Janet Alford, secretary and historian for the Coweta Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary, has been awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Medal of Appreciation by the General Daniel Newnan Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

The prestigious award is given to non-DAR members who demonstrate outstanding support of the DAR’s mission to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism.

It is a way to recognize individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the organization’s work.

Previous recipients include Newnan Mayor Keith Brady and Clay Neely, co-publisher and managing editor of The Newnan Times-Herald.

“Janet Alford is a huge supporter of our DAR missions,” said Chapter Regent Tammy Hyder. “When we’ve reached out, s

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