On March 21, 2026, Newnan First celebrated the sixth Annual Law Enforcement & First
Responders Appreciation Day. This year we recognized medical personnel, Veterans and
newly elected officials. The theme for this year was “One Community: Safety for All.” For
first responders, the theme “One Community: Safety for All” represents the vital partnership between emergency services and the public to create a resilient and secure environment. It emphasizes that public safety is not just the job of professionals, but a collective mission whereevery individual plays a role in the “chain of survival”.
In attendance this year, was James Sheperd, Mayor of Newnan; Commissioner Al Smith, District 5, Coweta County Board of Commissioners; Eric Smith, Captain, Coweta County Sheriff Department, Edward Lee, Lt., City of Newnan Police Department; Commissioner Bill McKenzie, District 2, Coweta County Board of Commissioners. Pastor Derrin Davis, Senior
pastor for the Newnan First Seventh-day Adventist Church welcomed the guests and thanked the law enforcement and local officials for their service. He prayed a prayer of consecration over the law enforcement and local officials.
The guest speaker was Special Agent David Fraser, III. David Fraser III is a highly competent law enforcement professional. He is a Special Agent for the United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). As a former Georgia POST- certified Criminal Investigator, David Fraser III has a diversified portfolio of law enforcement experience. Special Agent Fraser, III topic was “Precision Under Pressure”, Galatians 5:9.
After Divine Service a delicious lunch of spaghetti, garlic bread and salad with a variety of deserts.
Everyone had a great time.