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Governor Recognizes Welcome Center Director

Theresa Jenkins, executive director of the Marietta Welcome Center, as well as several of the state's other top tourism professionals were recognized at a conference in Macon.

Theresa Jenkins, executive director of the Marietta Welcome Center and Visitors Bureau, received the Larry Allen Tourism Leadership Award.

Gov. Nathan Deal recognized Jenkins along with several of the state’s other top tourism professionals at the 2011 Governor’s Conference on Tourism. 

The award, given in memory of the late Larry Allen, general manager of Stone Mountain, is presented to individuals who demonstrate excellence in leadership skills and abilities.

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The joint tourism industry conference was hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus and the Tourism Development Alliance of Georgia in Macon Sept. 12 to 14. 


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