Woodstock Visitors Center Renovations Recognized as 2018s Most Creative Community Public Relations Initiative City of Woodstocks tourism professionals were recently recognized at the 2018 Georgia Governors Tourism Conference. The annual industry event brought together more than 400 tourism industry professionals from across the state. The Woodstock Visitors Center was awarded the Al Burruss Award for Creative Expression, recognizing the renovation that took place at the Center earlier this year. Georgia Department of Economic Development Deputy Commissioner for Tourism Kevin Langston noted that the renovation project preserved the history of a significant building while creating an innovative space to welcome and inform visitors. Tourism Manager Kyle Bennett accepted the award on behalf of the Woodstock Visitors Center along with Economic Development Director Brian Stockton, Historian and Center Founder Juanita Hughes, and Marketing Manager Stacy Brown. Mayor Donnie Henriques, Downtown Development Authority Chair Perry Tanner, State Representative Michael Caldwell, and Program Manager Mitzi Saxon also attended the annual tourism industry event. The award was presented by Langston, Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus President Rashelle Beasley, and Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson.Renovations included the addition of a second restroom and exposing the 113-year-old brick walls. A wall was constructed providing for a gallery area to feature local art and history displays, historical record storage and workspace, and an updated seating area.
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