activate
Downtown Stockbridge

2 Support and Expand the
Medical Hub

3 Retain and Support Small
or Local Businesses

4 Develop a Workforce
Training Program

5 Improve Connectivity and
Quality of Life

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PUBLIC
INPUT

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Overview

Public input from residents, stakeholders, and the business community
were gathered throughout the EDSP process. These conversations and
survey results helped the consultant team uncover the unifying economic
visions for Stockbridge for the next five years.

Highlights from the public engagement include:

• Stockbridge is viewed as a great community to be part of and the
gateway to Henry County
• The Piedmont Hospital is considered a great asset for the city
• There is the desire to see more experiential and interactive
establishments and activities within the city, especially in downtown
• Stockbridge is also considered a great place to do business, but
there are preferences for more job opportunities within the city for IT,
professional services, and medical

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Public Input

Led by Christopher Pike with Urban Pulse Community Solutions, our
public engagement included:

Resident Outreach
From September through November, the consultant team conducted
two community meetings and published an online community survey
to gather sentiments and visions about Stockbridge and its economic
outlook. The survey was open to the public and shared through the city’s
social media platforms.

Stockbridge is...
“...an up-and-
coming city located
just minutes from
Atlanta”
“[A] [g]reat place to live just outside
the city of Atlanta with a diverse
population and more urban feel and
vibe”

“[Has] [n]ice neighborhoods but
desperately in need of better
dining and shopping experience”

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54 Respondents
20% Live and Work in Stockbridge

Top Challenges Facing Local
Businesses

Traffic Retail and Restaurant
Options

Employers Respondents Want to See
More Of

Restaurants Entertainment Medical
Information Professional
Technology Services

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Business Outreach
From September through November, the consultant team also
conducted a business meeting and published an online business survey
to gather sentiments and visions about doing business in Stockbridge
and the city’s economic outlook.

Stockbridge’s greatest assets...

“Main Street
engagement”

“The people are
supportive and
very friendly”

“It's the gateway
to Henry
County”
“Close proximity
to I-75”

“The hospital”

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22 Respondents
86% Believe Stockbridge is a Good
Place to Do Business

Top Challenges Facing Local
Businesses

Resources for Business Lack of Demand or
Support Client Base

Top Ways Stockbridge Can Better
Encourage Business and Job Growth

Networking Business
Opportunities Branding Seminars Business
and Market Loans
Assistance
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Stakeholder 1-on-1s
Throughout the public engagement and planning process, the
consultant team had 1-on-1 interviews with the following city staff and
partners:
Stockbridge Mayor, City Council, and
Economic Development Department Staff
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior
municipal services that enhance the quality of life
for citizens while creating a welcoming business
atmosphere focused on sustainability and expansion
of tourism and cultural events.

Stockbridge Downtown Development
Authority (DDA)
The DDA is dedicated to stimulating & sustaining
economic development and historic preservation of
downtown Stockbridge.

Stockbridge Citywide Development
Authority (CDA)
The CDA is dedicated to stimulating & sustaining
economic development and quality growth, in and
throughout the entire City of Stockbridge.

Main Street Stockbridge
Part of a nationwide program, Main Street
Stockbridge supports an identifiable downtown
historic district that promotes economic vitality,
cultivates artistic expression, encourages cultural
enrichment, and nurtures community spirit.

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CURRENT
PROFILE

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Overview

It is important to establish a current profile of the city to help determine
pathways for the city’s future. This encompasses both historical and
current demographic and economic trends in order to assess where
Stockbridge stands today. Each of the metrics observed influence the
types of businesses, amenities, or jobs that are in Stockbridge.

Future economic growth in Stockbridge is partially dependent on
the ability of the city to add new residents and households. If so,
Population & this creates a larger tax base that can help fund new projects and
Households improvements for the city. This can also serve as a larger client
base for the existing businesses and support the creation of new
ones.

Understanding the demographic composition of a place can
provide insights into the different needs and preferences residents
have for spending and amenities. For example, a multicultural
Demographic
community will more likely increase the demand for restaurant
Composition
options that offer varied cuisine while a community with an older
population is more likely to put higher emphasis on strong
healthcare options.

While not all well-paying jobs require a post-secondary degree,
the share of the population that has pursued post-secondary
Educational
education is an indicator of a local workforce that is often targeted
Attainment
by employers in industries such as Information, Professional
Services, Finance & Insurance, Education, and Health Care.

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An area’s household income is a key metric of both the local
workforce and new business opportunities. From a workforce
Household perspective, it can serve as the first indicator of whether residents
Income are working in high-paying jobs. From a business perspective, this
metric is often used in location decisions (i.e., would there be
enough local spending to support that business?).

Discerning the jobs resident workers have (labor force) versus the
jobs that exist within the community (employment mix) can
Labor Force uncover any mismatches between the local workforce and existing
and jobs. For example, if a large portion of the jobs within the
Employment community are in one industry but a small share of the local labor
Mix force is employed in that same industry, then that industry may be
one to target for workforce initiatives.

Building on any labor force and employment mix mismatches,
observing commuting patterns can help determine where resident
Commuting workers are employed if they leave the city for work. It can also
Patterns show where the community is “importing” workers from.
Communities with many in-commuters from further distances likely
serve as a hub or center for a particular industry or industry cluster.

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Top takeaways from the current profile include:

Both population and household
growth since 2010.

A well-educated workforce with over
60% of residents having at least some
post-secondary education.

Healthcare employs the most
residents within Stockbridge and
represents the largest share of jobs
in the city.

Residents that leave Stockbridge
for work are primarily employed in
logistics or office-utilizing industries.

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Current Profile

Population & Households
Representing approximately 14% of Henry County’s total population,
Stockbridge has an estimated 36,585 residents and 13,292 households.
Although slower than the county average, Stockbridge’s population
has grown by almost 12% since 2010. This population growth has been
higher than household growth, indicating that the size of households
has been growing over this same time.

2.74
Average Household Size
3.40
Average Family Size

Population and Household Growth, 2010-2023
30.0%
24.3% 24.8%
25.0%

20.0%

15.0%
11.5%
10.1%
10.0%

5.0%

0.0%
Stockbridge Henry County

Population Growth Household Growth
*Change over time metrics are based on 2023 boundaries
Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri

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Race & Ethnicity
Stockbridge is a diverse community. While the majority of residents
identify as ‘Black Alone’, Stockbridge has a higher share of its
community that identify as ‘Asian Alone’ or ‘Hispanic’ compared to the
county as a whole.

Share of Population by Race, 2023
70.0%
62.1%
60.0%
49.9%
50.0%

40.0% 35.5%
30.0%
17.6%
20.0%
12.5% 11.1%
7.9%
10.0% 3.6%
0.0%
White Alone Black Alone Asian Alone Other

Stockbridge Henry County

Share of Hispanic Residents

10%
Stockbridge
Henry County

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri

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Age Cohorts
Stockbridge has experienced larger growth in its older age cohorts.
Similar to county-wide trends, the two age cohorts that grew the most
since 2010 were those aged 45-64 and those aged 65+. The median
age within the city increased from 33.5 in 2010 to 35.9 in 2023.
Although the share of those aged between 18-24 have declined since
2010, this follows similar trends experienced in Henry County overall and
other counties in the metro area. People in this age cohort tend to be
more transient as they relocate for post-high school education or jobs.
Despite growing more slowly than the county overall, those aged 25-
44 are still the largest in Stockbridge, representing almost a third of the
population.

Growth in Age Cohorts, 2010-2023

+19% -58% +5%
Henry County: Henry County: Henry County:
+29% -57% +22%

School-Aged Children Young Adult Early to Mid-Career
(5-17) (18-24) Professionals
(25-44)

+22% +84%
Henry County: Henry County:
+31% +91%

Tenured Professionals Senior
(45-64) (65+)
*Change over time metrics are based on 2023 boundaries
Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri
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Educational Attainment
Stockbridge is home to a well-educated workforce. An estimated 66%
of residents over 25 years of age have at least some post-secondary
education. Over a third of residents have a Bachelor’s or Graduate/
Professional Degree, higher than the county-wide average.

Population 25+ by Educational Attainment, 2023
100%

13% 11%

80% 20%
22%

Graduate/Professional Degree
12% Bachelor's Degree
60% 12%
Associate Degree
Some College, No Degree
20%
GED/Alternative Credential
19%
40% High School Graduate
9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma
Less than 9th Grade

20% 24% 27%

4% 5%
Stockbridge Henry County

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri

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Household Income
With a median household income of $63,250, almost 40% of
households within the city earn between $50,000-$99,999 annually.
While the median household income within Stockbridge is lower than
the county median overall, it falls in line with Locust Grove and Hampton.
None of the municipalities within Henry County have a median
household income higher than the county-wide median.

Median Household Incomes, 2023
$90,000

$80,000 $77,153
$70,260
$70,000
$64,035 $63,250 $63,118
$60,000

$50,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

$10,000

Henry County McDonough Locust Grove Stockbridge Hampton

$63,250
Median Household Income,
2023

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri

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Labor Force
With a labor force of almost 19,000, an estimated 15% of Henry County’s
workforce is concentrated in Stockbridge. Similar to trends county-wide,
Stockbridge’s labor force is concentrated in logistics, healthcare, and
retail. The city’s workforce makes up almost 20% of the county’s labor
force in both healthcare and logistics. The city’s labor force participation
rate is 69%, 4% higher than the county average.

Share of Labor Force by Industry, 2023

Labor Force Stockbridge Henry County Share of County
Construction 4.9% 5.5% 13.6%
Manufacturing 6.2% 6.6% 14.2%
Wholesale Trade 1.7% 1.7% 15.4%
Retail Trade 10.8% 10.8% 15.2%
Transportation & Warehousing 18.0% 16.0% 17.0%
Information 1.6% 1.9% 12.6%
Finance & Insurance 3.0% 3.0% 15.3%
Real Estate & Leasing 1.0% 1.5% 9.8%
Professional Services 5.5% 6.0% 14.0%
Administrative & Support Services 6.3% 5.3% 18.1%
Educational Services 8.6% 9.7% 13.5%
Health Care 13.4% 11.0% 18.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.9% 1.2% 11.9%
Accommodation & Food Services 5.6% 6.0% 14.2%
Public Administration 7.0% 8.2% 12.9%
Other 5.5% 5.7% 13.4%

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri

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Jobs
Hosting over 13,000 jobs, approximately 22% of Henry County’s jobs
are concentrated in Stockbridge. The largest industries in Stockbridge
reflect the prominent industries in Henry County, but healthcare
represents a significantly higher share of the employment mix within the
city. Over half of Henry County’s jobs within this industry are located
within Stockbridge, thanks in large part to the continued investment in
the Piedmont Henry Hospital campus.

Share of Jobs by Industry, 2023

Employment Mix Stockbridge Henry County Share of County
Construction 4.7% 4.9% 21.0%
Manufacturing 1.8% 4.5% 8.9%
Wholesale Trade 1.2% 5.4% 5.0%
Retail Trade 14.4% 16.5% 19.0%
Transportation & Warehousing 3.4% 2.4% 31.2%
Information 0.5% 0.8% 13.4%
Finance & Insurance 3.7% 2.2% 36.9%
Real Estate & Leasing 7.1% 3.1% 49.5%
Professional Services 4.4% 4.0% 23.8%
Administrative & Support Services 1.7% 2.5% 14.6%
Educational Services 3.5% 10.7% 7.2%
Health Care 32.0% 12.4% 56.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.0% 1.6% 13.3%
Accommodation & Food Services 12.5% 14.6% 18.7%
Public Administration 1.0% 6.9% 3.0%
Other 7.0% 7.3% 20.8%

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri

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Local Jobs v. Labor Force
Stockbridge’s labor force exceeds the available jobs within the city,
reflecting its historical “bedroom community” character. Only in three
industries does the number of local jobs exceed the local labor force,
indicating that Stockbridge “imports” workers from outside the city to fill
these positions. The largest mismatch between local jobs and labor force
is in logistics, likely due to the city’s proximity to Hartsfield International
Airport. Working residents within Stockbridge also leave the city to work
in office-utilizing industries such as public administration, administrative
and professional services, information, and finance & insurance.
Jobs v. Labor Force in Stockbridge by Industry, 2023

Health Care
Real Estate & Leasing
Accommodation & Food Services
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Finance & Insurance
Other
Retail Trade
Wholesale Trade
Information
Construction
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Administrative & Support Services
Educational Services
Public Administration
Transportation & Warehousing
(4,000) (3,000) (2,000) (1,000) - 1,000 2,000

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri Labor Force Exceeds Local Jobs Local Jobs Exceed Labor Force

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Worker Inflow-Outflow
Given Stockbridge’s location in the metropolitan region and proximity to
major highways, workers commute to and from several counties.
Based on 2021 commuting patterns, the top county that resident
workers commute to is Fulton County. Of those commuting into
Stockbridge for work, almost 40% are coming from somewhere else in
Henry County or nearby Clayton County.

The top counties that workers commute to:

• Fulton (26.5%)
• Henry (15.6%)
• Clayton (14.5%)
• DeKalb (12.3%)

The top counties that workers commute
from:

• Henry (26.8%)
• Clayton (12.0%)
• DeKalb (8.8%)
• Fulton (9.1%)

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from U.S. Census Longitudinal Survey (2021)

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TARGET
INDUSTRIES

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Overview

After evaluating the current demographic and economic profile of the
city, strengths and leverage points can be recognized. These assets help
shape “target” industries or broader job types that either are or have the
potential to generate economic momentum in Stockbridge.

Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and
feedback from the community and stakeholders, the below targeted
industries were determined. These industries serve as guides for
economic development recruitment and retention efforts over the
next five years and are subject to change in the medium- and long-
term as the economic profile within and around Stockbridge further
develops. These industries are meant to serve as focus areas for business
development efforts and are not recommended to be the only industries
that city staff and partners recruit for. The following pages discuss each of
these in greater detail and how they were identified.

Healthcare Professional Adaptive
& Personal Supply-
Services Chains

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Industry Assessment
An industry assessment was first conducted by observing relative
industry concentration (compared to the Atlanta region) and recent
employment growth trends. Each industry is sized according to total
employment with Stockbridge. Industries that are relatively concentrated
in Stockbridge and have also been experiencing employment growth
over the past five years are considered to be highly competitive local
assets. This includes the healthcare, accommodation, construction,
real estate, and other service industries (i.e., personal care, repair &
maintenance, etc.). Industries such as professional services and logistics
that are growing in employment but aren’t currently concentrated in
Stockbridge are considered to be “emerging” industries.
3.5 Concentrated but Low Growth Concentrated and Growing

3.0 Health Care

2.5

Real Estate
2.0
Accommodation & Food

Location Quotient
Services
Other Services
1.5
Retail Trade
Finance & Insurance
Construction
1.0

Arts & Recreation Logistics

0.5 Wholesale Trade Professional Services

Information Public Administration

0.0 Manufacturing
Administrative Services

Educational Services

-0.5 Low Concentration and Low Growth Low Concentration but Growing
-200% -100% 0% 100% 200% 300%
Local Growth, 2018-2023

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri and U.S. Census Longitudinal Survey (2018)

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Healthcare

Healthcare comprises establishments that provide trained medical and
related services.

The Healthcare industry
within Stockbridge
has grown by 7% since
2018 and currently
represents 30% of the
current job mix within
the city. This industry also
represents the largest
“importer” of outside
workers into Stockbridge.
This provides an
opportunity for workforce
development initiatives that target the skills needed for these pathways.
This industry is also relatively concentrated in Stockbridge compared
to the region as a whole. The incorporation of Piedmont Henry Hospital
and its expanding campus highlights Piedmont as a community asset
and economic development partner. Since its completion in 1987,
there has been over 770,000 square feet of new healthcare facilities or
medical office delivered within one mile of the hospital.

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Sub-sectors of this industry include:

This sub-sector comprises the medical offices that
are typical for non-hospital health visits. National
employment for this sub-sector is expected to
Physician, and experience some of the largest and fastest gains by
Other Practitioner 2032*.
Offices

These labs engage in analytic or diagnostic services to
medical staff and patients. The national value of these
services is expected to be one of the fastest growing by
Medical and 2032*.
Diagnostic Labs

These medical centers or freestanding clinics provide
services such as family planning, dialysis treatment,
surgery, or community health. These centers and clinics
are also expected to experience some of the fastest and
Outpatient Care
Centers
largest employment growth nationally by 2032*.

Home health care services encompass skilled nursing
services relating to personal care, physical therapy,
24-hour home care, medical equipment, or vocational
therapy. This sub-sector is expected to experience
Home Health Care some of the fastest and largest employment growth and
Services fastest output growth nationally by 2032*.

These facilities engage in providing inpatient nursing
and rehabilitative services, often for extended periods
of time. Employment in these centers is expected to
Community Care increase nationally by 2032*, albeit at a lower growth
Facilities for the rate than other sub-sectors.
Elderly

*Industry Projections from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023)
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Professional & Personal Services

Professional services comprise establishments specializing in performing
activities for others that typically require a high degree of expertise and
training. Other services comprise establishments primarily performing
local day-to-day services, an amenity base for residents.

The Professional Services
industry within Stockbridge
has grown by 24%
since 2018. Its lack of
comparative regional
concentration but high
recent employment
growth classify it as an
“emerging” industry
within Stockbridge. With
an MSA 2022 average
annual industry wage of $112,859 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the recruitment of more of these firms to Stockbridge would
provide high-paying job opportunities.

The Other Services industry has experienced high employment growth
and has a relatively higher concentration within Stockbridge than the
region overall. These establishments typically serve as a bedrock for
a community and tend to be smaller businesses. Small business and
quality of life initiatives will align with supporting this aspect of the target
industry.

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Sub-sectors of this industry include firms that provide the following
services:
These establishments are primarily engaged in
architectural, engineering, and related services, such
as drafting or design services, building inspection
services, surveying and mapping services, feasibility
services, and testing services. By 2032*, it is
Architectural and estimated that there will be over 1.6 million jobs within
Engineering this sub-sector nationally.

These establishments are primarily engaged in
advertising, public relations, and related services,
such as media buying, independent media
representation, indoor and outdoor display
advertising, direct mail advertising, advertising
material distribution services, and other services
Advertising related to advertising. By 2032*, it is estimated that
there will be over half a million jobs within this sub-
sector nationally.

Digital and Systems Design includes establishments
that specialize in services related to interior design,
industrial design, graphic design, computer system
set-up and maintenance, or computer programming.
By 2032*, it is estimated that there will be almost half
Digital and Systems a million jobs within this sub-sector nationally.
Design

These establishments focus on providing other
common day-to-day services catered to local
residents. Whether they are focused on personal
care, equipment repair, or civic services, these
establishments are more likely to be existing smaller
Personal Care businesses. By 2032*, it is estimated that there will
be almost 6.5 million jobs within this sub-sector
nationally.
*Industry Projections from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023)
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Adaptive Supply-Chains

Logistics comprises establishments providing transportation of
passengers and cargo or storage of goods. Establishments in
manufacturing specialize in the transformation of materials or
components into new products.

Within Stockbridge since 2018, logistics employment has grown by 30%
and manufacturing employment has grown by 32%. Logistics makes
up 18% of Stockbridge’s current labor force and represents the largest
“exporter” of Stockbridge talent. Manufacturing currently represents 6%
of Stockbridge’s current labor force. Similar to Professional Services, a
lack of comparative regional concentration but high recent employment
growth classify both as an “emerging” industry within Stockbridge. To
support this emerging growth, Stockbridge can leverage its location
along major distribution routes and proximity to Hartsfield International
Airport to expand on the technological innovations in all aspects of
the supply-chain process. This can range from improved automation
capabilities to more efficient software.

Supporting sub-industries include firms that produce the following
services or products:
These personnel would provide a range of day-to-day
office administrative and business support services for
supply-chain establishments such as customer service,
financial planning, billing and record keeping, and
human resources. Overall national employment in
Logistics Support
& Back-Office
these services is estimated to reach almost 1.5 million
by 2032*.

*Industry Projections from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023)
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These establishments are primarily engaged in the
manufacturing, programming, or testing of logistics-
focused sensors such as RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification), GPS (Global Positioning System),
temperature sensors, motion sensors, and traffic
Smart Sensing sensors. By 2032*, it is estimated that there will be
almost 430,000 jobs within this sub-sector nationally.

These establishments are primarily engaged in the
production or maintenance of robotics and advanced
systems to create or improve automated supply-chain
processes. Examples include autonomous robots and
advanced inventory management systems. In 2022,
Supply-Chain
over 50% of the largest supply chain organizations
Automation
had already implemented the use of autonomous
mobile robots**.

These establishments engage in transmitting digital
designs to 3D printers, also referred to as additive
manufacturing. In 2022, the Biden Administration
launched the Additive Manufacturing Forward (AM
Forward) which is a voluntary compact between large
3D Printing manufacturers to help their smaller suppliers in the
U.S. increase their use of additive manufacturing***.
By reducing the number of steps and inputs for
fabricating products, this process presents an
opportunity for creating more cost-effective and
resilient supply chains.

*Industry Projections from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023)
**2022 Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs Survey (Gartner)
*** https://www.whitehouse.gov/W/written-materials/2022/05/09/using-additive-manufacturing-to-improve-supply-chain-
resilience-and-bolster-small-and-mid-size-firms/
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ACTION
PLAN

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Overview

Determining the economic development goals in a community requires
strategic thinking about all the interconnected pieces in Stockbridge:
residents and workforce, local economy, and built environment.
Traditionally, economic development initiatives have been focused
on economic output which is often measured by number of jobs
or the amount of private investment into an area. In this approach,
economic growth is catalyzed by economic performance. While jobs
and investment are key metrics of economic development, another
important aspect to consider is the “economics of place” or place-based
economic development. This approach extends measuring the success
of the community beyond its economic output to include the economic
well-being of a community. Initiatives under this approach often focus
on quality of life indicators or measures that allow residents to feel
connected, supported, and secure in their community. A common first
step in this approach is creating a sense of place in the community, often
viewing the local downtown, square, or Main Street as the heart. These
centrally located areas often serve as the epicenter for economic and
resident activity. Lively, activated town centers and downtowns serve
as city assets. The quality of execution has a direct impact on economic
growth as strong lifestyle cores have become the market average in
competing for residents, businesses, and visitors within a growing Metro
Atlanta. By creating a sense of place, these areas have the opportunity
to create a cycle of resident and business desirability that spurs ripple
effects throughout the whole community.

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Focused
Activation
Investment in projects that
will create a balance of day-
time and night-time users in
order to maximize resident
and business benefit

Place-Based
Economic
Development
Pillars

Long-Term Integrated
Vision Development
A resilient economy is
Understanding that one created through
success rarely comes incremental and
overnight and that the symbiotic developments
return on investment is that spur additional
often long-term development

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By combining the traditional and place-based economic development
approaches, the economic development goals over the next five years
are as follows:

1 Revitalize and Activate
Downtown Stockbridge

2 Support and Expand the
Medical Hub

3 Retain and Support Small
or Local Businesses

4 Develop a Workforce
Training Program

5 Improve Connectivity and
Quality of Life

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Economics of Place

Drivable, suburban development dominates the current built
environment of Stockbridge. Widely accepted financing models of the
late 80s to early 2000s created an environment in which auto-oriented,
commercial development was favorable to debt and equity sources and
lenders, fueling growth of homogeneous, surface parked retail centers.

The result has disrupted the ability of the city to have a strong sense
of place or recognizable civic spaces. Reversing this trend will require
thoughtful strategies which are aligned with, adopted by, and acted
upon by the city and its partners. As a first step, Downtown Stockbridge
has the potential to reclaim its function as the heart of the city.

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Downtowns are important places for small and large cities alike. Strong
downtowns strengthen city’s economies, and investing in downtown
areas can create ripple effects that positively impact the economic
health of a city. Pent up demand for a walkable downtown can unlock
revitalization.

By investing in walkable, downtown areas, Stockbridge can create
spaces that attract businesses, residents, and visitors to build a dynamic
urban environment that’s not just good for the city’s economic health,
but the well-being of the entire Stockbridge community as well.

Source: KB Advisory Group
Top Left (Downtown Suwanee), Top Right
(Downtown Woodstock), Bottom Left
(Downtown Sugar Hill)

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Conventional downtown redevelopment has historically relied
on large, publicly supported entertainment venues to drive
visitation back into downtowns. Stockbridge’s investment in
urban entertainment includes the addition of the amphitheater in
2021, providing residents and visitors a venue to “play”. While the
amphitheater has successfully increased visitation, the event-based
influx to Downtown Stockbridge has not proven to be a sustainable
driver of redevelopment throughout downtown.

While partially due
to the disconnect
between the
amphitheater and
downtown retail,
the absence of
sustaining day-time
and night-time users
leaves a critical gap
in revitalization
efforts. Investment
in Downtown
Stockbridge should

become more focused on activation and engagement with a renewed
focus on “live-work” aspects. The city has made a promising step
forward by incorporating municipal office space along Main Street.
While the office market continues to evolve following the 2020
pandemic, attracting co-working or providing incubator spaces
downtown can increase foot traffic and interest. Given the changing
landscape of office users, increasing residential is a critical goal to
realizing vibrancy in the heart of Stockbridge.

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Diverse, walkable homes downtown will serve to support the expansion
of Stockbridge’s healthcare hub. Providing new, attractive housing
options can convert Stockbridge commuters to Stockbridge residents.
New residents provide support for additional retail, particularly
higher-end restaurants. Without increased residential downtown and
employment citywide, Downtown Stockbridge will fail to attract a
sustaining critical mass necessary for larger revitalization efforts.

Downtown Strategy Prioritization

Current Future
Entertainment venues The success of Downtown, and the city
Entertainment provide seasonal and event- overall, requires more rooftops. The Housing
based demand but lacks the Downtown area has not kept pace with
volume to sustain the population growth within the city and
diversity of retail residents county.
are seeking.

Retail Current day-time activity in Adding residential within and around
Downtown cannot support Downtown can achieve the sustaining
Retail
expansion of retail options, spending power needed for
particularly to attract and redevelopment. Beyond local residents,
support non-chain, local investments in beautification and Main
serving retail. Street activation to capture visitation
Housing should continue.
Jobs
Less than 1% of all Stockbridge stands to lose regional
Stockbridge residents live competitiveness in attracting new
within Downtown. businesses, throughout the city and
Downtown, without a vibrant core
district.
Jobs Downtown Stockbridge Consider investments which target key Entertainment
does not act as job core demographic needs. The trail downtown
beyond its role as a represents a strong opportunity to
municipal center. increase foot traffic, activation,
connectivity, and sense of place.

Keeping this place-based framework in mind, the following pages
outline the economic development goals for Stockbridge over the next
five years.
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Economics of Place Case Studies
Duluth and Chamblee, Georgia, are two cities comparable in size to
Stockbridge that have made significant investments in their downtown
areas. Investment in their downtowns has resulted in increased property
values in and near the downtown resulting in increased public revenues
to the city and county.

Duluth
of the city’s total property

11%
value is within ½ miles of
Downtown Duluth.
Downtown Duluth makes
up 8% of the city’s total
area.

Chamblee
of the city’s total property

14%
value is within ½ miles of
Downtown Chamblee.
Downtown Chamblee
makes up 10% of the
city’s total area.

Stockbridge 0.9% of the city’s total property
value is within ½ miles of
Downtown Stockbridge.

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Implementation Strategies

The following pages review each of the five goals in more detail and
provide an implementation table. Each goal has five objectives, or
desired outcomes over the next five years. For each of the objectives,
there are two strategies that are to be considered the “action items” for
the Economic Development Department and relevant stakeholders to
implement. For each strategy, the table outlines (1) the recommended
stakeholder(s) to carry out each strategy and (2) the estimated time frame
to implement it.

The stakeholders to implement these goals are listed in the key below.
The following page details the roles of the three Economic Development
Department offices.
Stakeholder List

Economic Development Department Office of Main Street Stockbridge
Downtown Development

Economic Development Department Office of Citywide Development Authority
Economic Vitality

Economic Development Department Office of Downtown Development Authority
Marketing & Special Initiatives

Collaboration is key for successful economic development, so many of
the strategies have multiple stakeholders identified. The stakeholder
that is recommended to take the lead role in implementing the
strategy is listed first.

Since this plan is focused on the next five years, the estimated
implementation strategies are broken out by: In Progress (all or some
aspects of the strategy have already begun), 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, and
3-5 Years.
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Economic
Development
Department

Office of Office of
Office of Economic
Downtown Marketing &
Vitality
Development Special Initiatives

Office of Downtown Development: Collaborates with the
Main Street District and the Downtown Development Authority to attract
private investment, encourage historic preservation, and foster an
economically viable and vibrant downtown where residents, businesses,
and visitors can live, work, and play.

Office of Economic Vitality: Works with city staff, the Citywide
Development Authority, and community partners to foster an
environment for entrepreneurship, support small business development,
cultivate a skilled workforce, and create economic opportunities where
residents and businesses can thrive together.

Office of Marketing & Special Initiatives: Oversees internal
communications with other departments, provides external marketing
support, and collaborates with community partners to implement special
initiatives that promote the city as an attractive place for residents,
businesses, and visitors.

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1 Revitalize and Activate
Downtown Stockbridge
As referenced in the preceding pages, investing in the downtown can
create a space that attracts businesses, residents, and visitors that builds
a dynamic urban environment for boosting the city’s economic health as
well as the well-being of the entire Stockbridge community.

Respondents from the business survey indicated that industries or types
of businesses they’d like to see Stockbridge attract included: Restaurants
& Entertainment, Cafes, Mixed-Use Developments, Walkable Shopping
Areas, Retail, Live/Work/Play, and Places for all Ages.

This area of Stockbridge also already been specified as an area of
importance in both the 2018 Stockbridge Renaissance Strategic Vision
& Planning (RSVP) Program, 2022-2026 Stockbridge Strategic Plan,
and on-going Stockbridge Downtown Master Plan. Recommendations
from these plans include creating a more walkable downtown core
with cultural, entertainment, and retail amenities that can be achieved
through use of economic development tools such as Tax Allocation
Districts (TADs) or through direct city investments or public-private
partnerships.

The best entities to carry out these visions for Stockbridge’s downtown
core are the Economic Development Department Office of Downtown
Development, the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority,
and the Stockbridge Main Street Program. Together these three
stakeholders can leverage their assets and personnel to turn Downtown
Stockbridge into a vibrant and thriving heart of the city. Continuation of
existing programs such as the Downtown Special Events and Downtown
Business Assistance Programs will serve as important touch-points to
achieve this goal.
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GOAL ONE: Revitalize and Activate Downtown Stockbridge ​ ​

Objective Responsible* Timeframe

1A Develop a brand identity for Downtown Stockbridge

Consider using TAD revenues to make infrastructure and 3-5 Years
1A.1
landscaping improvements to beautify Downtown

1-2 Years
1A.2 Implement design standards for Downtown

Establish an Arts and Entertainment District in
1B
Downtown Stockbridge

Support music and arts festivals in Downtown to encourage 3-5 Years
1B.1
vibrancy

Encourage live performances throughout Downtown to build on 1-2 Years
1B.2
the successes of the ampitheater

1C Public-private partnerships to redevelop Downtown

Conduct a real estate development feasibility study for city- 1-2 Years
1C.1
owned sites in the Downtown area

Partner with downtown business owners and explore other 1-2 Years
1C.2
strategies to reimagine and fund building improvements

1D Improve safety and mobility in Downtown

Explore partnership opportunities to implement “clean and safe” 2-3 Years
1D.1
initiatives in downtown

Implement the city’s bike and pedestrian connectivity study 1-2 Years
1D.2
recommendations

1E Create more programming and events in Downtown

Develop and support Downtown activation during offseason In Progress
1E.1
(October-April)

Bring more residents into Downtown by hosting weekly or In Progress
1E.2
monthly events such as food trucks, makers markets, or farmers
markets
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2 Support and Expand the Medical
Hub
With an aging Stockbridge population and increasing demand
within the southern metro area, there is an opportunity and support
for expanding Stockbridge’s medical hub. Healthcare jobs within
Stockbridge represent nearly 60% of all healthcare jobs within
Henry County, the highest concentration of all the major industries.
Stockbridge is also home to almost 20% of the county’s healthcare
workforce. Given all of these trends, this goal serves to capitalize on one
of the city’s current economic drivers and use that momentum to foster
supported growth.

Since there is already a medical campus in Stockbridge, the objectives
for this goal pertain primarily to fostering connections with industry
leaders and addressing possible needs of current and future staff. With
Healthcare also serving as a target industry within this plan, working on
this goal will combine economic development efforts. Because these
objectives and action items are not tied to set geographic boundaries,
the best entities to lead them are both the Economic Development
Offices of Economic Vitality and Marketing & Special Initiatives as well
as the Citywide Development Authority. Many of these action items will
take several years to complete. By working together, there can be “one
voice” and enough human capital to create a sense of place around the
existing medical hub and meet the needs of the industry.

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GOAL TWO: Support and Expand Medical Hub
Objective Responsible* Timeframe
2A Promote healthcare industry ecosystem

Build and maintain relationships with life sciences and healthcare industry In Progress
2A.1
leaders in the city

Establish a formal process to manage leads and prospects in the life 1-2 Years
2A.2
sciences and healthcare clusters

Support the development and expansion of amenities to
2B
attract and retain the healthcare workforce

3-5 Years
Allow and support the addition and expansion of varied housing types
2B.1 and tenures that can accommodate the needs of both long-term and
traveling healthcare staff (ie., short-term rentals, executive housing, etc.)

Boost attraction and retention of critical healthcare talent by investing in 3-5 Years
2B.2
vibrant retail and entertainment cores

Brand the area surrounding Piedmont Henry Hospital as the
2C
city’s healthcare hub/district

Leverage the National Main Street approach to nurture the city’s new 3-5 Years
2C.1
healthcare district

Connect and convene regional life sciences and healthcare industry 3-5 Years
2C.2 leaders to promote and expand the city’s healthcare ecosystem (i.e.
implement Healthcare Conference/Summit)

Continue and expand partnerships with educational
2D institutions to help meet workforce needs

Increase the number or dollar value of stipends given out through Upskill 2-3 Years
2D.1
Stockbridge if applicant pursues the Allied Health certificate

Establish partnerships with other educational institutions in the metro 3-5 Years
2D.2
region such as Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University

Promote the healthcare industry to high school students to
2E encourge this career track after graduation

Encourage the options for dual enrollment between high school students 3-5 Years
2E.1
and Southern Crescent

Connect local industry leaders within the healthcare and life sciences 1-2 Years
2E.2
industries to high school students through events and networking
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3 Retain and Support Small or
Local Businesses
Many of the businesses typically found in activated suburban
downtowns and/or provide services to the surrounding community are
small or local businesses. Nearly 50% of respondents from the business
survey located their business in Stockbridge because they were from the
city or had existing community ties.

This goal has two aims: coordinate citywide economic development
efforts and provide more services for existing and potential businesses.
Several of the coordination action items are currently in progress such
increasing the city’s economic development presence online and
hosting coordination meetings with the key economic development
stakeholders within the city. Existing efforts to support small businesses
citywide include the Small Business Facade & Building Improvement
Program. The action items in this goal will work towards addressing
other gaps or challenges that other small businesses and entrepreneurs
face.

Because retaining and supporting businesses in Stockbridge relates to
the missions of all the key economic development stakeholders within
the city, partnership and coordination among them will be essential to
realizing this goal.

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GOAL THREE: Retain and Support Small or Local Stockbridge Businesses
Objective Responsible* Timeframe
3A Improve city-led marketing for ED efforts citywide

Magnify the city’s digital marketing presence to highlight its economic In Progress
3A.1
development advantages

Leverage economic development marketing tools such as Facebook, In Progress
3A.2
LinkedIn, and Instagram to market the city as a place to do business

3B Continue consensus building around Economic Development

Continue Economic Development Roundtables with Mayor, City In Progress
3B.1
Manager, city staff, and key ED stakeholders

3B.2 Continue Business Lunch & Learns In Progress

Provide programming to attract and retain businesses
3C
throughout the city

Expand on the city’s BRE program by structuring business visits to 2-3 Years
3C.1
achieve specified outcomes or needs

Develop multilingual programming and technical assistance to increase 3-5 Years
3C.2
participation of hard-to-reach populations

3D Promote new partners and leverage existing ones

Leverage the city’s participation in Sister Cities International to foster 3-5 Years
3D.1 long-term relationships to promote business, trade, and cultural
exchanges

Build relationships and connect with regional economic development 1-2 Years
3D.2
organizations such as the Metro Atlanta Chamber

Provide support to small business owners to accelerate
3E
business growth

Build on the city’s entrepreneurship efforts by establishing a makerspace 3-5 Years
3E.1 to help businesses launch and test their ideas or by providing pathways
for home-based businesses to grow and expand

Identify barriers to business start-up and creation within the city (ie. 1-2 Years
3E.2
business licenses, permits, etc.)
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4 Develop a Workforce Training
Program
Workforce and educational training is rarely something city’s accomplish
by working alone so fostering partnerships is essential. These
partnerships can be leveraged from existing relationships with industry
leaders or employers. For example, Henry County School’s investment in
a new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) school was
due to a “strong partnership between the school district and Piedmont
Henry Hospital officials and other key STEM industry leaders.”

Partnerships with higher educational institutions can also be a beneficial
resource for workforce training. For example, Upskill Stockbridge
provides a $1,000 stipend to Stockbridge residents to pursue
certifications from Southern Crescent in the following fields:

• Allied Health
• Automotive Technology
• Aviation
• Computer Technology
• Early Childhood Care & Education
• Electrical Lineman Technology
• Mechatronics Technology
• Movie Production

Another partner is WorkSource Georgia, the state’s employment and
training system housed within the Technical College System of Georgia’s
Office of Workforce Development.

Because this goal focuses on the resident labor force citywide, the
Economic Development Department offices are the stakeholders best
equipt to lead these action items.
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GOAL FOUR: Develop a Robust Workforce Training Program
Objective Responsible* Timeframe
4A Establish local partnerships for workforce training

Engage the Henry County School Board to explore partnership 3-5 Years
4A.1 opportunities with the new downtown STEM school

Expand the city’s current partnership with Southern Crescent 1-2 Years
4A.2
Technical College to provide more offering for city residents

4B Establish local partnerships for workforce training

Partner with WorkSource GA to connect residents with state- 1-2 Years
4B.1 sponsored opportunities to enhance the needed skills of top
employers and in the targeted industries

Partner with the Georgia Center of Innovation to connect 2-3 Years
Stockbridge's workforce with the needs of their strategic industries
4B.2
that align with the target industries, namely Logistics and
Manufacturing

4C Help connect the existing workforce to job opportunities

Collaborate with community-based organizations to deliver 3-5 Years
4C.1 wraparound services to increase labor force participation and
access to employment opportunities

Consider sharing local job announcements on social media or on 1-2 Years
4C.2
the department website

4D Foster continued relationships with local industry leaders

Partner with employers to implement “Ready 2 Work” Initiatives to 3-5 Years
4D.1
recruit and train residents for available jobs in the city

Set-up and maintain quarterly or semi-annual conversations with 1-2 Years
4D.2 key employers in the city to understand their evolving workforce
needs

4E Support initiatives that connect students to local
industries and businesses

Promote local job information sessions and job fairs with large 2-3 Years
4E.1
employers for high school seniors and college-aged students

Encourage that local businesses offer internships or apprentices for 2-3 Years
4E.2
local high school juniors and seniors or college-aged students

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5 Improve Connectivity and
Quality of Life
Another aspect of economic development that each stakeholder has a
role in, is improving the city’s quality of life. A community where both
residents and businesses feel invested in, either through amenities
or services, is one that can thrive and grow. Quality of life indicators
include necessities such as attainable housing options, well-supported
educational institutions, and mobility opportunities. They also include
attributes that generate a sense of place such as public art, landscaping,
activity centers, and greenspace.

Over 55% of community survey respondents considered the ability
to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants as “Very” or
“Extremely Important”. Likewise, top desired investments in Stockbridge
included: public infrastructure, recreational amenities, parks, and
higher education. These investments will help bolster the city to retain
its current residents, workforce, and employers as well as draw in new
ones.

Many of these action items echo strategies from both the RSVP Plan and
the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan such as adding more sidewalks and murals
in Downtown, investing in arts facilities, and marketing the city as an
event destination.

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GOAL FIVE: Improve Connectivity & Quality of Life
Objective Responsible* Timeframe
5A Invest in creating a sense of place within Stockbridge

Continue to invest in creative placemaking initiatives such as murals, In Progress
5A.1
sculptures, crosswalks, etc.

Implement the signage and monument designs from the 2023 Stockbridge In Progress
5A.2
Wayfinding Plan

5B Leverage Stockbridge's tourism potential to posit the city as a
place for entertainment and recreation

5B.1 Coordinate with the city’s DMO to increase tourism marketing 1-2 Years

Support tourism product development by focusing on facilities and activities 3-5 Years
5A.2 that encourage tourism and longer stays (i.e. indoor, tournament-ready
sports complexes)

5C Invest in placemaking projects that create community amenities

Explore the feasibility of adding more parks and playgrounds near assets 3-5 Years
5C.1
within Stockbridge like the ampitheater in Downtown

Utilize existing Merle Manders Conference Center to begin arts & culture 1-2 Years
5C.2
programming and events

5D Support the revitalization of areas that historically have been
under-served

Provide funding opportunities to beautify and revitalize certain 3-5 Years
5D.1
neighborhoods

Create a revitalization plan for the Tye Street Heritage District in order to 3-5 Years
5D.2
balance redevelopment with cultural identity

5E Expand connectivity throughout the city for residents and visitors

Explore micro-mobility options to increase access to community amenities, 1-2 Years
5E.1
businesses, and services

Implement existing recommendations to create a trailhead in downtown and In Progress
5E.2
connect the city through an integrated trail system

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Administrative Recommendations

In order for the five goals to begin within the desired time frames, this
plan also has administrative recommendations. These recommendations
are:

Increase Departmental Capacity By
Hiring One Full-Time Staff Member To
1 Coordinate The Office Of Marketing &
Special Initiatives

Establish A Joint Role For The
Economic Development Director As
2 Executive Director Of The Downtown
Development Authority

Establish A Joint Role For The
Economic Development Director As
3 Executive Director Of The Citywide
Development Authority
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Increase Departmental Capacity By

1 Hiring One Full-Time Staff Member To
Coordinate The Office Of Marketing &
Special Initiatives

The Economic Development Department Office of Marketing & Special
Initiatives has the following priority areas:

• Marketing & Place Branding
• Economic Development Marketing Campaigns
• Social Media & SEO Marketing
• Business Newsletter, Brochures, Trade Shows, Industry
Conferences
• Special Initiatives

At the time of this plan’s adoption, there is not a full-time staff member
dedicated to just this Office. The Department currently retains a
marketing consultant to handle most of the responsibilities, and any
in-house tasks are handled by staff members from other departments
or the Economic Development Director. As the voice of economic
development for the City of Stockbridge, it is recommended that the
Economic Development Department have the resources and staff to lead
its Offices in-house. With this Office as the recommended lead of several
of strategies in the aforementioned goals, it is important for the Office to
be staffed by at least one full-time employee working within the city who
can respond quickly and effectively to the demands of these strategies
over the next five years.

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Establish A Joint Role For The Economic

2 Development Director As Executive
Director Of The Downtown Development
Authority
The development and vibrancy of the downtown area is a pillar of
the Economic Development Department. Its Office of Downtown
Development has priority areas focusing on assisting the Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) and Main Street, programming and
events in Downtown, and beautification and creative placemaking in
the downtown area. Many of these priorities align with several of the
strategies across multiple goals outlined in this plan.

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a key stakeholder for
implementation. With a mission of stimulating and sustaining economic
development and historic preservation of Downtown Stockbridge, the
DDA functions as the city’s arm for financing and developing projects
within Downtown Stockbridge. As of the drafting of this plan, the
Economic Development Director only serves as a staff liaison to the DDA
Board. To better coordinate DDA efforts and economic development
initiatives through the Office of Downtown Development, it is
recommended that the Economic Development Director serve a joint
role as the DDA Executive Director.

This joint position would not supersede the seven member board
structure of the DDA or create voting power for the Economic
Development Director. This role would serve as the first point of contact
for the DDA and would give the Economic Development Director the
agency to serve as the city’s direct connection to DDA efforts. Other
cities within the Atlanta metropolitan area that have their Economic
Development Director or Manager serve in this joint role include City of
Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, and City of Fairburn.
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Establish A Joint Role For The Economic

3 Development Director As Executive
Director Of The Citywide Development
Authority
The Economic Development Department represents the city on
economic development efforts across Stockbridge. Through its Office
of Economic Vitality, the Economic Development Department works
on business retention and expansion, workforce development, small
business development, and incentives. It is these responsibilities that
make this Office a leader and stakeholder in many of the strategies
outlined in this plan.

Similar to the DDA, the Citywide Development Authority (CDA) is
another key partner for implementation. As a citywide counterpart to the
DDA, the CDA functions as the city’s arm for financing and developing
projects throughout Stockbridge with emphasis outside of the
downtown area. The Economic Development Director also only serves
as a staff liaison to the CDA Board. As with the second administrative
recommendation, it is recommended that the Economic Development
Director serve a joint role as the CDA Executive Director.

As with the position within the DDA, this joint position would not
supersede the existing board structure of the CDA or create voting
power for the Economic Development Director. This role would reinforce
the Economic Development Director as the lead and face of economic
development for the City of Stockbridge. By serving as the CDA
Executive Director, this will better allow for the Economic Development
Department to support and assist CDA endeavors. Other cities within
the Atlanta metropolitan area that have their Economic Development
Director or Manager serve in this joint role include City of South Fulton,
City of Fairburn, and City of Brookhaven.
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APPENDIX

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Business Survey Results

Question 1: You are … (please select all that apply)
100.00%
90.48%
90.00%
80.00%
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
9.52% 9.52% 9.52%
10.00%
0.00%
A business owner A manager An employee Other (please
specify)

Question 3: How many full-time workers does your business employ?

60.00%
52.38%
50.00%

40.00%
33.33%
30.00%

20.00%
14.29%

10.00%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
0.00%

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0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00%

Other (please specify)
Restaurant
Professional services
Information technology
Medicine
Real estate
Construction
0 to 5
6 to 14
Entertainment
33%
Aerospace and defense
15 to 24
Call center/order processing 6 to 14
Creative arts 14%
Question 5: Which best describes the primary industry focus of your

Distribution and warehousing
Educational services and products
15 to 24
Financial or insurance services
25 or more
Government services 0 to 5
Life sciences/Bioscience 53% 0%
Logistics
Manufacturing 25 or more
Non-profit/aid organization
Research
Retail
Software development
Tourism and hospitality
Utilities and energy
Wholesale trade
business?
Question 4: How many years has your business been in Stockbridge?

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Question 6: Where does most of your business occur?

80.00% 75.00%
70.00%

60.00%

50.00%

40.00%

30.00%

20.00%
10.00% 10.00%
10.00% 5.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Locally Statewide Nationally Online Other (please
specify)

Question 7: Your Stockbridge office/operation

Answer Choices Responses
A local/regional branch 10% 2
Your company’s headquarters 33% 7
The sole location 29% 6
Home-based business 19% 4
Other (please specify) 10% 2

Question 8: What is your approximate annual net revenue?

Answer Choices Responses
Under $500,000 62% 13
$500,000 to $1 million 33% 7
$5 million to $10 million 5% 1
Over $10 million 0% 0

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Question 9: Compared to this time last year, your revenues are …

My business did not exist last year 4.76%

Declining 23.81%

Stable 38.10%

Growing 33.33%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

Question 11: Please rate Stockbridge on the following factors.

Weighted Average

4.5
3.5
3.5 3.23 3.32
2.82 2.86
2.5
1.5
0.5
Ability to take an Ability to walk to Affordable Affordable Available jobs
active role in the shops and healthcare housing
community restaurants

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Question 12: Please rate Stockbridge on the following factors.

Weighted Average

4.5
4 3.67
3.5 3.24 3.33
3.14
3 2.86

2.5
1.5
0.5
Branding and City infrastructure Community Cost of living Creative and
image appearance cultural arts scene

Question 13: Please rate Stockbridge on the following factors.

Weighted Average

4.5
3.86
4 3.64
3.48 3.55
3.5 3.1
3 2.57
2.5
1.5
0.5
Employee Local property Parking Parks and Population Quality of public
compensation taxes availability resources for diversity schools
recreation

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Question 14: What investments would you like to see in Stockbridge?
(Select all that apply)

Answer Choices Responses
Public infrastructure
(roadways, utilities, etc.) 50% 11
Amenities for recreation 41% 9
Economic development
programs 41% 9
Parks 32% 7
Tourism and promotion 32% 7
Public safety 27% 6
Community activities 23% 5
Other (please specify) 23% 5
Public schools (K-12) 14% 3
Vocational schools and
training resources (including
maker space) 9% 2
Higher education 5% 1

Question 15: What are the primary reasons your business is located in
Stockbridge? (Check all that apply)
60%

50% 48%

40%
29% 29%
30%

20% 14% 14%
10%
10% 5% 5% 5%

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Question 16: What are the primary challenges facing your business in
Stockbridge? (Check up to 3)

Other (please specify)
Supply chain deficiencies
Skills shortage
Resources for business support
Public infrastructure
Lack of market demand or client base
Lack of coordination between development…
Labor costs
Crime
City or County taxes and fees
Available talent pool
Access to capital

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00%

Question 25: Please share your thoughts about how Stockbridge can
better encourage business and job growth.

70.00%

60.00%

50.00%

40.00%

30.00%

20.00%

10.00%

0.00%

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Question 26: Over the next two years, do you anticipate expanding your
operations?
No, possibly
No, not selling or
expanding, closing,
14.29% 4.76%

Yes, by Yes, by hiring
increasing additional
size of employees,
facilities, 57.14%
23.81%

Question 27: If you plan to expand, how many employees do you
anticipate adding?
60.00%

50.00%

40.00%

30.00%

20.00%

10.00%

0.00%
1 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 19 20 to 49 50 or more Other (please
specify)

Question 29: Are you likely to stay in Stockbridge for the next five years?

Answer Choices Responses
yes 85% 17
no 15% 3

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Community Survey Results

Question 2: If employed, where do you work?
45.00%
40.38%
40.00%

35.00%
28.85%
30.00%

25.00%

20.00%

15.00%
11.54%
9.62% 9.62%
10.00%

5.00%

0.00%
In Stockbridge In Stockbridge as Outside of Outside of Henry Other (please
Remote Worker Stockbridge, but County, but in specify)
in Henry County the Atlanta Area

Question 9: What are the most significant challenges facing Stockbridge?
(Select all that apply)

70.00%

60.00%

50.00%

40.00%

30.00%

20.00%

10.00%

0.00%

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Question 7 & 11: How important are the following factors to you?
Please rate Stockbridge on the following factors.

4.5 4.22 4.23 4.28

3.5 3.26
2.93 2.85
3 2.71 2.65
2.44 2.44
2.5
1.5
0.5
Branding and City infrastructure Community Cost of living Creative and
image appearance cultural arts scene

Weighted Average Importance Weighted Average Rating

Question 8 & 10: How important are the following factors to you?
Please rate Stockbridge on the following factors.

4.5
4.15
4 3.75 3.71
3.65
3.41
3.5
3.08
2.94 2.85
3 2.82
2.5
2.5

1.5

0.5

Ability to take an Ability to walk or Affordable Affordable Available jobs
active role in the conveniently healthcare housing
community travel to shops
and restaurants

Weighted Average Importance Weighted Average Rating

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Question 9 & 12: How important are the following factors to you?
Please rate Stockbridge on the following factors.

4.57
4.5 4.31

4 3.79 3.83
3.62
3.5 3.123.12 3.14
2.88
3 2.72
2.53
2.5 2.16
1.5
0.5
Employee Local property Parking Parks and Population Quality of
compensation taxes availability resources for diversity public schools
recreation

Weighted Average Importance Weighted Average Rating

Question 14: What type of employers would you like to see expand or
locate in Stockbridge? (Select all that apply)
60.00%

50.00%

40.00%

30.00%

20.00%

10.00%

0.00%

Software development

Distribution and warehousing
Creative arts

Tourism and hospitality
Construction

Government services Other (please specify)
Manufacturing

Life sciences/Bio Science
Entertainment

Aerospace and defense
Call center/order processing
Educational services and products
Restaurant

Professional services
Research

Financial or insurance services
Retail

Non-profit/aid organization
Utilities and energy
Medicine Logistics
Real estate

Information technology
Wholesale trade

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Question 16: What investments would you like to see in Stockbridge?
(Select all that apply)

80.00%
70%
70.00%
60.00% 54%
50.00% 44% 42% 42% 40% 38%
40.00% 36%
30% 28%
30.00%
20.00%
10%
10.00%
0.00%

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Real Estate Market Overview

Stockbridge has a diverse commercial real estate mix.

Multifamily, retail, and office each represent between 20-30% of the
existing commercial real estate inventory.

Almost half of the county’s office inventory is in Stockbridge. Despite
having higher office vacancies than the county overall, average office
rents within Stockbridge are on par with the county average.
Stockbridge Henry County
Retail
Existing Square Feet (SF) 3,074,583 12,800,859
Average Rent/SF $17.70 $19.77
Average Occupancy 75% 98%
Office
Existing Square Feet (SF) 2,093,487 4,236,950
Average Rent/SF $21.02 $21.76
Average Occupancy 66% 96%
Industrial/Flex
Existing Square Feet (SF) 2,885,103 56,499,511
Average Rent/SF $8.84 $10.37
Average Occupancy N/A 96%
Multifamily
Existing Units 3,438 12,095
Average Effective Rent/Unit $1,420 $1,476
Average Occupancy 93% 86%
Hospitality
Existing Rooms 651 3,668
Average Daily Room Rate* $84 $97
Average Occupancy* 66% 69%

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from CoStar

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Inventory by Class
Most of the existing commercial real estate inventory in Stockbridge is
classified as either Class B or C.

These properties typically are less updated, have fewer amenities, and
are not positioned in the most desirable locations. Higher shares of
Class B and C categories are often found in communities that have aging
inventory.

Share of Stockbridge Inventory by Type and Class, 2023
80% 76%

70% 67%

60% 55% 57%
52%
48%
50% 44%
40% 33% 33%
30% 24%
20%
10%
10%
Office Retail Hospitality Industrial/Fl ex Multifamily

A B C

Class A Property Examples

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from CoStar
Left (Hudson Bridge Crossing), Right (The Abbey at Eagles Landing)
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Development Pattern
The city’s existing commercial inventory was predominately delivered in
the 1990s – 2000s.

Approximately 76% of the existing inventory was delivered across these
two decades. Except for the 2010s, multifamily has been representing a
growing share of new deliveries.

Commercial Development by Decade (in Millions of SF)
6.0

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

Pre 1960s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Office Retail Hospitality Industrial/Flex Specialty Multifamily

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from CoStar

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Pipeline
The projects below visualize the location of the known projects to the
City of Stockbridge as of October 2023.

These projects include:
• Almost 3,000 residential units across detached, townhome, and
apartment products
• 284 hotel rooms
• Just over 190,000 square feet of retail space
• 41,000 square feet of office space

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Current Profile Cont.

The following pages show the metrics used in the Current Profile section
for the different economic development-related geographies: Main
Street, Downtown Development Authority Area, Urban Redevelopment
Area, Stockbridge, and Henry County.

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Population Growth, 2010-2023
30%

24%
25%

20%

15%
12% 12%

10%

-5% -3%
Main Street Area DDA URA Stockbridge Henry County

Household Growth, 2010-2023
30.0%

24.8%
25.0%

20.0%

15.0%

10.3% 10.1%
9.6% 9.7%
10.0%

5.0%

0.0%
Main Street Area DDA URA Stockbridge Henry County

Source: KB Advisory Group with data from Esri

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Population Main Street Area DDA URA Stockbridge Henry County
2010 Total Population 361 490 8,391 32,808 203,889
2020 Total Population 367 507 9,261 35,579 240,712
2023 Total Population 350 495 9,375 36,585 253,504

Population Main Street Area DDA URA Stockbridge Henry County
2010 Total Households 115 175 3,247 12,075 70,243
2020 Total Households 121 186 3,509 12,892 82,794
2023 Total Households 126 193 3,563 13,292 87,674

Race & Ethnicity, 2023
80%

64% 62% 62%
60% 56%
50%

40% 36%

23%
20% 18% 18% 16%
20% 15%
12%
8% 10% 8%
2% 3% 4% 4%
White Alone Black Alone Asian Alone Hispanic Origin

Main Street Area DDA URA Stockbridge Henry County

Median Household Income, 2023

$45,422 $49,052 $52,813
DDA Main Street Area URA

$63,250 $77,153
Stockbridge Henry County

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Quick Guide: Georgia Workforce
Development Programs
Georgia Quick Start
Description: Internationally acclaimed provider of workforce training
solutions for businesses creating and saving jobs in Georgia.​

Scope: Customized training for various industries, including
manufacturing, distribution, headquarters operations, and more.​

Approach: Utilizes the Quick Start Process involving detailed
discussions, job analysis, and tailored workforce training.​

Contact: Rodger Brown, Executive Director, Marketing and Strategic
Media - rbrown@georgiaquickstart.org | Georgia Quick Start​

Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP)
Description: Economic development program of the University System
of Georgia.​

Focus: Utilizes resources of Georgia’s public colleges and universities to
enhance the state’s economic development.​

Target: Addresses skills gaps through customized, accelerated
education and knowledge for workers in high demand and short supply.​

Contact: Mark F. Lytle, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development -
Mark.Lytle@usg.edu
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Description: Business-led boards developing strategic plans using
federal workforce development resources.​

Structure: Divided into twenty workforce areas, each with a local board
making decisions on supported training.​

Objective: Meet business needs for skilled workers and individual
needs for training, education, and employment.​

Contact: Georgia Dept. of Economic Development, Workforce Division
- workforce@georgia.gov

Tax Credit for Adult Basic Skills Education
Description: Encourages businesses to provide or sponsor basic skills
education programs for employees.​

Credit Calculation: One-third of education costs per full-time
equivalent student or $150 per student, whichever is less for each
employee that successfully completed an approved adult basic skills
program.​

Eligibility: Employees attending 4 hours/week for 44 weeks. Focus on
enhancing reading, writing, or mathematical skills.​

Administration: Managed by the Georgia Technical College System of
Georgia.​

Contact: Rachelle Taylor, Administrative Assistant - rtaylor@tcsg.edu |
Georgia Education Tax Credit Procedures Guide (tcsg.edu)
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Quick Guide: Georgia Department of
Economic Development Programs

Description: The state supports entrepreneurs and the growth of small
businesses with assistance from many agencies and through the Georgia
Department of Economic Development (GDEcD).

Scope: Resources for small businesses, including direct services to
small companies, business-to-business opportunities, local community
support, and business and community association connections.

Direct Services to Small Companies
• Tax credits for jobs, investment, research and development and tax
exemptions.
• One-on-one interaction for resources, connections, incentives and
regional expertise. See regional map on following page for contact
information.
• Connecting technology-oriented businesses and start-ups with
direct access to university and technical college applied research,
commercialization, resources, incubation, technology connections,
matching grant funds and potential investor networks www.georgia.
org/center-of-innovation
• Export assistance provides knowledge and connections to get
Georgia products to the world www.georgia.org/international/
trade/exporter-services
• Web-based small business resource directory www.georgia.org/
smallbusiness

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Business-to-Business Opportunities
• Georgia Suppliers: Matches Georgia suppliers with other in-state
companies.
• Mentorship Program: Facilitates a mentorship program linking small
Georgia companies with larger businesses and global corporations.
Georgia Mentor-Protege Connection or Georgia MPC
• Entertainment Industry Directory: Maintains a comprehensive
directory of businesses in Georgia’s entertainment industry for
filmmakers and production companies. Georgia Film

Local Community Support
• Resource Equipping: Provides resources and tools to all Georgia
communities, fostering local business growth and sustaining an
entrepreneurial environment.
• Best Practices: Shares best practices to support growing businesses
and encourage entrepreneurial efforts.
• Professional Development: Offers professional development and
community strategic planning. Entrepreneurial Communities

Business and Community Association
Connections
• Outreach: Builds relationships and partnerships through broader
outreach to businesses and leadership.
• Resource Leveraging: Leverages resources and opportunities to
increase jobs and investment.

Contact: Mary Ellen McClanahan, Director, Community & External Alliances
memcclanahan@georgia.org
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Quick Guide: Environmental Finance
Authority (GEFA)

GEFA assists local governments in constructing and rehabilitating water,
sewer, and solid-waste facilities for public and commercial development.
Finances land acquisition for permanent conservation status.

Georgia Fund Program
The Georgia Fund Program is the best suited for economic development
projects because of its flexibility and turnaround time.

• Eligible Applicants: Cities, counties, water, and sewer authorities.
• Eligible Projects: Water and sewer capital improvements projects
(excluding stormwater).
• Loan Conditions: Interest rates fluctuate, visit GEFA for the most
up to date information; 1% closing fee; max. 20 years term. Simple
interest loan with no prepayment penalties.
• Funds Available: Varies yearly, averages $50 million; max. loan from
Georgia Fund per year is $3 million.
• Deadline: Applications accepted anytime; first-come, first-served
basis.
• Contact: Arlene Durrah, Georgia Fund Program Manager arlene@
gefa.ga.gov

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Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)
• Eligible Applicants: Cities, counties, water, and sewer authorities.
• Eligible Projects: Various wastewater and sewer projects; land
conservation projects.
• Loan Conditions: Interest rates fluctuate, visit GEFA for the most
up to date information; 1% closing fee; max. 20 years term. Simple
interest loan with no prepayment penalties. Because funds are federal,
the projects must include facility planning, environmental review,
public participation, project inspection, and minority/women’s
business participation.
• Funds Available: Multiple projects funded; max. loan per year is $25
million.
• Deadline: Applications accepted anytime; pre-application period
usually November 1 – December 31.
• Contact: Jason Bodwell, Senior Program Manager jason@gefa.
ga.gov

Solid Waste Facilities Loan Program
• Eligible Applicants: Georgia local governments with recycling and
solid-waste facilities.
• Eligible Projects: Collection, treatment, recycling, composting, or
disposal of solid waste.
• Loan Conditions: Interest rate based on most recent general
obligation bond sale; max. 20 years term; 1% closing fee.
• Funds Available: Max. $3 million per loan; priority for recycling and
waste management.
• Contact: Arlene Durrah, Georgia Fund Program Manager arlene@
gefa.ga.gov

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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
• Eligible Applicants: Cities, counties, water, and sewer authorities.
• Eligible Projects: Ensure public health and compliance for water
systems.
• Loan Conditions: Interest rates fluctuate, visit GEFA for the most
up to date information; 1% closing fee; max. 20 years term. Simple
interest loan with no prepayment penalties. Because funds are federal,
the projects must include facility planning, environmental review,
public participation, project inspection, and minority/women’s
business participation.
• Funds Available: Multiple projects funded; max. loan per year is $25
million.
• Deadline: Applications accepted anytime; pre-application period
usually November 1 – December 31.
• Contact: Jason Bodwell, Senior Program Manager jason@gefa.
ga.gov

Environmental Emergency Loan Program
• Eligible Applicants: Cities, counties, water, and sewer authorities.
• Eligible Projects: Water or sewer capital improvement for
emergencies threatening health or safety.
• Loan Conditions: 2.0% interest rate; max. 10 years term; 1% closing
fee.
• Funds Available: Max. $300,000 per year per community.
• Deadline: Applications accepted anytime; first-come, first-served
basis.
• Contact: Arlene Durrah, Georgia Fund Program Manager arlene@
gefa.ga.gov

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Quick Guide: City & Local Economic
Development Tools

Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs) in
Georgia
• Enactment: O.C.G.A. §36-42-1 et seq (1981)
• Purpose: Develop and promote trade, commerce, industry, and
employment opportunities; revitalize central business districts.
• Creation Steps:
• Pass a resolution declaring the need for a DDA.
• Designate downtown area boundaries.
• Appoint seven directors; file resolution copies with authorities.
• Board Composition: Seven directors; at least four with an economic
interest in redevelopment; staggered six-year terms.
• Powers:
• Sue and be sued.
• Adopt a corporate seal.
• Make/execute contracts; buy/sell/lease property.
• Finance projects; issue revenue bonds.
• Borrow money (with city council permission).
• Apply for government grants.
• Receive city tax monies.
• Employ an executive director.
• Prepare plans for downtown.
• Serve as an urban redevelopment agency.

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Tax Allocation District (TAD) / Urban
Redevelopment Powers Act
• Enactment: O.C.G.A. §36-44-1 et seq
• Purpose: Revitalize blighted areas; use future taxes for infrastructure.
• Implementation:
• Local legislation authorization.
• Local referendum.
• Creation of redevelopment agency.
• Revenue Set Aside: Up to 10% of local tax base.
• Funds Use: Broad range for development activities.
• Renovate, construct, preserve, restore expand or demolish buildings
for business, commercial, industrial, government, education, public
or private housing, social activity, governmental services
• Historic properties
• Green spaces
• Mass transit and pedestrian facilities
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Water and sewer lines; streets; sidewalks; parking facilities; public
parks; building construction; building rehabilitation, housing, and
land assembly

Land Bank Authorities
• Enactment: O.C.G.A. 48-4-60 et seq (1996)
• Purpose: Acquire tax-delinquent properties; manage, sell, or
dispose.
• Creation: Intergovernmental cooperative agreement between cities
and county.
• Property Acquisition: Direct purchase or bid at tax sale.
• Composition: Four members; two appointed by mayor, two by
county commission.
• Tax Forgiveness: Considered upon sale; focus on low-income
housing benefits.
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Community Improvement District (CID)
• Enactment: Georgia Constitution Article IX, Section 7
• Purpose: Self-imposed tax for district improvements; leverages state
and federal funds.
• Creation Steps: Local act, city/county consent, written consent from
property owners.
• Assessment Limit: Cannot exceed 2.5% of assessed property value.
• Debt: Permitted; not an obligation of the State.
• Funds:
• Street/road construction and maintenance
• Parks and recreation facilities
• Storm water and sewage collection and disposal systems
• Water development, storage, treatment, purification and
distribution facilities; public transportation
• Terminal and dock facilities; and parking facilities
• “Such other services and facilities as may be provided for by general
law”

Business Improvement District (BID)
• Enactment: O.C.G.A. §36-43-1 et seq
• Purpose: Taxing property owners for expanded services in
designated districts. BIDs are special districts in which property
owners agree to be taxed at a higher rate than the rest of the
community in order to pay for expanded services that are not already
being provided to the city as a whole.
• Creation Steps:
• Petition with area plan, agreement of 51% taxpayers.
• Plan must include boundaries, services, millage (1 to 3 mil max),
budget, time frame.
• Sunset: 10-year sunset, renewable.
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• Funds Use:
• Advertising
• Promotion
• Sanitation
• Security
• Business recruitment and retention

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Quick Guide: Georgia Department of
Community Affairs Programs
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program
• Description: Economic development component focused on
expanding opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals.
Funds viable projects that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-
income persons that would not take place without CDBG funds.
• Scope: Eligible applicants include units of general-purpose local
government (excluding certain cities and counties).
• Approach: Projects may include real property acquisition, public
facilities construction, site improvements, and private business loans.
Loans usually below-market rates, with favorable terms. Job creation is
a significant competitive factor.
• Contact: Brock Smith, Manager, Office of Economic Development,
Community Development and Finance Division, Georgia Department
of Community Affairs. Brock.smith@dca.ga.gov

Employment Incentive Program (EIP)
• Description: Capitalized with State CDBG funds for private
businesses to carry our economic development projects that focus on
employment opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals.
• Scope: Three eligible activities: public infrastructure, loans to sub-
recipient businesses, and assistance to local development entities.
• Approach: Maximum grant or loan amount: $500,000. Each dollar in
EIP funds must leverage a minimum of one private dollar.
• Contact: Gabriel Morris (EIP Public Infrastructure) gabriel.morris@
dca.ga.gov , Staci Tillman (EIP Loans-to-business projects) staci.
tillman@dca.ga.gov
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Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA)
Program)
• Description: Specialized economic development tool for significant
projects. Targets non-rural counties, supporting local, regional, or
statewide initiatives.
• Scope: General-purpose local governments, local-government
authorities, regional development centers, and state agencies.
• Approach: Funds can be used for public land acquisition, site
development, infrastructure improvements, and publicly owned
assets. Assistance amounts vary based on recommendation from
Georgia Department of Economic Development.
• Contact: Inna Horuzhik, Incentives Program Manager, inna.horuzhik@
dca.ga.gov

Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund
(DDRLF)
• Description: Provides below-market-rate financing for capital
projects in historic downtown areas to support efforts to revitalize and
enhance downtown areas.
• Scope: Targets municipalities and counties with a population less
than 100,000 and development authorities. Applicants should
demonstrate a clearly identified project.
• Approach: Maximum grant or loan amount: $250,000, typically ten-
year repayment period. Funds can be used for real estate acquisition,
development, rehabilitation, and purchase of equipment.
• Contact: Kim Carter, EFDP OneGeorgia Program Manager kim.
carter@dca.ga.gov

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Redevelopment Fund (RDF)
• Description: Provides flexible grants and loans for challenging
economic and community development projects. Focus on
eliminating slum and blight, supporting public/private partnerships.
• Scope: General-purpose local government (excluding certain cities)
• Approach: Maximum grant or loan amount: $500,000. Loans
underwritten with standard commercial procedures, collateralized,
interest rates determined case-by-case.
• Contact: Staci Tillman, Economic Development Program Manager
staci.tillman@dca.ga.gov

Local Revolving Loan Funds (RLF)
• Description: Aims to create job opportunities for low- and moderate-
income persons. Capitalized with CDBG Employment Incentive
Program (EIP) grants for new or expanding businesses.
• Scope: For-profit businesses, local development authorities.
• Approach: Local RLF committee reviews applications based on
locally adopted policies. Competitive applications emphasize job
creation, financial commitments, debt servicing ability, personal
guarantees, and collateral.
• Contact: Michael Casper, Compliance Manager michael.casper@
dca.ga.gov

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Equity Fund
• Description: The Equity Fund is a flexible financing tool providing
financial assistance, including grants and loans, to eligible rural
communities for economic development. It aims to enhance citizens’
health, welfare, safety, and economic security by developing and
retaining employment opportunities and improving infrastructure.
• Scope: Eligible recipients include general-purpose local
governments, local government authorities, and joint or multi-county
development authorities in rural counties with high poverty rates. Sub-
recipients may be for-profit or non-profit entities. Grants/Loans range
from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per project, depending on regional
impact, support from neighboring counties, and local investment.
• Approach: Grant funds require local investment, demonstrating
potential return on investment. Business growth loans have a 3%
interest rate, 5-7 years for machinery and equipment, and 20 years for
real estate. Speculative building loans are interest-free for five years,
requiring a marketing plan and local investment.
• Contact: Kim Carter, EFDP OneGeorgia Program Manager
kimcarter@dca.ga.gov

Entrepreneur and Small Business Loan Guarantee
Fund (ESB)
• Description: The ESB Loan Guarantee Program provides loan
guarantees to accredited Georgia financial lenders to encourage gap
financing for small business growth in economically stressed counties.
• Scope: Eligible lenders include state or federally chartered banks
in Georgia. Businesses must be for-profit, located in eligible rural
counties, and meet specific criteria.
• Approach: ESB guarantees up to 50% of private bank loans ($35,000
to $250,000) with a 10% equity injection by the borrower.
• Contact: Coleen Gelot, Economic Development Consultant coleen.
gelot@dca.ga.gov
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Economic Development, Growth, & Enterprise
(EDGE) Program (OneGeorgia)
• Description: The EDGE Fund is a specialized economic development
tool providing “deal-closer” funds for competitive projects in rural
counties with high poverty. It aims to attract significant economic
development projects to Georgia, creating jobs and generating
private investment.
• Scope: Targeted for competitive projects in rural counties. Eligible
applicants include general-purpose local governments, local
government authorities, and joint or multi-county development
authorities. Projects should retain or create jobs in Georgia.
• Approach: Funds are not limited in amount and require
recommendations from the Georgia Department of Economic
Development. Eligible activities include public land acquisition, site
development, infrastructure improvements, and more.
• Contact: OneGeorgia Authority: Dawn Sturbaum, Senior Incentives
Program Manager dawn.sturbaum@dca.ga.gov, Inna Horuzhik,
Incentives Program Manager, inna.horuzhik@dca.ga.gov

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
• Description: SSBCI, created under the Small Business Jobs Act of
2010, allocates funds to Georgia for state-administered programs to
increase credit availability for small businesses
• Scope: Designed as a delegated lending model, each program aims
to provide capital to small businesses, particularly in underserved
markets.
• Approach: Georgia Loan Participation Program (GA LPP), Georgia
Small Business Credit Guarantee Program (SBCG), Georgia Funding
for CDFIs, Georgia Capital Access Program (GCAP) ranging from
$100,000 to $500,00+ in funding.
• Contact: Holly Hunt, Program Manager Community Development
and Finance Division holly.hunt@dca.ga.gov
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Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund
• Description: The Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund supports
local governments, authorities, and nonprofit organizations in
revitalizing downtown districts through financing and technical
assistance.
• Scope: Eligible lenders include state or federally chartered banks
in Georgia. Businesses must be for-profit, located in eligible rural
counties, and meet specific criteria.
• Approach: ESB guarantees up to 50% of private bank loans ($35,000
to $250,000) with a 10% equity injection by the borrower.
• Contact: Joanie Perry, Division Director Community Finance Division
Joanie.perry@dca.ga.gov , Brian Williamson, Deputy Commissioner
brian.williamson@dca.ga.gov

Tourism Development Act
• Description: The Georgia Tourism Development Act (GTDA) offers
state sales and use tax incentives for tourism projects to create
jobs. The incentive allows recovery of a percentage of the project’s
development costs over a ten-year period.
• Scope: Approved companies and development authorities can apply
for the GTDA sales and use tax refund for projects with a minimum
investment of over $1 million. Eligible construction of a new tourism
attraction or expansion should have the ability to attract at least 25% of
more of its visitors from out-of-state after the third year of operation.
• Approach: The Act defines tourism attractions as: a) cultural or
historical sites; b) recreation or entertainment facilities; c) a convention
hotel and conference center; d)an automobile race track with
other tourism amenities; e) a golf course facility with other tourism
amenities; f) marinas and water parks with lodging and restaurant
facilities; or g) a Georgia crafts and products center.
• Contact: Sally Mrus, Support Services Community Development
Finance Division Sally.mrus@dca.ga.gov
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City of Stockbridge
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM
February 12, 2024 FUNDING SOURCE
RESOLUTION GENERAL FUND
ORDINANCE FUND BALANCE
CONTRACT APPROVAL/RENEWAL SPLOST or TSPLOST
PUBLIC HEARING ARPA
PRESENTATION GRANT
BID SELECTION/AWARD HOTEL/MOTEL TOURISM
TASK ORDER COUNCIL INITIATIVE
CHANGE ORDER PARTNER/SPONSOR
BUDGET AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TRANSFER BONDING
PAYMENT APPROVAL ACCOUNT TRANSFER FROM:
OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFER TO:

PRESENTER: Community Development Staff
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
An ordinance to allow additional licenses and locations for certain types of businesses in the City
for dealers in distilled spirits, pawn shops, tire shops, used car dealerships, and precious gems, so
as to clarify the number of licenses available, and to provide a process for allowing additional
licenses based upon Census data.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Due to the 2022 annexation referendum, the City's population has exceeded 30,000, so additional
licenses and locations for certain businesses can be allowed. Dealers in distilled spirits would only
be allowed in certain areas of the City, as are shown on a special GIS map. The ordinance
appeared as "Text Amendment Case #TX-2024-01" on the Agenda for the January 25, 2024
Planning Commission meeting, and the Board members unanimously recommended its approval.

APPROVALS: CITY MANAGER___________________________ FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A
CITY TREASURER____________________________________ AMOUNT $
CITY ATTORNEY____________________________________
GRANTS ADMIN.___________________________________ ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Ordinance to allow additional licenses and locations for certain types of businesses in the City.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVAL.

Staff Signature______________________________

Proposed
Liquor
Jordyn Bucholtz, GIS
Analyst
01/25/2024

Stores
9.04.130 - Maximum number of distilled
spirits retail licenses permitted
• The city shall issue a maximum of three (3) licenses for the sale of distilled spirits by the package. No additional licenses
shall be issued unless the population of the City of Stockbridge reaches twenty thousand (20,000) residents, at which
time one additional license may be permitted for each five thousand (5,000) residents of the city over the twenty
thousand (20,000) initial threshold. No application for a license to do business as a retail seller of distilled spirits shall be
considered or approved or a license issued where the total number of retail seller of distilled spirits licenses issued and
in effect at the time of such application numbers at least one for each five thousand (5,000) residents according to the
latest officially and finally published annual population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. In making this computation,
fractions of each five thousand (5,000) residents shall not be considered. For purposes of this section, nonconforming
retail sellers of distilled spirits shall be included for purposes of calculating the number of outstanding licenses.
• Whenever it shall be recognized by the city treasurer that the release of population projections by the U.S. Census Bureau
results in the availability of one (1) or more additional licenses, and it is determined by the city treasurer that one (1) or
more additional licenses are available, the city shall publish a notice, one (1) time, advising the public of such, and that
applications will be received for a period of forty-five (45) days subsequent to the publication. If, during this period,
applications are received which exceed the number of newly available licenses, there shall be held a lottery, administered
by the city treasurer, to determine the order in which applications shall be processed. Thereafter, the applications shall
be processed in the order reflected in the results of the lottery. Once the proceeding of applications has resulted in the
issuance of licenses up to the limit contained in this chapter, the remaining applications shall be returned to the
applicants, unprocessed. If no applications are received during the forty-five-day period after publication, applications
shall thereafter be processed in the order in which they may thereafter be received.
Ordinance to Allow Additional Licenses
• Population threshold has been met
• 6,000 people added to population following 2022 annexations
• AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE,
GEORGIA RELATING TO DEALERS IN DISTILLED SPIRITS, PAWN SHOP, TIRE SHOP, USED
CAR DEALERSHIPS, AND PRECIOUS GEMS SO AS TO CLARIFY THE NUMBER OF
LICENSES AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR ALLOWING ADDITIONAL
LICENSES BASED UPON CENSUS DATA; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
• SECTION 1. Ordinance. That Title 9, Chapter 04, section 090 (A) of the current Stockbridge code be
deleted, and a new Title 9, Chapter 04, section 090 (A) be added to the Code of Ordinances, City of
Stockbridge, Georgia, so as to read as follows:
9.04.090 – Premises – Additional restrictions for distilled spirits retail licenses.

A. No retail license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be issued unless the location is located within five hundred (500) feet
of the streets or roads designated in the following five (5) areas and has direct access onto such streets or roads:

• Area 1: Those portions of Mount Zion Parkway and Highway 138 lying west of I-75;

• Area 2: Those portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Parkway lying east of I-75;

• Area 3: Those portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their intersection with west right-of-way line

of Highway 42 to the west city limits line.

• Area 4: Those portions of Rock Quarry Road lying east of I-75;

• Area 5: Those portions of Jodeco Road that are at least the distance restrictions of a church and/or school buildings.
State Law Distance Requirement
• Section 3-3-21 - Sales of alcoholic beverages near churches, school
buildings, or other sites(a)(1) No person knowingly and intentionally
may sell or offer to sell:(A) Any distilled spirits in or within 100 yards
of any church building or within 200 yards of any school building,
educational building, school grounds, or college campus;
Portions of Mount Zion Parkway and Highway 138 lying west of I-75
Portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Blvd lying east of I-75
Portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their intersection with west right-of-way line of Highway 42 to
the west city limits line
Portions of Rock Quarry Road lying east of I-75
Portions of Jodeco Road that are at least the distance restrictions of a church and/or school
Lottery System
• Two liquor store licenses will be issued via lottery system
Applicant Checklist
MUST HAVE:
• $750 Non-refundable Application Fee
• Completed Application
• A notarized statement, with background financial documents, from an accountant, financial advisor, bank, or
similar entity, that the applicant has sufficient financial ability to purchase and maintain, as required by City
Code.
• Government Issued ID
• Proposed Location
• Last day to apply is April 1, 2024, at 4:30 pm
Thank you!
City of Stockbridge
Community Development Department

APPLICATION
(Lottery Application ONLY)

NOTE: USE SEPARATE PAGES AND/OR ATTACHMENTS, AS NECESSARY

1. Type(s) of license applied for: ( ) Alcohol License ( ) Pawnshop
( ) Tire Shop ( ) Vape Shop
( ) Used Car Dealership ( ) Precious Metals
( ) Used Appliance Shop
( ) Thrift store and Consignment Shop

2. Proposed license is a (n): ( ) Individual
( ) Partnership
( ) Corporation
( ) LLC
( ) other legal entity (explain)

3. Applicant information:

Name:

Title/Position:

Are you a citizen of the United States: ___ yes ___ no

Where were you born?

Present home address:

County of Number of years at present address

Contact information: Business phone #:

Home phone #:

How long have you been a resident of Georgia? Henry Co?

What has been your occupation for the past five (5) years?

4. Applicant’s relationships with other persons with 1st degree of kinship.

Immediate living relatives:
(Please list all immediate living wife, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and parents)
(Attach separate sheet(s) if necessary)

Name: Age:

Relationship: Live with or apart:

Name: Age:

Relationship: Live with or apart:

Name: Age:

Relationship: Live with or apart:

Name: Age:

Relationship: Live with or apart:

5. Proposed business name and address:

Business name:

Address:

6. Corporations: If operating as a corporation, please complete the following:

Corporation name:

Address:

Date of Incorporation: Where Incorporated:

Type of Corporation:

Corporate Officers: Please list each (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Name: SS#

Office Held:

Address:

Name: SS#

Office Held:

Address:

Name: SS#

Office Held:

Address:

Name: SS#

Office Held:

Address:

Please provide a copy of your “Articles of Incorporation” and the current “Annual
Registration with the Secretary of State”

7. Stockholder information – applies to any “closely held” stock, not publicly traded and to all
stockholders who own more than 10% of the outstanding capital stock of the corporation.
DO NOT FILL OUT THIS INFORMATION FOR PUBLICLY TRADED
CORPORATIONS. In lieu thereof, please indicate by attached sheet as to whether any
affiliate, related company, holding company, subsidiary or other organization holds any
form of alcohol license in the City of Stockbridge, or any distilled spirits package sale
license within the State of Georgia.

8. If operating as a corporation, list stockholders with addresses and the amount of interest of each
stockholder in the corporation. Please list each (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Stockholder Name: Interest:

Address:

Stockholder Name: Interest:

Address:

Stockholder Name: Interest:

Address:

Stockholder Name: Interest:

Address:

9. Limited Liability Company (LLC): If operating as a company, please complete the following:

Company name:

Address:

Date of Formation: Where Formed (State):

Type of LLC (member managed or manager managed):

LLC members with an ownership interest: Please list each (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Name: SS#

Member – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Member – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Member – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Member – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Please provide a copy of your “Articles of Incorporation” and the current “Annual Registration with the
Secretary of State”

10. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Partnerships, Sole Proprietorships, and any other forms of
business entity: If operating as a partnership or other form of business entity, please complete the
following:

Entity name:

Address:

Date of Formation: Where Formed (State):

Type of Partnership:

Partnership members with an ownership interest. Please list each (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Name: SS#

Partnership – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Partnership – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Partnership – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Partnership – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Please provide a copy of your “Articles of Incorporation” and the current “Annual Registration with the
Secretary of State”

If more than 4 members, partners, or stockholders, please provide the name, address, social security
number and ownership interest of additional parties at interest, by separate sheet.

11. Registered Agent

If the proposed license is a legal entity, please provide name of its registered agent:

Agent(s) name:

Address:

Telephone Number:

12. Store Manager, Managing Member, Managing Partner, or other person in charge:
What is the name of the person who, if the license is granted, will be the active manager of the
business and on the job at the business?

Full name:

(Please complete the site manager’s personal statement, attached)

13. Convictions:
Has the applicant, or any individual having an interest either as owner, partner, member, or
stockholder been convicted or entered a plea of Nolo Contendere within fifteen (15) years
immediately prior to the filing of this application, for any felony or misdemeanor in any state or
for an offense cited by the United States; or any violation of municipal ordinances except traffic
violations? If yes, please explain below:

14. Location ownership
Do you own the land and building on which the business is to be operated?

Yes No If Yes, when did you buy it?
(Attach proof of ownership)

If not the owner, please complete the following and attach a copy of the lease, option, and any
other pertinent documents:

Owner/Agent of Property:

Amount of rent: Frequency Paid:

Is the amount of rent a set amount? Yes No

If NO, please explain how it is determined:

15. If you have an option, or other legal, binding document to buy, lease the building, please explain
the general terms:

16. Zoning
What is the current zoning on the proposed property location?

17. Location Certification
If this is the first application for a license for this business, please attach a current certificate from
a registered surveyor containing the following information:

(1) A scale drawing of the building or proposed building as situated on the proposed lot.
(2) Proposed parking available to the building.

NOTE: NOT Required for a retail package alcohol license until the applicant is chosen for a
license.

18. Financial Interest – Does the applicant or interested parties to this Application:

A. Have any financial interest in any similar business?

_____ Yes _____ No

B. Received any financial aid or assistance from any similar business?

_____ Yes _____ No

19. Other Interests:
Do you; any member of your family (children, spouse, parents, siblings) or any of the other
owners, partners, or stockholders:

A. Have any interest, financial or otherwise, in other similar businesses or establishments?
_____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

B. Own, lease, sub-lease any real estate which is occupied by a similar business. If so, give the
location information as to any lease or rental agreement including rents received and who it
was rented to: _____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

C. Serve as the Executor or Administrator or Beneficiary of Heir of any estate having an interest
in any similar business or establishment?

_____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

D. Serve as Beneficiary or Trustee of any Trust Fund having an interest in any similar business
or establishment?

_____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

20. Financial Gain
Please list all parties who will receive any financial gain or payment derived from any interest or
income as a result of the operation that this application applies to. (Please include any owners,
partners, members, officers, or principal stockholders)

21. Other Jurisdictions
List other jurisdictions in which any applicant, partner, member, corporate officer, or stockholder
holds a similar occupational tax certificate, regulatory license, or alcoholic beverage license:

List all details of denial of any such licenses in any other jurisdiction:

22. Are you familiar with the City of Stockbridge Ordinances, State laws and regulations, Federal
laws and regulations governing the operations of this type of business?

__________ Yes __________ No

(City of Stockbridge Ordinance 9.04 Alcoholic Beverage)

23. Restrictions Alcohol ONLY

Ordinance 9.04.090
1. No retail license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be issued unless the location is located
within five hundred (500) feet of the streets or roads designated in the following three (3)
areas and has direct access onto such streets or roads:

Area 1: Those portions of Mount Zion Boulevard and Highway 138 lying west of I-75;
Area 2: Those portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Boulevard lying east of I-75;

Area 3: Those portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their
intersection with the west right-of-way line of Highway 42 to the west city limits line.

24. Do you agree to abide by such ordinances, laws, and regulations?

__________ Yes _________ No

25. Do you have any questions or comments regarding the ordinances, laws, regulations, or
application?
_____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

Georgia, Henry County, City of Stockbridge

I, , being duly sworn according to the law, do swear that
the facts and things stated by me in the above and foregoing answers to questions are true, and no
false, or fraudulent statement is made herein, and such answers were made in order to produce the
granting of such license.

Signature of Applicant

Print Name

Title of Applicant

Subscribed and Sworn before me on this the ______ day of _____________, 20____

NOTARY PUBLIC signature Notary Commission Expires

NOTARY PUBLIC printed name

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City of Stockbridge
Community Development Department

SITE MANAGER’S PERSONAL INFORMATION
Alcohol License ONLY

(To be attached to Application)
(A photo of the manager must be attached to this form)

1. Business Name
(Please complete for the business you are applying as a manager for)

Business Name:

Address:

2. Manager’s name and address:

Name:

Home address:

Phone number:

3. Personal identification information:

Race: _____ Sex: _____ Height: _____ Weight: _____ Age: _____

Color of hair: _____ Color of eyes:_____

4. Manager’s birth information:

Location of birth:

Date of birth:

5. Spousal information: (If married, please complete)

Spouse’s full name:

Maiden name if applicable:

Date of Birth: Date married:

Employer:

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6. Employment record:
(Please list your previous employment information for the last past 10 years) (Attach separate
sheet if necessary)

Employer:

Location: Dates – From:____ To: ____

Employer:

Location: Dates – From:____ To: ____

Employer:

Location: Dates – From:____ To: ____

7. Financial interest:

Do you or your spouse, or any member of your family:

A. Have any interest, financial or otherwise, in other malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirits
stores or establishments? ______ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

B. Ever been denied a license or had a license revoked? _____ Yes ____ No

If YES, please list:

8. Prior residences:
(Please list all residences you have had in the past ten (10) years.) (Include a separate sheet if
necessary)

Street Address City State Years

9. Tax return:
Did you file a Georgia tax return last year?

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Yes No

10. Convictions:
Has the applicant, or any individual having an interest either as owner, partner, member, or
stockholder been convicted or entered a plea of Nolo Contendere within fifteen (10) years
immediately prior to the filing of this application, for any felony or misdemeanor in any state or
for an offense cited by the United States; or any violation of municipal ordinances except traffic
violations? If yes, please explain below:

Charge:

Place of arrest: Date:

Disposition:

11. Personal References:
(Please list three personal references not related to you, whom you have known for at least five
years)

Name: Phone #:

Address:

Name: Phone #:

Address:

Name: Phone #:

Address:

12. Emergency Contact:

Contact name: Phone #:

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I, , do solemnly swear, that the foregoing statements
are true. I understand that any falsehoods are grounds for automatic dismissal of this
application.

Signature of Manager

Print Name

Title of Applicant

Subscribed and Sworn before me on this the ______ day of _____________, 20____

NOTARY PUBLIC signature Notary Commission Expires

NOTARY PUBLIC printed name

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City of Stockbridge
Community Development Department

BACKGROUND AND SECURITY CLEARANCE FORM
OWNER, APPLICANT, MANAGER
Alcohol License ONLY

Authorization for Release of Personal Information
(Attach photocopy of Social Security Card and Photo ID)

I, , do hereby authorize a review of, and full disclosure of,
all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the City of Stockbridge, whether said
records are of a public, private, or confidential nature.

The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure pertaining to the
background investigation necessary to process my application as required under the Alcohol
Beverage Ordinance (Chapter 9) governing licensing in the City.

I also certify that any person, firm, or other entity (“the providing entity”) who may furnish such
information concerning me, shall not be held liable or accountable for giving this information and I
do hereby fully and completely release the providing entity from all liability, which may be incurred
as a result of furnishing such information.

A photocopy of this release form will be valid as an original thereof, even though the photocopy does
not contain the original writing of my signature.

Notary Signature

Date
Notary Commission Expires

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Driver’s License Number

Height Weight

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City of Stockbridge SAVE Public Benefits Affidavit
O.C.G.A § 50-36-1 (e) (2)
Instructions: As required by Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006, as amended, every agency
administering or providing Public Benefits is responsible for requiring that applicants for public benefits execute a sworn
affidavit verifying the applicant’s lawful presence in the United States {Ga. Code 50-36-1(e) (2)}. By executing this affidavit
under oath, as an applicant for the City of Stockbridge, Georgia public benefit as supplemented by resolution of the City Council,
I am stating the following with respect to my application to the City of Stockbridge.

Name of natural person applying on behalf of individual, business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity.

Address of applicant named above Telephone Number

OCCUPATIONAL TAX CERTIFICATE
Name of business, corporation for whom application is being Category of Public Benefit
made.

1. ______ __ I am a United States citizen. {REQUIRES VERIFICATION AT SUBMISSION}
2. _________ I am a legal permanent resident of the United States.
3. _________ I am a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act with
an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration
agency.

My alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration
agency is:
The undersigned applicant has also hereby verifies that he or she is 18 years of age or older and has provided at least one source
and verifiable document, as required by Georgia Law O.C.G.A § 50-36-1 (e) (1). A complete list of secure and verifiable
documents is on the back of this form.

REQUIRES VERIFICATION AT SUBMISSION – Which type of secure and verifiable document was provided with this

affidavit? :
In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully who makes a
false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in this affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of O.C.G.A § 16-10-
20, and face criminal penalties as allowed by such criminal statute.

MUST BE COMPLETED BY NOTARY

I, {representative for}
(Printed NAME of individual and natural person) (Name of Business, corporation, partnership, etc.)

Signature of Applicant Date

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN
BEFORE ME ON THIS THE
DAY OF , 20

Executed in (City), (State)

NOTARY PUBLIC Signature My Commission Expires

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SECURE AND VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS

The following list of secure and verifiable documents, published under the authority of O.C.G.A § 50-36-
2 contains documents that are verifiable for identification purposes, and documents on this list may not
necessarily be indicative or residency or immigration status.

• A United States passport or passport card

• A United States military identification card

• A driver’s license issued by one of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the United
States Virgin Island, American Samoa, or the Swain Islands, provided that it contains a
photograph of the bearer or lists sufficient identifying information regarding the bearer, such as
name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address to enable identification of the bearer.

• A identification card issued by one of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the United
States Virgin Island, American Samoa, or the Swain Islands, provided that it contains a
photograph of the bearer or lists sufficient identifying information regarding the bearer, such as
name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address to enable identification of the bearer.

• A tribal identification card of the federally recognized Native American tribe, provided that it
contains a photograph of the bearer or lists sufficient identifying information regarding the bearer,
such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address to enable identification of the
bearer. A listing of the federally reorganized Native American tribes may be found at:
http//www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/OIS/TribalGovernmentServices/TribalDirectory/index.htm

• A United States Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card

• An Employment Authorization Document that contains a photograph of the bearer

• A passport issued by a foreign government, must have I-94 attached

• A Merchant Mariner Document Mariner Credential issued by the United States Coast Guard

• A Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card

• A NEXUS card

• A Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) card

• A driver’s license issued by a Canadian government

• A Certificate of Citizenship issued by the United States Department of Citizenship

• Immigration Services (USCIS) (Form N-560 or Form N-561)

• A Certificate of Naturalization issued by the United States Department of Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) (Form N-550 or Form N-570)

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STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA RELATING TO DEALERS IN DISTILLED SPIRITS,
PAWN SHOP, TIRE SHOP, USED CAR DEALERSHIPS, AND PRECIOUS GEMS
SO AS TO CLARIFY THE NUMBER OF LICENSES AVAILABLE TO
PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR ALLOWING ADDITIONAL LICENSES
BASED UPON CENSUS DATA; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO
REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

SECTION 1. Ordinance. That Title 9, Chapter 04, section 090 (A) of the current
Stockbridge Code be deleted, and a new Title 9, Chapter 04, section 090 (A) be added to the
Code of Ordinances, City of Stockbridge, Georgia, so as to read as follows:

9.04.090 – Premises – Additional restrictions for distilled spirits retail licenses.

A. No retail license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be issued unless the location is
located within five hundred (500) feet of the streets or roads designated in the
following five (5) areas and has direct access onto such streets or roads:
Area 1: Those portions of Mount Zion Parkway and Highway 138 lying west of I-75;

Area 2: Those portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Parkway lying east of I-75;

Area 3: Those portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their intersection
with west right-of-way line of Highway 42 to the west city limits line.

Area 4: Those portions of Rock Quarry Road lying east of I-75;

Area 5: Those portions of Jodeco Road that are at least the distance restrictions of a church
and/or school buildings.

SECTION 2. Repeal. The existing Title 9, Chapter 04, Section 090 (A) is hereby
repealed. From the Code of Ordinances, city of Stockbridge, Georgia. All ordinances in
conflict with this Ordinance are repealed, except as otherwise provided herein.

SECTION 3. Intention of the Governing Body. It is the intention of the governing
body, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall be come and be made
a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Stockbridge, Georgia, and the sections of the ordinance
may be renumbered to accomplish such intention.

SECTION 4. Approval of Execution. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all
documents necessary to enact this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. Attestation. The City Clerk is authorized to execute, attest to, and seal
any documents which may be necessary to effectuate this ordinance, subject to approval as to
form by the City Attorney.

SECTION 6. Authority to Amend The City Attorney is granted authority to amend
or correct this Ordinance, with the express consent of the City Council, to reflect the intent of
the Council and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

SECTION 7. Effective Date This ordinance becomes effective immediately upon
adoption and recording by the City Clerk.

SO ORDAINED this day of , 2024.

ANTHONY S. FORD, Mayor

ATTEST:

(SEAL)
VANESSA HOLIDAY, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

QUINTON G. WASHINGTON, City Attorney
