The City of South Fulton: A City on the Rise

With a population of just under 108,600, the City of South Fulton ranks eighth out of Georgia’s 535 incorporated cities and towns.  More than 93% of its residents hold at least a high school diploma and the median household income is $69,000, making the city one of the best-educated and most-affluent in the south metro Atlanta area.

Situated within a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – the world’s busiest – the City of South Fulton is home to nearly 108,600 people. It represents the best of all worlds, from the bustling business districts on Roosevelt and Old National Highways to sprawling, rural scenes along the city’s picturesque southeast border. Communities such as Red Oak, Campbellton and Sandtown enjoy rich histories that have unfolded of hundreds of years.

The city is home to the South Fulton Parkway corridor, which is only minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The parkway serves as the largest commercial corridor within the city’s limits.

The Fulton Industrial District is recognized as one of the largest industrial and business areas in the southeast United States and is adjacent to the city. Portions of Camp Creek’s industrial commercial businesses are also within the city’s borders. The city is also home to the Wolf Creek Amphitheater (an outdoor recreation concert venue) and Southwest Arts Center.

Vision

The City of South Fulton will be an innovative, diverse community that is safe, environmentally conscious, healthy, transparent and financially sustainable for all its citizens and visitors.

Mission

Each day we will exceed the expectations of our customers as we deliver municipal services with respect and professionalism.

Destination South Fulton is the economic development arm of the City of South Fulton. Our mission is to facilitate opportunities for business creation, growth, and entrepreneurship.  We strive to foster an increased quality of life for all citizens through continued growth in desired commercial focused areas and the redevelopment of underinvested corridors. 

Our Goals

• Increase and diversify the local tax base
• Develop opportunities for entrepreneurship
• Increase the number of quality jobs
• Improve the quality of life through increased economic opportunity

Areas of Responsibility

Destination South Fulton has the responsibility for key economic development functions for the city.

• Old National District Main Street Program
• Red Oak Historic District Main Street Program
• South Fulton Convention & Visitors Bureau
• South Fulton Downtown Development Authority 
• Westside Tax Allocation District
• Eastside Tax Allocation District