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Target Tomorrow
In 1996, our community joined together to develop a long-term vision,
coined Target Tomorrow. This was a very ambitious undertaking,
calling on a diverse group of citizens to develop consensus on what Dalton
and Whitfield County should look like in the year 2015. Upon conclusion
of the planning phase of the process, a document was produced outlining
our consensus vision and the strategies necessary to meet our desired
outcomes. And we were energized as partners in the vision to roll up our
sleeves and get about the work of Target Tomorrow.
By 2015, Dalton-Whitfield will:
Ensure comprehensive, globally competitive education
for all learners.
Have a community that encourages family values, community
pride, cultural equity, and opportunities and quality of life
for all.
Have modern, county-wide infrastructure
consistent with our land use plan that promotes
environmentally sensitive development.
Be an economic and financial center that acts
interdependently and competes globally while focusing our community for
long-term growth.
Have a consolidated government led by qualified
elected officials who are unified in purpose and use professional planning
and management techniques to make Target Tomorrow Vision and
Strategies become a reality in the most cost efficient way.
Have community-wide leadership that ensures
effective implementation of the Target Tomorrow Vision and
Strategies.
Where are we Now?
Eleven years later, many important strategies have been achieved.
Our efforts are beginning to show signs of fruitfulness. We are making
tremendous progress with the goals and strategies of the plan, and better
yet - people are beginning to notice. Vision partners continue to work
every day to support the process and accomplish tasks that bring us closer
to our ultimate vision. Community participation is also growing.
Progress at times is slow yet steadfast. The process continues and our
citizens remain active in continuing to work the plan day by day. Indeed,
there are more accomplishments on the horizon.
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