Long County accepts county manager’s resignation as auditors flag compliance issues

Chairman James H. Craft and the Long County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 7 accepted the resignation of County Manager Chuck Scragg, who told the board his last day will be Dec. 5, 2025, citing health reasons. The resignation was approved on a 4-0 vote following the board’s return from executive session.

The resignation came amid a broader county finance update from Scragg. He reported that the county expects an audit from Mauldin and Jenkins within the coming week and said Long County is currently non-compliant and therefore unable to receive grant funds. Scragg also told commissioners that the county’s Moody rating has dropped six places from last year.

Scragg reviewed recent facility work: the Long County Courthouse received a new roof, the Department of Family and Children Services building has been remediated for mold, and eight heat pumps were replaced. He said surplus items were posted for bid on Facebook with limited response and that remaining items will be listed on GovDeals.com. The Commissioner's Office plans to resume accepting credit-card payments and has moved some meeting venues to the Commissioner's Office Conference Room at 468 S. McDonald St., renovated by the Long County Board of Education.

Board members did not vote on a replacement at the meeting; the record shows only formal acceptance of Scragg’s resignation. Next procedural steps for filling the post were not specified in the minutes.

The board adjourned later that evening after routine business.