Board of Commissioners

Meetings

The Board of Commissioners meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Evans Government Center Auditorium located in Building A at 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA.

Committees meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Evans Government Center Auditorium located in Building A at 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA.

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Contact

Columbia County Board of Commissioners
Mailing: P.O. Box 498
Physical: 630 Ronald Reagan Drive Building A, 4th Floor
Evans, GA 30809
Phone: 706-868-3379
Fax: 706-868-3348
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Doug DuncanDuncan Doug

Chairman
Term 2023 - 2026
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Member

  • Community and Emergency Services Committee
  • Development and Planning Services Committee
  • Management and Internal Services Committee
  • Public Works and Engineering Services Committee
  • Audit Committee

About

The Countywide elected Chairman conducts all Board of Commission (BOC) meetings, prepares and presents the BOC agenda, and appoints Commission members for each BOC standing committee. He also represents the County at all official functions, executes all contracts and agreements and is a voting member of each of the four standing committees. Doug has achieved the status of Certified County Commissioner by completing the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy Core Certification which includes eight courses as well as two-day Leadership Institute for a total of 66 hours. 


Connie Melear

District 1 Commissioner
Term: 2023 - 2026Connie Melear
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Member

  • Development and Planning Services Committee (CHAIR)
  • Management and Internal Services Committee (VICE CHAIR)
  • Audit Committee (VICE CHAIR)

About

Connie is currently working on her completion of the County Commissioner Training Program by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the University of Georgia (UGA).


Jim Steed Jim Steed

District 2 Commissioner
Term: 2026 - 2028
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 Member

  • Community and Emergency Services Committee (CHAIR)
  • Public Works and Engineering Services Committee (VICE CHAIR)
  • Audit Committee

About

Jim is currently working on his completion of the County Commissioner Training Program by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the University of Georgia (UGA).

Michael W. CarrawayMichael W Carraway

District 3 Commissioner 
Term: 2025 - 2028
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Member

  • Public Works and Engineering Services Committee (CHAIR)
  • Community and Emergency Services Committee (VICE CHAIR)
  • Audit Committee

About

Mike is currently working on his completion of the County Commissioner Training Program by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the University of Georgia (UGA).  He has been appointed to the ACCG - Interlocal Risk Management Agency Board of Trustees for a three year term.


Alison Couch

District 4 CommissionerAlison Couch
Term: 2023 - 2026
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Member

  • Management and Internal Services Committee (CHAIR)
  • Development and Planning Services Committee (VICE CHAIR)
  • Audit Committee (CHAIR)

About

Alison has achieved the status of Certified County Commissioner by completing the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy Core Certification which includes eight courses as well as two-day Leadership Institute for a total of 66 hours.