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Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office 
Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800 
 
For Immediate Release: 
Sholar Tapped to Chair Sub-Committee 
 
Creation of New City to be Addressed 
 
November 7, 2003 
 
Atlanta Representative Wallace Sholar, D-Cairo, has been appointed Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Sandy Springs, which is an area outside of metro Atlanta that wants to become a city. 
The appointment was made by Rep. Tommy Smith, D-Nicholls, Chairman of the House State Planning and Community Affairs Committee. Members will address legislation granting the densely populated region a new city charter. 
"Rep. Sholar has an excellent understanding of the local legislative process and a keen awareness of what is necessary to be a municipality in Georgia, which made this an easy appointment," said Rep. Smith. "His demonstrated ability and leadership will contribute greatly to the effectiveness of this committee." 
Rep. Sholar, a lawmaker since 1998, is Vice-Chairman of the State Institutions and Property Committee and serves on the State Planning and Community Affairs and Ways and Means committees. 
# # # For further information, contact Rep. Sholar @ 404-656-7859