Commissioners recognize J.C. Douglas for service
By Deborah Bennett

Retiring Jenkins County Commissioner J.C. Douglas, left, accepts a plaque of appreciation from chairman James Henry for 12 years of service to the citizens of Jenkins County. The presentation was made during the Tuesday, Dec. 19, meeting of the group. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett)

Jenkins County Commissioner J.C. Douglas, who represents District #2, was recognized for his 12 years of service to the citizens of Jenkins County during the Jenkins County Commissioners’ Dec. 19, meeting. Douglas’ term ended Dec. 31.

Chairman James Henry yielded the chair to vice-chairman Douglas, allowing him to preside over his last meeting on the board of commissioners. Douglas was also presented with a plaque of appreciation, and a resolution acknowledging his service to the citizens of Jenkins County was read and adopted as an official and permanent part of the minutes.

Pam Dwight was elected by the voters of District #2 to assume the seat held by Douglas She began her term at the first January meeting of the commissioners.

In other business, Steven Slocum, appeared before the group seeking approval of a plan to sell and possibly divide three tracts of timberland in Jenkins County. The commissioners determined, upon advice of county attorney Troy Gay, that the county’s subdivision ordinance did not apply to the situation and gave approval of the plan.

Slocum was given a copy of the county’s mobile home ordinance to pass on to any prospective buyers of the properties.

Bonnie Wiggins was reappointed as a member of the Jenkins County Department of Family and Children Services board of directors. No other citizens had expressed an interest in the position.

The commissioners voted to pay off a loan on a semi-truck purchased in the amount of $77,549.25.

Also approved was an amendment to the county retirement plan as outlined and required by the Internal Revenue Service.

Jenkins County Magistrate Judge Janice Cheney presented

a copy of the activities of the Magistrate Court for the months of November and December and advised that her office may soon be in need of a new computer.

It was noted that county employee Grady Lane needed to be sworn in as the county’s Environmental Control Officer and furnished with an ID.