(Franklin/Times-Journal) — The Heard County Commissioners met on October 23, 2018 in the administration building in Franklin. All Commissioners were in attendance. Chairman Boone called the meeting to order, gave the invocation and led everyone in the pledge to the flag.
Commissioners presented Dedria Brown, Heard County 911 Emergency Dispatcher with a 20-year service award in recognition of her loyal and dedicated service to Heard County. Dedria began her career on September 9, 1998 in Heard County.
Each of the Commissioners and Chairman Boone expressed their gratitude to Dedria for her many accomplishments in the 20 years of dedicated service.
Chris Acosta, Director of Heard County 911 Emergency Dispatcher stated, “ I want to take a moment to embarrass Dedria a little bit. In 2001 I nominated her for Dispatcher of the Year for the whole state of Georgia. She was selected as Georgia State Dispatcher of the Year, due to her professionalism, her calm demeanor, and her most likely saving the life of one of our police officers, our sheriff deputy. I just want everyone to know and appreciate what a great 911 dispatcher she is. She saved his life that night!”

(L-R) Commissioner Joe Adams, Commissioner Larry Hammond, Commission Chairman Lee Boone, Commissioner Larry Hooks, Heard County 911 Dispatcher Mrs. Dedria Brown, Commissioner Keri Denney, Commissioner Gwen Caldwell (Photo: Debbie O’Neal)
Congratulations, RLB!