Jackson Co. DOT workers honored

ATLANTA - State DOT Commissioner Keith Golden recently presented the December Commissioner's Customer Service Commendation to the Jackson County Maintenance Crew.<br /> <br /> The group was cited for their quick response to a safety hazard in Braselton, correcting the issue the same day it was reported.<br /> <br /> "On a windy morning, a call came in from a motorist whose vehicle was hit by a large black walnut while driving on SR 53 in Braselton. The motorist was concerned because the tree was full of walnuts and she didn't want a windshield cracked by the falling nut. Once the location of the tree was pin-pointed, the Jackson County Crew went that same day and trimmed the branches overhanging the state route removing the hazard. The motorist called back to our office on her commute home and was most appreciative to see the work already complete. The quick action and thorough response of this team makes them an asset to Georgia DOT. I am proud to honor them today," said Golden.<br /> <br /> The six man crew works out of the Athens Area Office under the supervision of Floyd Phillips, Assistant Area Engineer for Maintenance. Crew members are; Erik Lance a Maintenance Laborer who lives in Talmo, Taylor Coile is a Maintenance Laborer and lives in Nicholson. Jeremiah Owensby is a Maintenance Equipment Operator and lived in Commerce. Stevie Hayes is an Equipment Operator One and lived in Braselton. Dennis Little is an Equipment Operator Three and lives in Lula.

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