Trey Skelton has been appointed to the Northwest Georgia Region 1 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, as confirmed by county records. The appointment, made by Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen, will see Skelton serving a term that begins on July 1 and extends through June 2028. Skelton takes over the position from long-serving EMS Director Herbert Dodd, marking a new chapter in the council’s leadership. With an extensive background in emergency services, Skelton brings invaluable experience to the advisory council. He currently serves as Summerville’s first-ever full-time fire chief and is recognized as the first Chattooga resident to achieve certification as an arson investigator through the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, a program established in 1995. A graduate of Trion High School, Skelton furthered his education by earning a degree in criminal justice from Jacksonville State University. His diverse qualifications and commitment to public safety are expected to contribute significantly to the council’s mission of enhancing emergency medical services in the region. As Skelton steps into this vital role, the community looks forward to his leadership and vision for improving EMS operations in Northwest Georgia.