Chatham County Commissioners held their inauguration ceremony Thursday, January 2, 2025 in the Johnny Mercer Theater at Savannah Civic Center. There was a musical prelude performance by Darryl Anderson. Will Peebles served as emcee. Pastor Ricky Temple gave the opening prayer. Huxsie Scott sang the national anthem.
The ceremony began with the installation of David Campbell who was re-elected to serve as Coroner. Anthony “Wayne” Noha was elected to serve Chatham County District 1. Malinda Scott Hodge was re-elected to serve Chatham County District 2. Bobby Lockett was re-elected to serve Chatham County District 3. Patrick Farrell was re-elected to serve Chatham County District 4. Tanya Milton was re-elected to serve Chatham County District 5. Aaron Adot Whitely was re-elected to serve Chatham County District 6.
Dean Kicklighter was re-elected to serve Chatham County District 7. Marsha Buford was elected to serve Chatham County District 8 and Chester Ellis was re-elected to serve as Chairman, Chatham County. He also delivered the inaugural address including information on where Chatham County stands today and where he will lead Chatham County in the future…