Cusseta–Chattahoochee commissioners create Public Safety Director position

The Commission of the Unified Government of Cusseta–Chattahoochee County voted unanimously on Feb. 4 to create a Public Safety Director position, a new staff role intended to centralize oversight of the county’s emergency and public-safety functions. Commissioner Gerald Douglas moved for creation of the position; Commissioner Timothy Biddle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

County Manager Thomas Weaver told commissioners the change will require written job specifications and likely a follow-up budget process to fund the role. The minutes record no immediate hire; the commission approved only establishment of the position and left details — including reporting lines, salary and start date — to be developed through staff and future meetings.

Commissioners framed the action as an administrative step to strengthen county capacity after repeated briefings on staffing and operations. "We need someone focused on coordinating those duties," Commissioner Douglas said during the motion. The county manager will return with implementation details and any budget amendments required for formal approval.