Habersham County commissioners filled a Planning Commission vacancy left by Jessie Owensby's resignation, naming a different appointee than the name that appeared on the meeting agenda.
April 20, 2026: Appointment of Emily Hettin to Planning Commission to fill vacancy left by Jessie Owensby
The story
The April 20, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda listed Bruce Harkness as the proposed replacement for Jessie Owensby, who had resigned from the Planning Commission.
At that meeting, the board instead voted unanimously, 3-0, to appoint Emily Hettin to fill the Planning Commission vacancy left by Owensby's resignation. The motion was made by Chairman Harkness and seconded by Commissioner Mealor.
What happened
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Jessie Owensby (Resignation)- Bruce Harkness
Motion by Chairman Harkness, seconded by Commissioner Mealor and voted unanimously (3-0) to appoint Emily Hettin to fill this vacancy on the Planning Commission.
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