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South Fulton's

economic advancement is very much on the radar of Fulton County's leaders.

Fulton County's

government is in the process of reworking the county's comprehensive

economic development plan.

The county's

director of economic development, Joseph Johnson Jr., recently sent

out a survey to the area's leaders to find out answers to some of the

county's most pressing economic concerns.

Although

the survey features only six questions, half of them concern the economic

viability of the South Fulton region.

The survey

asks respondents to name the top three priorities the Economic Development

Group should focus on in 2001 in South Fulton County.

The region

has had numerous proposals in the last several years, but a majority

of the growth is still occurring in north Fulton.

The survey

also asks how Fulton County should approach multifamily, town houses

and condominium development in South Fulton County, to insure diverse

housing opportunities.

Some multifamily

housing is currently available in the market, but developers want to

find the best approach for further development.

The final

question asks how the county should work toward attracting international

companies to the region.

South Fulton

has a few international companies now, but there is a much larger concentration

in Fayette and Coweta counties.

During the

recent election for the Fulton County Commission seat, many candidates

spoke about the importance of expanding the area's industrial base.

To complete

the survey online, go to www.co.fulton.ga.us and click on the

Comprehensive Economic Development Plan on the home page. Responses

are due Jan. 13.