HOMER -- The Banks County Commission has named Steve Nichols as the county's new fire chief.
The decision came as a unanimous vote during a called meeting Thursday morning.
Nichols, who has been serving as Jackson County Emergency Services director, will be on the job in Banks County on Jan. 2.
As fire chief, Nichols will oversee fire, emergency medical services and rescue in Banks County.
Banks County Coroner-elect Mark Savage (left) and Commissioner Charles Turk (center) talk with newly-appointed Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols (right) Thursday morning. (Photo by Rob Moore)
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