Burke County sheriff gets presidential honor, takes oath of office

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams has been awarded the 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for “lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.”

In partnership with AmeriCorps, this award is the highest level of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national program celebrating citizens who serve their communities with dedication.

The honor was presented to Sheriff Williams on Monday, when he was sworn in for his third term.

Newly elected Democratic Georgia State Rep., District 126, Dr. L.C. Myles, and wife, Dr. Sharron Brown, surprised Williams with the announcement.

Brown read aloud a congratulatory letter that displays President Joseph R. Biden’s signature, and presented to Williams a framed certificate, also with the president’s signature, and a medal.

“This high honor represents my unwavering dedication to our community. The countless hours of service in Burke County reflect not only our commitment to justice but also my deep love for the people we serve,” Williams said. This prestigious award from the Office of the President is a testament to the profound impact we have made as a team, inspiring us all to give back and uplift those around us.”

Having served at least 4,000 documented volunteer service hours over his lifetime, a requirement for the award, Wiliams begins a third term in January.

He will be in office until 2028.

At the ceremony, he also istered the oath to nearly 130 deputies.

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