CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County will soon begin searching for a new public works director following the resignation of Jerry Baggett. County Manager Tim Sims said Baggett submitted his resignation in person on January 21.
“This was a voluntary resignation,” Sims said, noting that Baggett asked county leaders not to announce his departure until after the predicted ice storm so it would not distract public works employees during storm response and cleanup efforts.
Baggett’s resignation is effective February 11.
Assistant Public Works Director Mac Koon will oversee operations in the interim, while supervisors in the Road and Fleet divisions continue managing daily responsibilities to ensure uninterrupted service.
“The job description will be updated, and the position is expected to be posted within the next week or so,” Sims said. “Once applications are received, the county will proceed through the standard interview and selection process to identify the most qualified candidate.”
Baggett was appointed public works director in December 2021 after former director Derick Canupp left to take a similar position in White County. County officials cited his more than 20 years of construction management experience at the time of his hiring.
