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HemlockFest organizer receives national award
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Lisa Simpson, conservation chairwoman of the Atlanta chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented the Conservation Medal for distinguished conservation efforts to Forest Hilyer of Dahlonega. - photo by Larry Winslett
Forest Hilyer of Dahlonega is the recipient of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Medal for his distinguished conservation efforts. The national award was presented during a Nov. 2 ceremony at HemlockFest in Dahlonega. Sponsored by the Atlanta chapter of the DAR, Hilyer’s award is one of only a few bestowed nationally each year.