Nic Burgess was recently named the new 911/EMA Director of Coweta County effective February 2, 2026. Burgess, a lifelong Coweta County resident, has been with the 911/EMA (Emergency Management Agency) since 2020 and is passionate about 911 and emergency management.  

“I am excited to take on this new responsibility and continue to learn and grow with our 911/EMA team,” shares Nic Burgess. “I would like to thank God, my family, and my many mentors that have guided and supported me on the path to this opportunity. My goal is to continue to enhance communication, grow our team, protect the first responders we work with, and build upon the strong relationships we have built with over the last several years. In emergency management, fostering relationships with internal and external agencies on blue sky days is crucial so we are prepared on dark sky days.” 

Burgess began his career with Coweta County as the EMA Coordinator in January 2020 after serving five years with the Newnan Fire Department. In his EMA role, he was responsible for emergency management efforts in Coweta County including planning for emergencies, organizing training and exercises, overseeing the mobile command vehicle and drone response team, working in the Emergency Operation Center (EOC), managing the county warning systems including Coweta Alerts and the tornado sirens, and building relationships with internal and external agencies. 

During his tenure, Burgess helped the county navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and the EF-4 March 2021 tornado. He was promoted to 911/EMA Assistant Director in March 2025 where he took on more administrative leadership tasks. Burgess holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and a Master of Science degree in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University. In addition, he holds a Professional Emergency Manager Certification from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and International Emergency Manager Certification from the International Associations of Emergency Managers.

In his new role as the 911/EMA Director, Burgess will spearhead several new projects, including an enterprise computer-aided dispatch (CAD) project. The project consists of updating the platform 911 uses to coordinate emergency calls for all public safety agencies in Coweta County. The new system will bring enhanced technology and capabilities that will benefit public safety and the community. The project is a 2025 SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funded initiative. In addition, the team recently launched a new Coweta County 911/EMA Facebook page to further improve communication and provide timely information on local emergencies and weather updates. 

“We are incredibly fortunate to have Nic Burgess not only serving our community, but being a leader within Coweta County Government,” shares Coweta County Administrator Michael Fouts. “He is the definition of a true servant leader, and we look forward to watching his success in 911 operations and emergency management.” 

Burgess resides in Moreland with his wife, Kara, and their two young daughters. Burgess comes from a family of public servants with his father, Jeff Burgess, recently being elected as the new Mayor of Moreland.