Thursday I joined Whitfield County Commissioner Barry Robbins, Parks and Recreation Director Brian Chastain, and GIS Coordinator Jess Hansen as we addressed the Northwest Georgia chapter of the Georgia State Retirees Association. The Georgia State Retirees Association is an organization representing the interests of retired employees of the State of Georgia. The Whitfield County team discussed the proactive and collaborative culture of Whitfield County government and specifically focused on our park facilities. In this way we maintain grass roots contact with the people we serve and never pass up an opportunity to preach the gospel of good government. #county #counties #localgovernment #whitfieldcounty #georgia #stategovernment #publicservice #retirees #organizationalculture #organizationalleadership #organizationalmanagement #proactiveapproach #collaboration #teamwork #parksandrecreation #goodgovernance
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