Dougherty County Board of Commissioners, Administration and Human Resources will honor nearly 100 county employees for their years of service at an an- nual service awards program set for Friday, December 11, 2020, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Government Center Plaza. Due to social distancing, this event will be closed to employees and select staff only, but will be broadcast live on the Dougherty County Georgia Government Face- book page for viewing.

The event will be opened with a welcome from Human Resources and information on the occa- sion, followed by the awards presentation and recognition of special guests by Commission Chairman, Christopher S. Cohilas, and County Administrator, Michael McCoy. Twenty-five em- ployees will be honored with five years of service, nine with 10 years, 13 with 15 years, 10 with 20 years, 17 with 25 years, six with 30 years, five with 35 years, and one employee with 45 years of service. Additionally, 15 employees will be recognized as Retirees.

“Our employees are our greatest asset in Dougherty County,” said Michael McCoy, County Ad- ministrator. “We are pleased to honor almost 100 employees this year and look forward to hold- ing this event for these employees each year who have demonstrated superior dedication to the citizens of Dougherty County.”

This week, Dougherty County Human Resources held an Employee Appreciation Week to cele- brate all employees. With a theme of “Spirit Week,” employees had fun dressing up in crazy

socks, decade costumes, and taking part in a talent show, all of which was held virtually for the safety of social distancing. Several employees won various items and gift certificates for taking part in the different contests throughout the week.

To view a wrap-up of the week’s events, visit the Dougherty County Georgia Government social media pages on Friday for a full recap.