The Opelika Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual First Responder’s Appreciation Breakfast Sept. 30. Auburn University basketball coach Bruce Pearl was the guest speaker. Pictured top row, left to right: Media of the Year — Ben Doughty, Emergency Management Professional of the Year — Steven Holden and Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year — Jason Reeves. Pictured bottom row, left to right: Opelika Police Officer of the Year — Grant Gow, City of Opelika Dispatcher of the Year — Kole Pagan and Opelika Fire Department Firefighter of the Year —Battalion Chief Dennis Hanson.
