Fulton County Commission Vice Chair Emma Darnell will serve on a key committee for the National Association of Counties, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that lobbies Congress on behalf of county governments. The association’s president, Chris Rodgers, confirmed her appointment to the Transportation Steering Committee earlier this month.

Darnell will help develop policy and act as a liaison to Georgia’s Congressional delegation.

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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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