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County Council Members

Jerry Oakley - District 1

Jerry Oakley – District 1
Current Term: January 2007 – December 2010

Jerry Oakley resides in Litchfield with his wife, Kim and daughter, Emily. The Oakley’s are members of Belin United Methodist Church, Murrells Inlet. Mr. Oakley attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and presently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Ocean Ventures, Ltd., in Murrells Inlet. Mr. Oakley previously served as Chairman of the Georgetown County Board of Zoning Appeals; President of the Georgetown County Visitors Bureau; and Vice Chairman of the Georgetown County Recreation Commission. Mr. Oakley presently serves as Vice Chair of Georgetown County Council.
Current Term: January 2007 – December 2010

Jerry Oakley, P. O. Box 1005, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843-357-1675
email: Jerry Oakley

Ron Charlton - District 2

Ron Charlton – District 2
Current Term: January 2009 – December 2012

Ron Charlton resides with his wife Bonnie in the City of Georgetown. He attended Business Administration Courses at the University of Kansas. Elected in 1996, Mr. Charlton is now serving his second term on County Council. He owns Southern Cable Communications. He is a member of VFW Post 6444 and serves as a trustee. Additionally, Mr. Charlton serves on the Salvation Army Board, the Red Cross Board, the Keep Georgetown Beautiful Board, and the Four Columns Foundation. Mr. Charlton previously served as Chairman of County Council.

Ron Charlton, P. O. Box 1998, Georgetown, SC 29442
843-546-2200
843-527-2314 (Fax)
email: Ron Charlton

Leona Myers-Miller - District 3

Leona Myers-Miller – District 3
Current Term: January 2009 – December 2012

Leona Myers Miller resides with her husband, George C. Miller II in the Sampit Area of Georgetown County. They have two sons, Petty Officer 3rd Class George C. Miller III and Gearrett C. Miller. Mrs. Miller attended Horry-Georgetown Tec. She is the Marketing Director for Prince George HealthCare and Rehab. The Millers attend the Church of Christ. Mrs. Miller currently serves on the board of Georgetown County First Steps.

Leona Myers-Miller, 607 Powell Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
843-546-9642
Email: Leona Miller

Lillie Johnson - District 4

Lillie Jean Johnson – District 4
Current Term: January 2009 – December 2012

Lillie Jean Johnson, a native of Georgetown, South Carolina, and mother of one son, currently resides in the City of Georgetown. Having earned degrees from Allen University and the University of South Carolina, Ms. Johnson retired as a high school teacher from the school system in 1994. She is a member of Arnett A. M. E. Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a lifetime member of the NAACP. Ms. Johnson presently serves on the board of the YMCA and CAAHO; she is also a hospice volunteer. Ms. Johnson previously served on Georgetown County Council, and is returning to represent County Council District 4 after an eight year absence. Ms. Johnson also previously served on the City of Georgetown Planning Commission, and as a board member of the Waccamaw EOC.

Lillie Jean Johnson, 906 N. Merriman Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
843-546-6307
Email: Lillie Johnson

Austin Beard – District 5

Austin Beard – District 5
Current Term: January 2009 – December 2012

Austin Beard resides with his wife Susan in the Town of Andrews. They have one son, Wade. The Beard’s are active members of Trinity United Methodist Church in Andrews. Mr. Beard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Baptist College of Charleston (Charleston Southern University). Mr. Beard is employed as Financial Center Manager of First Federal in Litchfield Beach. He has previously served on the Georgetown County Planning Commission and the Georgetown County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission. He presently serves on the Board of Directors of Georgetown County Habitat for Humanity.

Austin Beard, 603 S. Farr Avenue, Andrews, SC 29510
843-264-8705
email: Austin Beard

Glen O’Connell - District 6

Glen O’Connell – District 6
Current Term: January 2007 – December 2010

Glen O’Connell resides with his wife Betty Kay in Pawleys Island. They have four children and three grandchildren. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington. Mr. O’Connell is retired from the Boeing Company. He is a member of St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church. Additionally, Mr. O’Connell serves on the Waccamaw Neck Civic Association Board and as Treasurer of the Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia.

Glen O’Connell, P. O. box 3397, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
843-237-7933
843-23707933 (fax, call first)
email: Glen O´Connell

Johnny Morant - District 7

Johnny Morant – District 7
Current Term: January 2007 – December 2010

Mr. Morant resides with his wife Janice in Georgetown. They have two children. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Savannah State University and a law degree from the University of Illinois. He is a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mr. Morant is a member of the American and South Carolina Trial Lawyer Associations. He serves on the Waccamaw Workforce Investment Board, and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Mr. Morant currently serves as Chairman of County Council.

Johnny Morant – P. O. Drawer 437, Georgetown, SC 29442
843-527-2448
843-546-0468 (Fax)
email: Johnny Morant

Ron Charlton · Leona Myers-Miller · Glen O'Connell · Johnny Morant · Jerry Oakley · Lillie Johnson · Austin Beard · County Treasurer · Court Services · Public Safety

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