Sheila Crews

hates to let the secret out, but knows it's in the county's best interest.

As the new

South Fulton County Chamber of Commerce chairman, Crews wants everybody

to realize that South Fulton is a very special area.

"It

truly is the best kept secret in the area. The land is gorgeous with

all the horse farms," she said.

Crews has

been acquainted with the area for several years during her banking career.

Working for Tucker Federal several years ago, Crews' office was in Union

City. She slowly started realizing the potential of the area.

She now works

for Peachtree National Bank and has served on the South Fulton Chamber

board for five years.

During her

year as chairman, Crews wants to put the emphasis on education.

"We're

going to do everything to promote education. It's a matter of changing

perception," she said.

Crews said

the area has wonderful private schools and education represents the

best bet for increasing the economic development area in the county.

During the

year, she wants to conduct several meetings at local schools, along

with possibly staging events such as a business exposition, a golf tournament

and a developer's day.

But above

everything else, Crews hopes her tenure is marked by a higher level

of respect for the county and the educational efforts on the Southside.