Georgia County Commissioners Obtain NACo Leadership Positions

Georgia County commissioners have achieved a remarkable milestone by securing leadership positions within the National Association of Counties (NACo) policy steering committees. The remarkable accomplishments of these esteemed individuals not only exemplify their dedication to public service but also highlight the significant impact they will have in shaping the future of county governance on a national scale. The full list of committee appointments can be found below. Congratulations to all Georgia county commissioners selected for NACo leadership positions.

Committee Chairs:

Helen Stone, Chatham County – Chair of the Health Steering Committee

Committee Vice-Chairs:

Natalie Hall, Fulton County - Vice-Chair of the Programs and Services Standing Committee

Nicole Hendrickson, Gwinnett County – Vice-Chair of the Large Urban County Caucus

Demond Mason, Newton County – Vice Chair of the Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee

John Matelski, DeKalb County – Vice Chair of the County – Technology and Advisory Committee (C-TAC)

Alana Sanders, Newton County - Vice-Chair of the Programs and Services Standing Committee

Greg Tapley, Monroe County – Vice Chair of the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Steering Committee.

Toyia Tucker, Columbus-Muscogee County – Vice-Chair of the Human Services and Education Steering Committee

Paul Van Haute, Putnam County - Vice-Chair of the Veterans and Military Services Committee

Sherri Washington, Rockdale County – Vice-Chair of the International Economic Development Task Force

Aaron Whitley, Chatham County – Vice-Chair of the International Economic Development Task Force

Subcommittee Chairs:

Tarenia Carthan, Douglas County – Medicaid and Indigent Care Subcommittee Chair of the Health Steering Committee

Lisa Cupid, Cobb County – Economic Development Subcommittee Chair of the Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee.

Melissa Hughes, Tift County – Rural Development Subcommittee Chair of the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Steering Committee.

Subcommittee Vice-Chairs:

Patrick Farrell, Chatham County – Ports Subcommittee Vice-Chair of the Transportation Steering Committee

Natalie Hall, Fulton County – Fiscal Policy and Pensions Subcommittee Vice-Chair of the Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee

Carlotta Harrell, Henry County – Water Subcommittee Vice-Chair of the Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee

Nicole Hendrickson, Gwinnett County – Workforce Development Subcommittee Vice-Chair of the Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee

Alana Sanders, Newton County – Education, Children and Families Subcommittee Vice-Chair of the Human Services and Education Steering Committee

Chalonda Smith, Clayton County – Medicaid and Indigent Care Subcommittee Vice-Chair of the Health Steering Committee

William Tinsley, Upson County – Fiscal Policy and Pensions Subcommittee Vice-Chair of the Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee