Commissioner Arcola Scott District 5

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Phone Number:	(229)838-4713
Education, Trainings and Certifications:	1975 graduate of Stewart County High School, Received a Certificate in (IOT) Information Office Technology from Columbus Tech.  Presently enrolled on Columbus Southern University seeking a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Administration
Other employment, previous employment:	Employed at Acme Picture Frame from 1986-1981 as a payroll clerk in Chicago Illinois.  \1982 to 1997 as a manager for Wuwannee Swifty Corporation. 1998 to present - Sales Consultantant at Sear Holding
Honors, achievements:	Served four years on Lumpkin City Council - 1991-1995, Completed Citizen Police Academy in basic law enforcement training in March of 1995, Presently on Stewart County Commission since 2003

Goal during public service

To make our county a safe and growing environment for the people I serve.

Personal

Arcola Scott has served as Stewart County Commissioner four and one half years  She is the first woman and the first African American woman ever to be elected to the Stewart County Commission.  She is married and has 2 children.  Member of St Mark AME church where she served as Sunday School Supt., Trustee, Usher and Treasurer. Commissioner County serves District 5 which includes a small portion of Lumpkin, County Line, Benevolonce Wrightville and rural areas aouth of Richland