Boards and Agencies are autonomous divisions within the Lowndes County Government structure.  These groups are elected, appointed or employed to serve the citizens of Lowndes County.  Each of these is a vital part of our government and provides valuable services to each citizen. 

TAX COMMISSIONER

The Office of Tax Commissioner is one of four Constitutional Officers in County Government.  Mary Nell Robertson, Lowndes County Tax Commissioner, is elected by the voters of Lowndes County to serve terms of four years.  The Office of the Tax Commissioner provides motor vehicle titling, registration and tags; mobile home registration and collects real and personal property taxes.  The Office of the Tax Commissioner provides valuable assistance to the Citizens of Lowndes County with all aspects of their taxes, including homestead exemption, disabled veterans exemption and timber tax.

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Earl Wetherington, Doyle Kelly, and W.G. Walker are elected by the voters of Lowndes County to serve four year terms as the Lowndes County Board of Assessors.  The Assessors Office prepares the personal and real property tax digest for Lowndes County.  Lowndes County is the only county in Georgia with elected members of the Board of Assessors.

LOWNDES DRUG ACTION COUNCIL (LODAC)

LODAC provides help to young people with alcohol and other drug related problems.  Services provided include prevention, education, intervention, crisis response, counseling and referral services.  LODAC is funded primarily by Lowndes County and the City of Valdosta.

KEEP LOWNDES/VALDOSTA BEAUTIFUL

Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Valdosta and Lowndes County. We are part of a national grassroots network of over 450 community-based organizations that are affiliates of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., a national non-profit public education organization. Our programs involve citizens, business people, civic leaders, and local governments in activities which educate the public about environmental issues, litter prevention, community beautification, and solid waste management improvement. All of this inspires individuals and gives a personal responsibility for our environment.

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Members of the Board of Elections are appointed by the Lowndes County Grand Jury for three-year terms. Current members are Frank Morman, Jr., Chair, John F. Adams and Cheryl Oliver. The Board of Elections is responsible for overseeing the conduction of federal, state and local elections and redistricting, maintaining state ethics forms filed by elected officials and candidates, ensuring that all federal, state and local laws are complied with for all elections, and providing voter registration and voter education to the citizens of our community