The Hawkins County Commission’s Ethics Committee Is Expected To Hear A Complaint This Week That Was Filed Against Solid Waste Director Charlie Freeman. Freeman Allegedly Went To Surgoinsville To Confront The Police Chief James Hammonds About A Verbal Dispute That Allegedly Occurred Between Hammonds And An Employee At The Burem Road Convenience Center. The Complaint Claims Freeman Exceeded His Authority And Misused County Resources. But Freeman Defended His Actions Saying He’s Going To Protect His Employees And Not Let Anyone Treat Them Like Dirt. The Ethics Committee Meeting Is Set For November 4th At 3:30pm.