Macon County Democratic Party Celebrates Christmas

The Macon County Democratic Party met for its December meeting at La Tia’s where a wonderful meal was served to approximately 50 attendees. The meeting was called to order by Chairman George McCrary. Joe Hackett presented the invocation and Carolyn Whitaker led the group in the Pledge to the Flag. Special guests present were Gray Sasser, Chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party and Mike Terry, Liaison to Congressman Bart Gordon. Both guests addressed the group in attendance. Chairman Sasser recognized and praised David Harper for his work as a member of the Executive Committee of the TN Democratic Party. Gayla Hendrix, a teacher and law student from Dekalb County, spoke briefly to the group and indicated her interest in pursuing the office of State Representative for the 40th District. Several local elected officials including County Mayor Shelvy Linville, Sheriff Mark Gammons, Circuit Court Clerk Rick Gann, Road Supervisor Chop Porter, Administrator of Elections Diane Cline, Election Commission Chair Henry Polston and member GeorgiaAnn Boles, Red Boiling Springs City Councilman Ray Bilbrey, Commissioners Billy West, David Crowder and Jeff Hughes attended the dinner and enjoyed fellowship and fine food. Jeff Hughes, candidate for Tax Assessor, Chop Porter and Lonnie Jones, candidates for Road Supervisor made remarks and asked the attendees for their vote and support.

Red Waldrop chaired the effort to collect non-perishable food for distribution to the less fortunate. Boxes were placed in Citizens Bank, Macon Bank and Trust, Macon County Justice Center and the Macon County Courthouse for the collection of food items. Wal-Mart, Valu Plus, Save A Lot, Food Town, and Reese’s Piggly Wiggly were generous donors along with members of the Macon County Democratic Party who brought their items to the meeting. The boxes were filled and emptied several times and all donated food items were given to the Macon County Sheriff’s Department for distribution. The Macon County Democratic Party appreciates the generosity of the citizens of Macon County in this effort.

American Flags were purchased by the Macon County Democratic Party and donated to the Macon County School System. Darrell Law, Director of Schools, was present at the event to accept the flags. In his remarks he expressed gratitude to the Party and appreciation for the assistance of Congressman Gordon and others to the school system of Macon County.

The next meeting of the Macon County Democratic Party will be Thursday, January 3, 2008, Macon County Justice Center at 6 PM. All Democrats and other interested persons are invited to attend.

Crowd shot taken at the 2007 Christmas Dinner.

Crowd shot taken at the 2007 Christmas dinner.

This is a photo of George McCrary, Chairman, Macon County Democratic Party
with Mike Terry, Liaison to Congressman Bart Gordon and Gray Sasser,
Chairman, Tennessee Democratic Party.

This photo shows Red Waldrop and Sheriff Gammons with a small
portion of the food items collected for distribution to the less fortunate.

This photo shows Darrel Law, Director of Schools, accepting American Flags,
a gift from the Macon County Democratic Party, from Mike Terry, Liaison to
Con. Bart Gordon. Also pictured are George McCrary, Chairman and Doug
Worsham, Vice Chairman of the Macon County Democratic Party.