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Jimmie Dyess Symposium honors this year's honorees

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By Nick Lulli - email
AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) -

The 2013 Jimmie Dyess Symposium honored three outstanding citizens this evening.

Tom Kelley, former governor Carl Sanders, and wounded warrior Lou Brissie were honored during the event.

The Symposium is held to salute outstanding Americans who, over a lifetime, have made major contributions to their nation, their community, and their fellow citizens.

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