By Taylor Boyd
The Henry County Board of Supervisors elected its chairman and vice-chairman for the upcoming year during its 2026 organizational meeting on Jan. 2.
Jim Adams, of the Blackberry District, was chosen to serve as chairman.
Travis Pruitt, of the Ridgeway District, was elected as vice-chairman.
Adams was nominated by Pruitt for the chairman position. As he was the only nominee, Adams was selected to lead the board for the thirteenth time during his 24-year tenure.
Adams thanked the board for their confidence in selecting him as chairman.
“I’m willing to serve, but this is not a one-person show, and I think you all know that. It collectively should always be the group making decisions” he said.
Adams also asked his fellow board members to make it known if they wish to serve as chairman in the future.
“I think we could perhaps have other people serving as well. So please make it known during the course of the year, ‘hey, I’d like to be chairman, I’d like to be vice-chairman,’ that type of thing. That strengthens any organization,” Adams said.
Pam Cobler, of the Reed Creek District, nominated Pruitt for the vice-chairman position. He won the position with a unanimous vote.
Pruitt said he appreciates being chosen as the board’s vice-chairman.
“I’m halfway through the term now, and I look forward to serving as the vice-chairperson,” Pruitt said.
In other matters, the board:
*Set the regular meeting dates for 2026. The board will meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except for December, when the meeting will be held on Dec. 15 to avoid scheduling conflicts with the holidays.
*Approved bylaws for 2026.
*Adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 county budget calendar.
*Scheduled its 2026 Planning Session for Feb. 9 at 3 p.m.
*Heard an update on the real estate reassessment.
