South DeKalb economic development bus tour Thursday

DeKalb County’s economic development office will host a bus tour Thursday of south DeKalb.

The event, in partnership with the South DeKalb Business Association, will feature visits to Stonecrest Mall, the Park Central Industrial Park and other sites available for businesses.

The day culminates with a business roundtable discussion with political and business leaders.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Dr., near Decatur. Cost is $35.

More information/registration: http://sdbaeconomicdevelopmentbustour.eventbrite.com or at 404-642-8168.

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