Monday, October 31, 2011

Goatee contest to help raise funds for Santa Cops; Sheriff's Santa applications welcomed

Media releases:

The Fraternal Order of Police is running a goatee contest, which starts today,  October 31st and ends November 30th.  Participants will be employees of the Floyd County Police Department, Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Floyd County Prison and the Rome Police Department.  We have three judges who will judge the contest and they are:  Kay Ann Weathington (DA'S OFFICE), Judge Bob Couey (MAGISTRATE COURT), and Judge Jack Niedrach (Superior Court). There is a $20 entry fee.  Money raised will benefit Christmas with SANTA COPS PROGRAM.For more information, please contact:     CPL. William (Ghee) Wilson, 706-252-4221 or at Gheewilson159@yahoo.com

Sheriff's Santa applications: Each year the Floyd County Sheriff's Office reaches out into the community, knowing that countless people are experiencing hardships during the Christmas Season. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office will be taking applications for the Sheriff's Santa, November 1st -through November 16th, 2011.  APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THE NOTED DATES, M-F, FROM 830AM TO 430PM.  To apply, please contact Mechelle Cliatt of the Floyd County Sheriff's Office at 706-291-4111, ext 8812. Applications can also be picked up and completed at the Floyd County Jail (2526 New Calhoun Highway), or the Floyd County Sheriff's Office located at #3 Government Plaza.  FAMILIES WILL ONLY BE ASSISTED FOR ONE YEAR.  ONLY CHILDREN 16 YEARS AND YOUNGER ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE GIFTS.

 

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