{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3721", "Rep. Clyde Honors Stephens County\u2019s Julie Paysen as Special Georgian of the Ninth", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Andrew S. Clyde", "C001116", "clyde.house.gov", "clyde", "https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "GAINESVILLE, GA \u2014 This week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) recognized former Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen as a Special Georgian of the Ninth to honor her incredible impact on the local community.\n\nOn Monday, Congressman Clyde surprised Julie with the award during lunch at the X-Factor Grill in Toccoa. The working lunch featured Julie and her husband, Pastor Steve Paysen; Toccoa-Stephens Chamber of Commerce President Tessa Reavis; Stephens County Development Authority (SCDA) President & CEO Brittany Ivey; Stephens County Commissioner Tara Simmons; SCDA Board Member Cassandra Wilkins; SCDA Treasurer Rick Phillips; City of Toccoa Commissioner Terry Carter; Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski; Fieldale Farms CFO Eddie Elrod; and SCDA Assistant to President & CEO Sadie Hawkins.\n\nAfter delivering remarks highlighting Julie\u2019s economic achievements and civic involvement, Rep. Clyde presented her with a Special Georgian of the Ninth certificate.\n\n\u201cWhether fostering economic prosperity in Toccoa or spreading the Gospel with her husband, Julie\u2019s passion to serve and ultimately strengthen the local community is deeply admirable,\u201d said Clyde. I\u2019m honored to award Julie as a Special Georgian of the Ninth, and I\u2019m thankful for her dedication to improve the lives and futures of our fellow Northeast Georgians. I\u2019m confident that the fruits of her labor will continue to grow and shine throughout Stephens County for decades to come.\u201d\n\nJulie Paysen served as the President of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce from 2014 to 2026. During her tenure, the Chamber achieved a prestigious 5-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce \u2014 an impressive distinction held by only 129 local chambers nationwide. Julie herself was recognized as a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive by the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Additionally, as the official Film Liaison for Stephens County's Camera Ready Community initiative, Julie successfully facilitated multiple film, music video, and television productions \u2014 generating over $1.5 million dollars in revenue for local businesses.\n\nWhile Julie retired as Chamber President earlier this summer, she remains active in the local community through board memberships and organizations. She now serves alongside her husband, Steve Paysen, dedicating her time to spreading the Gospel through his ministry.\n\nBackground\n\nThroughout the year, Rep. Clyde recognizes Special Georgians of the Ninth to honor constituents, businesses, and organizations for making a difference in North Georgia.", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3721"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5142918564379215, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}