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Location,
location, location! Atlanta is nestled in the cool, green Piney-Woods
of Northeast Texas. The largest town in Cass County, Atlanta is strategically
located on U.S. Highway 59, 162 miles east of Dallas, 264 miles north
of Houston, and 60 miles northwest of Shreveport.
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Atlanta
is all about quality of life -- clean, fresh air, sparkling rivers and
lakes for fishing and swimming, forest trails for hiking and camping,
an award-winning school system that values each student, a hospital with
medical specialties that serve a three state area and a crime rate so
low that it is almost unbelievable. If indeed you need to hear a symphony
orchestra or watch a professional sports team, one of the nation's most
vibrant and diverse cities, Dallas, is two and half hours away on Interstate
30. Atlanta's
population of 6,400 enjoys ample opportunity for dining and recreation
at a variety of family and specialty establishments.
A new 88-acre
park within the City of Atlanta has baseball fields, hiking trails and
picnic areas. Three state parks, all within a 30 minute drive, provide
facilities for camping and water sports. Moderate summers and winters
allow individuals and families year round participation in an array of
activities.
Atlanta has
it all-a perfect location offering education and employment opportunities,
recreational fun and an attractive low cost of living. See what our small,
progressive city has to offer. Come to Atlanta!
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| Population |
Atlanta
- 6,160
Cass County - 30, 745 |
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| Utilities |
Electric
- Southwestern Electric Power Co.
Gas - Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co (ARKLA)
Water - Source Lake Reservoir, supplied by TWU, Capacity
of Plant - 10,000,000 GPD
Average daily usage - 810,000 GPD
Peak Demand - 1,500,000 GPD
Elevated Storage - 850,000 gallons
Ground Storage - 500,000 gallons
Sewer - Extended Aerated Activated Sludge Design Capacity
- 2,000,000 GPD Average Daily Use - 800,000 GPD |
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| Cost
of Living |
1st
Qtr 1998 Composite - 90.8
Grocery - 97.8,
Housing - 78.7
Utilities - 98.2,
Transportation - 89.9
Health Care - 80.7,
Misc. Goods - 97.8 |
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| Climate |
Avg.
Annual Temperature - 63.6°
January Average Minimum - 32.2°
July Average Maximum - 92.6°
Average Rainfall - 47 inches Average Snowfall - .7 inches
Prevailing Wind Direction and Speed - South - 8.6 mph Normal
Heating Days - 2,269 (base 65°)
Normal Cooling Days - 2,444 (base 65°)
Growing Season - 200 Days |
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| Transportation |
Major
Highways - US 59, TX 77, 43
Interstates- I-30, 24 miles, I-20, 45 miles I-49, 60 miles
Rail - Union Pacific, Kansas City Southern
Motor Freight - 23 Carriers Air - Commercial Airport
- Texarkana Regional 26 miles, Shreveport Regional 60 miles Public
Airport - City of Atlanta, 3,800 foot paved runway
Port - Shreveport-Bossier, 70 miles, average depth 9 feet,
average width 200 feet |
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| Retail
Trade |
Trade
Area Population - 37,377
Households in Trade Area - 14,535
Median Household Income - $31,673
Effective Buying Income for Cass County 1997 - $339,486,000
Total Retail Sales for Cass County 1997 - $185,118,000 |
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| Taxes |
Property
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City of Atlanta - $.54532/$100
Cass County - $.47344/$100
Atlanta ISD - $1.43136/$100
Freeport Exemption available from the City of Atlanta
Retail Sales Tax
Texas - 6.25%
City of Atlanta - 2.0% |
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| Labor
Market |
Radius
of Labor Market - 30 miles
Total Labor Force - 76,693 Total Employed - 71,193 Total
Unemployed - 5,500 - 7.2%
Average Weekly Wage - $447 |
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