One of the fundamental responsibilities of local government is planning – a word used to describe how a community shapes and guides growth and development. Local governments are required to update their comprehensive plans every five years by undergoing extensive data collection and community engagement.

Updating the comprehensive plan offers communities the opportunity to look beyond the execution of day-to-day services and consider where they want to be in the next five years - as well as what has to be done to get there.

Everyone who lives, works, and plays in Stone Mountain!

To the right of the website, you will see a project timeline. The engagement events and opportunities will be listed and updated frequently. Also, you can directly contact city staff to get involved.

The Steering Committee acts as a stakeholder advisory panel that provides input throughout a planning process. For comprehensive planning purposes, this committee is typically comprised of representatives from local authorities, the business community, key non-profit agencies, and citizen groups. Committee members are expected to provide feedback and advise the planning team throughout the comprehensive plan update.