Sheriff of the Year - Georgia Sheriffs` Association

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The
GEORGIA SHERIFF
Volume 15, No. 3
Guardian of the Public Peace, Safety and Security
Love • Support • Opportunity
SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT
Dan Torbert—Sumter County Golf
Tournament Organizer
“It’s a community effort, it really is,” says Mr. Dan Torbert of Sumter County. Known as
the face for the very successful and highly recognized Sumter County Golf Tournament,
Torbert is a pillar for this fundraising event. Just completing his 28th consecutive year, the
well-known organizer has worked with a number of sponsors, volunteers, participants,
and law enforcement officials. Torbert stated, “I’ve worked with a variety of people
through all my years, even several different sheriffs of Sumter County…and I just enjoy
getting together with the community to help support the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes.
I have kids I got attached to, ya know, in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. There is a
gentleman that’s now 35 years old who is currently on the board of my golf tournament
committee, who was once a youth in the GSYH. It all comes around and I just enjoy it.”
Twenty eight years ago, a committee of three men with a heart for children, rallied to raise
$6000, and is now one of the most acknowledged fundraisers in the state, with a board
of 15 plus people. Established and marked on the calendar year round, the May event is
recognized as the longest standing golf tournament in the state. The team of competitors
has grown to include names of fame, athletes, local heroes, businessmen and women,
and more.
When asked how this fundraiser has become so prosperous, Torbert quickly explained,
“It’s a good bunch of people working together and most of them have been doing it for 20
years. We have long standing sponsors and so many people who open their hearts and
give. The committee works diligently for about three months prior to the event each year
by notifying sponsors, and then the word of mouth in the community takes off.” One
of the sponsors that Torbert said was worthy of an honorable mention is the late Roy
Lee Smith who donated willingly and earnestly every year and sometimes in substantial
amounts. Torbert also contributes the establishment of an annual set time of year, that
has remained the same for 28 years, has helped to keep people looking forward to and
ready to take part in the event.
Sumter County Sheriff Pete Smith could only sing praises of Torbert’s dedication to the
children; and it’s not only to the GSYH children. During the 1994 flood, Torbert swam in
the dangerous flood waters to rescue children from the Methodist home in Sumter County.
Without his heroic actions, the childrens’ lives probably would have ended that day.
“It’s all for the kids.”
The most recent Sumter County tournament was held at the Griffin Bell Golf Links on
May 6, 2015. Each year all proceeds from this worthy project are used to help meet the
needs of the dependent and neglected children who are served by the Georgia Sheriffs’
Youth Homes. This tournament not only is a day of fun and recreation, but it also helps
the Youth Homes provide a warm caring retreat for the needy, dependent and abused
children of Georgia. As with most years, this past event reflected beautiful weather and a
sell out crowd of competitors and spectators.
The sheriffs and the Youth Homes extend a colossal thank you to Mr. Torbert for his
28 years of dedication and zeal for the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. He has been
an instrumental part of the event’s success and his longevity and hard work has not
gone unappreciated. Deep-seated appreciation is extended to his committee, sponsors,
participants, and all those who take part in this special event – all for the kids.
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President’s Message
5 Get Involved
P.O. Box 1000
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 914–1076
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GSA Banquet
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Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth
Home Dinner
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Youth of the Year
GEORGIA SHERIFFS’
ASSOCIATION
officers
STEVE WILSON
Walker County, President
CHRIS PRINE
Lowndes County, 1st Vice President
TERRY DEESE
Peach County, 2nd Vice President
STACY NICHOLSON
Gilmer County, Secretary-Treasurer
WILEY GRIFFIN
Decatur County, Immediate Past President
14 Resident Director’s Corner
19 Upcoming Events
20Tributes
23Fundraisers
regional
vice presidents
GARY GULLEDGE
Paulding County, Region 1
EZELL BROWN
Newton County, Region 2
CHRIS CLINTON
Towns County, Region 3
JIMMY THOMAS
Pike County, Region 4
LEWIS WALKER
Crawford County, Region 5
CLAY WHITTLE
Columbia County, Region 6
REGGIE RACHALS
Lee County, Region 7
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On the Cover…
Love. Support. Opportunity. Through the support of the Georgia
Sheriffs and current Youth Homes executive officers pictured, these four
Youth of the Year are proud to stand behind them while enjoying the
beautiful palm trees and brisk air of Jekyll Island.
RAMSEY BENNETT
Pierce County, Region 8
STEVE SIKES
Liberty County, Region 9
GENE SCARBROUGH
Tift County, Region 10
executive director
J. TERRY NORRIS
editor
KRISTEN WELCH
co-editor
KIM SLACK
general counsel
WALKER, HULBERT, GRAY & MOORE
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President’s Message
It was an honor to be installed as the 51st President of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association by Lt. Governor
Casey Cagle during the Sheriffs’ annual banquet held at Jekyll Island on July 29, 2015. As I repeated
my oath of office, it reminded me of the duties of every sheriff. I pledge as I travel around the state
during the next year, to diligently promote the Office of Sheriff and encourage our deputies to continue
providing the blanket of protection to our citizens.
Steve Wilson
During the annual awards ceremony, I was amazed at the accounts of the heroic and selfless actions
of deputies across this state. Men and women put themselves in harms way every day to uphold the
laws, and wear their uniform proudly knowing that they may be injured or killed before their shift is
over. I watched the Award of Valor presented to a Monroe County Deputy Sheriff who was injured
in a firefight and watched his partner die before his eyes, but was able continue the fight until the
offender was finally restrained. I watched award presentations of deputies who put their lives on the
line for strangers and who conducted themselves in such a professional manner that the public stands
up and takes notice. I saw example after example of law enforcement officers who gave of themselves
unselfishly. Read about our courageous and professional award winning deputies beginning on page 6.
However, what I did not see were media outlets, representatives from our national government
and other vocal anti-law enforcement entities watching and listening to the great things that these
honored men and women do for Georgia. It is so easy to exploit the actions of a few while remaining
silent on the honorable and professional actions of the majority. In addition, as a Sheriff, husband, dad
and “papa,” I am deeply troubled by the multiple frequent occurrences of attacks on our citizens by
the “lone wolf” or the new term “lone offender.” From Sandy Hook, Connecticut, to North Charleston,
South Carolina, to Lafayette, Louisiana, and now my neighbor to the north, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
On July 16, 2015, 24-year-old Mohammad Abdulazeez drove through a gate at the Navel and Marine
Service Center, and then opened fire killing four marines and one Navy Petty Officer. The crime scene
was located eight miles from the Walker County, Georgia / Tennessee state line. Two of the victims
were Georgia residents. Abdulazeez was initially labeled a “homegrown violent extremist” by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Now it appears that he was a messed up young man who drank too
much booze, smoked marijuana, spent too much money and was also depressed.
2015-2016 GSA Officers
Since Sandy Hook in December of 2012, there have been 75 mass shootings in the United States, with
235 associated deaths. Georgia has experienced eight of the mass shootings. Georgia sheriffs must be
prepared to address and combat this fatuous mindset that is terrorizing our counties across this great
nation. Sheriffs must enlist and engage our citizens to report suspicious activity to law enforcement;
never be apprehensive to call 911. If the activity appears to be suspicious, it probably is.
Finally, as I begin my term as President of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, my desire is to lead with
complete and undivided integrity; with loyalty and with humility to each person that I engage as
President.
With gratitude,
(L-R) Wiley Griffin, Decatur County, Immediate
Past President; Stacy Nicholson, Gilmer County,
Secretary-Treasurer; Terry Deese, Peach County, 2nd
Vice President; Chris Prine, Lowndes County, 1st Vice
President and Steve Wilson, Walker County, President.
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Steve Wilson
Walker County
Get Involved
OUR BACK TO SCHOOL
CAMPAIGN IS NOW
UNDERWAY!
Book-bags, notebooks, erasers and
glue…shorts, shirts, and tennis shoes too.
Hairspray, deodorant, toothpaste and
more, it takes all kinds of things to get us
through our school doors. We are kicking
off a brand new school year with many
students who need someone to care.
Get Involved!
Help us make this their best year ever.
Your gift of $25, $50, $100 or any amount will help
make it possible for these programs to continue and
grow. Please be assured that you have the gratitude of
the sheriffs, the children, and the staff at Youth Homes
for every gift you make.
To donate, go to www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org
or contact us at:
P.O. Box 1000
(770) 914–1076
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Division Director
sgoddard@georgiasheriffs.org
P.O. Box 1000
(770) 914–1076
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GEORGIA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award
of Professional Contribution
GSA/GSYH Executive Director J. Terry Norris, Sheriff St Lawrence,
and GSA President Wiley Griffin.
Sheriff of the Year
After 56 years of law enforcement under his belt, it’s no surprise
that this man has earned the honor of Sheriff of the Year. “The
name Al St Lawrence in Chatham County and around the state
of Georgia is synonymous with tough, fair, and knowledgeable,
as well as a symbol of what a law enforcement leader should
look like.” From serving on a variety of community boards and
collaborating with college partnership programs to incorporating
the newly recognized Project New Hope program as well as
participating in 25 consecutive years of Christmas parties
with the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Home in Hahira, Sheriff Al St
Lawrence has gone far above the “call of duty”. For years he has
been a steadfast and strong leader to the Office of Sheriff and
his community with outstanding contributions to each. Sheriff
St Lawrence “has been a force to reckon with in matters of
training and equipping his staff to be their very best, while whole
heartedly supporting and participating in children’s fundraising
and inmate operation events.” Although the 81-year-old law
enforcement pillar is active on the board of a million dollar
community contribution club, you will still find him volunteering
to wrap and deliver Christmas presents to local boys and girls
each year. Sheriff Al St Lawrence well deserves this prestigious
award: 2015 Sheriff of the Year.
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Beginning his career with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office in
December of 1989, Deputy Bill Hicks has served in a variety
of areas from field operations, fraud and forgery unit, internal
affairs investigator, to his current service of assisting social
workers in the largest school district in the state. Although
the title seems short, the assignment is no small task. “While
there are many ways Deputy Hicks assists social workers and
local school administrators, most notably are interventions
with angry parents, unruly students, difficult truancy cases,
out-of-district investigations, children who are left home alone
and home visits that are potentially unsafe for social workers
to make alone. He actively connects students with the 180
Program, provides localized truancy sweeps and often speaks
to groups of students and parents on a variety of relevant
law enforcement issues”, stated Sheriff Neil Warren. Deputy
Hick’s work ethic and dedication to his position has touched
many lives of students and parents. His years of training and
experience have truly made him a community role model,
mentor, and disciplinary.
Deputy Hicks is a cancer survivor, a loving father and husband,
and a dedicated officer to his community who has a “servant
heart that shines bright” earning him the honor: 2015 Deputy
Sheriff of Professional Contribution Award.
GSA President Wiley Griffin, Deputy Hicks and Sheriff Neil Warren.
Deputy Sheriff of the Year
Award of Valor
GSA President Wiley Griffin, Sheriff John Cary Bittick,
and Deputy Wilson.
Medal of Valor: Deputy Aaron Deyton
On Saturday, September 13, 2014 lives changed: two deputies
responded to a home in southern Monroe County to provide
assistance to a suicidal man with a gun. A bad situation turned
worse when the armed man began firing at the deputies,
wounding Deputy Wilson and killing Deputy Michael Norris.
After a tragic moment and a fight for his life, being shot three
times, crawling for the nearest cover, watching his partner go
down, Deputy Jeff Wilson still acted heroically when he shot
the gunman in the leg bringing him to surrender, and just in the
brink of time before he lost consciousness due to excessive
loss of blood. Deputy Wilson later endured extensive physical
therapy for his gunshot wounds and made a full recovery. His
body has healed but he will forever live with the pain of losing
his partner. That tragic day put Deputy Wilson’s abilities to the
test. “He not only acted quickly under extreme stress and injury,
he brought a rapid conclusion to an exceptionally dangerous
situation. Continuing to face confrontation from a suicidal man
while knowing the individual was willing to shoot and kill law
enforcement took bravery and courage that exceeds what is
expected in the line of duty. Additionally, to have the presence
of mind to apprehend, disarm, and handcuff a subject while
seriously injured is a testament to Deputy Wilson’s dedication
and professionalism as a deputy,” stated Sheriff John Cary Bittick.
We thank you Deputy Jeff Wilson for your courage and your
service; you make all who wear a badge and all those that you
protect, proud; you earned the Deputy Sheriff Award of Valor.
To serve and protect. To some these are just words, but to
others this is an oath. Deputy Aaron Deyton of Towns County
Sheriff’s Office became a living example of his oath after his life
was put on the line. On October 1, 2014 Deyton was dispatched
to backup a city police officer during an early morning traffic
stop. Upon arrival, the driver of the suspicious vehicle started
a physical altercation with Deyton where he was punched
and stabbed in the throat, leaving him severely wounded. The
courageous, “no quit” mentality was evident when Deyton still
managed to chase and taze the man just prior to collapsing on
the ground. Once crumpled on the ground, Deyton, through
blurred disoriented vision, saw his wedding band lying on
the ground where it had been dislodged during the fight, and
crawled on his hands and knees to retrieve his cherished
treasure. The fleeing suspect was apprehended there after and
Deyton was airlifted to a medical center where he underwent
surgery and is still undergoing rehabilitation. This respectable,
chivalrous representation of “serve and protect” is a direct
reflection of Deputy Deyton’s nobility and he earned the Medal
of Valor.
GSA President Wiley Griffin, Sheriff Chris Clinton,
and Deputy Deyton.
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GEORGIA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Medal of Valor: Sgt. Greg Chastain
Sheriff Joey Terrell and Sgt. Chastain.
What would it be like to have bullets zing by your head or hear your
partner cry out in extreme pain? Or worse: what would it be like to
realize that the person holding the firearm was someone you had worked
and trained with for many years? Sgt. Greg Chastain of Habersham
County Sheriff’s Office had to endure such an evening on February
22, 2015 when he responded to a domestic dispute call with a known
shooter involved. Chastain along with Sheriff Joey Terrell and a deputy
approached the home where two deceased victims lay while knowing
the shooter, a former deputy who was trained in SWAT team and deputy
protocol, was still lurking in the dark. As they began to search the home,
suddenly Chastain heard numerous shots fired and a fellow officer cry
out. He immediately ran to the rescue only to begin taking fire himself.
He never hesitated to protect his partner, standing over and covering
him until he was escorted to safety. Chastain showed great ability and
a tremendous amount of heroism in a tragic situation. Thank you Sgt.
Chastain for your fearless service and dedication. You have earned the
Medal of Valor.
Medal of Valor: Sgt. Bruce Cleveland
and Cpl Connie Morris
Stephens County Sheriff’s Office not only has dedicated law enforcement
officers, but they also have heroes among them. On May 12, 2015 two
deputies proved their level of faithfulness and esteemed service. Cpl.
Connie Morris and Sgt. Bruce Cleveland were the first to arrive at a
severe three car, head on, entanglement of vehicles. The officers noticed
that a fire was starting between two of the mangled cars and a victim
was trapped in one of the them. Without a second thought, Morris
and Cleveland worked vigorously to bring the rapidly growing fire to a
halt, but despite using every fire extinguisher available the fire raged
on. Engulfed with thick smoke and enduring intense heat without any
regards for their own safety, the brave deputy duo worked together,
“using unimaginable human strength to break off the steering wheel
of the car with their bare hands, freeing the severely injured victim just
moments before it was too late,” stated Sheriff Randy Shirley. Both
Morris and Cleveland acted swiftly and valiantly that day as it takes great
courage to face a fiery furnace of flames to rescue a stranger. Cpl. Morris
and Sgt. Cleveland, you have earned the Medal of Valor.
GSA President Wiley Griffin, Cpl. Morris,
Sgt. Cleveland and Sheriff Randy Shirley.
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The Honorable Lt. Governor Casey Cagle swore in the 2015-2016 GSA officers. Left to right: Secretary-Treasurer Sheriff
Stacy Nicholson, Gilmer County; 2nd Vice President Sheriff Terry Deese, Peach County; 1st Vice President Sheriff Chris
Prine, Lowndes County; President Sheriff Steve Wilson, Walker County; and Lt. Governor Cagle.
Incoming GSA President Steve Wilson of Walker County
thanks outgoing President Wiley Griffin for his dedication
and service to the sheriffs and the GSA during the past year.
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GEORGIA SHERIFFS’ YOUTH HOME DINNER
Stephen Jessup’s initial call of creating a better community
began in 1978 as the McIntosh County’s first Leisure Services
Director. Twenty years later he was elected Sheriff, and
continued his work in the community, dedicated to bridging
the gap between the family oriented, drug free community and
a balanced, accessible, safety-first law enforcement. Although
this was a full-time job, Sheriff Jessup still maintained a focus
on children at large. He founded the first annual Georgia
Sheriffs’ Youth Homes Golf Tournament in McIntosh County
raising enough money to earn a spot in the Top Ten Club,
and has maintained that rank annually. He makes it a priority
to donate annual Christmas gifts to children in need, he is
hands-on in the C.H.A.M.P.S. program, reads to children in the
classrooms, participates in the Trunk-or-Treats, and attends
numerous school functions. He has dedicated a primary focus
to children during his lifetime and has taken many under his
wing, acting as a role model and/or father figure to many. His
avid support in his community and to the Georgia Sheriffs’
Youth Homes earned him the honor of being awarded the Youth
Homes’ Sheriff of the Year President’s Award.
GSYH President Donnie Craig, Sheriff Stephen Jessup,
GSA/GSYH Executive Director J. Terry Norris.
Superior Court Judge Stephen Scarlett, Brunswick Judicial Circuit swears in the 2015-2016 Youth Homes Officers
(from left to right) Secretary-Treasurer Sheriff Janis Mangum, Jackson County; 2nd Vice President Sheriff John Carter, Wayne County;
1st Vice President Sheriff Lewis Walker, Crawford County; and President Sheriff Stacy Jarrard, Lumpkin County.
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Each year the Top Ten fundraising counties are recognized by
Georgia Sheriffs and are honored at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth
Homes Dinner. The counties are chosen based on per capita giving.
The 2015 honorees are: Back row: Sheriffs Chris Prine, Lowndes
County; Shane Tondee, Schley County; Chris Clinton, Towns County;
Scott Chitwood, Whitfield County; YH President Donnie Craig.
Front row: Sheriffs Pete Smith, Sumter County; Stephen Jessup,
McIntosh County; GSA/GSYH Executive Director J. Terry Norris.
Not Pictured: Sheriffs Mack Mason, Union County; J. Tyson Stephens,
Emanuel County; and Bill Massee, Baldwin County.
Five counties raised over $100,000 for the
Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and Georgia
Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. Left to right: YH
President Donnie Craig; Sheriffs Chris Prine,
Lowndes County; Neil Warren, Cobb County;
Pete Smith, Sumter County, and Scott Chitwood,
Whitfield County.
Not pictured: Sheriff Roger Garrison, Cherokee County
The Chaplains not only donate their time and
hearts, they also donate funds each year to
the Youth Homes to help with back-to-school
supplies in addition to their consistent tithes.
YH President Donnie Craig; Chaplains
Division Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hogan;
Chaplains Division Senior Chaplain Chip
Strickland; and GSA/GSYH Executive
Director J. Terry Norris.
Dr. Carlo Musso, President of CorrectHealth, is recognized
for his continued generosity of giving each year. Dr. Musso is
commended for reaching and maintaining the status of Sole
Platinum Member with the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and
Youth Homes. He is pictured with YH President Donnie Craig
(left) and with GSA/GSYH Executive Director J. Terry Norris
(right).
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YOUTH OF THE YEAR
“It takes a lot of love to take
As a symbol of recognition for making great strides in a challenging time, the staff of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes nominate a
resident from each of their campuses. These young people have overcome their personal battles and even developed into being role
models for others. The staff members note that being selected as “Youth of the Year” is a great honor and marks those that have shown
the most improvement in behavior, academics, and in overall life. The Youth of the Year were honored at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth
Homes Dinner and were each given the opportunity to share their individual stories.
Arther Rogers,
Boys Ranch
CS Lewis once said, “The things that
separate us are the things that unite
us.” I know firsthand of the things that
separate us. I first came to the Ranch
when I was 12-years -old, however this
was not the first time I was placed in
foster care. At the time of my initial
arrival, I had been in foster care for about
6 years. From the moment I arrived at
the Ranch, I enjoyed being there. This
place was different than any home I had
ever been in, and in the very best ways.
I was placed with Ken and Amy Jordan
who showed me a different way of doing
family. I got to spend more time with my
two sisters, and was able to eat at normal
times and eat as much as I wanted. This
was all fairly new to me. In spite of the
rules, my freedoms were numerous and
thusly, I felt free. There were other boys
my age so I no longer had to be alone.
In short, the Ranch was the best home I
could have ever hoped for. Here, I found
happiness.
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Then the time came to go back to my
adoptive parents. I was assured they had
changed and things would be different.
Upon my return however, I discovered
things had not changed and there was no
difference. When I was taken back into
care a year later I was given a choice as
to where I would like to go. My decision
was immediate. I chose to go back to the
Ranch.
When I came back I had a different set
of house parents. Ken and Michelle
Wheeler welcomed me back into the
Ranch family as if I had never left. I have
been asked why I like living at the Boys
Ranch. The answer for me is simple. I like
that we are a family made of different
people and different backgrounds,
yet we share common experiences. In
other words we are separate individuals
and maybe we are separated from our
families, but we are united by the staff
and house parents that take care of us.
Through them we are united into a new
family: my Boys Ranch family.
At the Ranch I feel taken care of. I feel
like I have an opportunity to shape my
future and chase my dreams. I have
not yet decided which dreams I aim to
chase. However, at the Boys Ranch I
feel I have the right kind of support and
encouragement around me to help me
succeed at whatever I may choose. I
am grateful for the Boys Ranch and the
supportive staff. I am grateful also for
the hard work and efforts throughout the
year to sustain our Boys Ranch Families.
Thank you for all you do and continue to
do to unite children like me to families
like that which I have found. I look
forward to sharing with you my future
success as my story continues to unfold.
Tyrone Kelsey,
Herrington
Homestead
My name is Tyrone Kelsey, Jr. and I am
seventeen-years-old. I truly enjoy playing
football, but I take my academic career
seriously and set high goals/standards
for myself. Many of you saw me last year,
and I am happy to be back to report that
I am better than ever with the support of
Herrington Homestead.
Without Herrington Homestead, I don’t
know where I would have been two years
ago. By staying here and receiving the
support all the staff members have given
me, I have realized that this is my second
chance to get my mind right and become
a successful adult. I now strive to do the
best that I can in school and surround
myself with positive people. I am
determined to accomplish every goal that
care of other people’s children and treat them like your own.”
Tyrone Kelsey, Herrington Homestead
I have set for myself. With Herrington
Homestead standing in my corner, I
know I will not have a problem doing this.
I would like to thank Georgia Sheriffs’
Youth Homes for giving me the chance
to better myself. I am truly blessed to call
Herrington Homestead my home.
Even more so, I am truly happy that my
siblings are able to call it home as well. I
feel that every child here should be just
as grateful. We’ve all been through tough
times, but we can overcome anything
with each other’s support. I would like to
thank all of the house parents from all the
campuses for devoting their time to help
raise children that are not even theirs. It
takes a lot of love to take care of other
people’s children and treat them like
your own. I’m thankful for the support
of our donors for believing in all of us.
We know that without you, the Georgia
Sheriffs’ Youth Homes would not exist. I
can and will go a long way with the love
and support of Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth
Homes. Thank you all for everything!!!!
company most of the time! I’ve learned
to communicate with my peers without
physical or verbal altercations.
I’m pretty sure you’re thinking why I’m
a resident anyway. I used to go 90-tonothing at the mouth and I was selfish.
I thought rules didn’t apply to me. I’ve
had drugs and very bad influences in my
life. I couldn’t stand the way I was living.
When I heard about Pineland I took the
advantage of another home.
Ever since, I’ve loved Pineland like it was
a summer camp! We participate in so
many activities. My favorite time of the
year is, of course, Christmas! All holidays
are nice but Christmas sticks out to me
the most because it’s a time of worship,
giving and family.
Finally, God’s put a lot of examples in my
life of how people come and go. From
that I’ve learned to set good examples
for the people who want to go home!
When I finish high school, I desire to be a
Blacksmith. I appreciate everything that
everyone has done for me! Thank you!
Gino DeLorco,
Pineland
Sarah Davenport,
Cherokee Estate
First, I would like to thank Mr. Wayne
Pittman for choosing me as resident of
the year. I’ve been at Pineland for nearly
two years now. I have really enjoyed my
stay here, and the staff has admired my
Hello my name is Sarah Davenport.
Thank you all for being here and thank
you for having me. I came into foster
care at the age of 11, due to sexual abuse.
Between the ages 11 to 16, I was in an
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abusive foster home. On January 24,
2014, I left that foster home and came
into the welcoming arms of Cherokee
Estate staff. It was a shock from living
at home with one sibling to living in a
home with five foster children to living
at Cherokee Estate with 9 girls and now
living on my own in our transitional living
cottage, known as TLC.
There are so many things that I have
learned from the staff at Cherokee Estate
and they have learned many things about
me since I have lived there. They have
taught me that it is my choice to use
my past as a stepping stone towards
my future. They have taught me that I
can adapt to any obstacle thrown my
way. For example, I wear hearing aids.
Hearing loss is hereditary in my family for
females. My mom and sister also wear
hearing aids, but my brother does not.
Cherokee Estate has helped me cope
with my hearing loss. They transport me
to my appointments as well as providing
me with a clock that allows me to wake
myself up independently. They have
taught me rules and directions, the
importance of being trustworthy and
responsible.
Most importantly, they have taught me
independence. Every day, I learn new
things as I live there. Cherokee Estate has
so many advantages and opportunities.
They provide tutoring, counseling, help
with a car and college, encourage you to
find employment and save money and
most importantly they provide a family
with love and support. These are all
opportunities that I would not have
found in a foster home.
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RESIDENT DIRECTOR’S CORNER
From the Special and Golden Olympics to the Pineland Youth
Homes Campus and Camp Pioneer, Wayne Pittman is a wellrounded and versatile kind of guy.
After diving into a career in child care in 1979 where he worked
at a day treatment center with children who had therapeutic
needs, Pittman strayed away from his earlier intended career of
being a Special Education Teacher. He did not miss it by much
as his college major curriculum included special education
and recreation courses with a concentration in therapeutic
recreation. His passion for children sparked when he began a
summer job at a local pool. That opened the doors for his first
job out of college as a Recreation Specialist including the core
area of NYPUM (National Youth Projects using MiniBikes). The
program was designed to help correct behaviors that brought
kids into court situations while enabling them into bi-weekly
visits by a Recreation Therapist.
After joining the Local Recreation Department as a Therapeutic
Specialist, Pittman focused on fitness and sports programs
working with mental and physical disabilities. This enabled him
to take a role in the Special Olympics and Golden Olympics
for over ten years. As this passion grew, it was no surprise that
working with the elderly in the senior centers and the diversity
of the therapeutic activities that he found at heart he missed
working with children who needed special attention in the
behavioral area, so back to child care he went.
Foster care became his calling. Pittman worked a number of
years with foster children while learning a more one on one
routine with the children in a home setting. It was evident he
had a prevailing soft spot for children in need. From day one,
when he put on his first hat of a lifeguard, Pittman had no
idea the days to follow would allow him to be a man of many
hats. Four years ago, Pittman put on his most recent hat of
Resident Director of the Pineland Campus in LaGrange and
Administrator for Camp Pioneer. “Watching the kids change—
Transitioning from who they were when they first got here to
who they are becoming—making a difference in a life is what
drives me every day” shared Pittman. “I’m passionate because
we may be the last hope for a child. We may prevent them
from going to jail or making a decision they can’t take back,”
says Pittman. He oversees the year round, boys-only campus
and is very dedicated to his role. He explained that Pineland like
the other campuses have an “on call rotation” for after hours,
weekends and holidays. However, he chooses to drop in even
when he is not on call. It is not a scheduled day or time. “I just
pop in. You never know when one of these boys is going to have
• Aug 2015
a special need. Sometimes, it may just be that I am the person
that he needs to talk to. For a new child, the physical presence
of someone other than his house parent may provide a sense of
security” said Pittman. “The most challenging part of managing
the youth home is that you can’t help them all; you find that
some teens fall through the cracks even after you have reached
out to them because some are simply unreceptive to help.
They end up being released from the program and it is hard to
let them go. These kids are dear to me so it takes daily effort”
stated Pittman.
Although his schedule is busy with the youth and the youth
homes in addition to supervising summer camps, this well
rounded, gentle, big-hearted man who is accustomed to
wearing so many hats, is a perfect match for the LaGrange
campus. Children, activities, fitness and fun are the ideal
ingredients to create this soup of success for Mr. Wayne and we
are delighted that he chose to be a part of the Georgia Sheriffs’
Youth Homes.
PINELAND
There’s just something about summer
time that makes you want to find a pool
and take a dip. Pineland boys enjoy the
indoor pool at LaGrange College while
taking swim lessons.
Service with a smile. These youngsters pick up trash at the local
library as part of the Keep Troup Clean and Beautiful community
project. Great job boys!
Troup County Sheriff James Woodruff presented a check to the
Pineland Campus for the funds raised during this year’s annual
car show. Accepting the check is Pineland Resident Director
Wayne Pittman. Standing with him and the Sheriff are Chief
Deputy Jon Whitney, and car show organizer, Major Charles
Nixon.
The boys at Bailey Cottage enjoy working in the campus
garden, but Chris (shown) takes extra pride in it. He is proud
of his growing beans after diligently keeping them watered and
plucking those pesky weeds.
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cherokee estate
& mountainview
When all else fails,
DIY! (AKA Do It
Yourself) This is
how Cherokee
Estate girls make
the best of a hot
day and no pool:
they create their
very own slip-nslide.
Beta Club?! You go girl. After receiving
her end of the year awards, Kylee was
also inducted into the National Beta Club.
Based on that smile, she is one happy girl.
Way to go Kylee!
Representing
Cherokee Estate,
Lexy is proud to
show off her well
deserved awards
that she earned
at the Northwest
Middle School End
of the Year Awards
ceremony.
Cherokee Estate made quite
an impression at this year’s
awards ceremonies. Many of
the children worked hard all
year long and earned several
different awards. We are very,
very proud!
Cherokee Estate / MountainView Board of Trustees gathered to plan the Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
that was held on August 8, 2015 at Indian Trace in Chatsworth, Ga. Back row, Left to Right: Bill Weaver, Jane
Harrell, Tom Starnes, Rick Bagley, Grant Starnes, Dr. Mickey McNeill, Bernita Cofield, Sheriff Scott Chitwood,
Sheriff Gary Langford, Dewayne Hunt, Commissioner Brittany Pittman, and Nikita Jordan. Front row, Left to
Right: Dot McCrory, Sparky Roberts, Alan Kendrick, Eddie Brooker, Lorijo Calhoun, Brett James, and John
Paul. Their efforts were a success!
• Aug 2015
BOYS RANCH
Graduation deserves
celebration. Several
of the Boys Ranch
youth were recognized for their
scholastic awards
and hard earned
graduation. Great
job to each one
of you!
He made it!! Justin Hayes of the Boys Ranch
took his final walk at Lowndes High School.
He is officially a High School Graduate.
Justin worked very hard and accomplished
this admiral task. Way to go Justin!
Stars are among us!! Go BLAZERS! A couple of of the VSU
football players made a special visit to the Boys Ranch residents.
Several were star-struck while enjoying the opportunity to play a
little ball. What a treat! Fun times, great memories.
Big or small, the thrill is in pulling one in! It’s a complete day,
sitting by the pond with a cane pole and a rod-n-reel, feeling
the smooth breeze and sunshine: it’s a better life at the Boys Ranch.
What a catch! It was just another exciting
day at the Boys Ranch showing off the
big one. One nice fish equals one happy
young man.
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herrington
homestead
The canopy tour in the north Georgia mountains brings out the
best in our boys. The nice crisp air and exciting activities make
this trip one to remember.
A view from the tree tops can be
quiet exhilarating! These Herrington
Homestead boys enjoy some team
challenges on their spring vacation in
the mountains.
These Herrington Homestead youngsters enjoyed time together on the lake at the George Smith State Park.
After starting out with a few kayaking lessons, they hit the water to try out their new skills. Sometimes dodging
the cypress trees and each other were the highlight of the day.
Fishing is a family affair at Herrington Homestead Fishing Derby
that was held on May 15th.
• Aug 2015
Life jacket? Check. Paddle? Check. Kayak? Check. Big smile?
Check. This was one excited young lady who thoroughly
enjoyed her experience of kayaking on the lake.
Camp Pioneer
PINELAND
Not many youth can walk out their back door and paddle across
a lake. From lessons in water safety to water fights and canoe
racing, these kids learn and enjoy the water.
Rock climbing; what a great workout! Some of the youth at Camp Pioneer jumped on this obstacle with no
hesitation. Much like life, this wall is thrilling yet takes focus and dedication. There are many different ways
to make it to the top with several slips along the way, but with stamina and determination, reaching the top
was one reward worth working for.
This group of happy faces represent one of the many groups enjoying Camp Pioneer this summer. Team
work projects, friendly competition, good times and life memories are some of the great joys of this facility.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AUGUST
22
Hall County Bike Ride
28 Whitfield County Golf Tournament
SEPTEMBER
4-6 Pickens County Jeep Fest
19
Paulding County Bike Ride
OCTOBER
2
Kevin Millwood Celebrity Golf Tournament
5
17-18
24
26
Houston County Golf Tournament
Harris County Bike Ride
Worth County Bike Ride
Emanuel County Golf Tournament
NOVEMBER
7
Emanuel County Bike Ride
14
Pierce County Car Show
Please visit the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes web page for
information on all the great events happening across our state!
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TRIBUTE
PROGRAM
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association represents the Office of Sheriff
and sponsors the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, providing
residential care for abused, abandoned and neglected children.
The Tribute Program is a wonderful way to support these
organizations while remembering loved ones. Contributions may
be made to these funds to recognize a friend or loved one who
has passed away, acknowledge a birthday or anniversary, send
get well wishes, or to honor someone. All contributions made
to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association will be used to promote the
Constitutional Office of Sheriff, while contributions made to the
Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes will be used for higher education
of our graduating seniors or for capital improvements.
Contributions Received
April 1 - June 30, 2015
GSYH Tributes
Odell
Brooks E. Blitch, III
Our Fallen Heros
Thelma H. Cliett
Ronald Boothe
C. Adkins
Larry & Wanda Lewis
Mr. Bob L. Akins
Melba Akins
Ms. Marty Allmond
Barry & Ellen Brown
Mr. Charles D. Bailey
Sheriff Janis Mangum
Ms. Florence Palmer Baker
Jean R. Luke
Mr. William Harry “Bill” Baker
Curtis & Bobbie Beverly
Mrs. Virginia Barrett
Jerry & Janis Mangum
Mr. Walter Bartee
Peggy Haralson
Mr. Paul Beebe
Jimmy Brown
Mr. Thomas R. “Buck” Bentley
Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office
Employees
Mr. Jonathan Bernhardt
Retired Sheriff Billy Bernhardt
Mr. Hoyt Biggers
Wayne & Vicky Williamson
Parker Zane Bledsoe
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home
Dale & Patricia Frazier
Mr. Hubert Bond
Earline Strickland
Mr. Smith Bond
Edith Bond
Ms. Syvlia Booth
Curtis & Kay Green
Ms. Dera Mae Adams Bostick
Sheriff W. E. Bozeman
Mr. Donnie Boyd
Mrs. Mary Brannen
Jim & Holly Proctor & The Girls
& Mrs. Ruth Proctor
Mr. Jimmy Bridges
Ms. Yvonne Brigman
John & Beth Tillman
Martha Dasher
Mr. Charles Brooks
Mr. James Roy Brooks
John Cody
Mrs. Ruth Brooks
Sheriff Janis & Jerry Mangum
Mr. David Brookshire
Joan Williamson
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Mr. Frank Brown
Lisa McKinley & Staff - Pitts Auto
Parts, LLC/Pitts Insurance
Major James Brown - Macon County S.O.
Joseph Carney
Chief Deputy Lewis Cazenave
Mr. Ray Burnette
Sheriff H.W. & Mary Ellen Hancock
Mr. Samuel D. Burns, III
Martha Dasher
Mr. John J. Campbell
Linda & Larry Jordan
Me. Edd Carr
Peggy Haralson
Mr. Tom Carter
Peggy Haralson
Mr. Mack Cates
Ms. Dorothy Charron
Sheriff Neil Warren
Mr. Ferrell Childres
A. J. Wright
Mrs. Edna Merle Childs
The Ernest Adams Family
Mr. Greg Cline
Fred A. Mayfield & Company
Mrs. Peggy Cochran
Ms. Geneva Cofer
Gloria Dixon
John C. Adkins Family
Ms. Flora Perry Conger
Rodney Alexander
Mr. Randall Conner
Ms. Sara Copeland
Glenda & Tom Digby
Ms. Janice Corbett
David Corbett
Mr. Mike Cox
Larry & Wanda Lewis
Mr. Will Cox
Ed & Sally Feagin
Ms. Dorothy Little Craig
Sheriff Neil Warren
Chief Deputy Milton Beck
Mr. Bill Crane
Jean R. Luke
Mr. Henry T. Crawford
Merck Retirees Flint River Plant
Mr. Mike Crews
Ms. Maggie Crimes
Harold & Vivian Bankston
Ms. Betty Teague Daniel
Sheriff Terry E. Langley & Staff
Mr. William Daniel
Nancy Kautzman
Mrs. Willie Pearl Daniels
Mr. Arlen Davis
Turner County Stockyards, Inc.
Hairral Davis
Dr. Kirk Krueger
Mr. Ronald Dwyane Davis, Sr.
CSIS Department - UNA
Ms. Marilyn H. Demott
Ray Hendrick
Mr. Richie Demott
Timmy Jackson
Ms. Lorena Derison
Gary & Jan Parker
Mr. Samuel Dean Donaldson
Beth Tillman
Sandra Allen
Nola Townsend
Caryn Chitty
Mr. Jimmy W. Dorough
Ronney & Gloria Ledford & Family
Mr. Marion Dunn, Jr.
Dan & Marie Branch
Mr. Henry Alfred “Scrap” Dupree
Allen & Joan Erkhart
Mrs. Early Eady
Delton & Grace Hilliard
Mr. Donie W. Edwards
Patricia A. Edwards
Mr. Ray Edwards
Sheriff H. W. & Mary Ellen Hancock
Mr. Richard Ellison
Beth Tillman
Shayne Goddard
MountainView Board of Trustees
Ms. Martha Melton Etheridge
Hank & Marsha Youngblood
Mr. Edmond Fisher, Jr.
Kay & Cheri Hayes
Mr. Michael Fitzgerald
Ed & Sally Feagin
Mr. Austin Folsom
Nell & Tom Sumner
Judge Whitfield Forrester
Peggy Haralson
Mrs. Mary Franklin
Mr. Edward Gaines
Lois Sears
Mr. Pruitt Gibson
Mr. Lanier Gilbert
Wesley & Linda Walraven
Mr. Harvey Gilmore
Peggy Haralson
Mr. Edward Blaine Goines
Charlotte & Clyde Hurst and
Thomas & Missy Hurst
Gerri Golden
Bill & Connie Harrell
Laurens County Sheriff’s Office
Ms. Betty Gordon
Susie Raburn
Mr. Cordarius Green
Bo & Anne Barrow - Barrow
Automotive, Inc.
Carl, Tonya & Caleb Kirksey
Susie Raburn
Mrs. Amy Shaw Griffis
Earl & Vivian Frost
Mrs. Penny Shaw
Mr. Bernard Hand
Betty H. Hall
Mr. Bill Hare
Brent & Teresa Merriman & Family
Ms. Carolyn E. Harper
Ottis & Barbara Harper
Mr. Bobby Harrell
Nell & Tom Sumner
Mr. John Noble Harris, Jr.
Allen & Joan Erkhart
Mr. Marvin Harris
Baker & Ellen Alston
Mrs. Audrey Hattaway
Ernest Hattaway
Mr. Jesse Herndon
Henry & Annette Slocumb
Mrs. Wilma Perdue Hill
Mrs. Sharon Hilton
Ms. Audrey Walls Hobbs
Sheriff Billy & Mary Ellen Hancock
Mr. Mitch Hogge
Carole Hogge
Mr. Bobby G. Holmes
Dale & Patricia Frazier
Ms. Mary Earnest Houston
Mrs. Anne J. Hudson
Johnny & Carol Hawkins
Mr. Elliott Hudson
Mr. Johnny Hullett
Mr. Gary “Tom” Hulsey
Ms. Viola Hurst
Ralph & Shari Dorminey
Mr. Walter D. Jarrard
James C. Worley, Jr.
Mrs. Nell B. Jenkins
Johnie & Evans Crockett
Ms. Christy Bates Jerdon
Chuck & Jeannette Gilbert
Mr. Alvin E. Johnson
Dawn Hyleman
Mr. Jerry Johnson
Mr. Anthony Jones
Ms. Pam Jones
Jean R. Luke
Mr. Robert D. “Bob” Jones
Margaret Jenkins
Ms. Sarah Harleen Jones
Jean & Serge Loussarian
Ms. Peggy Joyner
Sheriff Mike Yeager & Staff
Col. Edwin Kelly, USAF Retired
Mrs. Edwin Kelly
Mr. Ben Ketchum
Harold & Vivian Bankston
Ms. Jo Ann Kimery
Sondra E. Gold & Family
Mrs. Irene Maddox Kinney
Mr. Daniel Kirby
Jaan Anne Hardin
Ms. Mellissa Ann Kitchens
Maureen & Michael McGrew
Ms. Kling
Mr. Ralph Ronald Lancaster
Hazel M. Giddens
Mrs. Louise Lawrence
Sheriff Jim Proctor
Sheriff Mike Kile
Mr. Sonny Lawrence
Robert & Rosie Clary
Mr. Charles Leger
Peggy Haralson
Mr. Glenn Leverett
Ms. Annell Livingston
Ray & Mary Walker
Mr. Howard Locke
James Deason & Jeannie Parks
Mr. Jamie Lynn
Ms. Patricia Magnatta
S. Magnatta
Mr. Marc Martin
Keith & Sara Myers
Mr. James Mathis
Joan Mathis
Mrs. Cammie Holmes McCook
Jimmy Brown, Louann Brown
Boland & Family
Ms. Laura McDonald
Jean R. Luke
Mr. Jim McDuffie
Mr. Cal McGraw, Jr.
Dan & Marie Branch
Ms. Lauren McLeod
Nell & Tom Sumner
Ms. Rossie McMillian
Martin Motors
Ms. Ramona McNair
Ms. Pamela McNorrill
Johnie & Evans Crockett
Ms. Mary Frances Merritt
Moultrie Woodmen of the World
Chapter 104
Ms. Hazel Miller
Ms. Linda Mills
Deborah Reynolds
Mr. Carlos Millsap
Sheriff Neil Warren
J. Terry Norris
Mr. & Mrs. Jackson A. Lively
Preacher Gerald Milton
Retired Sheriff Jerry Modena
Gladys H. Malone & Family
J. Terry Norris
Police Benevolent Association
Don Banks - Bibb County Civil
Service Board
Sid Moore, M.D.
Sheriff & Mrs. Mike Kile
Allstate Bonding Company
Betty Jean Woodward
Ms. Maggie Moore
Mrs. Robert M. Torras
Mr. Charles Winfield Morel, Jr.
Trudy Shelton
Mr. Ray Morrell
Bo & Anne Barrow - Barrow
Automotive, Inc.
Mr. Jarrett Morrison
Lisa McKinley & Staff -Pitts Auto
Parts, LLC/Pitts Insurance
Mrs. Donna Marie Mucciolo
Frank Mucciolo
Ms. Mary Mullis
Rita Bandt
Mrs. Beth Nix
Ms. Julia Noll
Ann & Bill Morse
Sheriff Ladson O’Connor
Dooly County Justice Center
J. Terry Norris
Staff of Georgia Sheriffs’ Assoc. - Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes
Sheriff Jim Proctor
Nelson & Brenda Gaines
Sheriff Mike & Helen Kile
Uvalda United Methodist Church
Mrs. Cecil Page
Julia T. Smith
J. Gene Palmer
Jean R. Luke
Ms. Ernestine Parker
Eula Jo Sheffield & A. J. Wright
Mr. Gene R. Parker
Jean R. Luke Parker
Ms. Nancy Parrott
Max & Georgia Wainer
Jeanette P. Clanton & Mike Clanton
Richard & Claudia Nijem
Susan S. Swader, CPA, PC
Janet & Mark Haworth
John & Beth Tillman
Vallye Blanton
Larry & Anne Morts
VOA Ambulatory Surgery Center
Elizabeth Bechtel
Ronald & Jennifer Allen
Oscar & Lisa Aguero
Owen D. Harris
James & Ingrid Carroll
Faye Dasher Cooper
Martha Dasher & Family
Mary W. Campagna
Ben & Denise Wetherington
Mr. & Mrs. Flynn Barbare
Rita Suiter
Jane Ferrell
Jake & Caryn Chitty
Ms. Kristi Patel
Terry and Mimi McGahee
Damon & Patricia Price
Sam D. Dennis & Family
Colson Business Systems, Inc.
Johnson Distributing Co.
Valdosta Medical Clinic
Oscar & Lisa Aguero & Family
Rusty, Kim, Ben & PeytonTrancygier
John A. Lastinger
Tremont Church of God
Christopher Trucks
David M. Wolfson, Attorney At Law
Becky Taylor
Frank & Diane Corker
Sarah Surratt
Heather Colson Hardy, DMD
Teresa Merriman
Charles & Mary Jo Price
Gerald H. Henderson, CPA
Buck & Nancy Peggy
Scantronix Medical Imaging Services, Inc.
Neurology, Neurosurgery & Spine Clinic
Bolan P. Woodward
South Georgia Periodontics, PC
Henderson & Godbee, LLP
Physicians & Staff of Southern OB/GYN Associates, PC
Citizens Community Bank
Parham Radiology, PC - Paul Rubis
Ms. Krishma Patel
VOA Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc.
Owen D. Harris
G.E. Trey & Gretchen Powell
Gina Kelley & Sandi Foshee
Dr. Joe & Debroa Morgan
Dr. J. Brad & Vicki D. Bynum
Steve & Belinda Allen - Regional Therapy Services, Inc.
Radiology Associates of Valdosta, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Vann Allen
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hobby
Anita Kicklighter
Sandra P. Taylor
Carmen, Mark & Georgia Booth
Dr. and Mrs. William R. Grow, Sr.
Clinton & Jeana Beeland
Chuck & Susan Steel
Frankie Patton
Clarence Smith
Mr. Larry Payne
Peggy Haralson
Mr. Frank L. Pearman
Mrs. Beverly Pearson
Mr. Bill Pearson
Susan McEachern
Mr. Charles Pearson
Sheriff Neil Warren
Sheriff Van Peavy
Ronnie, Janice, Matt & Marci Brannen
Linda B. Davis
Ms. Mary Peeples
Peggy Haralson
Ms. Darlene Pendley
Ms. Mechelle Polhill
Sheriff Janis Mangum & Staff Jackson Co. S.O.
Mr. Jimmy Pope
Lofton & Murlene Haymons
Miss Patti Powell
Wendell & Lyndal Lynn
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Mr. Bobby E. Prather
Johnny & Carol Hawkins
Victoria Rose Preskitt
Rosa C. & Paul E. Preskitt
Ms. Shelby Presley
Harold Gowder Family
Mr. Dean Pruitt
Mr. Howard Pryor
Tom & Peggy Clark
Mr. Floyd A. Puckett
Norman & Joan Puckett
Mr. George “Don” Pulliam
Global Equipment Company
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Lahey
Ron & Brenda Petrey
Mr. J. D. Ragan
Mr. Marvin Ragan
Mr. Robert Reece
Dan & Vanita Anderson
Mr. Glenn Reed, Jr.
Jeff & Linda Strickland
Ms. Mamie Rentz
Mr. Cliff Revill
June Cuthbertson
Mr. Jack Rhodes
Penny Houston
Mr. Leroy Rhodes
Sheriff Mike Yeager & Staff
Mrs. Mary Anne Richey
Lisa McKinley & Staff - Pitts Auto Parts, LLC/Pitts Insurance
Mr. Arnold Robinson
Leila R. Guinn
Mr. Edward Robinson
Leila R. Guinn
Mr. James Robinson
Leila R. Guinn
Mr. Jerry Russell
Ret. Chief Harold Thomas
Ms. Virginia Russell
Ret. Chief Harold Thomas
Ms. Rebecca Jane Sailors
John Cody
Mr. Marvin Sanders
Jacquelyn Smith
Ms. Jerry Saunders
Shayne Goddard
Mr. Don Seagraves
Mr. James Slayton “Jay” Shaw
Hugh & Tina Chancy
Donald F. Back
Larry & Judy Wilkinson
Fred DeLoach, Jr. Family
Dr. Jack Shirley
Mr. C. J. Smiley
Betty L. Smiley
Mr. Billy Smith
Darrell R. Watson
Mr. Brandon Cohen Smith
Sheriff H. W. & Mary Ellen Hancock
Mr. Joe Smith
Mr. Larry Smith
Ms. Ruth Walden Smith
Jimmy & Sandy Griffis
Mr. & Mrs. John Powers
Mr. W. H. Smithwick
Doris Smithwick
Ms. Lisa Monica Solis
Carl & Betty Spaid
Dee Houser
Mr. James E. Stalvey, Sr.
John & Nita Reed
Mrs. Ann Stancil
Jackson County Civil Division
Jewel Stevens
Jacquelyn Smith
Izona Stewart
Mr. O. L. Stokes
Ray & Mary Walker
Mr. Charlie C. Story
Mr. June T. Strawder
Martha Dasher & Family
Ms. Doris Stuckey
Mr. James Warren Sturdivant
Phillip Ayers
Mr. Marvin Sudduth
Mr. Mark P. Tomlinson
William G. Sewell
Mr. Fred L. Tucker
John Hughes
Ms. Janna Tucker
Nell & Tom Sumner
Mr. Russell Tullis
Mr. James Turner
Peggy Haralson
Rene Vandendries
Penny & Dick Lonsdale
Mrs. Elsie Lou Vickers
Carol Ann & Buddy Horne and Judy Carlton
Ms. Brenda Wainwright
Mr. J. B. Walker
Mr. Jimmy Watson
Peggy Haralson
Mr. William Robert Watson, Sr.
Bill & Opal Herndon
Ms. Sharon Weathers
Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office Employees
Ms. Joan “Granny” Webb
Mike & Khris Shanks
Mr. William Lee Wells
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home, Inc.
Larry & Wanda Lewis
Mr. Russell Wetherington
Jennifer & Joey Sands
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Mr. Jim White
Timmy Jackson
Mr. Lee Wiley
Eula Jo Sheffield & A. J. Wright
Mr. Al Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dozier
Ms. Myrtle E. Williams
Mr. Ray Gene Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Hortman
Genell Fletcher Wilson
Johnny Witherspoon & Family
Jason Witherspoon
Mr. James Edwin “Ed” Windom
Mr. Cecil Woodard
Mrs. Ward Lee Worsham
Timmy Jackson
Ms. Sarah Young
Sheriff Neil Warren
birthdays
GSP Trooper - Robert P. Balkcom
Barbara Christmas Golden
Mrs. Glenda L. Digby
James T. Digby
Eliza Holland
Frances Noland
Sheriff Alvie Kight - Toombs Co. S.O.
Piccola Wooten
Ms. Diana Siegel
Brendan Siegel
honors
Kenard Apaka
Thaina Lee Brown-Brake
Mr. Wayne Bennett
S. Magnatta
Sheriff Preston Bohannon - Jeff Davis Co.
J. Barry Owens
Mr. Jonathan Harrison
Retired Sheriff Billy Bernhardt
Janice & Tommy Lee
Edwin Blanchard
Capt. Doug Loyd - Union Co. S.O.
Pamela Brix
Mr. Jason Moye
Dorothy Melton
Sheriff Donnie Pope - Jasper Co. S.O.
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Bailey
Sheriff Jim Proctor - Camden Co. S.O.
Vaxter Hammond
Brenda & Jerry Prophett
Elsie Shelton
Mr. Josh Ridley
Donna W. Lee
Ms. Debbie Smith
Betty D. Pope
Mr. T. P. Strickland, Jr.
Ellen, Keith, Chase & Beth Parmer
Bernice Strickland & John Strickland
Mr. Dan Torbert
Schley & Karen Gatewood
Capt. Eric Walker &
Traffic Team Bibb Co. S.O.
Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.)
Chapter 0808
Sheriff Doyle T. Wooten
Dewey & Clara Hayes
Worthy Family Dentistry
Sarah & Gerry Riecke
gsa tributes
Rev. Ray Burnette
Arthur M. & Gail M. Posey
Mr. Sam Burns
Steve & Lisa Kebler
Mr. Larry J. Gilpin, Sr.
Bobby & Wanda Choate
Mr. James T. “Jim” Haskins
Retired Sheriff Ronnie Rogers
Retired Sheriff Jerry M. Modena, Sr.
Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office
Kevin Tanner - Tanner Recycling, Inc.
Ms. Nancy Parrott
Rose Marie Sinnott
Ms. Ann Sweatt
gsa honors
Ms. Cynthia Baxter
Juanita Gulley
Georgia Sheriffs’ Association
Freddie & Cynthia Thomas
Ms. Phyllis Rose Lindsey
Sheriff Chris Prine & Staff
FUNDRAISERS
It truly takes a community to raise a child; and it takes communities to help raise the children in the Youth Homes. Without the sheriffs and the fundraiser
planners, participants and all the worker bees in-between, the children would not have the chance to experience a better life. Saying thank you simply isn’t
enough to all those who take part across the state: from volunteering time, donating goods, cooking, sponsoring, taking photos, setting up equipment,
registering, to the clean up, each role plays a part in the success of our children. The overall winners in the end are the children who reside at the Georgia
Sheriffs’ Youth Homes!
Let’s start ‘em early. A few players gather around to enjoy a little
“T time” while watching one of the smallest participants perfect his
swing just before the start of the Colquitt County Golf Tournament
at Sunset Golf Course in Moultrie on June 5.
Practice makes perfect. These guys were warming up, preparing for
the 20th Annual Laurens County golf tournament sponsored by the
Sheriff’s Office. The Green Acres Golf & Recreation Club in Dexter
hosted this charity event on June 21.
A great group of sponsors and participants took part in the Statewide
Golf Tournament held at Eagle’s Brooke Country Club in Locust Grove
on June 1. Proceeds support the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes.
Are you ready to run, climb, jump, and even crawl your way through
some MUD? The first annual Jail Break Mud Challenge of Chatham
County was a successful 4.2 miles of rough terrain and obstacle
course designed to test ones limits…and that it did! Men and women
wrestled their personal stamina and determination in the early
morning mud run on June 13, to raise funds and awareness for the
Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. It was a huge success!
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GEORGIA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.
GEORGIA SHERIFFS’ YOUTH HOMES, INC.
Administrative Office
Post Office Box 1000
(770) 914–1076
executive director
j. terry norris
SAFETY CORNER
“Couple in Georgia
found shot to death
after responding
to Craigslist offer
for car”
“Nanny disappeared
after responding to
Craigslist Job Ad”
“Woman loses $1000
in Scam”
“Online Yard Sale
Site Scam for
Payment Fraud”
• Aug 2015
One headline after another plagues
the country with fraudulent activity.
Some scams result in tampered bank
accounts while others have resulted
in death.
• Be skeptical: always use caution and take
heed to the saying, “If it seems too good to
be true, it probably is.”
Many tragic circumstances have affected
families from all over and it is haunting to
think that some of these horrific events may
have been prevented. It is essential for anyone
using online bill pay, online sales, answering
ads online, or any type of financial transaction
to be vigilant in protecting yourself from
thieves and scammers. Here are some tips to
keep in mind:
• Be cautious whenever conducting business
transactions through online “yard sales” and
auction-style websites. Offer to pay with a
cashier’s check and notify law enforcement
of the impending transaction, meeting
locations, and those involved.
• Never disclose any personal identity
information to anyone online.
• Make sure you are dealing with a legitimate
person and/or business.
• Always meet in a public, highly-trafficked
area such as your local Sheriff’s Office or
Police Department parking lot.
If you are concerned about the possibility of a
scam or suspicious activity, contact your local
Sheriff’s Office. It’s never too late to err on the
side of caution.

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