The Greene County Commissioners sworn into office on November 9, 2026: Garria Spencer, Jacqueline Stewart, Wesley Hodges, Tennyson Smith, and Allen Turner.

By Barbara Amerson Hunter

On Sunday evening, November 8, 2026, the newly elected Greene County Commissioners took their oath of office at the Williams M. Branch Courthouse, surrounded by a room filled with family, friends and their constituents.

The ceremony began with greetings presented by the Mistress of Order Iris Sermon, followed by the invocation presented by Rev. Joe N. Webb. In observance of Veteran’s Day, present veterans came forward to recite the pledge of allegiance.

Ms. Marilyn Sanford officiated the oath of office for Hon. Garria Spencer with his wife Althenia Spencer holding bible for District One. Judge Rolanda Wedgeworth officiated the oath of office for Hon. Tennyson Smith District District Two. Hon. Jacqueline Stewart District Three, Allen Turner of District 4.Judge Marvin Wiggins officiated the oath of office for Hon. Wedley Hodges.

All past and present officials were recognized. Each commissioner greeted the congregation and presented their family and friends, pledging to make Greene County Better.