City highlights $223 million Sandtown Village mixed-use project and international trade efforts
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Summary
Officials promoted the Sandtown Village Hutch $223 million mixed-use development and described trade missions that city leaders say are bringing business opportunities to South Fulton.
City leaders highlighted ongoing economic development projects and trade activity at the eighth-anniversary event, naming a $223 million mixed-use project and business partnerships developed during trade missions.
City Manager Sharon Soubadan and Mayor Kobe described the Sandtown Village Hutch project as “a $223,000,000 mixed use investment” to transform 60 acres into housing, retail and green space. The project was presented as a development anchor to create jobs and retail access in District 1.
Business owner Latron Price, who spoke from the audience, credited a trade mission to Colombia organized with the mayor’s office and partners for opening new export and distribution channels. Price said the work could enable Georgia commodities to move through new packing and shipping facilities and that some products could be sold through major online retailers. “Mayor Colby invited me now ... to participate, in this tour of the port with these African representatives where Mayor Colby and others have, built inroads,” Price said; the business owner’s remarks referenced the mayor by a slightly different name in the transcript.
Why it matters: large-scale private development and trade partnerships can affect jobs, land use and local retail access. City leaders emphasized business attraction and international outreach as parts of a broader growth strategy.
Details and limits: Officials spoke of private-sector-led development and city-facilitated promotion; no new incentives, tax abatements, or council approvals were announced at the event. The city cited partnerships with Morehouse College, the AD King Foundation and other organizations in promotional remarks.
Ending: Officials urged residents and local businesses to pursue opportunities from development and trade outreach and to consult city economic development staff for details.
