The Summerville City Council has narrowed down the list of potential candidates for Summerville City Manager to three after meeting in a special called meeting on Monday evening of this week.  The three named as finalist are: Larry F. Deaton, Jr., Emma Wells and Jason Winters.

Deaton is a resident of Calhoun, Georgia and currently does analytical work for the Georgia Adjutant General’s office and Governor Brian Kemp’s office.  Deaton has managed state-owned properties throughout Northwest Georgia and has done work for the Georgia Department of Defense and was the program manager for acquiring a Homeland Response Team for the state of Georgia, according to his resume.  He attended Columbus State University and Berry College.

Emma Wells, originally from Ellijay, currently serves as the Solid Waste Manager for the City of Rome.  She has also worked as a Naturalist and Environmental Educator, and has been the program director for the Keep Rome Beautiful initiative.  In her position as Solid Waste Manger for Rome, Wells manages the Rome-Floyd County Recycling Center and develops the Floyd County Solid Waste Program.  Wells holds a degree in biology and a degree in business administration, both from Berry College.

Jason Winters, a native of Lyerly, served three terms as Chattooga County Commissioner.  Winters successfully expanded the water service in Chattooga County during his three terms in office to the point that over 90% of the county’s residents now have access to public water service.  As sole commissioner, Winters was also directly responsible for overseeing the county’s public works and economic development initiatives.  Winters is also a graduate of Berry College in Rome.

The Summerville City Council will conduct more interviews with the three finalists before making their final decision on who will get the position.  That decision is expected sometime in August.