Habersham County has a new public works director. Jerry Baggett was named to the position left vacant last month when Derick Canupp resigned to take a similar position in White County.
Baggett brings over 20 years of construction management experience to the public works department, according to the county manager’s office. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Florida and specializes in team-building and leadership.
Baggett is a Gulf War veteran and a Georgia native. He resides in Habersham County with his wife Lena.
“We are excited to bring Mr. Baggett to Habersham County. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will help our team move towards our goal of leadership development in Habersham County,” says interim county manager Alicia Vaughn. “We are looking forward to his start date.”
“Having worked for a design-build firm in Gwinnett County and having had the chance to frequent several rezoning and county commission meetings in several jurisdictions, it has always been an aspiration to become part of the process,” Baggett says. “I am sincerely looking forward to aiding Habersham County and the Habersham County Commissioners in maintaining and constructing the best roadways in North Georgia. It is the greatest honor to receive the Public Works Director position and I am looking forward to being the best public servant possible.”
Baggett’s first day on the job will be Monday, December 20.
