City of Hardeeville, SC
Joey Rowell has over two decades of experience in fire and emergency services. Currently serving as Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Hardeeville, SC since September 2016, Joey previously held multiple roles including Captain, Fire Marshal, and Director of Development Services for the Town of Ridgeland from June 2000 to September 2016. Earlier in their career, Joey worked as a Firefighter and EMT with Jasper County Fire Rescue from June 2000 to January 2011.
City of Hardeeville, SC
Hardeeville continues to grow at an incredible pace, and was named the fastest growing city in SC for both 2013 and 2014! In 2015, Hardeeville grew by 544 residents and by 11.44%, and was the second fastest growing city in SC behind the town of Blythewood. We are maintaining our efforts to grow “smartly” according to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, our Land Development Code, and the executed Development Agreements. The City continues to be financially stable and maintain healthy reserves. The City Council for the fourth year in a row has lowered the City’s millage rate from 153 to 130. Despite the millage rate reduction, the City continues to provide a high level of municipal services to our growing population. Collectively, your City employees continue to work hard every day to meet or exceed your service expectations. The City has a bright future ahead with many exciting projects and developments such as the opening of the new Hardeeville library, Jasper Ocean Terminal, Okatie Crossing Commerce Center, the new exit 3 on I-95, Riverport, and the buildout of the Hardeeville Commerce Park!