Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, December 19 to discuss highlights from the previous nights’ board meeting. She discusses the Chatham County Employee of the Year and why this year’s choice, Karen VonCannon, deserves the recognition. Howard also shares her thoughts on an initial presentation from the Chatham County Partnership for Children about different barriers and needs that exist in the community when raising children — as well as a study on the diversity of the county government’s advisory boards and committees.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversation by clicking here.

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