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Laurens County hires Brad Childers as county attorney, start date Feb. 16, 2026

Laurens County Board of Commissioners · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Chairman Jimmy Rogers asked for a motion to hire Brad Childers to replace County Attorney Billy Kight; the board approved the appointment unanimously with Childers' start date set for Feb. 16, 2026.

Chairman Jimmy Rogers asked the board for a motion to hire Brad Childers to replace County Attorney Billy Kight, referencing Mr. Kight's passing. Commissioner Kevin Tanner moved to hire Childers with a start date of Feb. 16, 2026; Commissioner Brenda Chain seconded and the board voted unanimously to approve the hire.

The meeting record notes that, prior to his passing, County Attorney Billy Kight had said Brad Childers "would be an excellent candidate for County Attorney." The board did not discuss salary, contract terms, or transitional arrangements during the public meeting. Childers' official start date was stated as Feb. 16, 2026.

Follow-up steps such as onboarding, contract execution, and any transitional responsibilities were not described in the meeting minutes provided. The board recorded the appointment as a formal personnel action taken during the Feb. 3 meeting.

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