Merritt currently serves as the agency's vice chairman and formerly served as secretary-treasurer.
Linda Strikland was named Employee of the Year; Dawsonville Mayor Joe Lane Cox, Elected Official of the Year; and Gary Fesperman, Lavonia City Manager, was chosen Appointed Official of the Year.
The awards were presented at the GMRDC's annual meeting.
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