Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently recognized Kevin Tanner for his service as County Manager following the recent announcement of his departure.
Tanner previously served five years as Dawson County manager and was also a four-term State Representative for District 9, which includes Lumpkin, Dawson and Forsyth counties.
He began his service as County Manager in January 2021 and helped Forsyth County achieve multiple accomplishments including:
- Achieving the highest bond ratings from all major rating agencies
- Secure approval for water intake on Lake Lanier
- Receiving both State and National recognition for various departments
- Had a stretch of 400 recognized by the State as the Technology Corridor of Georgia
- Finalized an update to the Comprehensive Plan
Tanner recently accepted a position with Gov. Brian Kemp as the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner.
The Board of Commissioners expresses their gratitude and wishes the best for his new position with the State of Georgia.
