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South Fulton CID Is Improving Access on and Off I-85

BY | November 22, 2024

The South Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) is here to do just that: keeping drivers safe and moving in Fairburn, Palmetto, and Union City. Right now, they’re planning a new I-85 interchange at Gullatt Road to relieve congestion and reduce the risk of crashes.

What’s the CID doing 

To create a new interchange, The Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) requires Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to conduct an Interchange Justification Report (IJR) to show why it’s needed. The South Fulton CID has spearheaded the effort by conducting a preliminary feasibility report. Next, they’re helping fund the IJR.  

GDOT is studying daily traffic, crash reports, and the area’s economic growth to prove the need. The report is on track for submission in September 2025. Once we’ve proved the need for the interchange and FHWA approves, it’s on to state-wide planning and design.  

According to the current IJR draft, the new interchange will open in 2038.  

The problem: highway drivers have nowhere else to turn 

South Fulton’s roads are only getting busier, especially along I-85 near Gullatt and SR74/ Senoia Roads. Most Fayette County commuters drive into Atlanta on I-85, and the 6-mile stretch of highway within the CID sees 42,000 cars each day. Since more than half of Fairburn’s largest employers are situated right off the highway along Oakley Industrial Boulevard, a large portion of those commuters and truckers are exiting at the SR 74 interchange. 

The bustling logistics center in Fairburn and South Fulton brings great economic benefits, but keeping our transport drivers and local commuters safe requires staying on top of traffic. 

As more employers take advantage of South Fulton’s logistics powerhouse, more drivers are headed out on these roads. Worry not: the South Fulton CID is here to future-proof Fairburn’s infrastructure.  

The solution: more options, less congestion, safer streets 

Along with establishing a bus route serving the area and working to upgrade the SR 74/I-85 interchange, the South Fulton CID is refitting local roads to manage traffic and get commuters more directly to their work.  

  • The CID has funded traffic studies to find where a new interchange will make the most impact 
  • A new interchange at Gullatt Road will help relieve existing nearby interchanges of heavy truck traffic 
  • The expansion of Oakley Industrial Boulevard to Gullatt will provide increased access 
  • Reclamation paving of Gullatt will future proof the roadway for heavy truck traffic  

 

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The Best Parking Near I-85 for Fayette County Residents Driving to Downtown Atlanta

South Fulton commuters headed to work in Atlanta along SR-74 can use the Fairburn Park & Ride to share rides and connect with MARTA bus route 188.

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South Fulton commuters headed to work in Atlanta along SR-74 can use the Fairburn Park & Ride to share rides and connect with MARTA bus route 188.

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Fairburn Park & Ride Offers Convenience for SR-74, I-85 Commuters

South Fulton commuters headed to work in Atlanta along SR-74 can use the Fairburn Park & Ride to share rides and connect with MARTA bus route 188.

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‘Park & Watch’ Movie Night Attracts SR 74 Commuters to the Fairburn Park & Ride

This summer the South Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) and the City of Fairburn hosted a first-of-its-kind carpool community event that’s generating quite a buzz around the Fairburn Park & Ride commuter lot.

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Sept. 22 | Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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Expansion Is on the Horizon for the South Fulton CID 

The group of commercial property owners known as the South Fulton CID is pursuing an expansion to include more properties in its next wave of progress. 

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FAQ: What You Should Know About the South Fulton CID’s Plans for a Future Expansion

The South Fulton CID is proposing an expansion of its boundaries to include more commercial properties. Read our FAQ to learn more.

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Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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The Best Parking Near I-85 for Fayette County Residents Driving to Downtown Atlanta

BY | April 16, 2024
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If you live in Fayette County and need to get to work in downtown Atlanta or near the Atlanta airport, the Fairburn Park and Ride is your best option to bypass traffic and cut back on commuting costs.

Why? There’s no cost to park, it’s accessible and secure 24/7, and it’s a convenient meetup spot for commuters heading the same direction into Atlanta. With ample parking available, it’s the stress-free alternative you’ve been searching for. Here’s everything you need to know to start using it.

What’s the Fairburn Park and Ride?

The Fairburn Park and Ride is a place where commuters can park their cars and share rides. Located at 8100 Senoia Road, right near the I-85/SR-74 interchange, it’s a convenient meetup point for travelers heading north on SR-74.

Built in 2019 and made possible by the City of Fairburn and the South Fulton Community Improvement District (South Fulton CID), the park and ride was created for local commuters who often get slowed down by area traffic, especially at peak travel hours, or due to nearby construction activity. With the park and ride, Fayette County commuters have an alternative to driving alone.

Why It’s the Best Solution

Of course, the main reason to use the Fairburn Park and Ride is because it makes your commute easier. It has lots of features that make it convenient to use, including:

  • 200 parking spots
  • EV charging stations
  • 24/7/365 availability
  • Security monitoring by the City of Fairburn police
  • Great lighting anytime of the day
  • A convenient location right off SR-74 and near the I-85/SR-74 interchange
  • Access to MARTA Route 188, which serves Oakley Industrial Boulevard

Taken together, these features make for a safe, convenient place where commuters working any shift can catch the MARTA Route 188, a carpool, or vanpool.

Why Share Rides

Carpooling and vanpooling are among the most common uses of the Fairburn Park and Ride, and they’re both great avenues to explore for improving your commute. Choosing these travel options helps combine trips and take extra cars off the road, resulting in a cleaner, healthier, and more seamless travel experience in the neighborhood for everyone.

When you share the ride with others, you can split the costs on gas, parking, and long-term wear and tear on a car. You can also swap driving duties with your carpooling partners.

If you’re not sure how to start a carpool or vanpool, Georgia Commute Options has a tool that matches you with others nearby who are heading in the same direction.

Make the Fairburn Park and Ride Part of Your Commute

Sitting in traffic alone isn’t your only option for getting to work. Head over here to learn even more about the Fairburn Park and Ride. For extra commuting resources to help you make the most out of the Fairburn Park and Ride, explore MARTA Route 188 or find a carpool or vanpool with Georgia Commute Options.

Keep up with the Fairburn Park and Ride, including the most up-to-date lot information, news and events, and more, via the Fairburn Park and Ride Facebook page.

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South Fulton commuters headed to work in Atlanta along SR-74 can use the Fairburn Park & Ride to share rides and connect with MARTA bus route 188.

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Fairburn Park & Ride Offers Convenience for SR-74, I-85 Commuters

South Fulton commuters headed to work in Atlanta along SR-74 can use the Fairburn Park & Ride to share rides and connect with MARTA bus route 188.

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‘Park & Watch’ Movie Night Attracts SR 74 Commuters to the Fairburn Park & Ride

This summer the South Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) and the City of Fairburn hosted a first-of-its-kind carpool community event that’s generating quite a buzz around the Fairburn Park & Ride commuter lot.

A huge queue of trucks

Sept. 22 | Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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Expansion Is on the Horizon for the South Fulton CID 

The group of commercial property owners known as the South Fulton CID is pursuing an expansion to include more properties in its next wave of progress. 

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FAQ: What You Should Know About the South Fulton CID’s Plans for a Future Expansion

The South Fulton CID is proposing an expansion of its boundaries to include more commercial properties. Read our FAQ to learn more.

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Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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FAQ: What You Should Know About Georgia’s Community Improvement Districts

Read this FAQ to learn more about Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) and why they are a powerful economic development tool for Georgia property owners. 

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With Port Tour, Business and Civic Leaders Explore the Link between the South Fulton area and Savannah

BY | February 20, 2024
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The South Fulton Community Improvement District (South Fulton CID), with its significant warehousing and the Fairburn CSX Intermodal Facility, isn’t just a part of Georgia’s economy; it’s a driving force. Its growth has been fueled by direct access to the Port of Savannah, the single largest and fastest-growing container port in the U.S. Recognizing this connection, the South Fulton CID brought together a group of local business and civic leaders from the South Fulton area to tour the Port of Savannah and strengthen our understanding of the link between these two economic centers.

Port Tour Highlights & What We Learned

The visit began with a networking dinner in Savannah, bringing together CID board members, city representatives, and logistics partners. Discussions focused on strategies to enhance the district’s logistics capabilities.

During the tour led by Stacy Watson, the Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Director of Economic & Industrial Development, attendees got an up-close view of the port’s operations. Here’s a snapshot of what we learned:

  • The Port of Savannah is the main port gateway for the Southeast region and the fourth busiest port in the U.S., handling just over 9 percent of total U.S. containerized cargo volume.
  • The port is strategically located to reach 37.2 million residents and 11 major metro areas within a 300-mile radius, making it an indispensable link in the region’s supply chain.
  • It handles an impressive 4.2 million containers each year. Many of these containers are loaded onto trains and sent directly to the CSX Intermodal Facility in Fairburn, Ga. and nearby warehouses.
  • Spanning 10,000 feet, the port can accommodate several ships simultaneously, boosting its cargo handling efficiency and capacity for international trade.
  • Additional projects either underway or recently completed, including the Mid-American Arc initiative and the International Multimodal Connector, are expanding the port’s reach, with inland rail connections to other major Southeastern markets.

By taking the tour, the South Fulton CID and the area’s business community got a clear picture of how we fit into Georgia and the Southeast’s economic puzzle. The insights gained are expected to inform future strategies and actions within South Fulton’s own expansive logistics network, with the shared goal of enhancing the efficiency and economic vitality of the greater Atlanta region.

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Fairburn Park & Ride Offers Convenience for SR-74, I-85 Commuters

South Fulton commuters headed to work in Atlanta along SR-74 can use the Fairburn Park & Ride to share rides and connect with MARTA bus route 188.

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‘Park & Watch’ Movie Night Attracts SR 74 Commuters to the Fairburn Park & Ride

This summer the South Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) and the City of Fairburn hosted a first-of-its-kind carpool community event that’s generating quite a buzz around the Fairburn Park & Ride commuter lot.

A huge queue of trucks

Sept. 22 | Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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Expansion Is on the Horizon for the South Fulton CID 

The group of commercial property owners known as the South Fulton CID is pursuing an expansion to include more properties in its next wave of progress. 

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FAQ: What You Should Know About the South Fulton CID’s Plans for a Future Expansion

The South Fulton CID is proposing an expansion of its boundaries to include more commercial properties. Read our FAQ to learn more.

A huge queue of trucks

Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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FAQ: What You Should Know About Georgia’s Community Improvement Districts

Read this FAQ to learn more about Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) and why they are a powerful economic development tool for Georgia property owners. 

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Fairburn Park & Ride Offers Convenience for SR-74, I-85 Commuters

BY | September 19, 2023
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South Fulton commuters headed to work in Atlanta along SR-74 can use the Fairburn Park & Ride to share rides and connect with MARTA bus route 188.

Commuters along SR-74 and employees working for businesses in the South Fulton area now enjoy enhanced access to convenient travel options, all thanks to the Fairburn Park & Ride. Established through a collaborative effort between the City of Fairburn and The South Fulton Community Improvement District (South Fulton CID) in 2020, this commuter-friendly facility offers a game-changing solution for daily commuters, including carpools, vanpools, and MARTA Route 188 riders. Located at 8100 Senoia Road in Fairburn, this 200-space park and ride lot is accessible 24/7, making it easy for commuters to share rides and reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

Fairburn Park and Ride

The Fairburn Park & Ride includes:

  • 200 parking spaces, including several spaces equipped to support Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and handicap parking.
  • Convenient proximity to the SR 74 and I-85 Interchange
  • Pickup for MARTA Route 188, which covers Oakley Industrial Boulevard and provides direct service to and from MARTA’s College Park station.

Investing in Commuter Solutions to Tackle Congestion in South Fulton

The Fairburn Park & Ride was strategically established ahead of the I-85 and SR 74 interchange reconstruction project. By encouraging ridesharing and providing a reliable transportation choice, the Park & Ride aims to minimize the expected congestion during this major infrastructure upgrade.

The Park & Ride project was one of many recent infrastructure investments made possibly through the South Fulton CID, which includes self-taxing area property owners who fund similar transportation projects that fill transportation gaps and advance the area’s transportation network. Learn more about the South Fulton CID here.

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‘Park & Watch’ Movie Night Attracts SR 74 Commuters to the Fairburn Park & Ride

This summer the South Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) and the City of Fairburn hosted a first-of-its-kind carpool community event that’s generating quite a buzz around the Fairburn Park & Ride commuter lot.

A huge queue of trucks

Sept. 22 | Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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Expansion Is on the Horizon for the South Fulton CID 

The group of commercial property owners known as the South Fulton CID is pursuing an expansion to include more properties in its next wave of progress. 

Screenshot 2023-04-27 at 7.32.10 AM

FAQ: What You Should Know About the South Fulton CID’s Plans for a Future Expansion

The South Fulton CID is proposing an expansion of its boundaries to include more commercial properties. Read our FAQ to learn more.

A huge queue of trucks

Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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FAQ: What You Should Know About Georgia’s Community Improvement Districts

Read this FAQ to learn more about Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) and why they are a powerful economic development tool for Georgia property owners. 

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‘Park & Watch’ Movie Night Attracts SR 74 Commuters to the Fairburn Park & Ride

BY | August 24, 2023
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This summer the South Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) and the City of Fairburn hosted a first-of-its-kind carpool community event that’s generating quite a buzz around the Fairburn Park & Ride commuter lot.

On Friday, August 4th, nearby residents and commuters of Fairburn, Union City, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and Tyrone who drive along the SR 74 corridor were invited to carpool with their family, friends, and neighbors to attend the Park & Watch movie night.

More than 160 residents gathered at the Park & Ride to enjoy food, outdoor games, an Imagination Transportation Chalk competition, and family-friendly activities before a full showing of Disney Pixar’s award-winning animated film, Soul. Thanks to our partners and area businesses for helping make this event a success: Smokin’ Aces BBQ, Sweet to the T Cheesecake desserts, Pretty Little Tacos, Kona Ice, and the Fairburn Fire Department. Extra special thanks to Swing Atlanta Miniature Golf for gifting a prize pack to our chalk competition winners, and to Lovely Bodies Gym for giving over 70 backpacks and school supplies to elementary, middle and high school students in attendance.

We also thank our public officials, including the City of Fairburn’s Mayor Mario Avery, Mayor Pro Tem Linda J. Davis, Councilwoman Hattie Portis-Jones, and District 67 State Representative Lydia Glaize, for their participation and welcoming event attendees.

The City of Fairburn partnered with the South Fulton CID to create the Fairburn Park & Ride, which opened in 2020. The commuter lot features 200 parking spaces available for carpool, vanpool, and MARTA bus commuters. Learn more about the lot here.

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Sept. 22 | Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

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Expansion Is on the Horizon for the South Fulton CID 

The group of commercial property owners known as the South Fulton CID is pursuing an expansion to include more properties in its next wave of progress. 

Screenshot 2023-04-27 at 7.32.10 AM

FAQ: What You Should Know About the South Fulton CID’s Plans for a Future Expansion

The South Fulton CID is proposing an expansion of its boundaries to include more commercial properties. Read our FAQ to learn more.

A huge queue of trucks

Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

Georgia,State,Capitol,Building,In,Atlanta,,Georgia,,Usa.

FAQ: What You Should Know About Georgia’s Community Improvement Districts

Read this FAQ to learn more about Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) and why they are a powerful economic development tool for Georgia property owners. 

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Sept. 22 | Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

BY | August 21, 2023
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NOTICE IS GIVEN as provided in the FULTON COUNTY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS ACT, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460) as amended, that a Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on September 22, 2023, at US Foods, 7950 Spence Rd., Fairburn, GA 30213. The purpose of the Caucus is to elect a Board member to Post 6 on the CID Board. Registration for the election shall be held from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Voting will occur immediately thereafter. A map of said District is on file with the Clerk of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. All Electors as designated under the Act are invited to attend and cast their votes.

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Expansion Is on the Horizon for the South Fulton CID 

BY | April 28, 2023
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Backed by Logistics, Warehousing Businesses and Property Owners, the CID Has Its Eyes Set on Growing the Competitive Edge of Fulton County’s Southside

More than two decades of transportation advancement and innovation have transformed the southside of Fulton County, Ga., into a logistical nerve center for the state and region. Now, the group of commercial property owners known as the South Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) is pursuing an expansion to include more properties in its next wave of progress.   

“South Fulton did not earn by chance its reputation as the Atlanta region’s logistics link to the world,” says Joddie Gray, the South Fulton CID Administrator. “It’s due in large part to our property owners’ commitment through the CID to fund the critical infrastructure needed to keep pace with the  development activity happening in and around our district.” 

Ever since it was first formed, commercial property owners and businesses in the CID area have relied on the CID as a key economic development tool and funding strategy. Without the CID, it would be much harder to source the match funds needed to attract transportation grant funding at the local, state, and federal levels. Even more could be accomplished in the southside through an expansion of the district.   

South Fulton CID Proposed Expansion Areas 

Related: View our CID Expansion FAQ 

Coordinated Transportation Investments Earn South Fulton Communities a Competitive Edge 

Twenty-plus years of coordinated transportation investments completed, and the South Fulton CID and its community partners are seeing great dividends. Today the CID has: 

  • A high Commercial Real Estate (CRE) occupancy rate of 96.2%; and 
  • 1,968 acres of land primed for development.

“Fulton County’s southside too often gets overlooked or deprioritized for critical transportation projects, big and small; the CID raises the area’s visibility as an investment priority within the Atlanta region,” Gray explained. “The CID expansion will help us direct additional investment where our area’s commercial property owners and businesses need it the most.”

With a list of key district projects in hand, the CID is underway with efforts to advance and partner on major infrastructure projects, like I-85 interstate access improvements at SR-74 and separately at Gullatt Road; take care of smaller, quick response projects like sidewalk enhancements and repaving roads; and even innovative enhancements like a Freight Intelligent Transportation System. An expansion will spread the benefits of these projects to even more businesses throughout the area.  

Be Part of the Movement: Include Your Property in the South Fulton CID’s Expansion

For property owners who are interested in including their property in the CID’s proposed expansion, contact us.

DISTRICT NEWS

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Sept. 22 | Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

Screenshot 2023-04-27 at 7.32.10 AM

FAQ: What You Should Know About the South Fulton CID’s Plans for a Future Expansion

The South Fulton CID is proposing an expansion of its boundaries to include more commercial properties. Read our FAQ to learn more.

A huge queue of trucks

Notice of South Fulton Community Improvement District Election

A Caucus of Electors of the South Fulton Community Improvement District (“CID”) shall be held on May 26, 2023, at Strack Inc., 107 Laser Industrial Court, Fairburn, GA 30213.

Georgia,State,Capitol,Building,In,Atlanta,,Georgia,,Usa.

FAQ: What You Should Know About Georgia’s Community Improvement Districts

Read this FAQ to learn more about Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) and why they are a powerful economic development tool for Georgia property owners.