RESOLUTION NO. 2021-09-13-4 CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA 2021 STRATEGIC PLAN  WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Camilla believes the development of specific guiding principles and both long and short-term goals and objectives is  vital toj planning for the future of the community; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Camilla developed a set of guiding principles and a series of goals for the City of Camilla through strategic planning sessions which included input and collaboration from a professional facilitator, the City Manager, City Officials, city department heads, community leaders, and community partners;  and  WHEREAS, a strategic plan consisting oft the priorities for the City of Camilla is needed to guide the budget process and ensure the City Council clearly communicates its priorities to  City staff and the public; and  WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed a draft of the 2021 Strategic Plan at the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA that the attached 2021 Strategic Plan  September 7, 2021 Committee Mceting and found the draft to be an acceptable plan.  for the City of Camilla is hereby adopted.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a copy of the 2021 Strategic Plan shall be provided to entities and agencies within the community as appropriate for the purpose of coordinating  activities and sharing our principles and goals.  APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of September, 2021.  ATTEST: Chonp for Cheryl Ford, Clerk  Kelvin  Owens, Mayor ARLRU BRA (SAL) SEORGIA    Edge Development  Strategic Plan I Gity of Camilla, GA  2021  EDGE DEVELOPMENT Your Community. Your Advantage.  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan    Introduction  Gily of Camilla Economic Development Strategic  THE PURPOSE  Introduction Community Engagement --4 City of Camilla Model Implementation Strategy -7-11 Measuring Success Closing Attachments Economic Research Community: Survey Data --XX S.W.O.T. Analysis  ---2-3 --5-6 --12 ---13 14 XX  Ine early 2019, the City of Camilla decided to participate in Edge Development, a uniquely designed education and strategic planning process created exclusively for board and senior stafflevel representatives of ECG, MEAG Power and The Gas Authority member communities. The Edge objective is to stimulate purposeful development through education and discerning strategic planning. The prerequisite to the strategic planning process involved a series of insightful educational modules focused on 21 century economic and community development best practices and return on  investment principals.  "The overall intent of our participation in ECG's Edge Development training is to foster understanding and growth in our community creating economic prosperity while building on the wonderful small-town quality of life we have to offer. This is a great place to live, to raise aj family, to start a business and to bring your business. Iti is time to align our resources and  move Camilla forward."  Kelvin Owens, Mayor of Camilla  Within this context, the City of Camilla worked with ECG to prepare a strategy to guide the community in pro-actively pursuing a multifaceted approach to healthy economic and community development in keeping with the community's heritage and vision for the future. City leaders along with Edge Development staff oversaw the planning process and provided guidance and feedback:  throughout the entire process.  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan    Introduction  "a place you love to call home" "nice place to live" "boring"  THE RESEARCH  As part of the Edge Development strategic planning process, ECG conducted planning sessions with city officials, city leadership and: staff, community leaders, local business leaders and other local stake holders throughout the community. Three planning sessions were held spanning three months in 2020 and: 2021 (due to the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic restrictions). ECG also reviewed previously completed city of Camilla planning documents, analyzed demographic and socioeconomic trends, and conducted analysis of the current economic conditions. Astrategic plan survey was conducted in the local community and administered by city: staff via the city website, email campaign as well asi inj person in the city offices.  "possibilities"  "has potential of being greater"  "friendly" "family"  "small but large at hear!"  "home"  THE STRATEGY  "beautiful lille town that can be so much more"  This report is purposefully brief and concentrated on action. Detailed plans are maintained by the city staff and project leaders to achieve meaningful results to Grow Camilla Toward Tomorrow. Major findings and the research and analysis are summarized. in Attachment A and results of the community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (S.W.O.T.) analysis are summarized in  Communitys  Attachment B.  City: of Camilla Economic Development: Strategic Plan 13    Community Engagement  Camilla Started the Process  Cityl leadership realized theyr neither had the resources or the inclination to operate inay vacuum to growr not only the city! buta also the community. They understood the needt to engaget their many partners within the city, county region and state to carry out and attain the strategies of success.  ittakes more than the to be economically viable...  just cily  ACommunity-led Process from the Beginning  The Camilla community was ani integral part oft the planning and decision making process. A community survey conducted prior to the beginning of the strategic planning phase. Thes survey was designed to gather an understanding Community! leaders were included in the strategic planning process along with city leaders and staff. Over the three month process, the planning committee met each month to review survey results, hear from ECG Edge Program representatives about the Economic & Community Development processes and complete ane extensive S.W.O.T.  team members  ofH how the communitys views the community as well as to ascertain ideas toi  the community. improve  22, plming  (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) analysis. This led to  discussion1 throughout  140  surveys  great group  the planning  process.  communily  identified  Leaders Stepped Up  29 projecs  Severali individuals and groups stepped forward and are leading through the implementation  ECG & Camilla Staffis Guiding the Process  process.  ECG Edge Development staff partnered with City of Camilla leadership. They provided research and analysis, education resources, meeting facilitation: and strategy recommendations for the overall strategic plan. City of Camilla leadership will continue to maintain1 the action plan, check-in withp project leaders, monitor project progress and provide progress updates.  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan 4    Camilla Guiding Principals  1. Financial STABILITY  The Strategic Plan objective is to focus on ACTION with established CRITERIA that reflect the PRIORITIES that are MOST IMPORTANTIO There must be foundational guides 'GUIDING PRINCIPLES established to steer the Strategic Plan. Each strategy developed with each identified project will meet the standards set forth by the Camilla Communify's Guiding Principles.  The goal for any community in planning for economic development success is to create an environment of opportunity. Buildinga financially sound infrastructure creates the opportunity for prosperity  the Camilla  and economic viability. 2.  Community.  Enhance  QUALITY OF LIFE  Health, comfort, and happiness measure quality of life. Creating an environment of financial security, job satisfaction, family life, health and safety increase community, quality of life which int turn promotes  dlong  growth and prosperity. 3.  Environmental SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is important for many reasons. To have al healthy community, we need clean air, natural resources and a non-toxic environment. Sustainability aims to use all available resources efficiently to benefit the community.  4.  Transparent Actions based on FAIRNESS, EQUALITY & TRUST Growth int the community begins within, the desire andi fortitude to succeed are! key. Creating an environment of fairness, equality, and trust provides the foundation for successful collaboration  to grow the community.  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan - 5    Camilla GROWING TOWARD TOMOROW Model  "Alone, we can do SO little; Together, we can doso much"  Successful Strategy  The goal for any community in the economic development planning process and implementation phase is to create prosperity fori its citizens = how is this accomplished and why do we doi it. Providing economic stability and: sustainability along with an overall healthy and prosperous quality of life is the why. Strategic planning, establishing direction, and leadership with a project-Dased approach is the how., A Project-Based Approach  Helen Keller  Thet following pages summarize the priority projects associated with eac strategic initiative identified by the team of community: stakeholders and city leadership. The fulli implementation plan for projects-a an ACTION PLAN MATRIX-is maintained by Camilla's leadership team.  A project-based approach encourages focused action with established criteria that reflects the priorities that are most important to address Camilla's unique opportunities and challenges and willl have the greatest impact on economic growth for citizens and businesses. You will discover focused implementation: strategies that incorporate even more. focused projects that are ready for implementation. Many of the projects identified are currently underway. Some projects could be one dimensional, while some will be multi-faceted and be continuous. This is an organic plan that changes to meet changing requirements. Successful communities are never: satisfied with the status quo, they are continuously meeting or surpassing standards of excellence.  Action Plan Matrix Defines the Projedt Objedtive Identifies Teams and Team Leader Categorizes the necessary Establishes Performance Measures Asigns level of priority Sets Completion Date Targets  As the Strategic Plan moves forward, the Action Plan Matrix will evolve. challenges, leaders and opportunities materialize over time, projects change and adjust to meet emerging demands.  City, of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan    Categories of implementation  The community identified and refined project ideas against a set of criteria to focus Camilla Growing Toward Tomorrow on projects that will stimulate economic growth and have the  Strengthen our Marketing & Communications Strategies Strengthen our Marketing and Communications to be beneficial to visitors, residents and  greatest overall impact.  businesses through transparency and mindful inclusion. 2. Reinvigorate our Built Environment  LEADERSHIP I Each project will! have al leader to push the project forward. Projects without strong leadership and passion cannot COLLABORATION IE Each project will include multiple diverse stakeholders. Inclusion must be akey component ofe each project to BENEFICIARY I Each project willl be designed toy provide benefit tot the collective community. Individualsr must succeed together to provide STRENGTH I Each project willl build on existing strengths within the community as well as rely ona additional: strengths through our partnerships to enhance project productivity. IMPLEMENTATION I Each project will be specific, realistic and measurable. The focus is on "How" not "What". As successful project requires market, financial and community viability. EFFICIENCY I Each project willi focus on the ROI (return on investment) with the realization oft thel limited resources available. GROWTH IE Each project will concentrate on present opportunity' for sustainable growth as the project matures.  succeed. be successful.  Reinvigorate our built environment to be ac catalyst for future re-development and new development and bring activity and energy to our urban core by adjusting zoning and land use  for modern development.  Enhance & Feature Quality of Place  maximum output for each project.  Enhance and feature our quality of place for residents, businesses and visitors through improved awareness and access to our cultural, historical and natural resources.  o Provide Quality City Services businesses and visitors.  Provide quality city services that meet the needs of today and tomorrow for our citizens,  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan 17    Implementation Strategy  Strengthen our Marketing & Communications Strategies  Project  Description  Objective  Prioi High High High Medium High  Develop a Communication Plan Develop: a Marketing Plan Citizens Academy Tourism Fast Track Permitting  Adetailed planf for delivering the city'sstrategic messaget to current Create multiple strategies to communicate the  and potential citizens and businesses: AS strategy the city willi implement to market the city and  city's plans.  Raise the profile of the city: and community! to grow oure economy to meet the needs  community to current and potential citizens and businesses. of our citizens and businesses. Evaluate the current city brand. An educational platform to develop and nurture informed citizens To educate the citizens: about what we do, how we doi ita and opportunities for Tourism encourages cultural and physical pursuits, while providing To identifyr new tourism and funding opportunities while: supporting existing events Providing: ane expedient permitting process to ensure permittingis To brand andy promote our fast-track permitting- code inspection programt to  and businesses regarding city practices: and governance. support to thel local economy.  community engagement. and festivals.  not ani impediment: for gettinga a project offt the ground.  current and potentiald citizens, businesses and contractors.  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan 18    Implementation Strategy  Reinvigorate our Built Environment  Project  Description  Objective  Prior High  Update of waters system wells at Fuller St., IndustrialSt., and addition of SCADA at the wells., A LOOPS System will bei includedin criticalareast to boostf fire hydrant pressure. Toi make major improvements. att the Wastewater Plant, throughout the system.  Update the City Water System  County Farm. Monitoringoft the system willl be updated with the Toimprove efficiency,increaser capacity, and  provide quality and reliable water.  Update the City Wastewater System rehabilitate the 201 lift stations, and replace any defective piping Toi improve efficiency, increase capacity, and provide reliable wastewater  High High High High High  processing.  Re-Activate the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)  Hold elections and have the newly elected members meet regularly To have the DDA active and participating in the growing, improvement, and  and become activated with the Department of Community, Affairs. betterment of Downtown Camilla.  Camilla Development Authority (CDA) Tol have an active CDA in support oft the city of Camilla'sMaster Top provide staff support tot the CDA.  Plan.  Inventory Vacant and Blighted Properties Plan  Identifya ally poor conditionedi residential properties within Camilla To address ande enforce abatement of building and code violations, ensuring public city limits, setp priorities based on conditioni fori improvement plan. health and safety, as well as preserving the value ofr real property for identified  property; and nelgnboringproperues.  Inventory & Prepare a Sidewalk Master Createz al list of current sidewalks including identificationof: any  safety concerns or any existing ADA issues that need to be corrected: andi identify where new sidewalks arer needed.  To create a safe, walkable and aestheticalypleasing: walkableenvironment.  Airport Terminal Renovation Improve Gateways to the City Downtown Redevelopment  To providear nice terminal showcasing the Camilla Community. Tor make the City of Camilla Airport Terminala marketing and business development Medium  tool for the city.  To design and/or improve the gateways to Camillay with signage Enhance the entry points into the city.  and landscape design.  Medium High  Developay plan tor make Downtown Camilla more attractive, viable, business and entertainment engagement.  and active to attract both local citizens and out oft town guestsf for Tomake the downtown: an urban centerpiece of quality ofl life for the city/county.  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan 19    Implementation Strategy  Enhance & Feature our Quality of Place  Project  Description  Objective  Priority High  Researching similars successful and vibrant communitiesthat continue to grow and thrive. They should be comparable to Camilla ins size, location and form ofs government, includingar rural environment: and agriculturebase.  Explore other Community Best Practices  To research what other communities: are doing and have done tol be successful.  Establish a Recreation Strategy in Toi inventory city owned facilities andp property for potential: Collaboration with Mitchell County upgrades, development, or repurposing.  To determine and define the city'srole inp providinggreater recreation opportunities. High  Commntyessorenatons offering programs for community  Arts Program Parks Master Plan Community Event Offerings Business Roundtable Discussions  membersto create. artwork through collaboration: and interactions Tobea a support system for Community. Arts Initiatives.  High High  with others.  AMaster Plant to guide everyp phase ofa ane enhanced park system, to Identify and enhance current and future green: space and determine best usef for  include design, programming, maintenance, etc.  each.  Community events are sponsored! by public or private agenciesor To determine the level of interest and the  individuals. atmosphere.  types ofe events to offer int the community. High  An open line of communication! between business owners,  community leaders and city leadershipi to discuss the localbusiness To create: an avenue for communicationt with Business Owners.  High High High High  Youth Leadership Development/our Project centers around the importanceof. youthi inputr related to  Advisory Board Community Center Housing Strategy  policies affectingt the youth of Camilla. Developa dediçated community meeting space for social, educational, or recreational: activities. Astrategy describing the approach Camilla plans tot take to increase housing optionst throughout the community:  Tomentor the future leaders of our community.  To.t takea comprenensive look ata all underutilized city-owned facilities and determine the feasibilityof utilizingfora a community center(s).  To grow the availability of  housing options.  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan 1 10    Implementation Strategy  Provide Quality City Services  Project  Description  Objective  Prioi High High High High High High  Competitive Broadband Services Utility Education Program  Ensuring access to competitivel broadband: service.  Tor maintain andi improve the delivery and quality of high-speedi internet and telecommunicationsto: our citizens and businesses.  Toi increase customers understandingofc city: services: andi issues Communicate and create ana awareness program for city utilityc customers about  related to them. service.  utility bill calculation.  Tor modernize and expand the use oft technologyt to enhance.  Improve the City's Use ofTechnology etficiencyin city operations; leveraget technology toi improve Evaluate opportunitiest to better use technology to improve city operations.  Energy Efficiency Program Free Wi-Fi Access  A program that encourages consumers to utilize energy- efficient To provide city utility customers toi Free public access points throughout the city for simplei internet. To provide free) Wi-Fia access int the downtown corridor and  education, products, andi resources toi improve energy-efficiency.  optionst improve energy efficiency.  access.  publici parks.  Create an Urban Services Map  A map detailinga a defined area in whicht the city provides or To provide potential businesses, privatei investors and city: staff informationto  proposes top provide public services.  improve infrastructure.  City of Camilla Economic: Development Strategic Plan I 11    Measuring Success  Performance Measures  Source  Measuring Progress  Strengthen our Marketing & Communication Strategies  Measuring progress is a hallmark of successful economic development planning. Performance measures were chosen carefully and strategically to best articulate the overall implementation strategies while keeping in mind the guiding  Number of Facebook Likes/FOllowers Number of Website Visits Number of Newsletter Subscribers Reinvigorate our Built Environment Vacant & Blighted Properties Identified and Improved Reliable Water and Wastewater Systems in Place Miles of Sidewalks Repaired  Social Media Analytics Website Analytics City of Camilla  principles. Tracking progress  allows for continued  City of Camilla P&Z City of Camilla Utilities of Camilla Utilities City  improvement and accountabilify while meefing the standards directed by the guiding principles and the community leaders. This information will be used to make adjustments as needed. There are additional measures tied to individual projects making up the Implementation Strategies, these are maintained in the Action Plan Matrix. The individual project measures are monitored and revised by Team Leaders and City Leadership on a regular basis.  Enhance & Feature our Quality of Place Number of Events each year Creation of al Recreation Strategy  Main Street Progr City of Camilla City of Camilla  Number of annual Citizens Academy sessions & attendees Provide Quality City Services Number of Favorable Customer. Service Surveys Establishment of Energy Efficiency Program Number of free Wi-Fi access points downtown  City Utility Custo City of Camilla Main Street Progra  *Detailed Performance Measures are, found in the Implementation  Worksheet (Attachment D)  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan L 12    In Closing  Through Edge Development Economic Development training and strategic planning, you have a clear direction for taking action, an approach for measuring progress and success, and a strategy to make changes as you proceed. The community has stepped forward and worked together to createa forward thinking action plan to GROW Camilla TOWARD TOMORROW.  camillaga.net @cityotcamilla @mainstreetcamila  LEADERS Youth Education Faith  Gity Staff  Medical Elected Business  AMILLA camilageorgia.com @camila.chamber:  Camilla leadership and staff are committed to leading the implementation, measuring the progress Project teams will continue meeting to fulfill their commitment to the plan. Each team will work to ECG Edge Development team will check in with city leadership to provide advice and counsel as needed to ensure a successful economic development groundwork has been established. The community has come together, building a plan of action to improve the built environment, ensure city services are prepared for the future, enhance the quality of life fori its citizens, and tellt their story  and adjusting the strategies as needed. ensure their project achieves success.  MITCHELL Development ÇOUNTY Authority growmitchel.com @growmitchell  to attract new investment to GROW Camilla TOWARD TOMORROW.  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plani    Attachment A  Economic Data Trends & Analysis Retail Market Analysis  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Contents Region Definitions. Employment. Labor Force Summary. Commuter Inflow-Outflow. Employment Trends. Employment Fair Share Comparison. Unemployment Rate Wage Trends..  Average Wages per Worker by Industry (2021 Q1). Employment by! Industry Mix (2021 Q1) Average and Median Wages per Worker by Occupation (2020). Employment by Occupation Mix (2020). Housing. Current Housing Market. Housing Fair Share Comparison. Income & Poverty Rates.. Income Projections. Household Income Distribution. Education. Educational Attainment. Graduation Attainment Population.. Demographic Profile. Historical Population Population Projections Age Projections..  15 16 16 18 19  Four-Year High School Graduation Rates (2020).  22 25  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development - LocationGeorgia.com IF Page 1  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Region Definitions  STATE SERVICE DELIVERY REGIONS Amended Effective July 1,2005  Region 10 refers to the State Service Delivery Region in Georgia to which Mitchell County belongs. Other counties in Region 10 beside Mitchell include Baker, Early, Seminole, Decatur, Grady, Thomas, Colquitt, Worth, Dougherty, Lee, Miller, Calhoun and Terrell. The Mitchell County Region refers to Mitchell and its contiguous surrounding counties, including Baker, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Grady, Thomas, and Worth counties.  4  9  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 2  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Employment Labor Force Summary  Camilla has a higher labor force participation rate for people 16 years and older than Mitchell County, the Mitchell County Region, or Region 10. The city's prime- age labor force participation rate is also higher than Mitchell County's, the Mitchell County Region's, and Region 10's. Camilla'sl labor force participation rate for veterans is comparatively high. Average commute times in and around Camilla Mitchell County are lower than the state and national average commute times.  Labor Force Summary (2019) Labor Force Participation Prime-Age Labor Force Participation (civilian population 25-54) Armed Forces Labor Force Veterans, Age 18-64 Veterans Labor Force Participation, Age 18-64 Average Commute Time (minutes)  Camilla  Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Region 10  Georgia  United States  (civilian population 16 years and over) 2,337 60.0% 9,551  54.2% 0.0% 5.4% 66.4% 23.3  123,766 57.1% 153,448 56.6% 5,125,182 63.0% 163,555,585 63.2% 78,251 76.1% 97,947 75.8% 3,392,727 80.9% 104,634,905 82.19 0.2% 661 0.2% 49,356 0.6% 1,073,907 0.4% 9,114 5.6% 11,655 5.7% 370,348 5.7% 9,143,042 4.6% 6,347 69.6% 8,088 69.4% 280,362 75.7% 7,003,778 76.6%  1,452 79.6% 5,998 68.3% 0 0.0% 0 176 6.2% 729 150 85.2% 484 22.9  522  21.5  21.8  28.8  26.9  U.S. Census Bureau American Community. Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2015-2019; JobsEQ  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 3  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Commuter Inflow-Outflow: - City of Camilla  m3  1,895 Employed in Camilla and Living Elsewhere  1,525 Living in Camilla and Employed Elsewhere  301 Employed and Livingi in Camilla  Sources ESn HERE Garmn, Korea USGS Intermnan NGCC INCREMENTP egiSseNspsMIws: NRCan Esri dapan. VETLE andthe-GIsUserc EwiChraonokng.t Community Esti  U.S. Census Bureau OnTheMap 2018  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development - LocationGeorgia.com I Page 4  MECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Commuter Inflow-Outflow- Mitchell County  Puney    Newon  Doenun  3,950  5,594 Living ini Mitchell County and Employed Elsewhere  Employed in Mitchell County and Living Elsewhere  2,945 Employed and Livingin Mitchell County  (m  sREn HERE Garmin jorea USGS. EsnfThalandi Interman NGCCI INCREMENT AOResPAAVAvssess Esi) Japan METL andthe GISL ongkengkE User Esri  U.S. Census Bureau OnTheMap 2018  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com IP Page5  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Employment Trends  As of 2021 Q1, total employment for the City of Camilla was 2,306 (based on a four-quarter moving average). Over the year ending 2021 Q1, employment declined 0.9 percent in the city, 4.8 percent in the county, 3.6 percent in the Mitchell County Region, and 3.6 percent in Region 10. All of these declines were less pronounced than the employment  decline in the United States as a whole (5.1 percent).  Employment  12.5% 7.5% 2.5%  7.5%  2011Q2 201202 2013Q2 2014Q2 2015Q2. 2016Q2 2017Q2 2018Q2 20'9Q2 2020Q2  City ofCamilla, GA( (-0.9%) -Mitchell County, Georgia (:4.8%) -Mitchell County Region(-3.6%)  2.0% 2.0% 6.0%: 10.035  2011Q2 2012Q2 2013Q2 201402 2015Q2 2016Q? 2017Q? 2018Q7 20'9Q2 2020Q2 4.0%.  Region 10 (-3.6%) -Georgia (-3.8%) -USA(-5.1%)  U.S. Bureau ofLabor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; JobsEQ  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 6  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Employment Fair Share Comparison  Mitchell County experienced over: seven times its fair share of regional job losses between 2010 and 2019. This means that thel Mitchell County Region as a whole has experienced: a slight decline in thet total number ofj jobs but Mitchell County itself has experienced an even more dramatic decline in the total number ofj jobs. A metric known as percentage of fair sharei is shown ini the equation below andi is used to gauge whether a part ofa a county is receiving its fair share ofe employment growth within al larger region (such as a multi-county area). Since the overall regional changei in jobs has been negative, a high percentage of fair share is a negative indicator of job market health. Here, the region is the Mitchell County Region, or Mitchell County and its surrounding counties: Baker, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Grady, Thomas, and Worth.  percentage of fairs share = county % employment growth (2010-2 2019)  regional % employment, growth (2010- - 2019)  County Mitchell Baker Colquitt Decatur Dougherty Grady Thomas Worth Mitchell County Region  Employment (2010) 8,519 604 16,612 9,864 50,864 6,400 21,835 4,162 118,861  Employment (2019) Employment: 2010-2019 % Change Percentage of Fair Share of Employment Decline  7,557 567 16,303 9,674 50,859 6,764 21,370 3,864 116,958  -11.3% -6.1% -1.9% -1.9% 0.0% 5.7% -2.1% -7.2% -1.6%  705% 381% 116% 120% 1% -355% 133% 448% 100%  Employment Fair Share comparison  Mitchell 705%  Baker 381%  Worth 448% Mitchell County Thomas Region 133% 100%  Colquitt Decatur 116% 120% Dougherty  Grady -355%  U.S. Census Bureau American Community: Survey; JobsEQ. Calculations by ECG.  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationseorgia.com I Page7  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Unemployment Rate  The unemployment rate for Mitchell County was 4.8 percent as of May 2021. The country unemployment rate was lower than the national rate of 5.5 percent but higher than  the state rate of3.9p percent. One year earlier, in May 2020, the unemployment rate in Mitchell County was 6.8%.  Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate  Jan 12 Jan:13 Jan  Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 70  0%  Mitchell County, Georgia (4.8%) -Georgia (3.9%) -USA(5.5%)  0.0)  2.055  Jan 12 Jan- 13 Jan- 14 Jan:15 Jan16 Jan- 17 Jan-18 Jan-g Jan-20 Jan-71 0.05  Mitchell County, Georgia (4.8%) -Mitche! County Region(4.5%) -Region 10(4.3%) U.S. Bureau ofl Labor Statistics LocalA Area Unemployment. Statistics; JobsEQ  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationseorgia.com I Page 8  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Wage Trends  The average worker in the City of Camilla earned annual wages of $36,809 as of 2021 Q1. Average annual wages per worker increased 6.8% in the region over the preceding four  quarters. For comparison purposes, annual average wages were $57,673 in the: state and $63,393 in the nation as of 2021Q1.  Annual Average Wages (2021 Q1)  City of Camilla $36,809  Mitchell County $39,609  Mitchell County Region $43,538  Region 10 $43,342  Georgia $57,673  United! States $63,393  Average Annual Wages (% Change from a Year Ago)  2011Q2 20:207 2013Q7 201402 2015Q2  2017Q2  201902 202002  ClyorCama.GA(GBH, -Mitche"l County. Georgia (8.; 3%) -Mitchell County Region (7.9%)  207 4Q2 Q7 Region 10 (8.0%). Georg'a 9%)  U.S. Bureau ofl Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; JobsEQ  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationdeorgia.com I Page 9  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Average Wages per Worker by Industry (2021 Q1)  Industry (NAICS)  City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region: 10 Georgia United States  Region $43,538 $49,317 $54,010 $76,483 $47,843 $54,074 $59,052 $28,643 $48,039 $41,097 $70,679 $42,460 $54,685 $70,980 $30,267 $40,775 $52,677 $21,146 $18,172 $24,950 $50,844 $45,314  Total All Industries Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) Utilities (22) Construction (23) Manufacturing (31) Wholesale Trade (42) Retail Trade (44) Transportation and' Warenousing (48) Information (51) Finance and Insurance (52) Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) Educational Services (61) Health Care and Social Assistance (62) Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) Accommodation and Food Services (72) Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) Public Administration (92) Unclassified (99)  $36,809 $146,449 n/a $67,498 $46,457 $38,720 $49,773 $25,185 $43,268 $36,520 $50,678 $48,187 $39,998 n/a $34,511 $36,552 $11,585 $18,976 $21,956 $36,818 $40,833  $39,609 $71,255 $52,801 $67,498 $45,873 $39,274 $49,694 $25,170 $45,217 $38,065 $51,652 $46,447 $39,690 n/a $20,083 $35,670 $36,187 $14,468 $19,445 $20,818 $37,028 $40,831  $43,342 $57,673 $51,561 $46,006 $53,370 $69,755 $106,783 $75,829 $106,167 $105,203 $47,469 $61,095 $54,518 $60,252 $59,086 $82,409 $29,253 $35,012 $44,843 $54,523 $41,878 $104,964 $131,158 $69,537 $102,181 $119,621 $42,484 $63,737 $53,389 $92,083 $72,471 $132,949 $131,931 $30,515 $42,620 $40,058 $51,635 $51,258 $57,375 $21,358 $40,141 $17,842 $19,991 $25,593 $32,906 $48,444 $59,349 $44,984 $77,327  $63,393 $41,799 $63,153 $73,754 $84,750 $37,490 $55,075 $64,874 $104,488 $45,963 $56,860 $57,497 $44,774 $23,340 $37,485 $71,303 $68,926  Administrative and Support and' Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) $20,934  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; JobsEQ  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 10  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Employment by Industry Mix (2021 Q1)  Industry (NAICS)  Mitchell County Mitchell County 5Year% Empl  Region 10 5Year % inE Empl  Georgia 5Year % in Empl  UnitedStates Empl  Region 5Year % in Empl  5Year % Change inEmpl  Empl Changein Empl Change Empl Change Empl Change  Total- All Industries Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) Mining, Quarrying, and Oila and Gas Extraction (21) Utilities (22) Construction (23) Manufacturing (31) Wholesale Trade (42) Retail Trade (44) Transportation and' Warehousing (48) Information (51) Finance and Insurance (52) Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) Remediation: Services (56) Educational Services (61) Health Care and! Social Assistance (62) Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) Accommodation: and Food Services (72) Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) Public Administration (92) Unclassified (99)  7,157 -12.1% 112,482 -2.6% 132,817 -2.7% 4,731,030 3.4% 150,340,244 -0.2% 607 -15.4% 4,980 -3.2% 6,245 -6.9% 39,632 -7.7% 1,921,787 -8.1% 8 6034.7% 369 9.7% 382 8.7% 5,276 7.0% 538,361 -17.9% 40 87.8% 373 60.7% 445 50.5% 19,674 -3.9% 802,028 -1.8% 223 30.5% 4,396 -0.5% 5,628 -0.4% 261,772 15.0% 8,709,022 9.1% 1,980 -20.5% 13,418 2.1% 15,021 1.0% 395,533 1.0% 12,464,904 -0.8% 189 -11.2% 4,250 2.4% 5,461 -1.6% 210,259 -4.5% 5,724,888 -3.6% 765 -7.4% 13,588 -0.3% 15,861 -0.1% 508,778 1.1% 15,741,782 -3.2% 221 1.5% 3,914 10.6% 5,129 10.9% 272,746 14.3% 7,427,281 16.3% 27 99.1% 1,273 6.4% 1,380 7.5% 118,243 2.3% 2,964,823 -2.8% 132 -14.8% 2,961 4.3% 3,557 4.1% 180,501 5.5% 6,339,258 5.0% 144 103.9% 1,211 10.0% 1,391 10.4% 81,382 8.7% 2,619,402 3.1% 135 -47.0% 2,803 -35.4% 3,267 -34.2% 315,995 7.9% 10,817,815 8.7% n/a 587 22.5% 629 11.6% 87,219 29.3% 2,323,416 5.1%  0  Administrative and! Support and' Waste Management: and 153 4.6% 7,837 1.7%  9,485 4.3% 375,518 8.2% 9,435,383 -0.7%  569 -17.5% 9,915 -9.3% 11,992 -9.4% 386,087 -0.8% 12,497,374 -4.2% 746 -7.3% 17,823 -1.9% 20,506 -1.9% 570,752 4.7% 22,401,126 4.8% 16 -19.3% 724 -1.7% 823 -2.6% 55,507 -1.5% 2,238,388 -19.0% 264 5.4% 8,848 0.6% 9,885 2.4% 392,793 -4.4% 11,397,107 -13.6% 229 -14.5% 5,271 -12.3% 6,361 -10.7% 207,319 1.4% 6,536,402 -4.3% 702 -11.2% 7,842 -6.2% 9,240 -7.1% 233,698 -0.2% 7,298,266 1.6% 6 35.5% 100 -51.0% 130 -42.3% 12,347 -29.4% 141,431 -41.1%  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; JobsEQ  Note that employment. numbers are for 2021 Q1 and the five) year historical change in employment between 2016Q1 and. 2021Q1.  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 11  DECG    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Average and Median Wages per Worker by Occupation (2020)  Occupation (SOC)  Mitchell County Mitchell County  Region 10  Georgia  United States  Region  Average Median Average Median Average Median Average Median Average Me $37,600 $29,800 $43,600 $33,200 $43,300 $33,100 $51,800 $38,700 $56,800 $42,50 $68,500 $56,500 $80,800 $68,100 $79,800 $67,100 $110,100 $94,700 $120,800 $104,90 $56,900 $50,300 $65,300 $60,000 $65,000 $59,700 $76,500 $68,400 $81,000 $72, $62,700 $60,300 $73,700 $71,200 $73,300 $70,800 $91,400 $89,100 $96,800 $91 $70,100 $67,500 $77,700 $74,100 $77,200 $73,700 $84,600 $79,200 $90,300 $83 $61,600 $57,100 $69,800 $63,900 $69,600 $63,600 $73,700 $66,100 $80,000 $70 $39,800 $36,700 $44,600 $40,200 $44,100 $39,600 $48,300 $43,300 $52,200 $47 $85,300 $64,200 $98,500 $65,700 $98,400 $66,000 $107,400 $78,900 $115,900 $89, $41,600 $40,900 $46,100 $45,600 $45,800 $45,400 $51,500 $48,600 $59,200 $51,7 $64,300 $52,900 $76,300 $58,000 $75,700 $57,700 $83,600 $65,000 $86,900 $70, $23,800 $21,700 $27,400 $24,200 $27,300 $24,200 $31,800 $27,000 $32,300 $29, $36,600 $33,900 $38,200 $34,900 $37,600 $34,400 $41,500 $36,900 $52,200 $43, $20,100 $18,300 $21,700 $19,600 $21,700 $19,600 $23,700 $20,700 $27,700 $25, $24,600 $20,900 $26,200 $21,800 $26,100 $21,700 $30,000 $23,700 $32,600 $28, $30,400 $22,700 $33,800 $24,000 $33,900 $24,000 $42,700 $29,100 $46,700 $32 $32,600 $29,600 $34,200 $30,800 $34,200 $30,800 $39,200 $36,100 $42,400 $39, $26,700 $22,800 $29,700 $24,500 $29,900 $24,700 $33,700 $28,900 $32,900 $29 $37,600 $34,600 $40,600 $36,900 $40,200 $36,400 $45,100 $41,500 $53,400 $48 $40,600 $36,900 $45,600 $42,600 $45,500 $42,600 $48,700 $46,000 $52,100 $48 $31,100 $28,200 $36,800 $32,800 $37,000 $33,000 $37,500 $33,900 $41,700 $37, $30,700 $27,500 $34,000 $30,000 $33,500 $29,500 $37,000 $31,900 $39,600 $34,4  Total- All Occupations Management Occupations (11-0000) Business and Financial Operations Occupations (13-0000) Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000) Architecture and Engineering Occupations (17-0000) Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (19-0000) Community and Social Service Occupations (21-0000) Legal Occupations (23-0000) Education, Training, and Library Occupations (25-0000) Healthcare Practitioners: and' Technical Occupations (29-0000) Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000) Protective Service Occupations (33-0000) Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (35-0000) Personal Care and! Service Occupations (39-0000) Sales and Related Occupations (41-0000) Office and Administrative Support Occupations (43-0000) Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (45-0000) Construction and Extraction Occupations (47-0000) Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (49-0000) Production Occupations (51-0000) Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (53-0000) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; JobsEQ  Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (27-0000) $52,100 $42,800 $53,000 $43,700 $53,300 $43,900 $61,800 $53,100 $64,800 $53,5  Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (37-0000) $25,800 $23,000 $26,800 $24,000 $26,700 $23,900 $28,600 $26,300 $33,100 $30,  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development llocationgeorgia.com I Page 12  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Employment by Occupation Mix (2020)  Occupation (SOC)  Mitchell County Mitchell County 5Year % in Empl  Region 10 5Year % in Empl  Georgia 5Year % inEmpl  United States 5Year % inE Empl  Region 5Year % in Empl  Empl Change Empl Change Empl Change Empl Change Empl Change 7,102 -14.0% 111,842 -4.2% 132,188 -3.9% 4,651,864 1.6% 148,015,702 -2.3% 495 -10.0% 7,111 -1.8% 8,648 -2.5% 307,786 9.9% 10,008,633 5.3% 218 -16.4% 5,018 -1.0% 5,800 -1.8% 282,134 12.5% 8,741,962 10.1% 64 -18.1% 1,828 1.4% 2,088 2.3% 155,405 12.9% 4,716,922 11.4% 57 -7.7% 1,155 -24.0% 1,327 -20.6% 69,625 1.9% 2,574,111 1.9% 50 -30.4% 816 -1.8% 921 -1.3% 34,161 9.5% 1,371,782 6.9% 107 -22.6% 1,821 -2.8% 2,301 -4.8% 67,649 3.3% 2,670,767 1.4% 35 -14.7% 717 -4.5% 821 -4.0% 39,248 10.0% 1,295,296 4.2% 436 -18.3% 7,438 -9.3% 9,110 -9.1% 278,511 -1.1% 8,216,880 -4.6%  Total- All Occupations Management Occupations (11-0000) Business and Financial Operations Occupations (13-0000) Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000) Architecture and Engineering Occupations (17-0000) Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (19-0000) Community and Social Service Occupations (21-0000) Legal Occupations (23-0000) Education, Training, and Library Occupations (25-0000) (27-0000)  Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 56 -8.7% 1,206 -5.3% 1,428 -5.1%  83,030 1.1% 2,604,418 -6.3%  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000) 298 1.0% 7,862 -3.1% 8,903 -2.0% 254,803 7.1% 8,843,124 5.8% Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (35-0000) 300 -5.6% 8,321 -8.0% 9,427 -6.7% 357,299 -9.5% 10,656,041 -17.1%  Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000) Protective Service Occupations (33-0000)  171 -5.8% 4,638 0.8% 5,309 1.4% 148,706 7.8% 6,735,263 8.2% 296 -14.9% 2,839 -13.9% 3,612 -13.5% 105,905 -1.1% 3,200,083 -1.4%  Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 221 -10.2% 3,692 0.2% 4,485 0.5% 144,342  (37-0000)  -3.8% 4,802,600 -7.7%  Personal Care and Service Occupations (39-0000) Sales and Related Occupations (41-0000) Office and Administrative Support Occupations (43-0000) Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (45-0000) Construction and Extraction Occupations (47-0000) Production Occupations (51-0000)  171 -19.7% 2,778 -12.9% 3,318 -11.6% 111,688 -5.5% 3,643,900 -11.8% 579 -9.9% 11,379 -1.9% 13,198 -1.8% 477,915 -3.9% 14,124,683 -8.2% 613 -15.4% 13,000 -5.8% 15,184 -5.6% 586,040 -1.6% 18,882,794 -6.4% 338 -12.1% 2,722 -6.9% 3,426 -7.9% 20,787 -2.9% 1,006,311 -0.5% 183 11.9% 3,591 -5.5% 4,533 -4.8% 188,422 8.0% 6,920,499 1.5% 1,277 -22.4% 8,874 -2.6% 10,081 -3.2% 290,990 -2.4% 8,604,207 -6.9%  Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (49-0000) 304 -2.4% 4,425 -0.6% 5,333 1.0% 190,666 2.3% 5,699,096 -1.5% Transportation: and Material Moving Occupations (53-0000) 834 -15.5% 10,609 0.8% 12,935 1.3% 456,753 7.6% 12,696,330 3.8%  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; JobsEQ  Note that employment numbers are) for. 2020 and the five-year historical change in employment between 20160 and: 2020.  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 13  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Housing Current Housing Market  Housing Summary (2019)  Camilla 2,166 $76,200  Mitchell County 9,065 $85,400  Mitchell County Region 123,385 $108,502  Georgia 4,283,477 $176,000  United States 137,428,986 $217,500  Total Housing Units Median House Value (owner-occupied units) Occupied Housing Units* Owner-Occupied Housing Units** Renter-Occupied Housing Units** Vacant Housing Units*  1,926 88.9% 7,982 88.1% 103,816 84.1% 3,758,798 87.8% 120,756,048 87.9% 1,046 54.3% 4,964 62.2% 59,015 56.8% 2,377,773 63.3% 77,274,381 64.0% 880 45.7% 3,018 37.8% 44,801 43.2% 1,381,025 36.7% 43,481,667 36.0% 240 11.1% 1,083 11.9% 19,569 15.9% 524,679 12.2% 16,672,938 12.1%  U.S. Census Bureau American Community: Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2015-2019; JobsEQ  *Percentages reflect share of all housing units. **Percentages reflect share of occupied housing units.  Housing Units City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESRI2021  2021 2,087 8,996 123,960 4,540,161 4,794,313 142,853,336 148,557,779  2026 (proj.) Projected Change Projected% Change  2021-2026 +4 +14 +1,076 +254,152 +5,704,443  2021-2026 +0.2% +0.2% +0.9% +5.6% +4.0%  2,091 9,010 125,036  Median HomeValue City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESRI2021  2021 $90,584 $98,513 $97,193 $115,772 $136,843 $173,216 $224,301 $264,194 $264,021 $313,022  2026(proj.) Projected Change Projected% Change  2021-2026 +$7,929 +$18,579 +$36,373 +$39,893 +$49,001  2021-2026 +8.8% +19.1% +26.6% +17.8% +18.6%  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 14  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Average HomeValue City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESRI2021  2021 $132,261 $149,948 $132,749 $151,552 $183,118 $221,323 $284,687 $326,490 $359,180 $415,954  2026 (proj) Projected Change Projected % Change  2021-2026 +$17,687 +$18,803 +$38,205 +$41,803 +$56,774  2021-2026 +13.4% +14.2% +20.9% +14.7% +15.8%  Housing Fair Share Comparison  Mitchell County has received slightly less than its regional fair share of new housing units between 2010 and 2019 for the Mitchell County Region. While Baker County has relatively few total housing units, it has gained more thani its regional fair share of new housing units between 2010 and 2019. Ar metric known as percentage of fair shareis shown in the equation below andi is used to gauge whether ap part ofa a countyi is receiving its fair: share of new housing units within al larger region (such as a multi-countys ar  percentage of fairs share = county % housing growth (2010--2019)  regional % housing growth (2010-2019)  County Mitchell Baker Colquitt Decatur Dougherty Grady Thomas Worth Mitchell County Region  Housing Units (2010) 9,000 1,652 18,334 12,127 40,794 10,777 20,199 9,253 122,136  Housing Units (2019) 9,065 1,924 18,650 12,216 40,610 10,869 20,715 9,336 123,385  Housing Units 2010-2019 % Change Percent of Fair Share of Housing Unit Gro  0.7% 16.5% 1.7% 0.7% -0.5% 0.9% 2.6% 0.9% 1.0%  71% 1,610% 169% 72% -44% 83% 250% 88% 100%  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 15  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Housing Fair Share Comparison  Baker 1610%  Colquitt 169% Decatur 72%  Thomas Grady 250% Worth Region 83%  Mitchell County 88% 100%  Mitchell 71%  Dougherty -44%  U.S. Census Bureau American Community. Survey; JobsEQ. Calculations by ECG.  Income & Poverty Rates  Income Summary (2019)  Camilla $34,143 $17,343  Mitchell County Mitchell County Region $38,116 $18,619  Region 10 $42,197 $23,017  Georgia $58,700 $31,067  United: States $62,843 $34,103  Median Household Income Per Capita Income Poverty Rate (of allp people)  $40,593 $22,576  1,952 39.6% 4,592 23.1% 64,777 24.2% 78,582 23.6% 1,528,558 15.1% 42,510,843 13  Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP 867 45.0% 2,285 28.6% 24,006 23.1% 28,670 22.2% 481,103 12.8% 14,171,567 11  U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2015-2019; JobsEQ  Income Projections  Incomes are concentrated at thel lower levels in Camilla and Mitchell County, and are projected to grow slightly in the next five years.  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development - LocationGeorgia.com IF Page 16  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Median Household Income City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESRI2021  2021 $37,572 $39,530 $40,173 $60,605 $64,730  2026(proj) Projected Change Projected: % Change  2021-2026 $760 $1,946 $4,599 $7,733 $8,202  2021-2026 2.0% 4.9% 11.4% 12.8% 12.7%  $38,332 $41,476 $44,772 $68,338 $72,932  Average Household Income City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESRI2021  2021 $51,116 $56,829 $58,567 $86,247 $92,435  2026 (proj) Projected Change Projected% Change  2021-2026 $3,256 $4,728 $7,101 $11,323 $11,244  2021-2026 6.4% 8.3% 12.1% 13.1% 12.2%  $54,372 $61,557 $65,668 $97,570 $103,679  Per Capital Income City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESRI 2021  2021 $17,910 $19,730 $22,227 $32,105 $35,106  2026 (proj.) Projected Change Projected % Change  2021-2026 $1,110 $1,635 $2,703 $4,235 $4,272  2021-2026 6.2% 8.3% 12.2% 13.2% 12.2%  $19,020 $21,365 $24,930 $36,340 $39,378  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 17  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Household Income Distribution  City of Camilla 20:219 19929%  Mitchell County  25% 20% 20% 19% 15% 10% 5% 0%  25% 20% 1Ssx 16946% 15% 10%  19920% 16946% 11%1%  179a7%  9%8%  8% 9%  5%5% 6%7%  2%3 2%2% 5%  2%2%  0%  4  A  1// -   #2021 2026  2021 2026  ESRI2021  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 18  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Education Educational Attainment  Educational Attainment, Age 25-64 (2019)  Mitchell County 410 17.2% 900 37.8% 602 25.3% 214 9.0% 220 9.2% 38 1.6%  Mitchell County Region 2,473 21.2% 4,471 2,626 22.5% 988 8.5% 843 7.2% 259 2.2%  Region 10  Georgia  United States  No High School Diploma High School Graduate Some College, No Degree Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Postgraduate Degree  23,440 16.9% 28,166 16.2% 639,441 11.7% 38.3% 48,018 34.7% 59,405 34.1% 1,455,929 26.6% 29,805 21.5% 38,465 22.1% 1,136,103 20.7% 13,262 9.6% 17,109 9.8% 456,129 8.3% 14,041 10.1% 18,356 10.5% 1,125,278 20.5 9,896 7.1% 12,536 7.2% 668,914 12.2  U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019; JobsEQ  Graduation Attainment  Four-Year High School Graduation Rates (2020)  School Name  Graduating Class Size 92 132,284  Total Graduated 73 110,886  Graduation Rate 79.4% 83.8%  All Mitchell County Schools All Georgia Public Schools Georgia Department of Education Mitchell County High School Alll Mitchell County! Schools Georgia Department of Education  School Name  Overall Graduation Rate 84.9% 79.4%  Economically Disadvantaged Graduation Rate  84.9% 79.4%  Note that the figures for overall graduation rates and economically disadvantaged graduation rates aret the same.  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development 1 LocationSeorgia.com IF Page 19  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Population Demographic Profile  Demographic Profile (2019)  Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region  Region 10 346,223 Region 10 38.4  Georgia 10,403,847 Georgia 36.7  United! States 324,697,795 United! States 38.1  Population (2019) Male Female Median Age Under 18) Years 181 to 24 Years 251 to 34 Years 351 to 44 Years 45to5 54) Years 55to 64 Years 65to 74 Years 75 Years, and Over Race and Ethnicity White Black or African American American Indian and Alaska Native Asian Some Other Race Two or More Races Hispanic orl Latino (of any race)  5,126  22,244  277,199  2,177 42.5% 11,535 51.9% 133,031 48.0% 167,372 48.3% 5,062,096 48.7% 159,886,919 49.2 2,949 57.5% 10,709 48.1% 144,168 52.0% 178,851 51.7% 5,341,751 51.3% 164,810,876 50.8  Age  Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region 1,433 28.0% 5,115 23.0% 67,255 24.3% 83,870 447 8.7% 1,890 8.5% 26,136 9.4% 31,573 604 11.8% 2,933 13.2% 35,647 12.9% 44,212 711 13.9% 2,968 13.3% 32,807 11.8% 41,887 510 9.9% 2,881 13.0% 34,510 12.4% 43,478 559 10.9% 2,878 12.9% 35,498 12.8% 44,460 402 7.8% 2,067 9.3% 26,645 9.6% 33,552 460 9.0% 1,512 6.8% 18,701 6.7% 23,191 Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region 3,674 71.7% 10,342 46.5% 125,237 45.2% 150,363 29 0.6% 76 0.3% 1,074 0.4% 1,174 12 0.2% 44 0.2% 1,828 0.7% 2,981 4 0.1% 200 0.9% 7,464 2.7% 7,934 27 0.5% 641 2.9% 5,094 1.8% 6,448 10 0.2% 1,019 4.6% 19,070 6.9% 20,872  36.2  39.0  38.0  24.2% 2,505,240 24.1% 73,429,392 22.6 9.1% 1,010,328 9.7% 30,646,327 9.4% 12.8% 1,440,774 13.8% 45,030,415 13.9% 12.1% 1,374,134 13.2% 40,978,831 12.6% 12.6% 1,407,128 13.5% 42,072,620 13.0% 12.8% 1,259,758 12.1% 41,756,414 12.9% 9.7% 867,295 8.3% 29,542,266 9.1% 6.7% 539,190 5.2% 21,241,530 6.5% 43.4% 3,289,020 31.6% 41,234,642 12.7% 0.3% 37,440 0.4% 2,750,143 0.8% 0.9% 414,481 4.0% 17,924,209 5.5% 0.0% 6,233 0.1% 599,868 0.2% 2.3% 291,872 2.8% 16,047,369 4.9% 1.9% 265,912 2.6% 10,763,902 3.3% 6.0% 992,394 9.5% 58,479,370 18.0%  Region 10  Georgia  United States  1,368 26.7% 10,929 49.1% 136,390 49.2% 177,159 51.2% 6,098,889 58.6% 235,377,662 72.5%  Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 12 0.2% 12 0.1% 112  0.0%  164  U.S. Census Bureau American Community. Survey 5-Year Estimates 2015-2019; JobsEQ  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 20  DECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Population City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESR/2021  2021 2026 (proj.) Projected Change Projected % Change  2021-2026 -108 -569 -3,120 577,270 11,953,383  2021-2026 -2.2% -2.5% -1.1% 5.3% 3.6%  4,915 22,474 282,021 10,815,378 11,392,648 333,934,112 345,887,495  4,807 21,905 278,901  Households City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United! States ESRI2021  2021 2026 (proj.) Projected Change Projected % Change  2021-2026 -41 -196 -1,102 217,879 4,576,689  2021-2026 -2.3% -2.5% -1.0% 5.4% 3.6%  1,799 7,753 106,583 4,013,721 4,231,600 126,470,675 131,047,364  1,758 7,557 105,481  Families City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESRI 2021  2021 2026 (proj) Projected Change Projected % Change  2021-2026 -35 -165 -1,158 133,050 2,680,767  2021-2026 -2.8% -3.0% -1.6% 4.9% 3.2%  1,253 5,447 71,539 2,704,444 2,837,494 82,824,624 85,505,391  1,218 5,282 70,381  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 21  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Historical Population Population Growth Population (2020) Population (2010) Population Change (2010-2020) Population % Change (2010-2020) U.S. Census Bureau 2010; JObSEQ2020 Population Projections to grow considerably in the same period.  Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Region 10  Georgia 10,738,374 9,711,881 1,026,493 10.6%  United States 330,580,828 309,321,664 21,259,164 6.9%  21,740 23,502 -1,762 -7.5%  272,847 286,357 -13,510 -4.7%  341,489 356,837 -15,348 -4.3%  The populations of Mitchell County, the Mitchell County Region, and Region 10 are all projected to decline between 2020 and 2030, while the population of Georgia is expec  Mitchell County Population  23,502 23,400  23,086 22,992  22,715  22,44922,455 22,317  22,135 21,863 21,740 21,619 21,496 21,368  21,241 21,109  20,974 20,841  20,702 20,562 20,417  2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026: 2027 2028 2029 2030  U.S. Census Bureau 2010-2019; JobsEQ 2020-2030  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationdeorgia.com I Page 22  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Mitchell County Region Population  286,357  as9bassauslane  ns  TITITImEmT  2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016: 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030  Region 10 Population  hsisuTban,  349,839  347,6683 345,91644,799,  42.9014341  4,000, 992365.30678  328,937 327/135.25274  2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030  U.S. Census Bureau 2010-2019;. JobsEQ2020-2030  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 23  VECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia  Georgia Population  12,500,000 12,000,000 11,500,000 11,000,000 10,500,000 10,000,000 9.7118890247 9,500,000 9,000,000 8,500,000  11,954,380 11,833,970, 11,713,112, 11,591,743, 11,348,130, 11,470,033, 11,226,326, 11,104,254, 10,860,196, 10,982,138, 10,738,374, 10,617,423, 10511,131, 10,301,890, 10,410,330 19,178,447,  AP1AA.8PI  2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027.2028-2029_2080  U.S. Census Bureau 2010-2019; JobsEQ2020-2030  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com IF Page 24  ECE    Economic Data Trends & Analysis (Updated 2021)  Camilla, Georgia Age Projections  In Camilla and Mitchell County, the 15-24, 35-44, and 75-84 age groups are expected to grow as a share of the population between 2021 and 2026, while the 25- 34 age group is expected to shrink. Other age groups will stay roughly constant as a percentage of the population. The median age is expected to increase  slightly in the next five years.  Camilla Population Distribution  Mitchell County Population Distribution  16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0%  16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0%  0-4 5-9 10-14 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74: 75-84 85+  0-4 5-9. 10-14 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 85+  #2021 2026  "2021 2026  ESRI2021  Median Age City of Camilla Mitchell County Mitchell County Region Georgia United States ESRI2021  2021 2026 (proj.) Projected Change Projected % Change  2021-2026 1.0 1.1 1.1 0.7 0.7  2021-2026 2.8% 2.9% 2.9% 1.9% 1.8%  35.4 38.3 37.9 37.2 38.8  36.4 39.4 39.0 37.9 39.5  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com I Page 25  VECE    Attachment B  Community Survey Data & Analysis  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan: E    Community Survey  Camilla, Mitchell Counly, Georgia  Q1. How would you rate Camilla /N Mitchell County in the following areas?  Overall Quality ofl Life  Very Poor 11 Poor 20 Fair 108 Good 193 Excellent 61 No answer 13 General COL Very Poor 10 Poor 35 Fair 120 Good 166 Excellent 59 No answer 116 Diverse & Inclusive Community Very Poor 20 Poor 56 Fair 145 Good 138 Excellent 32 No answer 115 Job opportunities Very Poor 39 Poor 101 Fair 155 Good 69 Excellent 23 No answer 19 Transportation Infrastructure Very Poor 38 Poor 90 Fair 148 Good 86 Excellent 27 No answer 17  Retirement Community Very Poor 16 Poor 35 Fair 156 Good 130 Excellent 52 No answer 117 Quality of Educational Syste.. Very Poor 19 Poor 47 Fair 131 Good. 150 Excellent 43 No answer 116 Camilla Services Very Poor 47 Poor 58 Fair 116 Good 108 Excellent 59 No answer 18 Housing Affordability Very Poor 18 Poor 55 Fair 155 Good 124 Excellent 38 No answer 16  Career opportunities Very Poor 53 Poor 98 Fair 153 Good 61 Excellent 25 No answer 116 Business Growth Very Poor 48 Poor 97 Fair 140 Good 73 Excellent 33 No answer 115 Public Safety Very Poor 13 Poor 29 Fair 129 Good 151 Excellent 73 No answer 11 Housing Availability Very Poor 25 Poor 74 Fair 179 Good 86 Excellent 23 No answer 19  Healthcare. Availability Very Poor 11 Poor 45 Fair 131 Good 154 Excellent 53 No answer 12 City! Image as a place tol lv Very Poor 14 Poor 51 Fair 146 Good 137 Excellent 48 No answer 110 Family Environment Very Poor 10 Poor 35 Fair 134 Good 151 Excellent 62 No answer 14 Recreational Activities Very Poor 45 Poor 99 Fair 130 Good 88 Excellent 33 No answer 11  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationgeorgia.com  DECE    Community Survey  Camilla, Mitchell Counly, Georgia  Q2. Monthly visits to downtown  Never 8(296)  Less thanonces a month 46(11%)  2-3 timesa month 167(4196)  Stimesamontn 28(79b)  Morethans timesamonth 152(3796).  No answer 5(196)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationdeorgia.com  DECG    Community Survey Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia  Q3. What brings you downtown?  Errands 224(2196) Shopping 196(1896) Restaurants 155(1596) Special Events 122(1196) Work Downtown 88(8%6) Business at Cityoffices 85(896) Passing through 80(896) Business at County Offices 51(596)  Business Owner 32(396)  Other 20(296) Donoty visit 8(196)  Nore Percentagesdo or sum 002  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com  DECE    Communily Survey  Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia  Q4. How can Camilla be improved? Better. Job Opps 255(1696) Additional Rec Opps 222(149b)  Arts 211(139) Additional Retail 183(1290) Large Green Space 141(99b) Additional Parks 135(996). City services 125(896) Bike Lanes 89(69) Sidewalk availabilty 80(5%) Downtown Parking 65(49)  Other 40(39)  Way-finding: Signage 24(295)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationdeorgia.com  DECG    Community Survey Camilla, Mitchell Counly, Georgia  Q5. What could downtown Camilla offer that would make you visit more often?  Restaurants Nights Weekends 300(189b)  Grocerys stores 226(1496) Varietyofretail 203(1390) Farmers Market 182(1196) Nighttime Entertain. 182(1196) Festivals Events 171(1196) Places tov walko orbike 101(69)  WI-FIAvail 96(696) Improved Storefronts 78(596) Public Restrooms 71(496)  Other 14(196)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationGeorgia.com  DECE    Community Survey Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia  Q6. What should be the City of Camilla/Mitchell County's top economic development priorities? (Choose top 5)  Recruit businesses 247(6396) Grow existing business 217(569) Create high payingj jobs 216(559) Young! Skilled Pros 206(5396) QualityofLife 201(5296) SupportE EDUSystem 194(5096) Support Start-ups Entrepreneur 150(3898)  Diversifying Economy 127(3396) Address Diversity inclusion 99(259) Increase Avail Of Tech Skills 92(2496) Build newi infrastructure 69(1896)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationdeorgia.com  DECG    Community Survey  Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia  Q7. What do you like most about living in Camilla/Mitchell County?  Family Connections 190(3346)  Sense of comm. 138(2446)  Low crime 118(2090)  Qualityoflife 94(169a)  Other 40(796)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development lorationgeorgia.com  DECE    Community Survey Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia  Q8. What do you like least about living in Camilla/Mitchell County?  LackofActivities 59(14%) Other 44(1096) Restaurants 44(10%) Retail 41(996) Job Opportunities 37(996) Services 35(89) CostofLiving 22(59) Utilities 22(596) Crime 19(4%6) Grocery 18(49b) Housing 10(296) Youth 10(296) Night Life 9(296) Recreation 9(296) Weather and Bugs 6(196) Blight 5(196) Political 5(19) Education 4(196) Healthcare 3(196) Seniors 3(196) Support for Local Businesses 3(196) Lack ofGrowth 2(086) Taxes 2(0%6) Workforce 2(096)  Racial and Social Cohesion 18(496)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I LocationSeorgia.com  DECG    Community Survey  Camila, Mitchell Counly, Georgia  Q9. What would you say is the most critical issue facing Camilla/Mitchell County today?  Job Opportunities 76(1996) Lack of Growth 39(10%) Raciala and! Social Cohesion 39(1096) Crime 33(8%) Services 25(696) CostofLiving 24(696) Utilities 22(59) Other 18(496) Education 16(496) LackofActivities 16(496) Housing 14(396) Workforce 14(396) Retail 11(396) Political 10(296) Youth 10(296) Restaurants 9(296) Poverty 7(296) Recreation 7(296) Grocery 3(196) Healthcare 3(196) Blight 2(096) NightLife I(096) Seniors (096)  Support for Local Businesses 5(1%)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationgeorgia.com  DECG    Community Survey  Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia  Q10. From your perspective, the word or phrase that best describes Camilla is:  (all responses with 2+ instances displayed below excluding "N/a") Nice, good, great, or pleasant place tol live 61(1896)  Smallt town or rural 51(159) Home or hometown 41(1296) Dyingo ors stuck 40(1296) Friendly 22(796) Family 20(69) Community 19(696) Boring or slow 14(496) Growth 10(396) Quaint or charming 8(296) Safe 7(296) Retirement 6(296) Welcoming 4(196) Heart 3(19) Fair 2(196) Love 2(196) Optimistic 2(196) Poor 2(196) Potential 2(96) Bugs or gnats 1(096) Divided 1(096) Exciting (096) Expensive I(096)  Relaxed, comfortable, safe, or quiet 18(596)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationdeorgia.com  DECE    Community Survey Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia  Q11. What is your preferred communication method to receive city related information?  Email 142(3396) Mail 115(2796) Facebook 84(1990) Text 51(12%) Website 30(794) None 5(196) Phone Call 2(096). 1(096) Friends 1(096) Newspapers 1(096) TV 1(096)  ECG Office of Economic & Community Development I Locationdeorgia.com  DECG    Attachment C S.W.O.T. Analysis  (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan -    S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS The S.W.O.T. Analysis was conducted during the first session of Edge Development Strategic Planning with the following results and conclusions categorized for ease of  organization. STRENGTHS  Business Environment:  Transportation! Network - Highway & Rail Airport with 5,001 ft. Runway Ethanol Plant- - Largest! Industrial Customer int the State Environmentaly Friendly (Embrace Technology) Access to extensive Regional Labor Draw Statel Tax Exemption onAtroutur/AtrultuaiPodlut/faupment  City Government: Progressive City Council City Services:  City of Camilla and Mitchell County Working Relationship is Good.  The Cityi is Fiscally Responsible Public Works Department Capacity/ Competitive Rates Location Adequate Water  Electric Utility- Responsiveness, /High Voltage/ No Limitations/ Gas Utility- Large Service Area (no limitations)/ /Capacly/NortnSouth Internet Access High Speed Telecommunications. Public Safety- Low Crime Rate /Emergency Response/ /Preparedness/ Regional Radio! System/ / Competitive ISO Score Permitting Process Business Friendly/ /Fast Track Permitting City-owned Recreational Facilities Baseball Field & Football Field  City Taxes Community: Location The Downtown Corridor Agricuiture- High-tech Farming Faith Based Community around the state Camera Ready Community Local Hospital  Community Pride - Small Town Feel- - Family Connections Community Events (Historical Tennis Event/Competition)- -Bringing peoplef from  ECG Edge Development I Page 1  EDGE DEVELOPMENT    S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS The S.W.0.T.Analysisi was conducted during the first session of Edge Development Strategic Planning with the following results and conclusions categorized for ease of  organization.  Education:  Education availability- -k-12 (Technical School within the County School System), opportunities that are presentedt tos students (kids are graduating with skills for a career path Both Public and Private Education Opportunities Close proximity toar number of Colleges (Medical College in Moultrie, GA)a and Universities Recreation: Paradise)  Natural Resources- - Flint River, Weather (Outdoor Activities -ASportsman  ECG Edge Development I Page2  EDGE DEVELOPMENT    S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS The S.W.0.T.Analysisi was conducted during the first session of Edge Development Strategic Planning with the following results and conclusions categorized for ease of  organization. WEAKNESSES  Business Environment:  Lack of Property under Public Control for Development High Prices of Developable Property Private Investment/Funding Lack of Retail and Restaurants Downtown Hotels City Services: Cities use of Technology Lack of Marketing Efforts oft the City Utilities - Wastewater (in need of updates/mprovements, Recrecon/nteromment There are recreational facilities with noe events inp place to utilize fully County Recreational Facilities Family oriented parks Entertainment Venues (Youth, Family & Adult) Education: Nol Local Higher Education Community: Communication Lack of Volunteerism, community involvement and support Lack of Accountability Perception of lack ofi inclusion after college & County) Housing:  Airport Terminal needs to be updated and modernized  Losing population- - Youtha are not staying after high school and not returning Lack of Economic & Community Development Knowledge & Understanding (City  Blighted Property/ Dilapidated Housing Renayowneroccupe,  Limited! Housing Opportunities (Single Family, Multi-Family, Affordable,  ECG Edge Development I Page3  EDGE DEVELOPMENT    S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS : The: S.W.0.T.Analysisi was conducted during the first session of Edge Development: Strategic Planning with the following results and conclusions categorized for ease of  organization.  County Services County 911 Dispatching  ECG Edge Development 1 Page4  EDGE DEVELOPMENT    S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS The S.W.O.T. Analysis was conducted during the first session of Edge Development: Strategic Planning with the following results and conclusions categorized for ease of  organization. OPPORTUNITIES  Business Environment: Property under public control Georgia Grown/Georgia Madel Identification & Designation Land Bank Possibility Gateway tot the City Airport Use Marketing the Ciy/Countly/Communily at the Airport Support and grow small and new business Downtown Development - Diverse Business Opportunities Better Utilizet the Local Development. Authorities Untapped Agriculture Community City Services: Marketing the City Expansion of Gas Customers Improve the use ofTechnology within the City Operations Citizens Academy Community: Environmentally Friendly Communication Utilization oft the Television: Station House of Hope- -Parent University Operation Turnaround Youth! Leadership & Development Leadership Bet the Example Continue toi improve community cohesiveness Provide ane environment promotingas sense of belonging Improve Community Pride more cohesiveness int the community Community Engagement Telling the Camilla Story (Electronically, Visually: and' Verbally) Take advantage oft the Mitchell County Collaborative (Already inj place).  Education: Education and promote the community Co-op Opportunities (Youth)  Utilization oft the Highs School Broadcasting Program to grow their knowledge  ECG Edge Development 1 Page5  EDGE DEVELOPMENT    S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS The S.W.O.T. Analysis was conducted during the first session of Edge Development: Strategic Planning with the following results and conclusions categorized for ease of  organization.  Recreation/Events:  Inclusive Recreational. Activities Identify Environmental Opportunities County Recreation Improvement Events Increase to attract outside investment Agritourism Trail Opportunities  ECG Edge Development I Page6  EDGE DEVELOPMENT    S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS The S.W.0.T.Analysisi was conducted during the first session of Edge Development: Strategic Planningy with the following results and conclusions categorized for ease of  organization. THREATS  Business Environment: Online Purchases Workforce isi ins Surrounding Cities & Counties Lack of Downtown Development Lack of Downtown! Business Diversity Loss ofl Industry Lack of Skilled Labor Lack of Product Development Community: Population Decline Overall Youth Development  ECG Edge Development I Page7.  EDGE DEVELOPMENT    Attachment D  Implementation Worksheet (Project, Team, Performance Measure, Timelines)  City of Camilla Economic Development Strategic Plan    1.Strengthen our Marketing and Communications. Strategiest to be transparent and beneficial for all.  Project Developa Communication! Plan Update  Description  Objective tepc  Performance  Teamleader Team andSecial Mayor Owens Coreyn Morgan, CherylFord, Don CayStaff  Resource  Challengest to Complete Target DatesPriority Project SstaffResources, Funding 12/31/2021 High  Downioads Vaitontothewebite OATE: 300organic ting.  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Enhance and Feature our Quality ofF Place Project Explore other Community BestF Practices  Description  Objective  Measurement Teamleader Team  Resource  Challengest complete TargetDates project  Priority 6/30/2020   PaigeGiichrist  Willingham  rojects  Establish Recreations Strategyi in Collaboration withN Mitchell County  lenterra Pollard,  Cheryl  ArtsProgram  Usal Annie Doris  Plan  CherylFord    Community Event Offerings  DonGny VenternaP Pollard, Corey! Morgan PaigeG Giichrist Annie! Doris Johnny enter,  7/1/2022 $/1/2021 2022  Business Discussion  Development/Your. Advisory  Center Housings Strategy  Mayor Owens CoreyN Morgan Mayor Danny Palmer, Pollard, Carla    4. Provide Quality City Services that meet the needs of7 Today and Tomorrow  Project Competitive Services  Description uret  Objective  Performance!  Teamleader Team Ferguson  Resource Sykes  Chalengestocomplete TargetDates project SGGSA, CNS, and sulfresources, lunding. andability 12/31/2021 toacquiredata  Priority OnGoing High  delivery  ATET, Medacom,  12/31/2020  ofc faryservices  Ferguson CoreyMorgan, Reverendlames CayStaff  8/30/2020 Ongoing High  Technology  operations leverage  Lisa  CherylFord Citystalt, Vendor, Budget unding  1213/2021 /30/2020. Completed 12/31/2021 12/31/2021 stalfreources, 12/31/2022 Suffresources 12/31/2024 sffresources, fundingand 12//3022 integration saffresources 12/31/025 Suffresources 12/1/2021 Sffreourcesa andcistomer 12/91/2025 integratien Dollans,  Energy Efficiency Program  Mayor  Doris Willingham Annie caysuff  12/31/2021    Free Wi-FiAccess  CoreyMorgan  Chystalf  1/30/2020 High Completed dlocational 12/31/2021  Create  Map  Lodge,  ciyStaft    Implementation Worksheet Teams Develop a Communication Plan Develop a Marketing Plan Citizens Academy Plan Tourism Fast Track Permitting  Team Leader  Team Members  1. Strengthen our Marketing and Communications Strategies to be transparent and beneficial for all.  Mayor Owens Corey Morgan, Cheryl Ford, Don Gray, Paige Gilchrist Mayor Owens Corey Morgan, Cheryl Ford, Don Gray, Paige Gilchrist Mayor Owens Corey Morgan, Vicki Hicks, Jacquelyn White  Don Gray Keith Lodge  Bryant Campbell, Paige Gilchrist, Jennifer Burnum Don Gray, Paige Gilchrist, Keith Lodge  2. Reinvigorate our Built Environment tol bea catalyst for future redevelopment and new development.  Update the City Water System Update the City Sewer System Camilla Development Authority (CDA) Inventory Vacant and Blighted Properties Inventory & Prepare a Sidewalk Master Plan Airport Terminal Renovation Improve Gateways to the City Downtown Redevelopment 3.E Enhance and Feature our Quality of Place Explore other Community Best Practices Establisha al Recreation Strategy Arts Program Parks Master Plan Community Event Offerings Business Roundtable Discussion Youth Leadership Development/outh Advisory Board Community Center Housing Strategy  Mike Atkinson Steve Sykes, Vernon Twitty Mike Atkinson Steve Sykes, Vernon Twitty  Re-Activate the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Don Gray  Steve Sykes, Vernon Twitty Danny Palmer, Don Gray Bryant Campbell, Ventera Pollard  Steve Sykes Keith Lodge  Mike Atkinson Venterra Pollard, Ondrea Peoples Mike Atkinson Bryant Campbell, Carla Beasley Johnny Hendricks Venterra Pollard, Don Gray, Mike Atkinson  Don Gray  Vernon Twitty, Danny Palmer  Paige Gilchrist Annie Doris Willingham Lisa Ferguson Annie Doris Willingham, Jennifer Burnum  Cheryl Ford Cheryl Ford Don Gray  Bryant Campbell, Venterra Pollard, Corey Morgan Danny Palmer, Venterra Pollard Venterra Pollard, Corey Morgan  Paige Gilchrist Annie Doris Willingham, Johnny Hendricks, Jennifer Burnum Mayor Owens Corey Morgan, Vicki Hicks, Jacquelyn White, Ondrea Peoples Mayor Owens Venterra Pollard, Corey Morgan Mayor Owens Danny Palmer, Venterra Pollard, Carla Beasley  4.F Provide Quality City Services that meet the needs of Today and Tomorrow  Competitive Broadband: Services Utility Education Program Improve the City's Use of Technology Energy Efficiency Program Free WiFi Access Create an Urban Services Map  Lisa Ferguson Jamie Sullivan, Steve Sykes  Lisa Ferguson Lisa Ferguson Steve Sykes  Corey Morgan, Reverend. James Edwards Jamie Sullivan, Cheryl Ford Keith Lodge, Jamie Sullivan  Mayor Owens Reverend. James Edwards, Annie Doris Willingham Jamie Sullivan Corey Morgan, Keith Lodge