Cornelia mayor on Georgia Downtown Association board

ATLANTA - Cornelia Mayor Don Higgins has been elected to a one-year term on the board of directors of the Georgia Downtown Association.<br> <br> Denise Brinson of Suwanee has been elected vice-president of the organization. <br> <br> Another northeast Georgian, Gary Fesperman of Lavonia, will serve as legislative liaison.<br> <br> Here is a complete list of 2004 Officers:<br> <br> Lise R. Sundrla (Savannah), President<br> <br> Denise Brinson (Suwanee), Vice President<br> <br> Pam Hammonds (Monticello), Secretary<br> <br> Sarah Harrison (Dalton), Treasurer<br> <br> Lyn Menne (Decatur), Immediate Past President<br> <br> Gary Fesperman (Lavonia), Legislative Liaison<br> <br> 2004 Board of Directors:<br> <br> Two year term: Karen Bailey, Hawkinsville; Rebecca Ferguson, Carrollton; Linda Hutchinson, Hampton; Niki Knox, Douglas; Chris Naylor, Augusta; and Burnie Quick, Columbus.<br> <br> One year term: John Cheek, Glatting Jackson; Don Higgins, City of Cornelia; Stephanie Howell, Statesboro; Clint Taylor, Georgia Power. <br> <br> 2004 Ex-Officio Board Members:<br> <br> Billy Parrish, Department of Community Affairs; Linda Wilkes, Georgia Municipal Association; Mac Brown, University of Georgia; and Paul Simo, Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.<br> <br> The Georgia Downtown Association is a non-profit membership association that promotes the economic redevelopment of Georgia&#39;s traditional downtowns. The Association membership includes 129 towns, cities and agencies devoted to improving Georgia&#39;s downtowns.