The Henry County Board of Commissioners recognized the Parks and Recreation Department and two employees who were honored by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association during this year’s conference.

The recognition came during the Dec. 4 board meeting. HCPRD won District 6 Agency of the Year from the GRPA, and employees who were recognized with awards included James “Bull” Martin, Fairview Recreation Center’s Facility Coordinator who won the District 6 Distinguished Professional award; and Peggy Hesselbach, HCPRD’s Recreation Athletics Specialist who won the District 6 Athletics/Aquatics Network award.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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