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Area craftsmen named masters of their trade
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Gus Whalen, chairman of the Warren Featherbone Foundation, addresses students gathered Thursday for the Master Craftsmen, Builders of America program. - photo by Kristen Oliver
Societies are best remembered for what they built, and Thursday some of North Georgia’s top builders were recognized for their work. Eleven area craftsmen were named “Master Craftsmen, Builders of America” as part of the Featherbone Communiversity Master Series Program in partnership with Lanier Technical College. “We’re honoring over 300 collective years of experience in craftsmanship,” said Tim McDonald, vice president of economic development for Lanier Technical College.