DALTON, Ga. — Five days after Whitfield 911 director Ann Walters resigned, the center’s workers were honored Monday at a special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners for their “vital contribution” to Whitfield.

The recognition was not spurred by a hidden agenda to boost morale, said Commission Chairman Brian Anderson.

He said Whitfield is recognizing 911 workers not because Ms. Walters left, but because of the job’s inherent stresses.

That recognition is part of National Telecommunicators Week, which came a week early here because of scheduling issues, 911 officials said.

Assistant 911 Director Jeff Owenby said employees are coping well with staff changes and enjoying the homemade apple pie and ice cream that came with their week of appreciation.

The word on Ms. Walters came last week, days after County Administrator Bob McLeod announced to staff members that her immediate resignation had been received, a Whitfield County spokeswoman said.

Information on the reason for the resignation has not been released.

“A department head leaving is not something that requires any information other than she left, and we wish her well,” Mr. Anderson said.

Ms. Walters could not be reached Monday for comment.

County government spokeswoman Brooke Bennett declined to elaborate on the details of the 911 official’s departure.

“All personnel matters are considered confidential,” said Ms. Bennett, who also is the spokeswoman for Dalton.

Whitfield County’s director of emergency management, Jeffrey Putnam, has been named interim 911 director.

Ms. Walters’ departure came amid two other high-profile, “effective immediately” resignations here last week: Rick Tanner, executive director of the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center, and Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce President George Woodward.