Thomas Larry Nix of Gainesville was honored as one of the Golden Anniversary alumni at Reinhardt University’s 2012 commencement ceremony. Sixteen members of the Class of 1962 returned to their alma mater to celebrate their Golden Anniversary (50 years). Each was honored and recognized during the ceremony, and the group celebrated the occasion before and after the main event. • The Northeast Georgia Writers recently held their 38th annual awards banquet at the Gainesville Elks Lodge, announcing winners of the 2012 writing contests.