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The Led County Ledger Your Hometown Source Of Local News Hometown Newspaper of Scott and Donna King Leesburg, Georgia - - January 23, 2019 Fifty Smith Plays The Kemp Inauguration Volume XLI- Number 19 Submitted Photo Chief Magistrate Judge Jim Thurman has a new Deputy Clerk, Tabitha Branch (left), who began her duties as Deputy Clerk on January 14th. She was sworn in by Judge Melanie Gehring (right). Prokesh Joins Lee County Housing Authority Commission Submitted Photo Left to right Chris Turner - keyboard, Ernest Hagen - bass guitar, Danny Dawson, Eric Powell - lead guitar, William Bailey - drums, Jim Smith - steel guitar. Special to the Ledger Chief C. Prokesh, Leesburg Police De partment took the Oath of Office for the Lee County Housing Author ity Commission on Janu ary 15, 2019. Chief Prokesh goals of seeking appointment to the Housing Authority Commission were: 1. To further the com mitment of Community- Oriented policing by the Leesburg Police Depart ment 2. To further the build ing of bridges between the City of Leesburg and the Housing Authority Commission. 3. To create tools for the Leesburg Police Department to further establish safer, healthier, and crime-free opportu nities for success for our residents and children in at-risk communities. Special to the Ledger Governor Brian Kemp was administered the oath of office January 14th in Atlanta. Among the thousands in atten dance that day was Lee County’s own Jim Smith aka “Jack” Smith to his friends. Jim’s long time hobby is playing the ped al steel guitar, and he has been playing in country artist Danny Dawson’s band for several months now. As it turns out, Mr. Dawson was invited to perform at the inaugura tion at the McCammish Pavilion on the campus of Georgia Tech. The Kemp organization had been made aware of Danny Dawson and his huge fan base in South Georgia and that Danny was voted the 2017 traditional Country artist of the year for the state of Georgia. Danny has opened concerts for ma jor country artists such as Ronnie Milsap, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, his friend Waylon Jennings and others. Smith stated that he along with Danny and his band mates felt so honored to be there, since, “Governor Kemp could have picked from a host of other Georgia artists and some of them famous but he chose us, It was very humbling to say the least.” Governor Kemp himself had asked Danny to sing “Georgia On My Mind” to wrap up the ceremony. Danny and his band were more than happy to oblige. After the performance, Danny received a stand ing ovation along with a huge smile and thumbs up from Governor Kemp. Smith said, “You just can’t get much bet ter than that.” Jim Smith is a former radio personality known to South Georgians as “Jack O’Brien” but he retired from trucking in 2011. He is currently employed by Lee Coun try transportation as a school bus driver and is known by his students as “Mr. Jim”. Lee County Primary School recently celebrated Connor Paulson’s birthday on January 11th. We all wore crazy socks to help support Connor and his fight with chronic myeloid leukemia. Connor is a 2nd grader at LCPS. Sen. Greg Kirk Appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations Special to the Ledger Sen. Greg Kirk (R - Americus) was recently appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations and to serve on several influential committees for the 2019 Legislative Session by SR DOHERTY, DUGGAN, Hart&Tiernan insurors Home • Auto • Business • Life/Health P.O.Box 71628 (229)888-2040 Albany, GA 31708-1628 800-628-2040 2301 Dawson Road (31707) Fax (229) 435-3036 www.ddhtins.com Lee County Board of Education will meet Monday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office building the Senate Committee on Assignments. “I am very honored to have been appointed to serve another session as the Chairman of the State and Local Govern mental Operations Com mittee,” said Sen. Kirk. “The bills that come through this committee have an impact on many citizens directly and I understand just how high the stakes are in leading this committee. I look Special to the Ledger Health, Hope and Recovery following Hurricane Michael • Individual Crisis Counseling - Helps survivors understand their reactions, im prove coping strategies, review their options, and connect with other individuals and agencies that may assist them; services are provided at no charge; confidential • Group Crisis Coun seling - Group sessions led by trained crisis forward to working with my colleagues on any legislation that comes through our commit tee so we can tackle the issues many Georgians face in their local com munities that are now being addressed by the state. In addition, I have been given the opportu nity to serve as Secre tary of the Health and Human Services Com mittee. Health care for Georgians is a topic that counselors who offer skills to help group members cope with their situations and reactions • Public Education - Information and education about typical reactions, helpful coping strategies, and available disaster-related resourc es; group presentations • Assessment, Referral, and Resource Linkage Call 430-6037 for more information. This free program is a part of the Georgia Recovery Project. will always be precedent in the legislature and to serve such an important committee in this capac ity is a commitment I am ready to fulfill.” In addition to serving as Chairman of the Sen ate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations, Sen. Kirk will serve as Secretary of the Senate Health and Human Services Com mittee and as a member of the Senate Appropria tions and Insurance and Labor Committees. “I am incredibly ex cited to work alongside Sen. Kirk and the entire State and Local Gov ernmental Operations Committee during the upcoming session of the Georgia General Assem bly,” said Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan. “The committee process is extremely important to producing sound public policy and we’re con fident that Sen. Kirk’s leadership as a com mittee chair will be an invaluable asset to the Georgia Senate. We’re excited for the opportu nity to serve and look forward to delivering on reforms that benefit Georgians in every part of our state.” Once a piece of legisla tion is introduced in the Senate, it is assigned to a committee, depend ing on its topic. If the committee gives the legislation a “do pass” recommendation, then the proposed law is sent to the Rules Committee for consideration. The appointed chairs will oversee the operation and order of Senate com mittee meetings, includ ing calling for action on bills, resolutions or other matters assigned to that committee. The first session of the 155th Georgia General Assembly convened on January 14, 2019, at the Georgia State Capitol. #### Sen. Greg Kirk serves as Chairman of the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee. He may be reached at 229.854.9706 or by email at greg.kirk@senate. ga.gov. 8 10499 02456 8 BANK of LEE COUNTY A Division of Bank of Terrell 3000 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany (229) 446-0102 FDll www.bankofleeco.com smses Member FDIC Leesburg City Council will meet Tuesday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Leesburg City Hall To Subscribe Call 229-759-2413 Crisis Counseling Program
