09/01/2020
Tune in for Part 2 of our interview with Albert “Al” Lee Thurman, Mayor. He has served people throughout his life as a missionary, small business owner, community leader, and elected public official. Al won the mayoral seat in Powder Springs in 2015, campaigning successfully on a platform of change and calling for a new era of improved economic development, forward-thinking leadership, positive growth and accountable governing. The City of Powder Springs is located in southwest Cobb County approximately 25 miles west of Atlanta and approximately 12 miles southwest of Marietta, the county seat.
The median price of a single family detached home is $284,000 up 34% over the last 5 years
Their land area: 6.34 square miles
Population: 14,253
Population change since 2000: +14.2%
Median resident age: 36.2 years.
Median household income: $57,572
There are countless opportunities to get out there and get active in Powder Springs! From our beautiful parks and trails to historic homes and museums there is always something to do with your family! Almost every weekend we have exciting events happening around the city. Trails in Powder Springs are open again and parking for trails is accessible.
City Parks are open again. Linear Park is open only Thurs-Sun, dawn to dusk.
Powder Springs is a Bicycle Friendly City. Significant redevelopment projects are underway in the city’s historic downtown. Their premier downtown access to the Silver Comet Trail across Cobb County is convenient to businesses and neighborhoods along Marietta Street and to expanding amenities at the city’s linear park on Richard D. Sailors Parkway. The Silver Comet Trail and the city’s 5K-certified Wild Horse and Lucille Creek trails form a unique pedestrian and bike-friendly loop around the city’s historic core, and a new $4 million downtown park will feature a trailhead entrance and inviting public space where trail travelers can take a break to enjoy casual dining at the Marietta Street Grill and Café and Hawg’s Best Friend or shop at the Bookwork or Hand Me Ups. Timed to open with park completion, Railcat Brewing Company will located in a renovated c.1900 building. The preserved Country Store on Marietta Street boasts the oldest wooden framed Coca Cola sign in Georgia. In 2018, the city issued 192 building permits for single family homes, an increase of 8% over 2017, reflecting approximately $36 million in new investment in Powder Springs. In particular, groundbreaking events held at the end of January 2019 highlight the residential dimension of downtown growth with new development underway by Hollywood Construction and Fischer Homes. With land available for light industrial, commercial and residential development, plus access to major transit routes and nearby air, rail and intermodal centers, Powder Springs checks off many important boxes for investors and developers. Innovative changes in land inspection, plan review, and permitting processes set in 2017 have continued to save significant project time for developers and reflect the City’s vision - Inspired, Invigorated, Innovative.
https://youtu.be/ZqIU9xAYww8
Lou Wieland interviews Al Thurman, the Mayor of Powder Springs, GA.