Winning Wednesday: Healthy Savannah Spirit Award
Anthony Lonon and the Holly Heights Community were awarded the Denniss Hutton 2025 Spirit Award.
The award was named in honor and memory of Dennis Hutton due to his passion for community gardening.
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