Meghan Barwick | Submitted PhotoLowndes County officials honor county probation staff during Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week.

VALDOSTA – Lowndes County Commission is honoring its Lowndes County probation employees during Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week July 17-23.

Ferlisha Rountree, probation director of Lowndes County probation, said Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated and caring individuals in the community who work tirelessly to make their neighborhoods safer and more vibrant places to live and rear families.

Lowndes County probation is responsible for all defendants sentenced in Lowndes County State Court and makes sure those individuals comply with all court-ordered conditions. Conditions include community service work hours and counseling, including drug/alcohol, anger management, domestic violence, mental health, shoplifting, parenting and DUI school.

“The most rewarding part of our jobs is watching the defendants complete their probation,” she said.

Lowndes County Manager Paige Dukes said these professionals are on duty every day to assist adult offenders in becoming better citizens with productive lives. Working together makes for stronger bonds between colleagues, community partners and people under supervision.

“The importance of Lowndes County probation staff and their contributions to Lowndes County cannot be overstated,” Dukes said. “They always exhibit professionalism, diligence, and dedication to our community while working with the court to ensure public safety.”

For more information on Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week visit www.appa-net.org. For more information on Lowndes, County probation, visit www.lowndescounty.com.