Gwinnett reps elected to Transit Link Authority

The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) recently completed elections for the 10-district ATL board, four of which will represent Gwinnett. HB930, legislation created to coordinate transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region, mandates the individual elected to serve the ATL board must be a resident of that district with significant experience or expertise in a field that would advance the function and purpose of the ATL. The following were elected to represent portions of Gwinnett:

■ Marsha Anderson Bomar, executive director of the Gateway85 CID, was elected to a fouryear term representing District 2, which includes Gwinnett munic- ipalities Alpharetta, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Buford, Cumming, Duluth, Johns Creek, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Rest Haven, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Sugar Hill and Suwanee.

■ Steve Dickerson, Sc.D., entrepreneur and retired professor, was elected to a two-year term representing Transit District 3. Gwinnett municipalities include Peachtree Corners.

■ Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington, P.E., was elected to a four-year term representing Transit District 6, which includes Auburn, Dacula, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Norcross, Loganville, Snellville and Suwanee.

■ Transit District 7 — Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County Michael Thurmond was elected to a two-year term representing District 7, which includes Loganville, Snellville and Stone Mountain in Gwinnett.