CLAY COUNTY BOARD
OF
COMMISSIONERS
147 Wilson Street, Suite 1, Fort Gaines, GA, 39851
tel: (229) 768 3238 fax: (229) 768 3672
CLAY COUNTY WOULD LIKE TO THANK PETER PAULEY FOR THE USE OF HIS PHOTOGRAPHS
WELCOME TO CLAY COUNTY, GEORGIA
E verify identification number 46247. MAY 26th 2010
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,183,[1] making it the fifth-least populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Fort Gaines
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,183 people residing in the county. 60.4% were Black or African American, 37.6% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% of some other race and 1.2% of two or more races. 0.8% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
The town of Fort Gaines was founded in 1816. It was named for Gen. E. P. Gaines. A fort of the same name had been built in 1814 nearby on the Chattachoochee River. In 1854, Fort Gaines was designated seat of the newly formed Clay County
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fort Gaines has a total area of 7.7 square miles (19.9 km2), of which 4.8 square miles (12.4 km2) is land and 2.9 square miles (7.6 km2), or 37.99%, is water.
MEET YOUR
CLAY
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Ronnie Crozier
Administrator, Clay County
Vice Chairman
Ernest Jenkins
District 5
First Elected
01/01/2013 - 12/31/16
Current Term:
01/01/17 - 12/31/20
Chairman
James Davenport
District 4
Term:
01/01/2009 - 12/31/12
Current Term:
01/01/17 - 12/31/20
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CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS NOW TAKING CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS IN THE OFFICE AND ONLINE FOR PERMITS, LICENSE, INVOICES AND WATER AND REFUSE ACCOUNT PAYMENTS.
SERVICE FEES APPLY.
News & Announcements
ATTENTION CLAY COUNTY:
The Board of Commissioners Office has moved! We are open at our new location, 147 Wilson Street, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 (The old Health Department building).
The Clay County Board of Commissioners is seeking a County Administrator.
The Clay County Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Administrator is responsible to the Board of Commissioners for the proper and efficient administration of the affairs of the Clay County Government. The County Administrator performs these responsibilities through the various department directors and administrative personnel, who report directly to the County Administrator.
Duties of the County Administrator
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Ensure the Commissions policies are carried out.
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Assists in developing policies and goals for the county.
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Provides administrative leadership to the departments of the county government.
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Develops and presents an annual budget for the county.
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Strives for efficiency, effectiveness and innovation in the delivery and funding of services.
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Acts as a liaison between the elected officials and the county commissioners.
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Represents the commission on a day to day basis with the various boards, authorities and councils appointed by the County Commission.
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Effectively establishes relationships with the legislative bodies in neighboring counties and the State of Georgia
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Promotes Clay County in a positive and beneficial light by promoting economic development.
The selected applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field (Master’s degree is preferred) and five years experience and/or training that includes demonstrated management success in local government management, public administration, financial management, budget administration, and public & employee relations.
Clay County is located approximately 60 miles west of Albany, GA and approximately 70 miles south of Columbus at the state line. The county budget is approximately $5.2 million and employs approximately 57 employees.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Chairman James Davenport by email to or by mail to 147 Wilson Street Suite 1, Fort Gaines, GA 39851. Application deadline is May 28, 2021. Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
Clay County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications for a full-time Utility Billing/Customer Service Clerk. Job responsibilities include billing and accepting payments for Refuse and Water Services, filing, general administrative and secretarial, and other duties as assigned by management. To be considered qualified for this position applicants should possess a high school diploma and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, and must have a general understanding of computer operations. All applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check, drug testing, and verification of education and previous employment. Salary shall be commensurate with experience. Application will be accepted until May 14, 2021 and are available in the office or online at www.claycountyga.net.
Please send resume to:
Ronald Crozier, Clay County Administrator
147 Wilson Street, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
or via email to .
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Clay County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for the positions of Full Time Equipment Operator and Public Works Laborers. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Departments / Divisions: Public Works
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Salary: Hourly
For complete details, interested persons should contact the Clay County Board of Commissioner's Administrative Office, 147 Wilson Street, Fort Gaines, Georgia 39851 for an application or download the application from the website at . Go to the documents tab. Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
COUNTY HOLIDAYS 2021
OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
NEW YEARS DAY - JANUARY 1
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY - JANUARY 18
PRESIDENT'S DAY - FEBRUARY 15
GOOD FRIDAY - APRIL 2
MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 31
INDEPENDENCE DAY - JULY 5
LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 6
VETERAN'S DAY - NOVEMBER 11
THANKSGIVING DAY & THE DAY AFTER - NOVEMBER 25/26
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY - DECEMBER 23/24
NEW YEARS - DECEMBER 31
