Joseph “Joey” Brown was appointed as the County Administrator in 1992 by the Liberty County Board of Commissioners to ensure the day-to-day operation of the County and the delivery of services to the citizens. As the County Administrator, his responsibilities include the preparation, monitoring and execution of the county budget, departmental operations, capital projects, public relations, and serving as a County liaison to regional, state and federal agencies along with local governments both inside and outside the County.
Joey and his wife Kim are life-long residents of Liberty County and are both active in the Liberty County community. They are members of the First United Methodist Church and the proud parents of two adult children. He has served as a Board Member of the Liberty County YMCA, and is an active member of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. Since 2017, Mr. Brown has served as the Southeast District Director of the Georgia City and County Manager’s Association.