Firefighter of the Year

From left, North Jenkins County Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chuck Lane presents the "Firefighter of the Year" award to Mary Ann Bragg who has been with the department since its inception. The award is presented to the firefighter maintaining the highest average in training hours and response to alarms. The candidate must also been nominated by fellow firefighters. Bragg, the daughter of Jason Bragg Sr. of Millen and Barbara Lynn Weddon of Waynesboro, is a state certified combat firefighter. (Photo contributed)