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Johns Creek: Bill Doughty, APR, 678-512-3274
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Metro Atlanta Mayors Association elects Bodker 2008-09 chairman
Organization fosters communication, cooperation among 66 cities in 10-county region.

Mayor Bodker (left) accepts congratulations on
his election as 2008-09 chairman of the Metro
Atlanta Mayors Association from outgoing Chair-
man and Douglasville Mayor Mickey Thompson.

SAVANNAH, Georgia—June 24, 2008—The Metro Atlanta Mayors Association elected Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker as its 2008-09 chairman during the Georgia Municipal Association’s 75th Annual Conference June 23 in Savannah.

Bodker replaces Douglasville Mayor Mickey Thompson, who rotated off after serving a one-year term as chairman of the Association.

“Mike’s enthusiasm and commitment to not only his citizens but also to the residents of the entire metro area make him the perfect choice as the next MAMA chairman,” Thompson said.

MAMA, formed in 2003 to increase communications among cities in the metro Atlanta region, consists of mayors from the 66 cities in 10 counties in the metro area. The Association supports policy decisions that are beneficial to local governments, organizes activities among the cities that are beneficial to the region and relates needs to federal, state and regional agencies and citizens.

Bodker recently completed a term as the chairman of the newly formed North Fulton Municipal Association, which brings together the six cities of North Fulton County. Additionally, he led both the Northeast Fulton Study Committee and the Committee for John’s Creek, which ultimately led to the creation of the City of Johns Creek.

“The first thing I’m planning on doing as chairman is to develop a plan to address the highest level items that we can truly affect change on within this year,” Bodker said. “If we are to continue to enjoy success as a region, MAMA must continue to work cooperatively, communicate broadly and think creatively. I look forward to working with the other 65 member mayors, as well as our partner organizations, to address these common issues facing us.”

For more information about the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association, visit www.metroatlantamayors.org. For more information about the City of Johns Creek, visit www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.

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