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Local CVB reps learn more about tourism fundamentals
Leah Poole, right, and Emma Faircloth
Leah Poole, right, and Emma Faircloth display their certificates from the Destination Leadership — Fundamentals of Tourism course. Photo provided

Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Chief Executive Officer Leah Poole, Liberty County CVB Creative and Content Coordinator Emma Faircloth and City of Flemington Council member Hasit Patel completed Destination Leadership — Fundamentals of Tourism, a course designed by the University of Georgia, in Madison. This course was led by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.

Several different speakers from across the state defined what exactly tourism is and how to amplify tourism right here in Liberty County. For tourism to succeed, leaders in the industry must be able to communicate the importance of the tourism industry to decision makers in the area.

Tourism generates local and state tax revenue, creates jobs, increases the quality of life and preserves heritage, culture and nature. As the second largest industry in the state following agriculture, the tourism industry generated over $64 billion in economic impact for the state of Georgia during the last fiscal year and benefited every household in the state by saving over $1,100 annually in state and local taxes.

“If we learn how to better explain what tourism is and the importance that it holds, we can make Liberty County a better place for all. We can also help save local tax payers money, and that is a bonus,” Poole said.

Stay up-to-date on tourism in Liberty County by visiting https:// libertycounty.org/ and following on social media @exploreliberty.

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Bust for Ralph Quarterman statue unveiled
bust of Ralph Quarterman
State Rep. Al Williams gets a look at the bust of Ralph Quarterman, and a statue based on the bust will be erected on the west side of the Historic Liberty County Courthouse. Photos by Pat Donahue
Friends, family and supporters of one of Liberty County’s giants in civil rights got a glimpse at the honor that will stand on the courthouse grounds. The bust of Ralph Waldo Quarterman, which will be part of a statue built to honor him, was unveiled Friday afternoon at the Liberty County Courthouse Annex.
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