Mableton Mayor Michael Owens discusses his priorities and the city’s continuous growth

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens was a guest on Wednesday's edition of "Closer Look." (Tiffany Griffith/WABE)

Mayor Michael Owens says the city of Mableton has nearly 80,000 residents and is experiencing continuous growth.

He says he’s working to ensure that Mableton experiences smart growth and that there’s something for everyone in Cobb County’s largest city.

Owens, who is approaching the two-year mark into his first term as the top leader of Mableton, was a guest on Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look.” He spoke with host Rose Scott about how the relatively new city is fairing and his top priorities.