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Ricky Harcrow was born to Jack and Zelma Tumlin Harcrow in Rainsville, Alabama January 28, 1951.  Both sides of his family have been residents here for over 150 years. He is a graduate of Plainview High School Rainsville Alabama and attended Northeast state Community College and Jacksonville State University majoring in Business Administration.

Mr. Harcrow has served a local pastor for the past forty-two consecutive years and spent 20 years with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in their Hydro and Nuclear Divisions. He was elected City Councilman and Mayor before being elected to the Dekalb County Commission in 1996. He was elected President of the Dekalb County Commission in 2010 and currently serves in that position.  He also serves as President of the Alabama County Commission Association and has received the advanced Degree in Governmental Services through Auburn University.

Mr. Harcrow says,” the people of Dekalb County have been very good to me.  They have consistently elected me to office and helped me in too many ways to describe.  I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to return some of that kindness to the many and varied communities that I represent and the people who have made it possible  My first and foremost goal is to continue my service in the most honest and efficient way that I, the other commissioners and the staff can provide. They are all wonderful dedicated people and we strive to work together with all our agencies for the betterment of all. To say the least it is a difficult position to be in at times because decisions have to be made that effect so many. I pray that the lord will bless us as He has in days past that we can continue to serve others and thus serve him.”

“We welcome you to visit or contact us anytime.  We know you will find a lot here you will like.  For example: the beautiful mountains, fertile valleys, Little River Canyon, plus an array of things to see and do not only here in our county but in the surrounding area.  All this makes Dekalb County not only an ideal place to visit but also to live.  But we will not forget the most important ingredient, our people are our greatest asset and I personally am more thankful for it today than I have ever been.  We say, COME TO SEE US WHEN YOU CAN and may God bless you and your family in a wonderful and special way.”

Honorable Ricky D. Harcrow
President DeKalb County Commission