Current McDonough city attorney Scott Bennett was unanimously approved as Fayette County's attorney Friday morning. Commission chairman Jack Smith praised Bennett's experience, and noted that Bennett had also worked as an attorney for DeKalb County.
"His background is in county and municipal law and he received glowing reports from his references,' Smith said.
Bennett will start November 12 and his annual salary was set at $112,500.
Commissioner Peter Pfeifer opposed finding a new attorney, but believes Bennett will be a good fit for the county.
"I believe that this whole procedure was an unnecessary waste of time and has done damage to Fayette County. I believe that Mr. Bennett is the best of the candidates that were presented to me, so I will support hiring him," he said.