Chair proposes local homelessness task force; two commissioners volunteer to serve

During the May 2 workshop, Chairman Tony McBrayer raised the need for a Tift County task force to study and coordinate local responses to homelessness. Commissioners Melissa Hughes and Paul Webb told the board they would be willing to serve; McBrayer said Commissioner Greg Wood had also expressed interest in participating. The exchange was recorded as discussion-only and no motion, charge, membership list or funding directive was made at the workshop.

Why it matters: Homelessness responses often involve multiple county departments, nongovernmental service providers and, in some cases, intergovernmental funding. The workshop established commissioner interest but did not assign staff responsibilities, a schedule, or reporting requirements.

Next steps: If the board chooses to form the task force, staff will need direction on membership, scope, timelines and whether any budget is required.