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Formal ceremony offers due respect to aged Old Glory By STANLEY LEARY newsroom@appenmedia.com CUMMING, Ga. — Members of patriotic organizations joined the public June 13 at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory in Cumming for the annual Flag Day and Flag Retirement Ceremony. The rite honors worn American flags through a dignified tradition of service and remembrance. Many participants were dressed in American Revolutionary War uniforms, reflecting the heritage of the organizations involved. A color guard opened the ceremony as attendees stood in respect for the presentation of the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. The event was co-led by Emil Decker, president of the Robert Forsyth Chapter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, and Ron Redner, president of the Piedmont Chapter. Members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Children of the American STANLEY LEARY/APPEN MEDIA Revolution also took part. Color guard members from area U.S. heritage organizations conduct a formal ceremony June 13
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to retire worn American flags at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory in Cumming.
Forsyth County to take on lake park duties FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County will take on additional responsibilities at five Lake Lanier parks to improve visitors’ experiences. A Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement between the county and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will give the county additional duties that include access,
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maintenance and upkeep. The agreement also will allow the county to charge fees at the parks. County staff said they anticipate the move will require additional staff and equipment. The parks include Tidwell Water Access Point, Vann’s Tavern Water Access Point, Two Mile Creek Day Use
Park, Keith’s Bridge Day Use Park and Long Hollow Day Use Park. Assistant County Manager Tony Tarnacki said the decision will allow the county to focus on improving the parks’ standards while letting the Corps focus on capital improvements. “We anticipate being able to offset
the maintenance costs needed through usage fee collection,” Tarnacki said. “Ultimately, being able to ensure these parks remain open to the public with a great experience for visitors while allowing the Corps to focus more on their key areas of management on Lake Lanier is a win.” — Jon Wilcox
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