Community and small business · October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Before you sign a lease for your McDonough business
A good address is only a good deal if your business can legally open there. Start with three calls.
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People, places, and opportunity
Community notices and small-business information relevant to District 1, with links back to the City or event organizer for official details.
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Community and small business · October 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Ten conversations before ten thousand dollars
A grassroots way to test a business idea before spending your whole launch budget.
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A first-month marketing plan you can do yourself
Four weeks of clear, low-cost steps to help neighbors find and trust a new business.
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Your next customer may be the one you already served
Follow-up, referrals, and steady service matter more than a flashy launch week.
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A little kindness goes a long way in McDonough
We share a city, but we do not all carry the same load. Let's act like neighbors.
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