Talton, Willie

Description

Oral history interview with Willie Talton conducted by Mike Chalout on September 5, 2012 as part of the Warner Robins Heritage Society Oral History Project. The project was sponsored by the Warner Robins Rotary Club and Flint Energies.Willie Talton, one of the first two African American police officers in Warner Robins, Georgia and representative for the 147th district in the Georgia General Assembly beginning in 2005.Talton talks about joining the Houston County Sheriff Department -- Talton discusses coming back to the Warner Robins police department before retiring -- Talton discusses his time as a Georgia state representative -- Talton discusses his political affiliation -- Talton advises the younger generation on politics and government involvement -- Talton talks about his family -- Talton discusses significant aspects of Warner Robins and how he'd like to see the town grow

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Houston County Public Library System

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Digital Library of Georgia