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Columbia County commissioners split on officer slate; keep 2026 meeting schedule
Summary
At its Jan. 5, 2026 meeting the Columbia County Board of Commissioners heard a split vote on a nominated slate for county officers and approved keeping regular meetings at 10 a.m. Wednesdays with 1 p.m. work sessions.
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners on Monday considered a slate of officers for 2026 and approved the county's regular meeting schedule for the year.
Committee member (S2) nominated "Kelly Jo Smith for chair, Casey Garrett for vice chair, and Margaret McGruder for budget officer," and used the nomination period to press concerns about the board's ability to work together. "I am concerned about our board…
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