The city of Fayetteville has formed a SPLOST Citizen Advisory Committee to assess and prioritize potential infrastructure improvements if Fayette County voters approve a new sales tax in November.

The City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to confirm a slate of committee members, which includes council members Harlan Shirley and Paul Oddo as well as citizens Rick Jones, Lauren Panter, Sandi Schofield, Mickey Edwards, Rich Hoffman and Kelly Brown.

City Manager Ray Gibson will serve as facilitator. The city has already identified possible projects totaling more than $30 million.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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