The Community Development Department is the focal point for a wide range  of activities and programs for the City of Austell.  Parks and Recreation as well as Zoning fall within the scope and responsibility of Community Development.

Builders and developers apply for all building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits from the Community Development Department, and individuals or groups schedule activities at the Austell Community Center, Legion Park or the Threadmill Complex with the Department.

This department coordinates requests for annexation and zoning with the Planning and Zoning Board which is comprised of citizens that have been appointed by the Mayor and Council.  Community Development also interacts with the Downtown Development Authority, the Industrial Development Authority and actively seeks grants for city projects.

Community Development is responsible for coordinating the city’s outreach activities which include Labor Day festivities, the Halloween festival and the Lighting of the Christmas Tree. They also manage Austell’s Community Center as well as design, building and leasing of all office space in the City of Austell Threadmill Complex.

Jimmy R. Graham
Community Development Director
jgraham @ austell.org (cc:  pmedlin @ austell.org)

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