Hamilton County announces first annual “Blessing of the Badges” ceremony

Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County first responders will soon be partaking in the county's first-ever Blessing of the Badges Ceremony, as the community comes together to pray over and bless the badges of those who serve on Thursday, Jan. 8. Held at First Baptist Church, the community is urged to attend this event to pray and “ask for God’s guidance, protection and strength over our first responders and their families.” This includes individuals from the Florida Highway Patrol, the Florida Department of Corrections, the Jasper Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and other emergency personnel and first responders. The event will begin a