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In Our Community: Watson picks up Habitats Next Generation Award
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Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, a Gainesville native, was honored Sunday with Habitat for Humanity’s Next Generation Award.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson wore an orange helmet of a different style Sunday afternoon after winning Habitat for Humanity International’s inaugural Next Generation Award. Upon receiving the award, the Gainesville native donned an orange construction helmet that was given along with the plaque honoring him. The Next Generation Award honors young people who grew up in a Habitat house for embodying the qualities of determination, commitment, dedication and citizenship and for setting an example for other Habitat families.
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City of Lula drew hundreds to Christmas market, parade last Saturday
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The City of Lula celebrated the holiday season with a Christmas market and parade Dec. 7, 2024. - photo by Denise Etheridge
The small railroad town of Lula was lit up for the holidays during a Christmas market and parade on Dec. 7.
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