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Actor/entertainer Randall Franks (right), “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” and his mentor Grand Ole Opry star Jesse McReynolds, who is featured in Franks’ book “Encouragers II:Walking with the Masters” visit backstage at the Grand Ole Opry before performing recently at the Grand Ole Opry. (Randall Franks Media: http://randallfranks.com/
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Randall Franks will be the featured motivational speaker during the North Carolina D.A.R.E Officers Association In-Service Training Conference, June 12-16, at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Atlantic Beach.
Franks is known best for his role as “Officer Randy Goode” from the TV drama “In the Heat of the Night.”. The National D.A.R.E. Officers Association made him an Honorary D.A.R.E. Officer because of his dedication in speaking to tens of thousands of students about living a drug-free life.
Franks shared, “It’s my honor to speak at this event on how encouragers helped me keep on the straight and narrow and live a drug-free life. I don’t think there’s a family that hasn’t been touched by alcohol and/or drugs. We need ways to encourage each other and try to make a difference. Hopefully, we can reach one person, then another and another.”
In addition to being an actor, Franks is an award-winning author of nine books, a journalist, a syndicated columnist, and a bluegrass musician and singer. Through his Share America Foundation, Franks inspires youth to learn and share the music of Appalachia.
“I look forward to sharing a little bit of music,” Franks added.
Georgia, his home state, honored him for his service and philanthropy to the people of Georgia for helping raise millions to assist those in need. Franks has starred three series and in 18 films for Hallmark, CBS and UpTV. His latest release is “American’s Creed”, a short patriotic documentary.
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