MGR Women Newsletter - February 2021


February MGR Women Newsletter
Please join us this month as we welcome Chairman Tommy Stalnaker, Commissioner Dan Perdue, and Commissioner Mark Byrd. They will talk about the phenomenal growth and plans for Houston County and tie in how what Houston is doing effects the Middle Georgia area!
 

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