Selden fills Boothe's position
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

Sonny Selden, a recent transplant to Troup, is doing his part to serve his new community.

When Nancy Boothe resigned her position on the Troup City Council, Selden agreed to an appointment to complete her term of one year. Selden took the oath of office at last week's council meeting.

Along with his wife Donna and two high school age daughters, Selden brings some city government experience to Troup's table. While in White Oak, he served on their economic development board. This work goes hand-in-hand with what the council is focusing on of late; and that's Troup's future.

With a plan in place to development a zoning ordinance and future infrastructure needs for the city, Selden is pleased to sign on at this time and lend his ideas.

"Zoning is vital to the future of Troup," Selden said. "With the growth that is already taking place, it's really important to stay ahead of the needs rather than playing catch up."

Selden came to Troup to bring his family to a great town and great schools.

They already had a connection.

His daughter Melissa and son-in-law John Eastman are part of the family at Troup High School. Now, his wife Donna is working on the high school campus in the counselor's office. The Selden's have six daughters and eight grandchildren.

Mayor John Whitsell swears in new Troup City Council member Sonny Selden as Chip Richardson looks on. Selden accepted an appointment to fill the seat of Nancy Boothe.

Selden took the lead of his father and became a custom home builder in 1971, starting his own business. He currently has several projects underway in East Shores Estates.

"We've come to love this community, schools and people," Selden said

He is happy to be bringing new ideas to the city council in Troup and pleased to have the opportunity.