Habersham County Government on Friday honored 52 county employees during its annual Service Awards Breakfast at the county's Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.
According to a press release from the county, 50 employees were recognized for five to 30 years of service each to county government, with another being honored for 40 years and one for serving 55 years.
Diana Gallegos of the county's Information Technology Department was recognized for 40 years of service, while Chief Appraiser Joan Church was honored for 55 years of service.
Habersham County Commission Chairman Ty Akins presented certificates to each of those recognized.
"County Manager Alicia Vaughn, Akins, and Palmer all praised the work and dedication of all county employees, saying county leaders realize employees can find better compensation in the private sector but choose to serve their fellow citizens here at home," the release said.
The 52 county employees were recognized for a combined 650 years of service.
"What was not evident is that that number is significantly higher because eight of those who were recognized previously worked for the Hospital Authority of Habersham County in the emergency medical services run by Habersham County Medical Center for a combined additional 151 years," the release said.
Receiving recognition for five years of service to Habersham County Government, shown with Commissioner Bruce Palmer at left and Commissioner Jimmy Tench in the center, are Jay Mull of Roads and Bridges, Bill Ramsey of Emergency Services (five years with the county preceded by 40 years under Habersham Medical Center), Jeff Adams and Christopher Palmer of Emergency Services, Nadia Newsom of E-911, Hope Adams (five years with the county preceded by 17 years with Habersham Medical Center), Alex Wimberly of Information Technology, Royce Eller of Emergency Services (five years with county preceded by 40 years under Habersham Medical Center), Teresa Kimsey of Emergency Services (five years with county preceded by 28 years under Habersham Medical Center), Cpl. Andra Townsend of the Sheriff’s Office, Joel Norton of Emergency Services (five years with county preceded by 14 years under Habersham Medical Center), and Deputy Justin McClain of the Sheriff’s Office. Not pictured are Michael Alexander, Keith Borton, Brandon Fields, Gus Galloway, Joshua Garrett, Mark Gerrin, Jacob Palmer, Angela Turk, Jamie Tyler, Brandon Whitney, and Jim Wood (five years with county, 40 years under Habersham Medical Center) of Emergency Services, Russell Gosnell and Shelby Jardine of the Jail, Kenneth Adams of Roads and Bridges, David Jackels and Wesley Littlejohn of School Resource Officers, and Eric Luders of the Sheriff’s Office. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
Employees recognized for 10 years of service to Habersham County Government include, Kiani Holden of Finance, Paul Hughes of Facilities Management, and Cathy Irvin of State Court. They are shown with, from left, Commissioner Bruce Palmer, Commissioner Jimmy Tench, and Commission Chairman Ty Akins. Not pictured is April Haygood of the Clerk of Court’s Office. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
Employees recognized for 15 years of service to Habersham County Government include Jason Hewell of Facilities Management, Sandra Stanley of the Tax Commissioner’s Office, Wesley Welborn of the Sheriff’s Office, and Paul Jardine of the Jail. They are shown with, from left, Commissioners Jimmy Tench and Bruce Palmer, and Commission Chairman Ty Akins. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
Employees honored for 20 years of service to Habersham County Government include Tammy Yoder of the Tax Commissioner’s Office, Jeffery Parker of Emergency Services, and Jamon DeForest of Transit. They are shown with Commissioners Jimmy Tench and Bruce Palmer and Commission Chairman Ty Akins. Not pictured are Dwight McNally of Emergency Services, Amy Thomas of Magistrate Court, and Maj. Leslie Hendrix of the Sheriff’s Office. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
Employees recognized for 25 years of service to Habersham County Government include Robin Frady of Tax Assessors, Mike Bramlett of Facilities Management, Melanie Bellinger and Belinda Konarski of E-911. They are shown with Commissioners Bruce Palmer and Jimmy Tench and Commission Chairman Ty Akins. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
Habersham County Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison and State Court Judge M. Steve Campbell are recognized for 30 years of service to county government. Shown with them are Commissioners Bruce Palmer and Jimmy Tench and Commission Chairman Ty Akins. Not pictured is Jewell Shirley of Planning and Development. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
Diana Gallegos of Information Technology is recognized for 40 years of service to Habersham County Government. Shown with her are Commissioners Jimmy Tench and Bruce Palmer and Commission Chairman Ty Akins. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
Joan Church of the Tax Assessors Office is celebrated for 55 years of service to Habersham County Government. Shown with her are Commissioners Bruce Palmer and Jimmy Tench, County Manager Alicia Vaughn, and Commission Chairman Ty Akins. (Habersham County photo/Rob Moore)
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