The magazine

annually selects 40 individuals from Georgia under the age of 40 who are

deemed to be the rising stars in business, education, politics,science

and the arts. Only six elected officials were chosen for 2002 group.

In only his

first year as an elected official, Brown was also selected asone of the

45 participants for the Metro Atlanta Regional Leadership Institute held

in September, selected for the Policy Cabinet with the Georgia Regional

Transportation Authority and has co-chaired a legislative action subcommittee

for the Georgia Municipal Association's Community Development Committee.

Brown noted,

"There is a lot of work ahead of us and I am eager to be part of

the team that is working on Metro Atlanta's critical issues."

Brown also

pointed out, "The news media is having a difficult time trying to

categorize me but the regional leadership is really beginning to warm

up to my viewpoints on land use and transportation."

Other notable

"40 under 40" selections include Synovus Financial Corp. CEO

Billy Blanchard, Michelle Nunn, who is the daughter of former U.S. Senator

Sam Nunn, and Executive Director of Hands On Atlanta, and Atlanta Falcons

quarterback Michael Vick.

The annual

roster of rising leaders under age 40 is featured in the October edition

of Georgia Trend. Brown and the others selected were honored at an awards

ceremony at the Fox Theatre last night.

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