Columbia County names sole finalist for county manager

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County Board of Commissioners has nominated Deputy County Manager John Matthew Schlachter as the sole finalist to become the next Columbia County Manager.Schlachter, who has spent more than two decades with the county, is scheduled for a formal confirmation vote by commissioners at their Nov. 17 meeting.“Matt has dedicated his career to serving the residents of Columbia County and has demonstrated exceptional leadership, institutional knowledge, and a strong commitment to responsible government operations,” Columbia County Board of Commissioners Chairman Doug Duncan said. “His experience across county departments, his work on major capital projects, and his understanding of our community’s needs make him well qualified to lead Columbia County into its next chapter,” Duncan added.Schlachter started with Columbia County 21 years ago in the Road Construction Department. Over his tenure, he advanced to Construction and Maintenance Director and later se