Media release from Floyd County, GA:
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners recognized 18 dedicated county employees during a special ceremony on the morning of July 31, honoring their years of service to the community and to the mission of public service.
Commissioners Mike Burnes and David Thornton personally presented certificates and words of appreciation to employees marking milestones ranging from 10 to 35 years of service.
The employees recognized were as follows:
10 Years of Service
- Reba Jackson, Sheriff’s Office
- Timothy Williams, Prison
- Eric Hall, Prison
- Joseph Murray, Prison
15 Years of Service
- Judge Gene Richardson, Magistrate Court
- Cathy Taylor, Police Department
- Matt Meyers, Police Department
- Misty Schrock, Finance Department
- Derek Hall, Facilities
20 Years of Service
- Chad Johnson, Police Department
- Carolyn Dillard, Clerk of Superior Court
- Selena Addison, Water Department
- Chad Matthews, Police Department
25 Years of Service
- Brandy Starcher, E-911
35 Years of Service
- Jeffrey Ploof, Sheriff’s Office
- Chris Shelly, Police Department
The ceremony highlighted not only the longevity of service but also the wide range of departments that keep the county running — law enforcement, courts, corrections, finance, public safety communications, facilities, and utilities.
In the photo from Floyd County, GA:
Clerk of Superior Court Mary Hardin Thornton takes a photo of Michelle Dillard, the daughter of long-serving court clerk Carolyn Dillard, who was recognized on Thursday morning during a Floyd County years of service breakfast.
