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Paulding County introduces small communications department to centralize digital outreach
Summary
County leaders announced a newly formed public communications department to centralize social media, video content, live streaming and public engagement; the team said it will support events and county transparency.
Paulding County leaders on Wednesday introduced the county’s new public communications department and described a compact team that will centralize marketing, video production and live‑streaming of public meetings.
John Grant, who presented the item, said the communications department is the county’s newest and smallest department and that the full team was present at the meeting. He said the department’s responsibilities include promoting public events, managing county social media, live‑streaming board meetings, drone operations and in‑house video production.
Grant introduced staff members by name. Philip (last name not specified), media production coordinator, said the team plans more content and to better serve residents. Matt Walker, identified as the county’s new video producer, said he is “super excited” to join the department and that the office will seek stories from across the county’s population.
Separately, the meeting recognized Eric Wolf as employee of the month for teamwork and readiness to assist other departments, with praise from staff for his “collaboration, teamwork” and “forward thinking.”
What happens next: The communications department will begin expanding live content and outreach; residents can expect increased streaming and social media updates from county departments.
