The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 15 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 46th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Atlanta.
Cherry Grove Schoolhouse received the Marguerite Williams Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation, presented annually to the project that has had the greatest impact on preservation in the state.
Cherry Grove Schoolhouse in Washington, Ga. is a rare surviving example of an early 20th century rural African American school building in Georgia. Constructed circa 1910 and in use until 1956, the schoolhouse suffered a long period of deterioration before becoming the center of a preservation initiative. Since its designation as a Place in Peril in 2021, this historic building has been successfully rehabilitated, once again shining brightly in its community.
The historic Fire Hall in Macon, which is now the headquarters for the Historic Macon Foundation, received the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation, presented by the chairman of the Georgia Trust to a person or project of great preservation significance.
Hotel Forty Five in Macon received the Michael L. Starr Award, presented to a project that best exemplifies the highest standards of historic rehabilitation and has a significant impact on the downtown of the city in which it is located.
The Trust presented the Mary Gregory Jewett Award for Lifetime Preservation Service to Susan Kidd of Atlanta for her lifelong career in preservation. The Camille W. Yow Volunteer of the Year Award was given to Christine Lambert of Madison. State Senator John F. Kennedy of Macon received the Senator George Hooks Award, which recognizes excellence in public leadership.
The Trust also presented one award for Excellence in Preservation Service, five awards for Excellence in Rehabilitation, and three awards for Excellence in Stewardship.
Atlanta architect Thomas F. Little, AIA received an award for Excellence in…
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