Scholarships are now available for GA High School Seniors and College Undergraduates.

The Constitutional Officers of Camden County - Sheriff Jim Proctor; Clerk of Courts, Joy Lynn Turner; Probate Judge, Robert C. Sweatt, Jr., and Tax Commissioner Beth Soles - are pleased to announce a scholarship contest for Georgia high school seniors and current college undergraduates.

Each year, the Constitutional Officer's Association of Georgia (COAG) offers scholarships to Georgia students. This year the Association will offer three scholarships in the amount of $1,500, $1,000 and $500. To be eligible for this year's scholarships, students must graduate high school by the Spring of 2014 or be enrolled in an accredited Georgia college or university. Students must also pursue a degree in a field related to government/law enforcement, political science, accounting/finance, business or pre-law.

To apply, applicants must submit a typed 1,000-word essay that answers the question: Who are the locally elected constitutional officers and what differentiates them from other county offices? They must also provide a letter of acceptance or enrollment from an institution of higher education, a copy of a college application or transcript to provide verification of degree field, and the COAG scholarship application. For an application click the link below.

http://www.co.camden.ga.us/DocumentCenter/View/6276

All completed applications, documentation and completed essays should be mailed flat in a 9 x 12 envelope to: Suzanne Cross, COAG, P.O. Box 1644, Decatur, GA , 30031.

For more information, visit www.coag.com or contact Suzanne Cross at 404-377-1364 or [email protected].

This would not have been possible without the invauable assistance of Camden County Sheriff's Office employees, Camden County Fire Rescue employees, The STAR of Hope Committee and the tremendous generosity of our local businesses and citizens.

As Chief Deputy Clerk of Superior Court, Charlene exemplifies leadership. She is diligent in her pursuit of accuracy regarding her Real Estate Division duties as well as all aspects of Superior Court. She insists on doing things right in order to provide excellent service to the people of Camden County and to ensure that records are correctly kept. Charlene is always looking for ways to help others. She often offers her assistance to the memebrs of the public seeking information in the record vaults without hesitation or time restraints. She will assume tasks from co-workers to expedite record entry and to lessen another person's workload.  

Charlene has a willing attitude and a strong work ethic. She truly understands the effectiveness of working together to achieve excellent results. Without recognition, she will work through her lunch hour, spend additional time at the front desk, attend Court proceedings, deal with difficult situations in a courteous and respectful manner and continue to maintain professionalism at all times. Charlene volunteers to feed the homeless through a ministry within her Church. She considers it a privilege to serve others and her attitude is infectious. Charlene is a student of all divisions within Superior Court and anxious to learn and understand. Her objective is always to make every interaction pleasant, whether public or professional. She serves everyone with dignity, respect and kindness. Charlene Carter in an invaluable asset to both Superior Court and the community she has served for over 34 years.

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