Scearce takes oath

Johnny Scearce excitedly signed his oath of office with his wife, Brenda, by his side following his official swearing in as a post commissioner on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Friday, March 26. Scearce thanked the community, his wife, family and God for all of the love and support he’s received since his initial COVID-19 diagnosis last fall.

Johnny Scearce is officially Fannin County’s Post One Commissioner following his swearing-in ceremony on the front steps of the Fannin County Courthouse Friday, March 26. He is shown with his wife, Brenda, and Probate Court Judge Scott Kiker.

RIGHT: Fannin County Probate Court Judge Scott Kiker spoke to recently-elected Post One Commissioner Johnny Scearce’s determination and mettle during Scearce’s official swearing in Friday, March 26. Kiker described the opportunity to swear Scearce in as an “honor” and spoke to the renewed faith Scearce’s journey has stirred in him and the community.