Habersham County recognizes work of Historical Society in its 50th year

Habersham County Historical Society Executive Director Audrey Davenport, and Board of Directors members Jackie Durham Hodges and Debby Satterfield are shown with a proclamation from the Habersham County Board of Commissioners celebrating the Historical Society’s 50th Year Golden Jubilee Celebration set for March 11 at Piedmont University in Demorest. Shown, from left, are Habersham County Commissioners Bruce Harkness, Jimmy Tench, Chairman Ty Akins, Dustin Mealor, and Bruce Palmer. (Rob Moore/Habersham County)

The Habersham County Historical Society Inc. is gearing up for its 50th Year Golden Jubilee Celebration set for March 11 at Piedmont University in Demorest.

Last week, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners recognized the work of that organization with a proclamation.

Habersham County Historical Society Executive Director Audrey Davenport and Board of Directors members Jackie Durham Hodges and Debby Satterfield received the proclamation from Habersham County Commission Chairman Ty Akins.

Members of the Board of Commissioners and all city officials of Habersham County will be honored with a Fon Ouay Pon Thon Hap (Blessing Dance) by the Laotian community at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at The Commons at Piedmont University.