Cobb County Advisory Roundtable with Dr. Jackie McMorris, County Manager
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Cobb County Advisory Roundtable with Dr. Jackie McMorris, County Manager
Date:
February 26, 2025
Time:
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM EST
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Event Description:
Join the Council for Quality Growth's Cobb County Advisory Roundtable on February 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals to hear an update from Dr. Jackie McMorris, County Manager.
Dr. Jackie McMorris
County Manager
Cobb County
Dr. Jackie McMorris has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from Rust College and a Master’s degree from Auburn University in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Human Resources & Organizational Development. She earned a doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas in Adult Education, Training and Development, with an emphasis on Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change. Dr. McMorris has over 15 years of experience in higher education and served in various academic and leadership/administrative roles.
Dr. McMorris’s governmental work experience includes over 15 years of experience having worked for Cherokee County Government as the Agency Director for Community Services and Special Assistant to the County Manager. She also served as the Chief of Staff for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office before coming to Cobb as the Public Services Director in 2013. In October 2017, she became Cobb County’s first Deputy County Manager. In March of 2020, the Board of Commissioners appointed her as County Manager.
Dr. McMorris works collaboratively with the Board of Commissioners, public/private partners, community and business leaders, department and agency directors, as well as our employees. She oversees daily operations of the County, coordinates special events and external affairs, and is the county’s official lobbyist during the legislative session.
Dr. McMorris values professional development, transformational leadership, and is a certified John Maxwell trainer, speaker, and coach.
Dr. Jackie McMorrisCounty Manager
Cobb County
Dr. Jackie McMorris has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from Rust College and a Master’s degree from Auburn University in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Human Resources & Organizational Development. She earned a doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas in Adult Education, Training and Development, with an emphasis on Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change. Dr. McMorris has over 15 years of experience in higher education and served in various academic and leadership/administrative roles.
Dr. McMorris’s governmental work experience includes over 15 years of experience having worked for Cherokee County Government as the Agency Director for Community Services and Special Assistant to the County Manager. She also served as the Chief of Staff for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office before coming to Cobb as the Public Services Director in 2013. In October 2017, she became Cobb County’s first Deputy County Manager. In March of 2020, the Board of Commissioners appointed her as County Manager.
Dr. McMorris works collaboratively with the Board of Commissioners, public/private partners, community and business leaders, department and agency directors, as well as our employees. She oversees daily operations of the County, coordinates special events and external affairs, and is the county’s official lobbyist during the legislative session.
Dr. McMorris values professional development, transformational leadership, and is a certified John Maxwell trainer, speaker, and coach.
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Location:
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
1655 Enterprise Way
Marietta, GA 30067
1655 Enterprise Way
Marietta, GA 30067
Date/Time Information:
Fourth Wednesday of Every Month
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
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Fees/Admission:
Free to all Council members, elected officials, and staff.
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