James is married to Cristy Hensley Dawson of Chattooga County. They reside on John Jones road in the Gore Community. They have five children: Lisa – 24, Kayla -24, Ashley -22, Ryan – 20, and Emily – 15. Cristy Dawson served with the Chattoooga County EMS service as an EMT/Paramedic for ten years. She is now employed Georgia Power at Plant Hammond in Rome. She also volunteers with the Chattooga County Pregnancy Resource Center where she serves as an ultra-sound tech. The Dawson’s are members of Grace Baptist Church. The Dawsons are very active in a wide variety of community and church related activities in Chattooga County.
Jamye is a strong young man who is rising above any mistakes he has made in his life, as each person who is a christian has. If God forgives us everyone else has to. I ask each of you to pray about your choice for sheriff and let the Lord lead you. Don’t listen to idol gossip. The tongue is the devils workshop. Look for the goodness in everyone and maybe everyone will look for the goodness in you. Give Jamie a chance Listen to him with an open heart and mind. Give him a chance to show you he will make you a good sheriff.