04/05/2005  

Hwy 78 CID Summer Intern
now GDOT Transportation Planner

SNELLVILLE: Congratulations are in order for Michael Adams of Snellville. A lifelong resident of the City, Michael earned a Masters in Urban Studies from Georgia State University in December 2004 with an emphasis on planning and economic development.

Just prior to his graduation, Michael served as a summer intern with the Highway 78 Community Improvement District and focused his time on plans for economic revitalization at the Park Place Activity Center (PPAC), inter-parcel access opportunities, and grant research. Since he completed his internship with the CID, the Board has approved the PPAC study, developed additional inter-parcel access projects, and received an LCI grant – all efforts Michael participated in.

Experience gained while at the Hwy 78 CID introduced Michael to the Planning and Zoning functions of the City of Snellville and as a result, he now serves as a member of the Snellville Planning Commission. Recently, Michael accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Transportation as a Transportation Planner for the counties of Douglas, Spalding, Fayette, Coweta, and Carroll.  Michael will also be involved in a number of other special projects in metro Atlanta that he hopes will allow him to continue working on issues important to CIDs.

Congratulations Michael Adams!

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