Habersham Public Works Thanks Two Retirees For Years of Service

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Two Retire from Habersham County Public Works
Habersham County thanks Wesley Wade and Gary Crocker
CLARKESVILLE, Ga., –– On January 4, 2020, Habersham Public Works gathered to celebrate the retirement of two instrumental employees. Combined, Wesley Wade and Gary Crocker hold over 55 years of service to Habersham County Public Works.
Wesley Wade began his career with Habersham County in January of 1979 with the Habersham County Road Department. Since the beginning of his career, Wesley has been described as a quick learner, a very hard worker and a leader.
Given these traits, he quickly worked his way up the ranks. Wesley recalls in the beginning of his career, the Road Department had very little to work with and most equipment was inferior, at best, and often unpractical. Wesley said he used to put gravel out during snowstorms by shoveling it out of the back of a dump truck by hand. Wesley is described by Public Works leadership as the most instrumental influence the Road Department has seen.
Wesley retired on January 04, 2021. His 42 years of dedicated service to the Habersham County Road Dept. will forever leave a lasting mark, setting the standard for excellence, which will forever be used as a guide for continued success. Habersham County wishes Wesley and his family the best as he enters a new chapter in his life.
Habersham County also would like to recognize Gary Crocker for his years of service. Gary Crocker began his career with the Habersham County Road Department in 2008.
Gary brought with him valuable knowledge, skills, and abilities that made a significant impact. Gary is described by Habersham County leadership as a bright employee with an iron work ethic.
A few years after being hired, he was promoted to Utilities Director and single handedly managed and operated the Habersham County Water System. Gary later accepted a position working directly with the Public Works Director. In this role he accomplished many notable achievements. Some of which include leading the development of a state-of-the-art sign management program, developed high precision mapping tools using GIS software, created an asset inventory program, and made significant improvements to the Habersham Airport.
After 12 years of honorable service, Gary retired on January 04, 2021. Gary’s skills and abilities are beyond measure and will be sorely missed. Habersham County wishes him the best in his retirement.
Media Contact: Carolyn McDuffie,
Public Information Officer;

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