Lavonia Clinic to Name 2013 Margaret Ayers Civic Health Award Recipient

Local civic and business leaders will gather tonight at the Lavonia Train Depot to recognize the 2013 recipient of the Margaret Ayers Award for Civic Health.

Sponsored by the Lavonia Clinic, the award is named for Margaret Ayers, former first lady of Lavonia and longtime civic activist.

Nominations were submitted through the month of September.

The award is presented each year to the Lavonia resident who demonstrates outstanding civic leadership, exceptional character, appreciation of Lavonia history and who brings credit to the city.

Last year’s winner was Jim Gothard, a Lavonia resident and longtime community volunteer.