Carroll County honors veterans with new memorial park expansion

The Carroll County Commissioners Meeting held on May 6, 2025, commenced with an invocation led by Donald Evans, the past post commander of American Legion Post 143. Evans expressed gratitude for the support provided to veterans by the commission and highlighted significant contributions from past chairmen, including the establishment of the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park and the Carroll County Public Safety Memorial Park. He emphasized the unique status of Carroll County as the only county in the United States with two such facilities honoring those who have served and sacrificed.

Following the invocation, the meeting proceeded with a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Jerry Culver's resignation from the Agricultural Advisory Committee prompted an amendment to appoint Joshua Hollingsworth to the position. The motion to accept the agenda, including this amendment, was unanimously approved with a vote of 7-0.

The meeting then transitioned into special presentations, marking the next phase of the agenda. Further details on these presentations were not provided in the transcript, but the initial discussions set a tone of appreciation for community service and commitment to veterans' affairs. The meeting underscored the ongoing efforts of the commission to honor and support those who have served in the military and contribute to the welfare of the community.