11-1886-5040 
 
Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office 
Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800 
 
For Immediate Release: 
Oliver Tapped for Sub-Committee 
 
Creation of New City to be Addressed 
 
November 7, 2003 
 
Atlanta Representative Bert Oliver, D-Glennvile, has been appointed to a SubCommittee on Sandy Springs, which is an area north of 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. Oliver 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. Oliver serves on the State Planning and Community Affairs, Banks and Banking and Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committees. 
# # # For further information, contact Rep. Oliver @ 404-656-0152