July 2022

NCSO July 2022 newsletter

A MOMENT WITH MOMENTS TO CELEBRATE AND REMEMBER IN JULY As you might know, the month of July is named after the Roman leader Julius Caesar. Before the name July was changed, it was known as Quintilis, the Latin word for five, and the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar.

Julius Caesar later modified the calendar, adding the months of January and February, and accordingly, the Julian calendar is in use currently!

On July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies declared their independence from the British monarchy. Also known as Independence Day, the 4th of July has been a federal holiday in the United States of America since the year 1870.

The month of July is when we see and take advantage of the beautiful fireworks, the magnificent celebrations, and the delicious food!

Currently, July 4th celebrations are held throughout the country full of honor, cheerfulness, and time well spent with family and friends.

One of the most historic facts about July occurred on July 16th, 1969, when the crew of the Apollo 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Four days later, on July 20th, 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon. The moon landing will forever be known as one of America’s greatest scientific achievements.

Unfortunately, one of the more tragic events occurred when seven US Presidents passed away in July; the most of any month. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the 2nd and 3rd US presidents, expired on the exact same day, July 4, 1826. It is extremely doubtful there was much celebrating occurring on that particular Independence Day! On the other hand, Independence Day provides a great opportunity for family members and friends to reunite and relax.

Why is it important to spend time with family and friends? Please understand that while time alone is important for creativity and inspiration, spending quality time with family and friends is just as important.

Research shows that spending time with friends and family makes a difference when it comes to happiness.

Social time is particularly important for happiness, even for introverts.

Studies have shown that the amount of time spent with family and friends contributes greatly towards improving happiness; even more so than an increased income.

Spending time with family and friends can assist in coping with stress. According to Daniel Gilbert, a happiness expert at Harvard University, “We are happy when we have family, we are happy when we have friends, and almost all the other things we think make us happy, are actually just ways of getting more family and friends.” I think I should let you know that while money cannot buy happiness, spending time with the ones you love is always an excellent investment.

I have certainly learned that spending time with family is one of the best ways to create memorable experiences.

In my opinion, nothing can replace the time one spends with his or her family. This is especially true if you have children.

As I was growing up, my mother and father spent a considerable amount of time with me, my sisters, and my brothers. They were true example setters. They taught us values and how to treat and love one another. As a father, I have always tried to spend time with my family. Although my profession dictates a busy lifestyle, I will never forget that my family always comes first in my life. My current thought process about family and friends mirrors the words of the actress by the name of Kathleen Bates, who once said, “My inner strength comes from my friends. I have a very close group of friends and family, and we all help each other through our dark times.”

I would like to share with you some of the health benefits of spending quality time with your friends and family.

1. It relieves stress: According to a study, conducted

by Carnegie Mellon University, individuals who spend supplementary time with family and friends, tend to possess enhanced coping mechanisms when managing stress. They tend to use their social group as a stress buffer, allowing them to communicate their stress, instead of seeking negative coping mechanisms, such as alcohol and tobacco.

2. Helps one’s overall well-being: Social groups provide emotional support, which can assist you in feeling better about yourself. In fact, people who regard their friends and family as supportive, tend to possess an outstanding feeling of meaning in life and a greater sense of purpose than those who do not.

SHERIFF BROWN 3. It Is Great for heart health: Stress can encourage the development of inflammation in the arteries, which is a precursor to clogged arteries. A study found that when individuals have the support of family and friends, they actually possess a reduced pulse and blood pressure, which in time, assist in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Research is beginning to show that young people with strong family connections are far more likely to be well adjusted and create a better success of their life in terms of securing an improved education and better jobs. Your family is a safe environment where your children can learn to interact without being judged or ridiculed for any unusual behavior. In this safe family environment, they learn what is socially acceptable and the importance of social skills.

Participating in family gatherings so that your children can spend quality time with relatives provide them with an opportunity to follow the positive examples around them.

Children admire their relatives and love hearing stories about their lives. These stories oftentimes become a part of their heritage and will provide them insights into what they may be confronted with later in life, inclusive of how to overcome challenges they may encounter.

Please understand that when it comes to family, very little has changed. People live in families and whatever occurs in life, they are always ready to help.

Why is family so important? The role of the family in a person’s life is crucial. The importance of this component cannot be exaggerated. Our parents, close friends

Sheriff Ezell Brown

Newton County, Georgia

since birth and throughout life, continue to support us because we are a family. Every person remembers them from childhood. Parents teach us everything they know themselves. Thanks to them, we begin to walk, talk, hold a spoon, read, and write. If they had not been a vital part of our lives, who would we be today?

As I prepare to close this message, I want to leave you with this thought: Family isn’t always blood; It is the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are; the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.

Abundant Blessings to you and your respective families.

about the agency The goal of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office is “to be recognized as the kind of professional organization that values, respects, and honors the rights and dignity of the entire community. Through an abundance of collaborative efforts, the NCSO is committed to improving life in every aspect for its citizens, businesses, schools, colleges/universities and visitors.”

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is located at 15151 Alcovy Road in Covington, Georgia. From I-20, take Exit 92 onto Alcovy Road and travel north on Alcovy Road for approximately one mile and cross over Highway 142. The Sheriff's Office will be on the left.

The administrative office hours for the Newton County Sheriff's Office are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays.

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sheriff participates in fourth of july parade

Sheriff Ezell Brown and Major Sammy Banks participated in the annual Oxford Independence Day Parade and Celebration on July 4, 2022. The parade, which began behind the Oxford Baptist Church, was hosted by the City of Oxford and the Oxford Lions Club.

ncso hosts 11th annual fill the bus event During the weekends of July 8th and July 15th, Newton County deputies, members of the Covington Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and members of Atlanta Slingshot were present at the Walmart Supercenter on Salem Road for the Newton County Sheriff’s Office’s 11th annual Fill The Bus event.

During the Fill The Bus event, deputies and volunteers were asking the community to help all school-aged children in Newton County by providing monetary or school supply donations for the annual Back To School Supply Giveaway.

NCSO graduates 12 inmate residents from jail-based programs The Newton County Sheriff’s Office, with its continued partnership with Action, Inc., graduated a total of 12 inmate residents from two of its jail-based programs — Welding Training and #1 Dads — on July 11, 2022, in the Newton County Sheriff’s Office’s Training Room.

“I am grateful for the continued partnership the Office of the Sheriff has with Action, Incorporated, and the positive opportunities provided to the inmate residents housed in our facility,” said Sheriff Ezell Brown. “The programs we offer to the inmate residents housed in the Newton County Detention Center provide the skills and training needed to return to society as law-abiding citizens.

I congratulate every one of our graduates for completing their program, whether it was #1 Dads or Welding Training. Also, I thank all those who provided support and encouragement to these graduates during the last few weeks. They couldn’t have done it without your support and encouragement.”

The six inmate residents who graduated from the Welding Training Program on July 11th were: Brandon Danes, Anthony Williams, Joshua Scott, Anthony Bell, Gary Brantley, and Jordan Donaldson. The graduated inmates had to opportunity to participate in the American Welding Society’s Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Sheet Metal tests following the end of the program’s course. The WPS Sheet Metal tests are administered by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and graded on the following: a visual inspection of the welding coupon and a “bend test,” which tests the integrity of the welded coupon.

All graduates of the Welding Training Program passed the WPS Sheet Metal tests.

The #1 Dads Program is designed to strengthen, establish, or reestablish relationships between an adult father and his children, or a father and his spouse/partner and their children. The program promotes responsible fatherhood, healthy marriage, and economic stability through the provision of workshops, case management, and job skills training. The six inmate residents who graduated from the #1 Dads Program on July 11th were: Gerald Evans, Joseph Cashin, Kurt Burns, Justin Jones, Randy Pitts, and David Agan.

ncso hosts active shooter training course The Newton County Sheriff’s Office hosted an active shooter training course for law enforcement personnel at Veterans Memorial Middle School in Covington, Georgia, on July 12, 2022. The course provided tactical training to first responders to better protect their communities and save lives.

The agencies who participated included: Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Covington-Newton 911, Oxford Police Department, Porterdale Police Department, Covington Fire Department, Newton County Fire Services, National EMS, Emergency Management Agency, and the Health District.

Numerous civilian volunteers also participated in the training.

ncso hosts annual back to school giveaway Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County Sheriff’s Office provided school supplies and books to more than 3,000 school-aged children during their annual Back to School Supply Giveaway held on Saturday, July 30th, at Newton High School.

“First and foremost, I give a special thanks to Dr. Samantha Fuhrey, Dr. Shannon Buff, the Newton County Board of Education, and the Newton High School staff for allowing the Office of the Sheriff to host its event at Newton High School,” said Sheriff Brown. “. I thank all the sponsors and volunteers who helped ensure this year’s Back to School Supply Giveaway would be a success. Additionally, I thank my staff for always making sure we are out front doing what we are called to do and taking care of our community.”

Since 2011, Sheriff Brown, Sheriff’s Office employees, and members of the Newton County community have come together to provide students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with the necessities to have a successful academic year.

WELCOME new employees Mia Johnson

Administrative Tech

Anthony Simmons Deputy Sheriff

Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County Sheriff’s Office welcome you!

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