CITY OF FOREST PARK DEPARTMENTS

The City of Forest Park operates under a council-manager form of government The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the City. The City Manager provides Mayor and Council with professional management expertise by providing background on issues, proposes alternatives, and recommends courses of actions.The City Manager coordinates the work of department heads and other employees, who help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of services to residents

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The Railroad later renamed the city to "Forrest Park" (two r 's) because of the many park areas deeded to the City by the Railroad In 1952, the City Charter was changed to today's spelling of Forest Park

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The town grew slowly until the 1950s postwar boom, when it became one of the fastest growing areas in the country. From 1950 to 1960 the population increased 461% and continues to increase today.

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This growth was partially fueled by the Ford Assembly Plant in Hapeville, the General Motors Assembly Plant of Atlanta, and the Atlanta Army Depot (now called Fort Gillem) The major driving force in the growth of our city was the rapidly expanding Atlanta International Airport Now called, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport