City Officials

Jeff Turnage - City Attorney

City Attorney
Jeffrey J. Turnage

Serving Since
November, 2005

Duties/Responsibilities
General Counsel to the City

Experience
College of Charleston, South Carolina: 1978-1982.
United States Marine Corps; Active Duty May 1982- Jan, 1986; Reserves, 1986-1991 – Last Rank Captain.
Warner Wells Insurance Agency – 1986-1989.
University of Mississippi Law School – 1989-1992.
Mitchell McNutt & Sams – 1992 – present www.mitchellmcnutt.com.

Family Information
Wife: Anne – Teacher at Franklin Academy Elementary;
Father: Robert – Retired Navy and Retired Civil Engineer
Mother: Rebecca – Retired Columbus Elementary Art Teacher
Sister: Terry - Teacher at Columbus High School
Brother: Edwin – Attorney Greenville, South Carolina

Vision for the City
To assist the Mayor and City Council in its continuing efforts to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of the City and to work with them to achieve a fair, open, user-friendly City government that is efficient and responsive to citizens and guests from all walks of life.