December 22, 2016
Board of
Commissioners
New Chair and Commissioners Take Oaths of Office
Regular Meetings January 3 at 9:00 AM January 17 at 6:30 PM Meetings held at: Administration Building Community Room 140 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 Regular Commission meetings air daily on Henry TV Channel 180 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.
District I Commissioner Johnny Wilson, Chair June Wood and District II Commissioner Dee Clemmons took their Oaths of Office at an inauguration ceremony held on December 20, 2016.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners welcomed three new members on Tuesday evening, December 20, 2016 during an inauguration ceremony held in the Community Room of the Henry County Government Administration Building. The newest members of the Commission are Chair June Wood, District I Commissioner Johnny Wilson and District II Commissioner Dee Clemmons. The inauguration ceremony was hosted by State Court Judge Jason T. Harper and the oaths were administered by Probate Court Judge Kelley S. Powell. The Henry County Fire Department Honor Guard presented the colors and Eagle Scout James Pittman led the standing room-only crowd in recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Vocalist India Scandrick belted out a rousing rendition of the National Anthem and Pastor John Dewberry and Pastor T.J. McBride gave the invocation and benediction, respectively. More than 300 people attended the ceremony and a light reception followed. Wood, Wilson and Clemmons will each serve four-year terms, to expire on December 31, 2020.
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December 22, 2016
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Officer Khiry Thomas received the Chief’s Choice Award from Police Chief Keith Nichols at the 2016 HCPD Christmas Celebration and Departmental Awards Ceremony.
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HCPD Recognizes Officers at Annual Award Ceremony The Henry County Police Department held its annual Christmas Celebration and Departmental Awards Ceremony on December 19. The opening ceremony featured holiday songs performed by the Henry County High School Vivation Glee Club, a presentation of colors by the Henry County Police Honor Guard and a Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony lead by Captain Scott Gray. Officer Steven Parrish was named Officer of the Year; Sergeant Kenneth Turner was named Supervisor of the Year; Officer Brett Barefoot was named Rookie of the Year; Detective Steven Rotella was named Detective of the Year; Officer Joseph Maddox was named Reserve Officer of the Year; Tina Cavender was named Administrative Employee of the Year; Christina Henderson was named Support Employee of the Year; Chaplain Ed Lee was named Chaplain of the Year; Agent Rebecca Enslow was named Agent of the Year; Officer Nick Jackson was named Special Operations Officer of the Year; Sergeant Christopher Fowler was named SWAT Operator of the Year; Officer Paul Danielson received the Top Gun Award and Sergeant Denise Romano received the Certificate of Commendation. The Chief’s Choice Awards were presented to Lieutenant Jeff Maddox, Officer Anthony Militello, Officer Damion Hampson, Detective Rene Swanson and Officer Khiry Thomas. The Chuck Haist Hard Charger Award was presented to Officer Ashley Janicak. The James G. Gilbert Meritorious Service Award was presented to Sergeant Teirrah Webster. Detective Antonio Mellon was honored with the Henry County District Attorney Award and Sergeant David Gagnon received the Henry County Solicitors Office Award.
Commissioner Brings Holiday Joy to Residents in Need
District II Commissioner Dee Clemmons brought some Christmas joy to the residents of Haven House this week by delivering much-needed gift cards to the women and children who will be calling the shelter home for the holiday season. Clemmons visited the shelter with director Marjorie Lacy for a tour and to learn more about the work being done on behalf of domestic violence victims.
Lacy said that the shelter is nearly at capacity, and residents typically stay for 30 days before transitioning into more permanent housing. Clemmons collected the gift cards through her small business and other area businesses in an effort to help alleviate some of the financial hardships that many women who come to Haven House face. Haven House is a domestic violence shelter and program serving victims of family violence in Henry, Jasper, Butts and Lamar Counties. Monetary donations and donations of items are gladly accepted. Monetary donations may be made through the shelter’s website or mailed to P.O. Box 1150, McDonough, GA 30253. Residents are in need of new socks and underwear, as well as gently used clothing, housewares and furniture items. Donations may be dropped off at Blessings Thrift Store, located at 86 Workcamp Rd. in McDonough. For more information on how to help, please call 770-954-1008 or visit www.henryhavenhouse.org.
HCPD Announces 2016-2017 HEAT Grant Award The Henry County Police Department is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety by continuing to accept grant funding as part of the Metro-Atlanta MultiJurisdictional DUI Task Force. The Officers involved in this project are Sergeant Scott Cumbie, veteran HEAT (Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic) officers Jason Jones, Kelly Horne, and new HEAT officer Kenneth Palmer. The grant from the GOHS funds 40 percent of the salaries for one officer and the sergeant, and Henry County is responsible for 60 percent of their pay as well as 100 percent of two additional in-kind officers. Henry County is eligible for this grant each
year based on fully compliant previous administration of prior years, and specifically in order to combat continued issues with serious injuries and fatalities on county roadways. The purpose of the HEAT unit is to enforce D.U.I., Speeding and Aggressive Driving laws and to educate the importance of Occupant Safety (Seat belts and Child Restraints) to the citizens and visitors of Henry County. By maintaining this valuable program, the Henry County Police Department hopes to encourage continued support of the citizens in the HEAT Officers’ pursuit of safer roadways. Should you need additional information regarding this grant, please contact Sgt. Scott Cumbie, at 770-288-8293 or Kimberly Monast at 770-288-8133.
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