The Grayson City Council appointed three members to its Downtown Development Authority at their most recent council meeting held Sept. 21.

Eddie Russell is a returning member of the DDA and will serve as the incoming Director. New members include Allison Grier and Vic Edens, both business owners in the jurisdiction.

The Grayson Downtown Development Authority is tasked with undertaking public improvements that have the greatest impact in strengthening the downtown area, attracting new private investments and fostering economic, cultural and social growth.

Information: www.graysondda.com.

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Angie McBrayer, ex-wife of James Aaron McBrayer, leans her head on her son Sam McBrayer as she and her three children and two grandchildren (from left) Jackson McBrayer, 3, Piper Jae McBrayer, 7, Katy Isaza, and Jordan McBrayer, visit the grave of James McBrayer, Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Tifton. He died after being restrained by Tift County sheriff's deputies on April 24, 2019. His ex-wife witnessed the arrest and said she thought the deputies were being rough but did not imagine that McBrayer would die. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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