Clarkesville City Council recognizes employees

Pictured left to right, front row, are Clarkesville city employees Kevin Sprinkle, Jason Poole, Julie Poole, Glenda Smith, Adam Ray, Michael Yearwood, Sarah Samsel, Caleb Gaines. Back Row: City council members Angela Kiker, Terry Gladden, hidden -Barrie Aycock, Franklin Brown, and Brad Coppedge. Not pictured, Ryan Ledford, Jacob Segars, Brad Barrett, Meredith Lleshi, and Danny Clouatre. (Jerry Neace/Now Habersham)

The Clarkesville City Council has revived its practice of publicly recognizing the city’s long-time employees.

During the council’s December 5th work session, the council presented certificates to those employees with five or more years of service, including Kevin Sprinkle (20 years), Jason Poole (21 years), Julie Poole (14 years), Glenda Smith (11 years), Adam Ray (9 years), Michael Yearwood (6 years), Sarah Samsel (5 years), Caleb Gaines (11 years), Ryan Ledford (11 years), Jacob Segars (5 years), Brad Barrett (20 years), Meredith Lleshi (5 years), and Danny Clouatre (16 years).

After presenting those in attendance with their certificates, Clarkesville City Manager Keith Dickerson and Mayor Barrie Aycock extended their appreciation. Joining them were city council members Angela Kiker, Terry Gladden, Franklin Brown, and newly sworn-in council member Brad Coppedge