Oconee County Commission Chairman Davis Honored At Reception At Civic Center

More than 75 people showed up at the Oconee County Civic Center this (Sunday) afternoon to honor retiring Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin Davis for his 16 years of service to the county.

Brian Kemp, Georgia Secretary of State, thanked Davis for his service to the county, the local community and the state of Georgia.

Tommy Lyon, Elbert County chair and president of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), said Davis was “a friend of mine and a hero of mine.”

Ross King, executive director, ACCG, said Davis’ service on a statewide basis was "nothing short of profound.” Davis was ACCG president from 2011 to 2012.

Rep. Regina Quick, with Rep. Chuck Williams at her side, read a resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives congratulating Davis on his retirement and extended “best wishes for continued health and happiness.” Quick and Williams represent Oconee County in the House.

Davis, in his responses, thanked the citizens of Oconee County for “allowing me to serve you.”

For details of the story as well as a video from the session, go to Oconee County Observations.

Pictured: Superior Court Judge Lawton Stephens, left, and Davis.