Over the past several weeks, our county has faced challenging conditions as crews worked tirelessly to battle the ongoing wildfires. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to every agency, volunteer, donor, and community member who stepped up to help.
Thank you to the firefighters, law enforcement officers, both local and from various state agencies, EMS personnel, Georgia Forestry crews, State resources, public utility employees, dispatchers, private timber companies, and farmers from across the region who worked around the clock to protect lives and property. Your dedication and sacrifice have not gone unnoticed.
We are also incredibly thankful for the businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals from all over the state and beyond who donated food, drinks, supplies, equipment, and monetary donations for the men and women on the front lines. The generosity shown by this community and beyond has been overwhelming.
Echols County is strong because of the people who stand together during difficult times. From all of us at the Echols County Sheriff’s Office, thank you for your support, your prayers, and your willingness to help your neighbors when it mattered most.
— Sheriff Randy Courson ... See MoreSee Less