Fulton County approves dismissal and opens search for Enforcement Officer 1

At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved personnel actions brought forward by Domestic Relations Director Tina Gress, including a dismissal and a recruitment plan for a replacement.

Motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann: the board voted to dismiss a Domestic Relations employee, effective Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. In the same discussion the board approved a motion to advertise for an 'Enforcement Officer 1' position and to post the vacancy both internally and externally; both motions were recorded as unanimous ('All in favor'). The meeting minutes do not provide details about the grounds for dismissal or the salary and classification for the vacant Enforcement Officer 1 position.

Executive sessions: the minutes record two brief executive-session periods for personnel matters. The first executive session began at 9:36 a.m. and ended at 9:38 a.m.; the second ran from 10:52 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The minutes indicate the executive sessions were held for personnel matters but do not report additional discussion or votes conducted during those closed sessions.

Why it matters: the board’s actions change staffing for a department that handles domestic relations enforcement and initiate a public recruitment process for enforcement work. The minutes do not specify next steps for candidate screening, interview panels, or an estimated timeline for filling the vacancy.

What is not specified: the minutes do not state the employee’s name, the specific reason for dismissal, salary or grade for the Enforcement Officer 1 posting, or an expected hire date.