The banquet, which took place at the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Auditorium, recognized the Sheriff Office’s many employees and volunteers who helped the office throughout 2011.
“These men and women go above and beyond,” said Sheriff Mitch Ralston. “They look out for the community and derive the highest ideals of principle and citizenship.”
The following Sheriff Office’s employees, Auxiliary members and residents were recognized Thursday night:
Civilian Awards
Geary Cooper
Tammy Jones
Gary Sutherland
Jason Henson
Tommy Thacker
Phil Roland
Certificates of Commendation
Deputy Corey Tate
Dep. Greg Bray
Det. Ginger Daffron
Dep. Kevin Turner
Dep. Jamie Kirby
Dep. Williams Kuhlman
Captain Mike Jones
Lt. Jimmy Shaw
Sgt. Kevin Rickett and
Dep. Brian Sitten
Dep. Eric Burns and
Dep. Danny White
Lt. Chris Brown
Det./Sgt. Mikey Burnette
Det./Sgt. Mike Hill,
Det. Trish Bedford,
Det. J. Jonston, and
Det. Eddie Key
Lt. Jimmy Shaw,
Lt. Chris Brown and
Sgt. Shane Parrott
“Extra Mile” awards:
SFC John Vick
Auxiliary Awards
Rebecca Paris
Betty Hegwood
Billie Jean Erwin
Jerry Brown
Employee of the Year 2011 Awards:
Dep. Eric Burns
Det. Ginger Daffron
Jailor Martina Crawford
Kenny Black
Jailor Commendation Medals:
Sgt. Craig Henson
Sgt. Tonia VanDyke
Sheriff’s Commendation Medals:
Dep. Jamey Davis
Dep. Russ Jones
Sgt. Shane Parrott
Special Honor Guard Awards:
Lt. Jack Jenkins
RSM Jackson T. Jenkins
Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Awards:
Dep. Jamie Kirby
Dep. Dale Pullen
John D. Blair Memorial Freedom Award
Dep. Scott Shaw
Distinguished Service Award
Lt. Jimmy Shaw
Meritorious Service Award:
Captain Michael S. Jones





