***PRESS RELEASE***

After much prayerful consideration and encouragement from family and friends, I have decided to run
for re-election in District 1 of the Lumpkin County Commission. Over the past several years we have
seen the successful completion of many things. First, the establishment of Northeast Georgia Medical
Center – Lumpkin. Quality and accessible health care is critical for the citizens of any community and we
were at risk of losing both emergency services and inpatient medical beds. The plans for a new facility
on the Gateway Corridor on GA400 will be a needed shot in the arm for our local economic
development and provide an opportunity for our children to work and stay here in Lumpkin County. As
Chair of the Lumpkin County Board of Health and member of the Northeast Georgia Health System
Advisory Board, I know what it will take to maximize the opportunity this presents and will work towards
ensuring we have quality healthcare in Lumpkin County for decades to come. The #LUMPKINMATTERS
community grant has shown all the wonderful opportunities we have for the care of friends and
neighbors through our numerous non-profit organizations. We have also completed the long awaited
Frogtown Fire Station and were successful in our application to the state for staffing through the SAFER
grant. The citizens entrusted us with the passage of the T-SPLOST which will see much needed road
improvements and a much safer intersection at Oak Grove Road. Last, but certainly not least, we have
been able to continue the numerous services provided by the county – and last year, rollback the tax
rate by a full 1 mill. We have established a good working relationship with the city and will have a
wonderful opportunity over the next 4 years to continue the positive changes we have seen. As a small
business owner, I know the challenges that exist in the current economic environment and will work
towards three goals; 1) Maximize the opportunities created by the Gateway Corridor – both in terms of
business opportunities and jobs for our friends and family, 2) Continue to grow the “Wine, Weddings
and Song” theme to preserve the rural nature of the unincorporated areas, while at the same time
providing opportunity for quality economic growth, 3) Finally. emphasize workforce development with
the school system and current employers to enable our children to have the skill sets necessary for them
to stay in our community. Finally, it is an honor to have the endorsement of both Commission Chairman
Chris Dockery and City of Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton. I covet your support in the primary election on
May 19. Let’s keep Lumpkin County moving in the right direction.

*Currently, Professor of Healthcare Administration in the School of Business at Brenau University in
Gainesville and owner of a real estate and consulting firm, MPA Holdings, LLC. Dr. Miller is the Vice Chair
of the Board of Commissioners and Chair of the Lumpkin County Board of Health. He is also on the
Board of Enotah-CASA, Northeast Georgic Health System Advisory Board and the Sunshine Rotary. In his
spare time, he runs trails (you can often see him at the Lumpkin County Reservoir), plays golf and has
recently been in a production at the Historic Holly Theater. Being married to his wife for 35 years and
the father of two adult children, he knows what assets a stable family life brings to any community.