In an unexpected turn of events, Ray Davis has taken office early as the Bulloch County Commissioner for Seat 2-A. Bulloch County Probate Judge Lorna Deloach confirmed the swearing-in took place on Friday, October 25, 2024, in a private, informal ceremony held prior to a meeting with Bulloch County officials. No members of the media were present at the event.
Davis won the 2-A seat in the May 21 Republican primary, defeating incumbent commissioner and Vice Chair Curt Deal. Originally, Davis was scheduled to be sworn in on December 30, 2024, at the Bulloch County Courthouse, in alignment with the start of his full four-year term.
However, Deal’s resignation, effective Monday, October 21, prompted a shift in plans. After Chief Superior Court Judge Gates Peed signed an order on Thursday, October 24, to authorize Davis's early appointment, Bulloch County Attorney Jeff Akins requested the swearing-in. The order, signed by all four Superior Court Judges, clears Davis to serve the remainder of Deal’s term, which concludes on December 31, 2024.
Davis will rejoin county officials for the December 30 ceremony to mark the start of his full term. At the time of publication, Commissioner Davis had not responded to a request for comment following a voicemail left on Saturday afternoon.
