Commissioners learn from Detachment Commander, admire the career of Carolyn Sullivan

PERRY— The Houston County Commissioners celebrated the career of Superior Court Clerk Carolyn Sullivan during their meeting Tuesday, but first heard from Major Calvin Moore. 

Moore is the Detachment 10 Commander with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center on Robins AFB. 

According to Moore, the LCMC consists of about 4,100 people including civilians, contractors and military. 

“We oversee the sustainment, modification and repair of C-17s, C-130s, C-5s, F-15s and some surveillance rescue type of aircraft,” he said.  

Moore said he is originally from Columbus, Georgia, and is a third generation in the Air Force as his two grandfathers and father also served. 

“I’ve spent [serving in the Air Force] for about ten years now. I’ve been down at Eglin and Hurlbert Field [Air Force Base] in Florida, Ohio and now I’m back home,” he said. “This is the first time I’ve been back home and close to see all my nieces and nephews.” 

Moore is happy to be back home and said his experience at Robins Air Force Base has been better than expected. 

“I’ve been to Robins before about 15 years ago or so, and this is not what Robins used to look like. I’m enjoying my time at Robins as it’s growing fast,” he said. 

Moore added he initially did not want to go into the military as he was more focused on sports. 

“I went to three different high schools and that kind of threw the whole sports thing off,” he said. 

Moore went to college at the University of West Georgia, and during his sophomore year, he said he realized getting into the military was not that bad after all. 

“So being in college and outside of that was internships and jobs where you have to start off on the low totem pole and work your way up, I realized that was a good opportunity, so I went to Georgia Tech to commission into the Air Force,” he said. 

“Since then, I’ve worked on a bunch of aircrafts, armaments, munitions, bombs and nuclear weapons, so that is something I would never have done if I hadn’t joined the military.”

Moore pointed out that he has about nine years left to serve. 

“After that I may retire or I may stay in until they kick me out,” he said. 

The Commissioners then shared some words of admiration towards Moore. 

“It is always a privilege to have service members here at our meetings as it is our great joy to welcome you here and welcome you as a member of this community,” Commissioner Shane Gotwalls said. 

“Our relationship with Robins is very important, and we’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying it here and we are here to make it feel like home as much as possible,” Commissioner Tal Talton said. 

The Board also recognized the career of Superior Court Clerk Carolyn Sullivan as she is heading into retirement. Sullivan has been working in Houston County for 59 and a half years while being in the role of Superior Court Clerk for 36 years. 

“Thank you for years of service to the citizens of Houston County,” Commissioner Mark Byrd said. “I think that your office truly exemplifies that spirit of service that we see throughout this county government. Your leadership has created that culture and that culture permeates through this government, and that’s important to the citizens of Houston County.

“Your work is noted, appreciated and valued. I appreciate your service, leadership, mostly your friendship and I wish you all the best in the future.”

Commissioner Gail Robinson said Sullivan has not only helped Houston County, but the whole state of Georgia as well. 

“I know you’ve been an integral part of basically making all the Superior Court Clerk’s office work better particularly in Houston County. We always appreciate you and it’s just been such a long period of service, and thank you is not enough,” she said. “You’ve done so much for this county, we truly appreciate what you have done and we wish you good luck and hope you enjoy your retirement.”  

Chairman Dan Perdue also shared a few words towards Sullivan. 

“Working alongside you has been a real honor, and I have an admiration for someone who just finds a job and stays faithful to it,” Perdue said. I really appreciate your desire to serve the citizens of Houston County well, and you have really done that.” 

Sullivan then had a chance to share some remarks. She said she loves Houston County and loves being the Superior Court Clerk. 

“It is not a job to me as it is almost a calling as I went to work there straight out of high school and never left,” she said. “It’s been a challenge, but at the same time, it has been very fulfilling.”

From there it was on to new business as the Board approved multiple Special Exception Applications and tabled one. 

The Board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and two bids, one for two new Chevrolet Tahoes for the Houston County Detention Center, and the other for a new administrative crew cab truck for the Juvenile Division. 

The next Houston County Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 17, located at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway. To view the full agenda of this meeting go to www.houstoncountyga.gov/minutes/2024-12-03%20Department%20Head%20copy.pdf