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By Victoria Wheeler
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Staff Writer

After almost 13 years at Georgia Highlands College the director of the physical plant, Doug Webb, is retiring.

With mixed emotions about retiring, Webb commented, "I think everybody looks forward to the time in your life where you can possibly slow down, have some income that is returned for all the hard work and contributions we make to society, but I have loved every moment at the college." He could not say enough positive things about the plant staff.

As director of the physical plant, Webb is in charge of the building maintenance, electricians, heating and air, custodial staff and grounds for all GHC campuses. He is also the resident engineer for the building projects. His job has allowed him to work with every division at the college and he has gotten to know almost all the faculty and staff on a personal basis.

Webb is returning to the Pensacola, Fla., where he and his wife, Donna, both grew up and currently have family, including two grandkids.

The college is now in the process of interviewing applicants for the job. Webb is hoping he can spend some time with the new person soon, so he can have time to get him or her on board with the projects and systems that are in place.

Webb stated, "There is a lot to learn, but with the staff we have I certainly believe the job will go well for whoever the lucky person is."

Webb will be missed, and although retiring does not appeal to him yet, he is looking forward to returning home and participating in his grandchildren's high school experiences.