GENEVA - Geneva County Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Helms skimmed over hundreds of law enforcement officials at Maple Avenue Baptist Church on Friday. He offered a small smirk every now and then that symbolized his excitement.
Community involvement paid off for Ashford Elementary School on Thursday with an award for its programs for students with mental and physical disabilities.
More than 200 law enforcement officials from more than 30 different agencies will train in Geneva Friday in what local district attorneys hope will be an annual seminar on everyday legal challenges.
Houston County Commission Chairman Mark Culver said a countywide “hiring freeze” implemented earlier this fall during budget discussions, should be redefined as a “position freeze.” The change will allow department heads to fill empty positions but not create any new jobs.