Former Fulton Commissioner Tom Lowe Dies

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By Kristal Dixon

Former District 4 Fulton County Commissioner Tom Lowe has passed away.

Fulton County officials confirmed the news Friday morning in a statement issued by County Commission Chairman John Eaves.

Lowe, 86, the longest serving commissioner in Fulton County’s history, represented North Fulton residents for four decades, Eaves stated.

“Even beyond the community he served, he believed in this county and its people,” Eaves added. “That belief was why he insisted on attending every regular meeting, more than 4 hundred in all, regardless of his own physical condition on any given meeting day. That belief was why remained one of the staunchest supporters of Grady Memorial Hospital and of growth in all parts of Fulton. He served on the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission, Atlanta-Fulton County Library Board of Trustees, Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority, and the Fulton County Pension Board. Tom also fought for the development of the Chattahoochee Nature Center into one of our county’s greatest resources.

“Despite all that he achieved in public life, Tom was proudest of his family. On the occasion of his retirement from public service last year, Tom told the board that he made that difficult decision to spend more time with his family. It is for that reason; that I especially want to send my personal condolences and prayers to Tom’s wife Bettye, their children, and grandchildren.”

In February 2014, Lowe chose not to seek re-election to the seat, which at the time covered Sandy Springs, Buckhead and a portion of Roswell.

The district was redrawn and renamed as District 3. Along with Sandy Springs and Buckhead, the seat now includes a portion of Midtown north of 10th Street.

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