
03/25/2025
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
In a historic moment that would be remembered for years to come, the Grady County Commissioners chose their first female County Administrator in Celeste Tyler.
The backdrop of the meeting was steeped in local politics, where the “good old boy” network had long held sway over county appointments. For years, the system favored connections and familiarity, often sidelining more qualified candidates in favor of friends and allies. This time, however, the tide had turned. Despite the push from Commissioner Prince, Commissioner Drew and close friends to support one of their own, Keith Moye, an ex-commissioner - the momentum had shifted in favor of the most qualified candidate, Celeste Tyler.
Celeste Tyler will be a breath of fresh air, her background rich with experience in community outreach, education, and innovative governance. Many residents had rallied behind her, seeing in her a leader who will move Grady County forward and prioritize our needs. She represents a change that many had long sought, a departure from the entrenched ways of doing things.
Commissioner Maxwell, Commissioner Kines and Commissioner Copeland - fueled by the voices of their constituents who had grown weary of the status quo, stood firmly behind Celeste. They recognized her potential to bring about meaningful change in Grady County.
One Grady County resident said. “There is no better candidate for this job than Celeste Tyler. We have spoken with our votes that we wanted change. How can those two Commissioners support someone who lost their re-election? This is classic example of friends trying to take care of friends versus looking out for the best interest of the community.”
When it was time for a vote, each Commissioner took a moment and passionately voiced their reasoning for their vote. It was clear that this was more than just a personnel decision; it was a statement. The commission had signaled a willingness to move beyond the good old boy network and embrace a new era of leadership, one defined by integrity, merit and vision rather than connections. The choice of Celeste Tyler was a bold step forward and a commitment to a brighter, more inclusive future for Grady County.