Tourism may be looking up for a Clayton County city in the near future.

Research has shown that first lady Michelle Obama has family ties to Rex, 15 miles south of Atlanta.

Clayton County Commission chairman Eldrin Bell says his staff is working to develop a historical site in the town.

He says he has given information regarding the project to the white house and he hopes the first lady will get involved.

Bell wants to connect this site with other historical sites in the area.