The pledge of allegiance was in honor of Cherokee County EMA at tonight's County Commission meeting. The EMA have 2 employees and 8 volunteers on staff and can be called upon at anytime to assist other counties. Their personnel are on call 7 days a week, 365 days a year and Vice Chairman Carlton Teague commended EMA Director, Shawn Rogers, as well as EMA/Homeland Security Officer, Alex Abernathy for all that they do.