John Jacobs, History Center honored by Secretary of State

GAINESVILLE - The Northeast Georgia History Center and its past-president, John W. Jacobs, Jr., were honored by Georgia's Secretary of State this week for their historic preservation efforts.

Jacobs and the History Center were recognized by Secretary of State Karen Handel with awards for "Excellence in Documenting Georgia's History."

The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board annually presents awards for outstanding efforts in archives and records programs in the State.

Jacobs and Dr. John Burd, interim volunteer Director, who represented the History Center, accepted the awards.

Adrian Mixson, Hall County Library, made the nominations.

State Sen. Lee Hawkins of Gainesville presented a State Senate proclamation to Jacobs for his community and History Center service.

Also attending the event were Dennis Pitts of Gainesville, representing Lt. Gov. Casey Cage, and Darren Kendall, representing U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss.