CAMPAIGN NEWS

With the right plan, Tallapoosa can once again become a city where businesses want to invest, families want to stay, and taxpayers don’t carry more than their fair share.

It’s time for new leadership that sees the full picture. Leadership that focuses on growth, revitalization, and responsible management of city-owned assets. Leadership that works to make every tax dollar count.

I’ve been talking with residents, business owners, and community leaders. I’ve listened to your frustrations and your hopes. The message is clear: people want real progress, not pricey renderings.

Good growth invests in residents first. It keeps property taxes fair. It celebrates our history instead of rewriting it. It invites businesses that serve the community, not just those that look good on a grant proposal. Tallapoosa doesn’t need to become “the next anything.”We just need to take care of our own.

We might not be able to bring back Halloween on Head Avenue this year, but we can start planning for next year. Together, we can make it even better than before—by working with local businesses, churches, civic groups, and volunteers to line the street with pumpkins, music, and laughter once again. Imagine downtown filled with costumed kids, decorated storefronts, and families from all across West Georgia rediscovering the magic of Tallapoosa.

When leadership embraces this truth, Tallapoosa can shift from maintenance mode to growth mode. Instead of just patching holes, we can expand opportunities. Instead of raising taxes, we can bring in new revenue. Instead of asking families to carry the weight alone, we can build a city where everyone shares in the return on investment.