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Congratulations to the 2014 Excellence At Work Award Winners!

 

At the Employee Appreciation Luncheon on May 30, seven Hall County employees were presented with awards in recognition for exemplifying the motto "Excellence At Work."

Fifty nominations were submitted by employees from across the County departments. While all those nominated were very deserving, seven employees were chosen to receive awards.

 

Congratulations to:

Susan Brown. Susan works in the Solicitor's Office, and was nominated by three individuals, Stephanie Woodard, Trinity Senter, and Myra Evans.

Jim Budd. Jim works in Planning and Zoning, and was nominated by Srikanth Yamala.

Tony Cantrell. Tony works in the Public Defender's Office, and was nominated by Brad Morris.

Lt. Christy Martin. Christy works in Fire Services, and was nominated by Chief Scott Cagle.

Chuck Pinney. Chuck works in Purchasing, and was nominated by Tim Sims.

Angel Tafoya. Angel works in Public Works, and was nominated by an employee who wishes to remain anonymous.

FFIII David Truelove. David works in Fire Services and was nominated by three individuals, Lt. Bradley Martin, Chief Al Lovingood, and Chief Doug Mills.

 

Congratulations to the winners, and to all those nominated for an award!

 

 Employee Picnic 2014

  

As County Adminstrator, Randy Knighton stated in his email, the luncheon was a great celebration,  fellowship, and acknowledgement of all of the many loyal and dedicated people whose hard work and high standards are demonstrated daily across Hall County.

 

 

 

 

Crossword Fun
  

Human Resources will award a $25 gift card to the employee who submits ALL of the correct answers to the following crossword puzzle. There will be a drawing for all employees who submit correct answers. The deadline for submission is  June 6th at 5pm. Submissions can be emailed to Shenna Adamson or faxed to 770-531-7137. ALL entries must include your name and phone number to be eligible to win.

 

 

 

 

   

 

  

Tire flipping World Record attempt to raise funds for Fire Services 
  
 

Gainesville resident, fitness guru and current Word Record Holder Greg Cochran is "Flipping for Fitness" to raise funds for fitness equipment for Hall County firefighters and EMTs.  He will be attempting to break the World Record of 203 flips of a 555 pound tire in one hour.   

 

Cochran and Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) in Gainesville have teamed up with the s

upport of local businesses and Gainesville residents to create a "fliptastic" event open to the public.  BWW will donate 10 percent of food sales between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the day of the event to this cause.  There will be music, a dunk tank, an opportunity to meet the BWW Mascot, face painting, a bungee run and more!

 

 

When: Saturday June 14th

          11:00 a.m. - Doors Open

          11:30 a.m. - 12:30- World Record Attempt

          11:00 am - 6:00 pm Family Fun Activities

Where:Buffalo Wild Wings

          1185 Dawsonville Highway

          Gainesville, GA 30501

1st Lieutenant Stephen Wilbanks' Promotion
HCSO

Please join Sheriff Gerald Couch and everyone at the Hall County Sheriff's Office in congratulating 1st Lieutenant Stephen Wilbanks, on his promotion to the rank of Captain in our Uniform Patrol Division. Captain Wilbanks will be commanding the Division responsible for providing First Responder Law Enforcement Service to our residents. In addition, Captain Wilbanks will oversee the operations of our Crime Prevention Unit. His appointment will better enable us to meet the goal of our mission, which is to join in partnership with the residents of Hall County to create safe communities, reduce the opportunity for crime, and to conduct outreach activities to promote strong relationships with our citizens!

  
  
8th Annual  Day of Remembrance for the Hall County Sheriff's Office

 

 

 

Sheriff Gerald Couch and the Hall County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard were grateful for the invitation to participate in the Memorial Day parade in Gainesville.

 

Shortly after winding their way downtown, Sheriff Couch arrived at the Veterans Garden in Memorial Park Cemetery. There, he addressed the crowd gathered to remember our fallen veterans and men & women of law enforcement who were taken prematurely while serving in the line of duty.

 

Over the entire 24 hour Memorial Day salute in the cemetery garden, Hall County Sheriff's Deputies and Gainesville Police Officers marched to honor the sacrifice made by our heroes. The ceremony is very similar to that of which is conducted in Arlington National Cemetery, annually.

 

This year, the United States Honor Flag was be flown high above the Veterans Gardens, during our 24-hour ceremony. This is the original flag flown over "Ground Zero" after the 9/11 terrorists attacks. It has since flown over 6 million miles in funerals for our Public Safety and Military Heroes, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, State Memorials, at the U.S. Capitol, on State Capitols, atop The Pentagon, Presidential Libraries, in US Combat Theaters and VA Hospitals, atop the USS Lexington and the Seattle Space Needle, at various professional sporting events and even in missions by the NASA space program!

 

We hope you made the most of this prime opportunity to thank a veteran, for the sacrifice made to preserve our freedom. May we never forget!

 

 

For Sale
  
Automobiles/Parts 
2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Sedan 4 door. Exterior is silver in color, with black leather interior, sliding sunroof, etc. with 97,000 miles. $13,000 OBO. Contact Todd Abercrombie at 678-600-1910
  

3-piece Nissan 350Z custom luggage (black) excellent condition -never used; asking $200.00 (original price - $375.00).

Set of 4 (2 front/2 rear) stock 2002 Nissan 350Z factory original aluminum alloy wheels; 17 in., 7 spokes; excellent condition; asking $400.00.

Contact Debbie at dwright@hallcounty.org

 

1998 VW Jetta TDI for sale,  it gets 48-50 mpg, runs like new no oil leaks, has 265,000 miles in good shape. $2,500.00 call (706)491- 9334 Jon

    

Bridal
David's Bridal mermaid white wedding dress size 4 with extra length added. Custom 3-ribbon bustle. "White" line by Vera Wang sash - black, floral front detail. White custom-designed floral hair piece by Heirbloom owner, Ahndea May with birdcage veil. White BCBGeneration heels, size 7.5. Also Diamond Engagement ring - White gold, princess cut center stone and small diamonds going down side of band. For prices please contact Mikhail Conner at
   

MISC

FOR SALE A HOVERROUND POWER CHAIR FOR $3,000.00 OR MAKE A RESONABLE OFFER. BOUGHT NEW FOR $7,000.00 AND ONLY USED 3 TIMES. Please contact Patsy Savage at psavage@hallcounty.org

 

65 inch MItsubishi Big Screen T.V. Model Number WD-6009. Purchased new for $1200.00. Asking $450.00. Please contact Gene Joy at 770-530-0152

 

Used Lap-Traveler Mobile Laptop Stand. Regular Price $239.00. Asking $100.00 Firm.  Please contact Gene Joy at 770-530-0152

SunQuest Pro 24SE Wolff System home tanning bed.  Used very little.  Comes with cleaner, eyewear, and some tanning lotion.  Asking $1800 OBO - call Brandi 770-539-0988.

 

5-piece bedroom suite

Dark wood, Ashley brand name. Asking price $350.00.  call Kathy @ 770-532-2924.

 

Samsung Galaxy S III for sale. It's about 5 months old; very good condition. No scratches or anything. Otter Box & charger included. Asking $120.00. Please contact Ronda @ 678-936-1003

 

House for sale:  View this listing on realtor.com®: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/94-Foothills-Dr_Murrayville_GA_30564__M66963-97617

Contact Cheryl Gable @ 678-989-8262 

 

For sale 2004 Glendale Titanium 5th wheel camper, 30E35RB, with bunks. 35 feet long, 1 super-slide, plenty of storage. Sleeps 5 comfortably. Great camper for kids. Hall County employee price of $12,500 (from &14,995). Search internet with make and model for standard photos. Many extras included. Call John @ 404-372-9815

 

Vacation Rental

Daytona Beach Vacation Home Rental, Sleeps 8-10 comfortably, 2 min walkto the beach with cean view, 3 Bed 2.5 Baths with bsmt. $800/week. $150 cleaning fee. Perfect for 4 couples, 1 mile North of Boardwalk, Contact David Corry for details and availability 770-654-6188

 

Wanted

 

 

Please email items that you have for sale or items you are currently looking to buy to sadamson@hallcounty.org.

 

Welcome to Hall County Government
May New Hires
  
Samantha Floyd - Animal Services
Martha Guerrero - Buildings
William Kimbrell - Detention Center
Christ Seabolt - E-911
Chasity Stringer - E-911
Morgan Smith - E-911
Steven Jeffries - E-911
Heather Bing - E-911
Crystal Halbert - E-911
Nataly Hernandez - Juvenile Court
Deidra Stephens - Landfill
Robert Vaughan - Parks & Leisure
Haley Smith - Parks & Leisure
Amanda Skains - Parks & Leisure
Barbara Clark - Parks & Leisure
Michelle Norman - Purchasing
Amy Holcomb - Solicitor
Lorena Caudillo-Juarez - Superior Court
Michael Weaver - Superior Court
Angela Mincey-McCall - Superior Court
Deisy Ibarra - Tax Commissioner
Donna Farmer - Tax Commissioner  
Maria Medina - Tax Commissioner
   
  

Hall County Government is now signed up for savings! Just log into your own Six Flags site to buy tickets with substantial savings off the main gate price. This online benefit program offers not only substantial savings, but allows you to "print and go" so you have your ticket in hand when you get to the park with no waiting in the line to purchase tickets.

 

To access your special tickets, click the link below, then log into the site with the username and password provided.

 

Special Ticket Link:

https://shop.accesso.com/clients/sixflags/affiliate/login.php? m=8500

 

Username:

hallctyog

 

Password: (Password is Numeric & Case Sensitive)

SixFlags10

 

June Birthdays
  
1
Ralph Cavedo, Stephen Karcher, Jeffery Shoemaker
2
Donnell Carrington, Heather Choate, Perry Cooke, Danny Roberts

3

Melton Chastain, Robert Fisher, Joseph Haban, Alicia Parrish, Deborah Wright

4

John Bennett, Andre Gonzales, Miguel Hernandez, Justin Robinson

5

Victoria Cook, Christopher Davenport, Kevin Edwards, Ethel Gibbs

6

Charles Gorrell III, Bobby Hall, David Nix, Raymond Samples, Grady Staton, Maria Villalobos, Iana Zeliski

7

Jason Korynoski, Timmy Miller, Vickie Neikirk, Adam Stephenson, Michelle Thrasher, Leann White

8

Katherine Brown, Stephen Carey, Andrew Fuller, Rayshia Gray, Regina Hatcher, Darryl Parks, Clayton Tyner

9

Austin Brown, Mikhail Conner, Andy McCullers, Clark Ruark, Nathaniel Strong

10

Mark Blihovde, Jay Ivey, Dana McCloud, Kristian McPeek

11

Jason Bailes, Clark Collins, Hugh Hamilton, Jeremy Prickett

12

Dexter Ashman, Howard Blalock, Jason Clark, Bobby Elliott, David Stapleton

13

Jeff Benefield, Derek Denton, Chassity Stringer

14

Sydney Adams, Jennifer Bagwell, Alicia Chisholm, Johanna Jones, Kristen McFry, Marion Merck, Charles Poteet, John Stevenson

15

Johnathan Carver, Kevin Dean, Dianne Gilstrap, Rhonda Holladay, John Myers

16

Douglas Adams, Christopher Dean, Matthew Hubbard, Deisy Ibarra, Gail Lane, Weda Lee, Chad Schultz, Timothy Sims


  
Hall County Government unveiled its new logo at the Board of Commissioners meeting on May 8 at the Hall County Government Center.

   

 
 

Hall County Sheriff's Office participates in Hall County's Teen Maze

 

Spent some quality time with the youth at Wood's Mill Academy for Hall County's Teen Maze event on 5/1/14. The Teen Maze gives youth a real life look at the consequences of their decisions, good or bad, before they have real world experiences. It was fitting that the day also marked the beginning of Youth Traffic Safety Month, across the world...

 

The Hall County Sheriff's Office and Jail demonstrated the possible repercussions of drinking and driving. We partnered with our public safety friends and other criminal justice counterparts to send a very strong message to youth who may encounter a similar scenario after leaving a party this Summer.

Our mock wreck scene focused on teens who left a party intoxicated with alcohol. The choices made by the teens in the scenario resulted in three drastically changed lives. In turn, our participants entered the maze to explore topics such as teen pregnancy, diseases, child care, graduation, probation and more! Glad to have made an impact! We eagerly await the next opportunity to influence our next generation!

Ribbon Cutting for the New North Precinct
HCSO

    

   

Had a fantastic turn out and greeting from the Clermont community, as Sheriff Gerald Couch and Hall County Commissioners cut the ribbon opening the doors to our new North Precinct for the Hall County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for the warm reception!


 

   
Vacation Home Checks
HCSO

Plan on leaving town when school lets out for the Summer? As a service to the citizens of Hall County, the Sheriff's Office offers the vacation home check program. If you are scheduled to be away from home for two nights or longer, you may submit a request for Deputies to conduct security checks of your home during your absence. Please understand that due to manpower restrictions and variations in the volume and nature of calls that the patrol shift is handling, vacation home checks are conducted on an "as available" basis. The Sheriff's Office cannot guarantee that a residence will be checked at specific times of the day or a minimum number of times while a homeowner is away.

 

Note that this service is available only to residents in the service area of the Hall County Sheriff's Office. If you live in the city limits of Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, or Braselton please contact those agencies to inquire about similar services.

 

To request this service, please visit http://www.hallcounty.org/sheriff/sheriff_crimeprevent.asp#vac

and provide the required information. Please try to make requests three to five days in advance.

 

Thunder in the Mountains

Hall County Sheriff's Office invites you to ride with us, in support of The Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes!

Saturday, 8/23/2014

Rain Date, 8/30/2014

Starting from the Hall County Courthouse

Parking Deck - Top Level

Ride begins at 10:30am

Pre-registration ends: 8/8/2014 @ 5:00pm; $25.00for driver & $5.00 more for passenger.

Please contact Chad Mann (cmann@hallcounty.org) or Tamara Smith (tssmith@hallcounty.org) for more details!

 

Sheriff's Hot Pursuit Summer Train Run 5k

July 19, 2014 @ 8:00am

Riverside Military Academy

$25.00 by 7/5/2014, $30.00 afterwards and on race day. Short Sleeve t-shirts will be guaranteed to all pre-registered participants and as supply lasts on race day. Registration is also available online at www.active.com. Registration and packet pick up begins at 7:00am.

Please contact Chad Mann (cmann@hallcounty.org) or Tamara Smith (tssmith@hallcounty.org) for more details.

On the download...
MIS
  
Forgetting a Wireless Network
 

Sometimes you might encounter a wireless network that your computer won't connect to, even though you have successfully connected before. An easy way to remove all existing settings for the network and start from scratch is to "forget" the network. These steps apply to Windows 7:

  1. Click Start, then type manage wireless in the Search box.
  2. Select Manage wireless networks in the results list.
  3. Right-click on the wireless network you are having an issue with and select Remove network.
  4. In the warning dialog box, click OK. The network will be removed from the list.
  5. Close the Manage wireless networks window.
  6. Try to connect to the wireless network again. If it is password protected, you will be prompted to enter the password.

   

  

Your first call should be the Hall County Help Desk at 770-531-6704. The Help Desk is available for any County computer work-related issue Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

If your need is less urgent, you can also email the Help Desk, and a technician will contact you.

 
Advertising

Personal Computer Repairs - Daniel Sexton

dcsexton9695@gmail.com 

 

Weddings By Design (wedding planning) - also decorate for Holidays, Showers adn Parties

Sheila Williams

706-362-7134

 

Interested in losing weight and/or improving your Health? Then Advocare is for you! - Beverley Walker

706-957-0253

 

Thirty-One Consultant

Christy Brookshire

www.mythirtyone.com/102145 

brookshirebunch@myemc.net

706-892-7900

 

Pics by Wanda

Wanda Sutton

770-503-0870 or 770-540-0342

 

Hair & Make-up/Advocare Distributor

Weddings, Events, Parties

Shenna Adamson

shenna.adamson@gmail.com 

770-539-4979

  

-The Loaded Glue Gun-

Various Handmade items, crafts and gifts like Mason Jar Tumblers,  Hand stitched Koozies, Faux Deer, Chalk board signs, Upcycled home Décor and more. www.theloadedgluegun.com 

Alisha Philyaw 678-936-7128

theloadedgluegun@gmail.com 

Feel free to contact me directly about any of my items. 

 

Origami Owl Custom Jewelry

Rashelle Edwards, Independent Designer

rashedwa@yhc.edu - redwards.orgamiowl.com

770-530-0163

 

Mary Kay Consultant

Wendy Frazier

www.marykay.com/wfrazier01 

wendycfrazier@gmail.com 

770-757-3821

 

Paracord Bracelets, Lanyards, Necklaces, Keychains and Monkey Fist.

Tony Roberts

paracordsurvivalinstincts.com or facebook at the same name (paracordsurvivalinstincts)

 

Tupperware Consultant

Brandy Ravan

brandyravan@yahoo.com 

706-809-9100

 

Mann for all Occasions
Chad Mann
Having a party? Car Show? Wedding? Reunion? Grand Opening? Or, any other event? We can make the occasion an unforgettable celebration! Call  for more information: (706)594-2084 
  

The Cutting Edge Salon

Owner Gail Palmer

Men's/Women's Haircuts, Color, Perms, Facials, Body Wraps and Specialty Services

(706) 348-6477

Public Safety, Veterans and CCW Holders get 10% off any service

 

Georgia Mountain Krav Maga

Israeli Krav International

-Discipline-Technique-Aggressiveness-Survival Based Self Defense- 770-561-0812

www.georgiamountainkravmaga.com 

 

Advocare

nicolebailes@windstream.net 

cell# 770-206-0006

 

Butterfly Kisses Boutiquee

Custom Designed Gift Baskets by Jill Casper

butterflykissesboutiquee@gmail.com

(678) 620-8887 

 

Rustic Birdhouses

Unique, one-of-a-kind birdhouses.

Only $10 each!!  Great to give as gifts!!

Contact Kelly Hairston for info or pics at:

kmhairston9@gmail.com or 678-826-4731

 

Miche Representative

Check out our handbags with limitless looks and possibilities. conniedaniels.miche.com

yourpersonalhandbagrep@gmail.com

770-531-6189

 

Need Lawn Maintenance

please call Mitch at 678-997-8008.

  

Thinking of buying or listing your home?

Call Chris Waller@ 404-788-2899 www.Chestateebrokers.com

 

Vacation Rentals - Shermonte  Carley

mssdc2010@gmail.com

(912)571-0729

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sandon Lewis, Michael Mount, Jeffrey Reed, David Still

18

Nataly Hernandez, Camille Vierra

19

Judy Alvarado, Jimmy Graham, Marion Hicks

20

Jeffrey Stowe, Jesus Vargas

21

Joshua Bright, John Corwin, Angela Dover, Pamela Elliott, Jacob Haney, Michael Queen

22

Myra Muckle, Stockton Trotman 

23

Randall Abernathy, Ann Cook, Tolonda Lemay, Shelba Merritt, Debra Ray, Dennis Tipton, Charles Wynne

24

Clive Mead

25

Carolyn Giles

26

Timothy Briscoe, Vivian Mink, Rebecca Rogers

27

James Davis, Zachary Hall, Dana McAfee, Charline Niles 

28

Sean Doyne, Suzanne Eberhardt, Byron Eckhardt, KEvin Ivey, Nicholas Overby, Mike Puckett, Elizabeth Simmons 

29

Lamar Carver, Sabrina Channell, Walton Davis, Christy Fowler, Ian McIntosh, Robert Talley

30

Gregory Martin, Vicky Mealor

    
 
  
  
        

            
             
  
Employment Anniversaries
years of service
 
5 Years 
Brent Cape
Johnathan Clark
Sammy Feaster
Fred Wimpy
  
10 Years
Shelba Merritt
Michele Stovall
Anita Buffington
Wanda Patton
Randy Greathouse
Andrew Long
   
15 Years           
Ian McIntosh
Kenneth Lane
Jimmie Gilreath
                                                                                                                  
Shenna Adamson
Human Resources Coordinator