Carlisle Wins Chamber Award

By Buddy Hardigree, WLHR Radio, Lavonia

Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle got a big surprise recently.

He was awarded the “Hank Ty Memorial Good Citizen of the Year” award, which is presented by the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce.

Chief Carlisle said the award is a great honor.

He said he has some very big shoes to fill from his predecessors in receiving this award and adds he is truly honored to be the recipient of this years Hank Ty Memorial Good Citizenship Award.

Carlisle said this award also goes for the hard work that the people of the Lavonia Police Department do on a day in, day out basis, with the chief saying he just gets to drive the train.

He said he appreciates everything they do and added this an award for everyone at the Lavonia Police Department.