Commission appoints vice chair, library ex officio and reappoints zoning members; approves alcohol license
January 16, 2026 | Ware County, Georgia
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Ware County commissioners confirmed a slate of appointments and licenses during their Dec. 12 meeting.
Appointments: Commissioner 5 nominated Leonard Burris to serve as vice chair; the nomination was accepted and approved by voice vote. The board also appointed Barry Cox as the ex officio member of the Waycross–Ware County Public Library. Audra Padgett and Amelia Tester were reappointed to three‑year terms on the Board of Zoning and Appeals; both had agreed to continue serving.
Business licensing: The commission approved an alcohol license request for Abdul Tariq for a retail location at 512 East Waring Street to permit on‑site sales of alcoholic beverages. The motion to grant the license was moved, seconded and advanced to voice vote where it carried.
What happens next: staff will finalize appointment paperwork and the county clerk will update licensing and board rosters.
Appointments: Commissioner 5 nominated Leonard Burris to serve as vice chair; the nomination was accepted and approved by voice vote. The board also appointed Barry Cox as the ex officio member of the Waycross–Ware County Public Library. Audra Padgett and Amelia Tester were reappointed to three‑year terms on the Board of Zoning and Appeals; both had agreed to continue serving.
Business licensing: The commission approved an alcohol license request for Abdul Tariq for a retail location at 512 East Waring Street to permit on‑site sales of alcoholic beverages. The motion to grant the license was moved, seconded and advanced to voice vote where it carried.
What happens next: staff will finalize appointment paperwork and the county clerk will update licensing and board rosters.
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