Melanie Bellinger has been named Habersham County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and
911 Director.
Bellinger brings nearly 28 years of experience in emergency communications
and public safety management to the job.
She began her career in 1998 as a
Communications Officer and has advanced through the ranks, serving as
Senior Communications Officer, Supervisor, Assistant 911/EMA Director, and
most recently Interim Director of Emergency Communications and
Emergency Management. Her list of accomplishments since her hiring is almost endless.
“I am honored to step into this role and continue serving our community
alongside such a dedicated team,” said Bellinger. “I look forward to building
on our strong foundation and continuing to enhance our emergency
response and preparedness efforts.”
County Manager, Tim Sims added, “Melanie’s experience and proven
leadership make her the right choice to lead our EMA and 911 operations.”