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Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office 
Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800 
October 6, 2003 
Media Advisory 
 
Marta Finance Study Committee to hold Public Hearings Funding Through Regional Approach Sought 
Atlanta  Representative George Maddox (D-Decatur) has announced a tentative schedule for the Joint MARTA Finance Study Committee. 
Times and places have not yet been determined but the committee will have hearings on October 21st, Oct. 28th, November 4th, Nov. 12th, and Nov. 19th. Meetings will be held throughout the metro region in Fulton, Dekalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and Henry counties as well as in the city of Atlanta. 
The study committee was created with the passage of HR 397, which Maddox authored. The resolution's language describes a disparity in funding structure for a transit system which is regional, yet is mostly shouldered by the citizens of Dekalb, and Fulton Counties and the City of Atlanta. 
The thirteen member committee is tasked with undertaking a comprehensive study of the conditions, needs and issues, with respect to the current funding structure. The committee will also recommend any action or legislation to the General Assembly which deems necessary to ensure the future stability and well being of the regions most critical mass transportation system. 
In addition to serving as Chairman of MARTOC, Rep. Maddox serves on the House Appropriations, Industrial Relations, and Insurance Committees. 
 
*** For further information please contact Rep. Maddox @ 404-656-0192