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County officials take oaths of office for 2019

Robert PrestonBy Robert PrestonJanuary 7, 20191 Views
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From left: Dwayne Gillis (Superior Court judge), Jeff Kight (Superior Court judge), Jesse Jowers (school board), Tonya Wilkerson (school board), A.J. Dovers (county commission), Katy Paulk (solicitor), Oscar Paulk (county commission), Beverly Johns (probate judge), and Bryan Preston (school board)
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On Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, eight county officials took their oaths of office for 2019. Of those eight, seven were returning to their office; only one, newly elected school board member Tonya Wilkerson, was new. Probate judge Beverly Johns administered the oaths of office.

 

In addition to Wilkerson, the following officials were sworn in for another year: Dwayne Gillis (Superior Court judge), Jeff Kight (Superior Court Judge), Jesse Jowers (school board), A.J. Dovers (county commission), Katy Paulk (solicitor), Bryan Preston (school board), and Oscar Paulk (county commission).

 

Superior Court judge Kelly Brooks made a few remarks to everyone in attendance. “First of all, I’d like to say thanks to all of these folks who have put their necks on the line every day. That’s essentially what you do in public service,” he said.

 

Judge Brooks also encouraged the officials to treat everyone the same. “As soon as you’re elected, what does everyone want? A favor. Everyone wants a favor. Your buddies come to you and ask for a favor. But someone gets left out and they’re not your buddy anymore. If you treat everyone the same, you never have to apologize,” he said.

 

Judge Brooks also acknowledged that there are times when officials can use discretion in their decision-making. When those times present themselves, he said to always err on the side of the taxpayer. “Not only is that good politics but that’s who we represent – our fellow citizens,” stated Judge Brooks.

 

According to Judge Brooks, there is no greater calling than serving the Lord. “And you serve the Lord by serving your fellow man,” he said.

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