AL HENDERSON (Nominated by Diana Henderson, David Stepp, Tim Backus, April Azar, Jim White, Bob Knysz, Ken Suffridge, Peg Shaw and Don Roberts) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Al Henderson has volunteered many hours to the citizens of Ellijay and Gilmer County, Georgia, by his promotion of family oriented, clean fun and enjoyment of more »
Georgia Stories
Alan Johnson, Atlanta
ALAN JOHNSON (Nominated by Julie Barnes) The King Center January 14, 2011 I have known Alan for more than 30 years. I believe he has earned the honor of stitching the National 9/11 Flag because of his devotion to the United States, his interest and dedication to the liberties our system provides, his military service, more »
Bernice King, Atlanta
BERNICE KING The King Center January 14, 2011 Bernice King is the youngest daughter of Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She is an ordained Baptist minister, lawyer, speaker and civil rights activist.
Brian Pritchard, Ellijay
BRIAN PRITCHARD (Nominated by Karen) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Brian has been such a vital part of the community during our “Noah’s Weekend”! He has taken on the “Pay it forward” attitude and run with it! New York Says Thank you coming to our town has introduced me to this great guy that more »
Captain Adam James, Ellijay
CAPTAIN ADAM JAMES (Nominated by Miriam James) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 My husband is a very hard working, caring fireman. He goes above and beyond anything he does whether he is at work, home, or even just lending a helping hand in our community. He gives his all whether it is a house more »
Cherie Martin, Ellijay
CHERIE MARTIN (Nominated by Lucy Harris) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Cherie Martin, the anchor of North Georgia Now, is known by everybody in the mountains as an honest, exuberant, positive, America-loving force of nature. She delivers news and local lore in a manner which is uplifting and informative. What makes her a hero more »
Chris Pruett, Ellijay
CHRIS PRUETT (Nominated by Susan Littlejohn) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Chris Pruett has stood by Build An Ark Animal Rescue for a long time, and since the devastation of the tornado, he has gone many extra miles. Though he has sacrificed his time and energy for no personal gain, he has continued to more »
Cody Pettitt, Ellijay
USMC CODY PETTITT (Nominated by renee Pettitt) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 My son is a US Marine and was injured in Afghanistan on Dec. 2010. He is in the infantry which means he is on foot every where he goes. On Dec. 30 he was injured by a r/c IED that was detonated more »
Dennis Thayer, Atlanta
DENNIS THAYER (Nominated by Michele Ice) The King Center January 14, 2011 Dennis Thayer is Fire Lieutenant for Cobb County Fire and EMS, Operations Chief for Georgia Mutual Aid Group, and active with MABAS Box Alarm system. He was recently awarded the Governor’s Office award (A Governor’s Public Safety Award for Outstanding volunteerism) for 2010 more »
Dr. Skipper Gholston, Ellijay
DR. SKIPPER GHOLSTON (Nominated by Susan Littlejohn) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Dr. Gholston is the veterinarian for Build An Ark Animal Rescue. He is an angel on earth who has always made sure that each of my animals is well taken care of and secure. He has donated countless hours, an endless supply more »
