Changing Places

Commissioners, school board members sworn in

  • County Commissioner Leota Wilkinson stands with her husband, Eugene, as she takes her oath of office Tuesday morning before serving in her first meeting as the District 2 commissioner.
    County Commissioner Leota Wilkinson stands with her husband, Eugene, as she takes her oath of office Tuesday morning before serving in her first meeting as the District 2 commissioner.
  • Returning Commissioner Larry Harvey talks to swearing-in ceremony attendees about his political journey after taking his oath of office to serve another four years.
    Returning Commissioner Larry Harvey talks to swearing-in ceremony attendees about his political journey after taking his oath of office to serve another four years.
  • Putnam County School Board member Phil Leary shakes the hand of Judge Joe Boatwright after being sworn into office Tuesday morning.
    Putnam County School Board member Phil Leary shakes the hand of Judge Joe Boatwright after being sworn into office Tuesday morning.
  • School board member Holly Pickens, standing next to her husband, County Commissioner Bill Pickens, left, repeats the oath of office to serve another term.
    School board member Holly Pickens, standing next to her husband, County Commissioner Bill Pickens, left, repeats the oath of office to serve another term.
  • School board member Linda Wagner raises her right hand and takes her oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony.
    School board member Linda Wagner raises her right hand and takes her oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony.
New Putnam County leadership took the reins Tuesday as five elected officials took their oath of office surrounded by loved ones. The Board of County Commissioners and School Board saw familiar…

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