CLEVELAND, Ga. – The annual White County Government Employee Christmas Luncheon was held Tuesday at Truett McConnell University. During the luncheon, the county celebrated the dedication and hard work of its employees. The board of commissioners used the occasion to recognize employees by presenting service awards to them.
Commission Chairman Travis Turner said the awards highlight the outstanding contributions of individuals who symbolized over 380 collective years of service to the county.
40-year service award recipient Garrison Baker
Recently retired Probate Judge Garrison Baker, who still assists the county, was awarded a 40-year service award.
20-year service award, from left: Linda Holman, Linda Chambers, Corey Hyde, and Craig Bryant. Not Pictured, Sheriff Richard Kelley and Mark Taylor.
15-year Service Award, from left: Beverly O’Kelley, Anthony Sims, Marcia Thomas
10-year service award, from left: Lon Gilbert, LaDonna Smith, Bo Medlock, Michelle Brookshire, Robbie Burke, Bonnie Abernathy, Cody Allison, Rondal Warwick. Not Pictured – Clayton Hammond, Anthony Kirk
5-year service award, from left: Paul Abele, Carson Finley, Sherry Arrington, Amber Donaldson, Melissa Ayers, James Lindeland, Deborah Leggitt, Katrina Trott. Not Pictured, John Carter, Kaylee Cantrell, Jody Holland, Dylan Loggins, Eric Schoor
White County Economic Develop Director John Sell, Harry Barton, and County Clerk/Human Resource Director Shanda Murphy
White County Board of Commissioners also recognized two individuals who will soon be retiring. Michelle Brookshire has served as an Administrative Assistant for the Board of Commissioners Office for the last 10 years, and Harry Barton has served White County for the past 42 years, including the last several years as the County’s Planning Director.
At the conclusion of the event, door prizes were awarded to lucky ticket holders.
