By CAROLYN CARY
ccary@TheCitizenNews.com

Several new awards were announced during a recent luncheon meeting of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Augustin Clayton Chapter.

It was held at the home of Second Vice Regent, Betty Harrah.

The chapter was chartered 27 years ago in Jonesboro and has 103 members, most of whom live in Fayette, Clayton and Henry counties.

Regent Joyce Patton said that the chapter was chosen as first in the nation last year and first in Georgia this year for its accomplishments in both new members and number of activities it participated in.

The chapter gives flags to schools and parks; sends money to the veterans hospital; sends clothes and money to DAR-supported schools; observes History Month, Georgia Day and Flag Day by recognizing students with Good Citizen medals and recognizing outstanding history teachers; plants trees in honor of a Georgian, and marks the graves of Revolutionary soldiers.

It holds luncheon meetings monthly and night meetings quarterly. For information phone Joyce Patton at 770-471-6647.