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Troup County honors employees with Richard English Jr. award and milestone service recognitions
Summary
At a Troup County work session, officials presented the Richard English Jr. Strongest Link Award of Excellence to Sheree Owens and recognized multiple employees marking 5 to 30 years of county service.
At a Troup County Board of Commissioners work session, county officials presented the Richard English Jr. Strongest Link Award of Excellence for February 2026 to Sheree Owens, senior accounting technician in the finance department. The award honors employees who demonstrate productivity, loyalty and professional pride; a presenter said, “You have proven that you are the strongest link.”
The board also recognized employees marking service milestones across several departments. Five‑year recipients included Reese Lemons (sergeant, sheriff’s office), Wesley McClung (mechanic, county shop) and Ashlyn Scott (paralegal, solicitor’s office). The meeting highlighted longer tenures as well: Commissioner Jay Morris Jones III was recognized for 25 years of service and Dana Eaton, chief appraiser with the property appraisal office, was recognized among 30‑year honorees. The recognitions included short biographical notes and photographs requested for the record. No formal board action was required; the meeting continued with the next agenda item.
