White County is again searching for a new county manager. Just five months into the job, Joey Cason has resigned.
Cason took over the job as county manager in September of 2021. Over the weekend, he submitted his resignation to the White County Board of Commissioners. Monday, March 21, was his last day on the job.
White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner told WRWH News that Cason cited compelling personal and family matters as a reason for his stepping down. According to Turner, Cason will be returning to Camden County where he previously served as Executive Director of the Camden County Public Service Authority.
“We are not aware of any job opportunities that he may possibly be looking into, outside of returning to his home in south Georgia,” says Turner.
Cason’s decision to leave took commissioners by complete surprise.
“We were disappointed to have received Joey’s resignation over the weekend. While Joey was with us only for a short period, we appreciate Joey’s work and accomplishments for our White County community and pray the best for him and his wife Shelia going forward.”
Turner adds that commissioners will do what is necessary to fill the position.
“I anticipate the board, hopefully, being able to appoint an interim county manager, hopefully, soon and then reopen our process of a full-time county manager in the coming weeks,” he says.
Cason is the second White County manager to quit in a year. He succeeded Jason Cobb who left last June after one year on the job.
White County commissioners have scheduled a called meeting for Thursday morning, March 24, to discuss filling the vacancy.
This article has been updated
