Without the involved parties accepting any liability, the Dougherty County Commission has settled the matter of pending litigation against Dougherty County brought by Assistant County Manager Mike McCoy, agreeing to award McCoy $50,000.
Dougherty County commissioner John Hayes listens as County Attorney Spencer Lee explains the particulars of a settlement agreement between the county and Assistant County Manager Mike McCoy. Hayes has been at the center of by allegations McCoy made that he was subject to a hostile workplace during a GCAPS field trip in May. Hayes abstained from voting to accept the settlement which ultimately awarded $50,000 to McCoy. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Dougherty County Commission Chairman Christopher Cohilas, left, presents an award to and thanks outgoing commissioner Harry James, at Monday’s regular commission meeting. James was attending his final meeting as a member of the board having lost his re-election bid to former commissioner Gloria Gaines earlier this year. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Dougherty County Library Director Pauline Abidde and Library Board of Trustees Chairman Walter Kelley present the library system’s annual report to the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Dougherty County Attorney Spencer Lee discusses a settlement between the county and Assistant County Manager Mike McCoy. As part of the settlement McCoy will be awarded $50,000 for pain and suffering and none of the parties involved have to accept any liability. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Dougherty County Stadium Authority Member Bob Fowler addresses the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners concerning his recommendation to award the contract to resurface Hugh Mills Stadium to Beynon Sports. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
