Politics & Government

100 Year Old Margaret Tanner Honored by City

Mayor Johnson proclaimed the day "Margaret Tanner Day."

On January 8th, Lawrenceville resident Margaret Tanner celebrated her 100th birthday. During Monday evening's , Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson and the City Council celebrated Tanner's birthday by declaring the day "Margaret Tanner Day." 

Johnson acknowledged the long-time resident's contributions to the community and recalled visiting Tanner's home when Johnson was a young woman.

Last month, Tanner was about how she stays so young. Tanner said her water aerobics class at the YMCA is her fountain of youth.

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