“We all should be thankful for our military. It’s because of them that we are safe and have the many freedoms that we do. I also thank the good Lord for my health and my family.”

— Frank Middleton, Long Co. clerk of court



“It’s been a good year. I have so much to be thankful for — my job, being healthy but above everything, I’m thankful for the Lord being in my life.”

— Wanda Wells, Long County Transit System driver



“We are thankful for the best gift of all — eternal salvation through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
 
— Karen Waters, who, with her husband, Rick, owns County Line Barn Feed and Tact



“I’m thankful for my family and also for having my job. I was unemployed for over a year and it was a bad time for me and my boys (Tanner, 19, and Hunter, 12), but the good Lord put this job in my lap, and I’m so thankful for it.”

— Michelle Hewitt, city of Ludowici employee



“I’m 86 years old and I’m thankful for living a long life. I’m also thankful for my two daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandsons. I retired after 41 years of civil service, and I haven’t worked since 1986.  I’m up here today doing my Bible study, and I’m thankful for the good times I have at the senior citizens’ center.”  

 — Sulla Kuntz, retiree