Deal accepting applications for Harris County Commission seat

Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that he is now accepting applications from qualified residents of Harris County interested in replacing the suspended county commissioner. Applicants have until July 30 to submit a statement of interest and resume to:

Deal will interview candidates and select a replacement. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 45-5-6(d)(1), there being no general or local law, ordinance or resolution governing the filling of this temporary vacancy, the governor must appoint someone to fill the vacancy.