City Honors Longtime Councilman; Names Him Grand Marshall Of Fair

CUMMING, GA — Although former City of Cumming Councilman Lewis Ledbetter retired last year, his legacy will continue.

Ledbetter, who retired at the end of December after 49 years as a city council member, was honored for his lifetime of service to the City of Cumming during the Dec. 17 city council meeting.

Ledbetter was presented with the Georgia Municipal Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. Larry Hanson, Executive Director of Georgia Municipal Association, presented Ledbetter with the award, which is only available to outgoing elected officials, city administrators or city clerks who have served for 35 or more years.

Mayor Troy Brumbalow also honored Ledbetter by naming him the "Grand Marshall" of the Cumming Country Fair & Festival and presenting him with a sign etched with "Lewis Ledbetter Overlook." Brumbalow explained that the sign will hang in the new pavilion area near the recently constructed sky bridge and ticket booth at the Cumming Fairgrounds. This area will be known officially as the Lewis Ledbetter Overlook.

A reception was also held on Dec. 17 in honor of Ledbetter.

Ledbetter served on the City's elected board for a continuous 49 years, having begun his service in January 1971 and being re-elected every term throughout the nearly half-century time frame. During the reception, he enjoyed seeing many former city elected officials and employees with whom he had served throughout his tenure, as well as his family and many friends from the community.