The White County Board of Commissioners made it official at their monthly meeting on Monday and appointed Billy Pittard as the new county manager.
Pittard has served as interim county manager since May. Commissioners chose him for the full-time position following what the county describes as a comprehensive selection process aimed at identifying a candidate “with the vision, experience, and dedication required to lead our county into the future.”
Before coming to White County, Pittard served as Barrow County Operations Manager and Interim County Manager. Pittard previously served as the full-time, elected Chairman/CEO of the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners and Oglethorpe County’s Public Works Director.
From 2019-2020, he was the President of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG).
“We are excited to welcome Mr. Pittard as our County Manager. His leadership and community-oriented approach make him the ideal candidate to help us address the challenges and opportunities ahead,” says White County Commission Chair Travis Turner.
As county manager, Pittard will oversee the day-to-day operations of the White County government. He will work closely with county departments and collaborate with the Board of Commissioners to develop and implement policies and initiatives that benefit the residents and businesses of White County.
“I am honored to have been selected as County Manager. The great community we have here in White County definitely weighs into my acceptance of this role,” Pittard says. “I look forward to working with the Board of Commissioners, county employees, and the community to build a bright future for our county.”
Pittard becomes White County’s fourth full-time manager since June 2021.
