Open for business: County accepting applications for next manager

Columbia County is currently taking applications for its next county manager. David Kraus, the interim manager, is one of the eight candidates that have already applied. (FILE)
Columbia County is currently taking applications for its next county manager. David Kraus, the interim manager, is one of the eight candidates that have already applied. (FILE)

Columbia County county officials are looking to shore up their administrative ranks in 2021 by hiring a new county manager.

Approximately 90 days ago, Ben Scott tendered his resignation as county manag…