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Two Thousand Seventeen Honorees
Jason Anthony, 35
Hometown: Albany, GA Profession: Law Enforcement Jason Anthony is a graduate of Monroe High School in Albany GA. He is the only son of Valerie Girdner and the late Andre Anthony. He is the father of three wonderful children: Jernay (17), Jordan (13) and Jardai (7). Born and raised in Albany Georgia he started his career in law enforcement in 2001, when he became a Corrections Officer at Phillips State Prison in Buford Georgia. In 2003, he became a Police Officer/Firefighter with the Albany Police Department and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. In 2005, Jason became a Police Officer with the City of Leesburg Georgia Police Department. There, he moved up the ranks and became a Lieutenant, a position he currently holds. He received several certifi-
cates and accomplished several goals throughout his career. He is a member of the Leesburg Special Response Team (SRT) and is the Gang Investigator, which through his hard work, dedication, and knowledge became the department G.R.E.A.T Instructor (Gang Resistance Education and Training). In this position, he teaches elementary and middle schools kids about gangs, peer pressure, and saying no to drugs; and he teaches modules about making better decisions to become great citizens. Jason is also the lead school resource officer for the Lee County School System. He also co-founded the Leesburg Public Safety Christmas Program; members of the local police department, fire services, and EMS services deliver meals and toys to the underprivileged kids of Leesburg during Christmas. Jason is also a member of the Prince Hall Masons and is a Nationally Certified Firefighter (NPQl). He attends church at the Kingdom of God Inc. under the leadership of Pastor Gussie Whitlow. Jason is a very hard working and dedicated person who is always looking for ways to make the streets of Leesburg, Georgia safer.—
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Kiamber Anthony, 27
Hometown: Albany, GA Profession: Criminal Justice Kiamber is a graduate of Albany High School in Albany, Georgia. She is the daughter of the late Mr. Andre Anthony and Ms. Valerie Girdner. Kiamber is a graduate of Darton State College with an Associates degree in Criminal Justice and an Associates degree in Criminal Justice Supervision and Management. Kiamber continued her education at Albany State University, where she received a degree in Criminal Justice. Kiamber is now attending Walden University to earn a Masters degree in Human and Social Service. She started her career in law enforcement at a young age as a Juvenile Corrections Officer with
