The County Compass | Episode 11: Fires, Drought, and Staying Prepared

Columbia County · April 27, 2026

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Podcast intro: County Compass welcomes listeners and introduces host Scott Johnson, who will lead the episode’s discussion of county government and community issues.

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County Manager Scott Johnson used the County Compass podcast to outline the statewide wildfire state of emergency, a 30-day burn ban covering 91 counties, local watering restrictions and practical conservation steps; he also confirmed his retirement and denied any plan to run for office.

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