OUR COUNTY

D. Gary Davis

County Mayor

 

This is a wonderful time of the year as we remember the reason for the season.  The Christmas season gives us an opportunity to reflect on our many, many blessings.  Even for someone who is always serious like me, it is a time to pause and to appreciate all there is to be thankful for in Bradley County.

 

Personally, I have a wonderful family: a loving wife, four children, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law and four grandchildren.  My ninety-two year old mom is doing well and still living at home.  Last, but not least, I have the most fantastic job in the world.  I come to work each day and get to serve my community, my friends and my neighbors as Bradley County Mayor.  As I have heard it said, “It doesn’t get any better than this”.

 

There are also those less fortunate in our community and our country.  I would like to recognize events like Operation Christmas Presence, St. Therese Catholic Church’s Three Kings Feast and the William Hall Rodgers Basket Fund that seek to help those in need.  There are many others and I will not attempt to name all because I am sure I will forget one. 

 

I think it is wonderful to reach out to those in need during the holidays.  Christmas is a time for giving and Bradley County is known for its generosity.  The most wonderful thing about Bradley County is that the giving does not end with the Christmas season.  It is amazing the response throughout the year when there is a need, someone always steps up and fills the need. 

 

On behalf of Bradley County Government, I wish every single citizen a safe, healthy and happy Christmas. It is an honor to serve Bradley County and I am again thankful this Christmas for the trust you place in me.  From my family to you and your family, Merry Christmas!