Chair of the Chatham Cunty Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. She discussed intentions for Chatham County Commissioners, an upcoming retreat, and vacancies on the county’s Planning Advisory Board.
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