On December 30th, 2011 the Council lost a long-time member, supporter and friend—J.W. Benefield. A former Gwinnett County Schools superintendent, J.W. spent his latter years working passionately for the Gwinnett County Fair. J.W. received many accolades over his distinguished life; he was the Council’s 1992 Button Gwinnett Award recipient. To read more about J.W.’s life and accomplishments, click HERE.
More from the Council for Quality Growth:
February 10, 2025
Under the Gold Dome Week 4 – 2025
State lawmakers convened this week completing…
February 10, 2025
Doug Stoner & Joseph P. Stein Elected to Georgia State Transportation Board
On February…
February 3, 2025
City of Atlanta Seeks to Update Tree Protection Ordinance
Following the passage of new measure to the Tree Protection…
February 3, 2025
Heath Tippens Named President of Cherokee Office of Economic Development
The Cherokee…
February 3, 2025
Under the Gold Dome Week 3 – 2025
State…
February 3, 2025
Under the Gold Dome Week 2 – 2025
This…