Politics & Government
Cobb County Officials Meet Indian-American Delegation In Marietta
"We do have one shortfall for the Indian community — the lack of a Cricket stadium."
Posted on December 16, 2019
The article below was published in the NRIPulse, an Atlanta-based monthly newspaper and portal that caters to the needs and interests of the Indian-American community in particular, and other members of the growing South Asian population in and around Georgia.
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Cobb County is thriving, in more ways than one. With frequent announcements of business expansions and incentives making headlines, it was only a matter of time before the county showcased its rapid development to highlight what it has to offer to businesses and communities, including fostering bilateral relations with international companies. And it did, with staggering stats to substantiate, too.
“Due to the efforts of members of the chamber and the government we have grown our tax digest by 40% and that is an extraordinary number. It reflects the confidence the business community has in us. Now that they are here, it is important that they stay here,” opened Mike Boyce, Commission Chairman of Cobb County at a meeting with an Indian-American delegation held at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center [in Marietta] on November 20, 2019. He was joined by two members from Cobb Chamber, Sharon Mason, President, CEO and Dana Johnson, EVP of Economic development and Executive Director of Select Cobb, Michael Hughes, Cobb Economic Development and Ross Cavitt, Communications.
Read more: Cobb County Commission chairman Mike Boyce, officials meet Indian-American delegation
This press release was produced by Cobb County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.