FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Atlanta Regional Commission Board Chairman Andre Dickens appointed Forsyth County Commission Chairman Alfred John the agency’s secretary at a meeting Jan. 10.
The Atlanta Regional Commission, or ARC, is a collaborative planning effort representing most Metro Atlanta governments. Forsyth is the 11th and the newest member county.
Dickens also named John chairman of the ARC Ethics Committee.
“In both roles, I aim to help position Forsyth County, and the region, in the best position possible to win infrastructure and other grants as we continue making our community Georgia’s finest,” John said.
The ARC Board is composed of the county commission chairs from each member jurisdiction; the mayor and a councilmember from Atlanta; a mayor from each county; and 15 citizens.
John joins Atlanta Mayor Dickens, Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell and Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson as the 2024 ARC Board officers.
“It is an honor to be selected to serve in these capacities with the ARC Board as Forsyth County’s role in Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia continues to grow,” John said.
— Shelby Israel
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