FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2012
Contact: Jennifer Mayer Tel: 478/742-5084 Email: jmayer@historicmacon.org
HISTORIC MACON HOSTS ANNUAL MEETING, PRESENTS AWARDS MACON, Ga. — On Tuesday, May 1, Historic Macon Foundation held its annual meeting and awards ceremony at the Cox Capitol Theatre. The meeting included progress updates, preservation awards ceremony and the installation of new trustees. Historic Macon’s staff and trustees were proud to announce that the organization exceeded many of its goals in the past year. The original goal for the number of rehabilitation projects in Beall’s Hill neighborhood per year was two, but Historic Macon started construction on 11 homes during the past fiscal year. Also announced was the new Young Patron membership level, open to those ages 21–39 who want to get involved with Historic Macon, attend special social events and plan new activities and fundraisers. Each year, Historic Macon presents preservation awards to those in the community who have taken on their own rehabilitation projects. Award recipients are listed below. Visit http://www.historicmacon.org/explore/annualawards for more information and to view photos of their projects. Residential Restoration: Shannon Fickling Bruce Chase Geraldine Moody Chris Howard & Carey Pickard Richard & Dawn Paul Restoration Entrepeneur Award Tony Butler Commercial Restoration & Adaptive Reuse Award The Peacock Building, 2476 Vineville Ave. - Lars Anderson (MORE)
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Ecclesiastical Restoration Award Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church - Father John Stefero Neighborhood Revitalization Award Felton Homes - Macon Housing Authority, Owner, and Bob Brown, Architect Bartlett Crossing - City of Macon and the Macon Housing Authority About Historic Macon Foundation Historic Macon Foundation is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Macon’s historic and architectural heritage, facilitates preservation and revitalization efforts in the community and educates and inspires appreciation for Macon, GA. The Middle Georgia Historical Society and the Macon Heritage Foundation merged in 2003 to create Historic Macon Foundation. The Foundation maintains and promotes the Sidney Lanier Cottage, which is open for public visitation Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Macon Foundation’s offices are located in the Sidney Lanier Cottage at 935 High St., Macon, GA 31201. For more information, visit www.historicmacon.org or call 478/742-5084.
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