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Cusseta-Chattahoochee commission adopts proclamation honoring former commissioner James "Jimmy" Lawrence
Summary
The board unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing the public service of James Edward "Jimmy" Lawrence, who served on the Board of Assessors (2006–2008) and as county commissioner in multiple terms; the proclamation memorializes his service following his death on Dec. 5, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation on Jan. 7, 2025, honoring the public service of James Edward "Jimmy" Lawrence, who died Dec. 5, 2024. The proclamation notes Lawrence was born Dec. 28, 1944 in Columbus and served as an assessor (March 2006–Dec. 2008) and as County Commissioner from Jan. 1, 2009–Dec. 31, 2012 and again from Jan. 1, 2013–Dec. 31, 2019.
The resolution states that "the progress made during James Lawrence's service to the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County can be attributed to his love for his community and dedication and allegiance to the County," and the board affixed its seal and Chairman Coffey's signature to the adopted proclamation.
The proclamation will be retained in the commission's records as an official recognition of Lawrence's service to the county.
