Columbia County Manager Announces Retirement in 2027

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

Columbia County Manager Scott Johnson has announced his retirement, effective January 2, 2027, concluding 18 years of dedication to the county.

In a statement Johnson said, “It is with a full heart and deep gratitude that I announce my retirement as your County Manager. Serving this remarkable county has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. “We have accomplished so much together,” Johnson said. “We strengthened our family-friendly community while fostering responsible economic growth and delivering high-quality services that improve lives of our residents every day.”

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