Deborah Mack is retired and busier than ever. The former Hall County Commissioner, District 4 from 2002-2008, spends her days helping others in her community and being involved in civic organizations, as well as her church, First Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Blvd. When asked what all she was involved in, her answer was a cheerful, “What am I not involved in.”
“I feel my angels all around me, all the time.” And as a woman of faith, she says she is grateful for “closed doors.” “Life is simple. I have mellowed out.”
We thank Deborah for taking the time to answer some questions about her life, interests, and love for her community to share with fellow members of our community.
Question: How long have you been in Hall County?
Answer: “I was born and reared here. 70 years.”
Q: Who is the most interesting person you have met here in Hall County?
A: “I won’t say the most interesting but I did get to meet Andre Fisher and Warrick Dunn.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
A: “I think I would like to go to Holland.”
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “War Room. I saw it recently and it really convicted me. It impacted my life and it demonstrates the power of prayer.”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Hall County?
A: “O’Charley’s. I think they have the best prime rib.”
Q: What former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Hall County?
A: “Milners.”
Q: If you could see any 3 bands perform, dead or alive, who would they be?
A: “Teddy Pendergrass, Barry White, and Luther Vandross.”
Q: What advice would you give a crowd of people?
A: “Don’t be so quick to speak. Listen, extend a hand of friendship and fellowship and always carry a smile.”
Q: Choosing anyone, non-relative: with whom would you love to have lunch with?
A: “Cicely Tyson. I’d like to talk to her about how she selects her roles. I’d like to take her to Luna’s for lunch because I love the atmosphere, or Scott’s for dinner.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: “The compassion.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
