Commissioners approve EMT tuition assistance requiring two‑year service commitment

Aug 26, 2026

The board approved an agreement to pay up to $5,000 per participant for Fire/EMS training; recipients must complete certification and remain county employees for 24 months or reimburse training costs.

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The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners approved a tuition assistance agreement for the Fire/EMS Academy that will cover up to $5,000 in training and academic costs per participant. Under the agreement, participants must complete required training and certification and remain employed with the county for 24 months after certification or reimburse the county for the training costs.

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