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Community invited to help Carrollton Lions Club celebrate its 90th anniversary Saturday, February 18th at UWG

submitted by Tom Jackson

The Carrollton Lions Club will be celebrating nine decades of service to the Carrollton and West Georgia area on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the University of West Georgia Campus Center Ballroom, 302 West Georgia Drive, at 4:00 p.m. with a program and dinner.

Carrollton Lions President, Dr. Sam Sauls says, “We would be delighted and honored to have our community join us for this celebratory event.”

Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased from any Carrollton Lions member or by contacting Karen Wild by email: karen.wild@carrolltoncityschools.net or cell 678-699-6103.

The 90th Anniversary Committee, chaired by Fred O’Neal has planned the program, dinner, and festivities. Serving on the committee are Doyle Akins, Karen Wild, Debra Land, Dave Knight, Joe Harris, Dwight Hale, and Tom Jackson.

Keynote speaker will be Donna Townsend, internationally known outstanding Lion from Dalton, Georgia, who has spoken and presented at both district and international Lions conventions over the past fifteen years. She was the first female Lion Club member in the state of Georgia.

Entertainment will be provided by Mimi Gentry, pianist.

The Carrollton Lions Club also recognizes four men who have been members for 50 years or longer: Jimmy Garrett, Doyle Akins, Carl Brack, and Frank Jones.

All community members who are friends and supporters of the Carrollton Lions Club are invited to attend the anniversary event.

According to Lions Clubs International, there are more than 46,000 Lions Clubs with more than million members globally. Formed