Wheeler Chamber Recognizes Outstanding Citizens, Businesses at 28th Annual Banquet
CITIZEN OF DISTINCTION - Wheeler County School Superintendent Suzanne Couey receives congratulations from Wheeler Chamber Treasurer Brandon Pope. She was recognized for her accomplishments during her tenure of the past seven years, as well as her impact on education in Wheeler County which began in 2009 when she joined the school system full-time.Photo by Deborah Clark CITIZEN OF DISTINCTION - Wheeler County School Superintendent Suzanne Couey receives congratulations from Wheeler Chamber Treasurer Brandon Pope. She was recognized for her accomplishments during her tenure of the past seven years, as well as her impact on education in Wheeler County which began in 2009 when she joined the school system full-time.Photo by Deborah Clark
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Wheeler County’s 2024 Citizens of Distinction and Businesses of the Year were recognized by the Chamber of Commerce during its 28th annual banquet on Friday, April 26.
CADILLAC DRIVE RESCUE – Several local first responders and emergency agencies worked together to rescue and evacuate residents within the Cadillac Drive neighborhood in Vidalia.
A CARING COMMUNITY – Lyons Police Chief Wesley Walker (right) told the Lyons City Council that the Community Care Line was established because of law enforcement officials’ concern about the wellbeing of their community. Walker was joined in his address by Neena Bloxham (left) of Leigh-Anne White and Company, who shared details about the line’s function.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
HEAVY TURNOUT - Wheeler County Superintendent of Elections Karen Mercer looks over paperwork at her office in Alamo. Wheeler County turned out in force to support Donald J. Trump’s bid to return to the White House. This year’s voting was just 11 votes shy of the 2020 presidential election turnout which was conducted during the COVID-19 epidemic and heavy on absentee ballots.
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