Newton county is about to lose one of its finest public officials.

After 30 years of service Newton County Fire Services Battalion Chief Terry Davenport is taking off his fire boots and beginning his life as a civilian Davenport, who has been praised by his chief for always giving 110%, was honored by the county Thursday — a day, May 29, which was declared to be Chief Terry Davenport day in Newton County.

Chief Davenport, we salute you and we thank you for the past 30 years always being there to protect our families and property from harm.