Heard County reappoints Chad Wood and fills three development-authority seats
April 25, 2026 | Heard County, Georgia
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The Heard County Board of Commissioners made three appointments to local and regional development authorities during its April 25 meeting.
Commissioners reappointed Mr. Chad Wood to the Development Authority of Heard County after his term expired April 13, 2017; the Development Authority had recommended his reappointment. The board approved the reappointment on a motion by Commissioner Keri Denney, seconded by Commissioner Joe Adams, by unanimous vote.
The board also approved replacing Ms. Julie Pope on the West Georgia Broadband Joint Development Authority with Ms. Kathy Knowles, following a recommendation from the Development Authority. Commissioner Keri Denney moved the appointment and Commissioner Gwen Caldwell seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve.
Finally, the Development Authority recommended appointing Mr. Terry Harper to the Greater West Georgia Regional Joint Development Authority to replace Mr. Chad Wood as a voting member. Commissioner Gwen Caldwell moved the appointment and Commissioner Larry Hammond seconded; the board approved the recommendation unanimously.
The meeting record does not include statements from the appointees or details on term lengths; those administrative details were not specified.
Commissioners reappointed Mr. Chad Wood to the Development Authority of Heard County after his term expired April 13, 2017; the Development Authority had recommended his reappointment. The board approved the reappointment on a motion by Commissioner Keri Denney, seconded by Commissioner Joe Adams, by unanimous vote.
The board also approved replacing Ms. Julie Pope on the West Georgia Broadband Joint Development Authority with Ms. Kathy Knowles, following a recommendation from the Development Authority. Commissioner Keri Denney moved the appointment and Commissioner Gwen Caldwell seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve.
Finally, the Development Authority recommended appointing Mr. Terry Harper to the Greater West Georgia Regional Joint Development Authority to replace Mr. Chad Wood as a voting member. Commissioner Gwen Caldwell moved the appointment and Commissioner Larry Hammond seconded; the board approved the recommendation unanimously.
The meeting record does not include statements from the appointees or details on term lengths; those administrative details were not specified.
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