What are you thankful for?

By the time you read this article, you will probably have eaten too much during the Thanksgiving holiday and might still be eating leftover turkey sandwiches.

As I took time to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with my family and relatives, we discussed what we were most grateful for. I do not know about you, but sometimes I forget just how fortunate or blessed that I am, and more times than not, I take things for granted. As sheriff of Dougherty County, I have the opportunity to speak and spend time with many individuals from all walks of life.

I see and hear firsthand how selfish and ungrateful some individuals can be. I cross paths with individuals who seem to complain, gripe, and fuss about any and everything they can find to talk about. I have dealt with people who were so angry and even bitter to the point that it had taken a toll on them mentally and physically. As another Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is right around the corner, I wonder if you have given any thought to what you might be thankful for?

As my third year as sheriff comes to a close, I want to share some of the things that I am grateful for.

First and foremost, I thank God for the healthy and long life he has blessed me with. I am blessed and thankful for my wife and children, who have supported me and made daily sacrifices during my 29 years in law enforcement.

I am thankful for the great group of employees at the Dougherty County Sheriff