In conjunction with Black History Month, Sugar Hill’s Mayor and City Council recently presented the Black Women’s Association of Sugar Hill with a proclamation recognizing the group for their excellence in community service and leadership.

Founded in 2019, the Black Women’s Association of Sugar Hill has in just a short time organized the city’s first Black History Month and Juneteenth celebrations. The group has volunteered numerous hours at Downtown Sugar Hill Litter Cleanup events, and the community’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony.

Their leaders organized a Back2School Backpack and Supply Drive, and a Feminine Hygiene Product Drive. In the past two years, the organization has also donated Thanksgiving meals to the North Gwinnett Co-op and many other community focused events.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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