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Habersham County commissioners elect Tench as chairman, Harkness as vice chairman for 2025

The county board picked its leadership for the year, determining who will run meetings and represent the board through 2025.

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January 27, 2025: Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2025

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The board also voted 5-0 to elect Commissioner Jimmy Tench as Chairman for 2025.

The story

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners listed a commission officer election for 2025 on its agenda for the January 21 meeting.

SourcesMeeting4826_0 Agenda for 01.21.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

The election was again listed on the agenda for the board's January 27 meeting.

SourcesMeeting4881_0 Agenda for 01.27.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

At that meeting, the board voted 5-0 to elect Commissioner Bruce Harkness as Vice Chairman for 2025.

SourcesMinutes for 01.27.25 BOC MeetingMeeting4881_8 Minutes for 01.27.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

The board also voted 5-0 to elect Commissioner Jimmy Tench as Chairman for 2025.

SourcesMeeting4881_8 Minutes for 01.27.25 BOC Meeting.pdfMinutes for 01.27.25 BOC Meeting

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Election of 2025 Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman (Bruce Harkness)

The vote carried unanimously (5-0) to elect Commissioner Bruce Harkness as Vice Chairman for 2025.

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Election of Commission Vice Chairman for 2025

The vote carried unanimously (5-0) to elect Commissioner Bruce Harkness as Vice Chairman for 2025.

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Election of Commission Chairman for 2025

The vote carried unanimously (5-0) to elect Commissioner Jimmy ‘Vench as Chairman for 2025.

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confirmed

Election of 2025 Board of Commissioners Chairman (Jimmy Tench)

The vote carried unanimously (5-0) to elect Commissioner Jimmy Tench as Chairman for 2025.

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Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2025

COMMISSION OFFICER ELECTION FOR 2025

Appeared on agenda
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Election of 2025 Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman

COMMISSION OFFICER ELECTION FOR 2025

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