Game Changers: The Conscious Culture Volume 2 Issue 7 | Page 13

The Big Picture: Bringing Quality of Living thru Economic and Community Development by Commissioner Bruce Holmes Commissioner Bruce Holmes is committed to the economic develop- ment of Northern Henry County as it is one of the fastest growing segments in that county. North Henry offers a high quality of life, low cost of living, revital- ized easy access and prox- imity to downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson At- lanta International Airport, historical and cultural ame- nities, outdoor, recreational and soon the performing arts. A new $20,000,000 Performing Arts Center (PAC) will fit well within Fairview’s health and well- ness community complet- ing the overall vision for the area. “I'm happy that Nidus and Henry Coun- ty Board of Education believed in my vision to redevelop this area into a health and wellness com- munity,” said Commission- er Bruce Holmes. “Both developments will anchor this tri-county commercial corridor and this area will be a destination for quality medical care, retail, healthy living, while benefiting our youth in the area of intel- lectual capital development and enrichment. “The road in- frastructure has been improved and aligned with beautification and 8' multi-use paths, Holmes explained. “Village Park at North Henry located adja- cent to this development has finally opened adding even more walkability to the area. Construction of the Fairview Rd/ Anvil Block Rd realignment was recently approved and con- struction has begun. This new alignment will connect Anvil Block and Fairview roads putting our health and wellness commercial corri- dor closer to I-675. Lastly, I’m very thankful that the Henry County Board of Ed- ucation recently approved the Fairview Performing Arts Center. Along with the other investments in the area, this center with contribute to youth enrich- ment, youth exposure and economic development. I'm proud of the Henry County Board of Education’s decision to in- vest in our youth and I look forward to the completion of this beautiful facility. Game Changers Magazine Jul/Aug 2017 - 12