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Board adopts proclamation honoring former Commissioner James "Jim" Lawrence
Summary
The board adopted a proclamation recognizing the public service of James Edward 'Jimmy' Lawrence, noting his roles as assessor (2006–2008) and county commissioner (2009–2012; 2013–2019) and recording his death on Dec. 5, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation on Jan. 7, 2025 honoring James Edward "Jimmy" Lawrence for his years of service to Cusseta–Chattahoochee County.
The proclamation records that "James Lawrence was born in Columbus, GA on December 28, 1944 and was a longtime resident of Chattahoochee County," and documents his service as an assessor to the Board of Assessors (March 2006–December 2008) and as a county commissioner from Jan. 1, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2012 and again from Jan. 1, 2013 through Dec. 31, 2019. It notes that Lawrence passed away on Dec. 5, 2024.
The measure states the county’s appreciation for Lawrence’s “dedication and selfless contributions to Cusseta–Chattahoochee” and was adopted under the board seal. The proclamation does not direct funds or policy changes; it is a formal recognition recorded in the meeting minutes and printed proclamation text.
