Habersham County commissioners took a moment during their meeting Monday evening to recognize two Baldwin police officers and two E-911 operators for their selfless service to their community.
On December 21, 2022, E-911 Dispatcher Jaron Loggins learned of a call at the 911 center about a homeless man who needed blankets and supplies to keep warm during the cold weather event that occurred during the Christmas holidays. Loggins took his lunch break and met the gentleman at a local business and provided him with the requested supplies, which Loggins paid for out of his own pocket.
On January 26, 2023, E-911 Senior Dispatcher Kim Fauscett learned of a welfare check for an elderly caller who was without power and food at her Baldwin residence. Law enforcement was dispatched to that location and confirmed the woman needed help.
Fauscett took it upon herself to pay $350.38 out of her own pocket to pay the past due electric bill to restore the power to the residence. Baldwin Police Officers Leta Bowden and Dakota Foster bought groceries for the woman and set her up with the food bank and other charities to assist her.
“None of these four did these acts for recognition,” said Habersham County Commission Chair Ty Akins. “They all did it because they care and want to make their community a better place.”
During Monday’s meeting, Akins invited the audience to join commissioners in recognizing these individuals for “embodying the true values of public services and caring for their community even when it means personal sacrifice.” He then presented a framed certificate to each of the individuals.
