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Welcome to Baker County, Newton, Georgia
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Emergency Management Agency Director coordinates strategic planning and preparedness activities with local stakeholders; develops plans and conducts preparedness activities related to emergency management of natural and/or man-made disasters or other large-scale emergency incidents.
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Provides management of EMA staff and volunteer personnel; supervises, guides, and directs work activities; develops, administers, and implements training and certification activities for volunteer groups.
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Plans, prepares, and oversees response and mitigation activities; conducts threat assessments; assists the county management in developing; implementing and evaluating the local emergency operations plan; ensures plan meets state and federal requirements; communicates plan to county officials and departments, municipalities, community groups, and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA).
Johnny W. Duckworth, Jr.
EMA Director
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Physical Address:
167 Baker Place
Newton, Georgia 39870
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 607
Newton, Georgia 39870
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Phone No:
229-734-3000
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Fax No:
229-734-8822
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Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm