Heroes of the New South Awards

From artists to architects, riverkeepers to food advocates, our culture is rooted in and sustained by everyday heroes. We searched the South to find individuals and organizations working to preserve and advance our traditions.|Article: Erin Shaw Street

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Eco-preservation winner: Sally Bethea
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Eco-preservation winner: Sally Bethea

After years of working to curb pollution and rally for more responsible development on the river, Sally Bethea helped found the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, an environmental advocacy organization that protects the portion of the river stretching 8,770 square miles from the North Georgia mountains to the Florida border.


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