The groundbreaking ceremony for the Spout Springs Branch was a huge success. Approximately 100 people from throughout the community attended the event. The weather was beautiful (warm, with no rain) and the food was delicious.
The ceremony began when Master of Ceremonies and Hall County Commissioner Chairman Tom Oliver greeted guests and recognized dignitaries. Father Fred Wendel from the Prince of Peace Catholic Church then gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Remarks were then made by Library Director Adrian Mixson, who recognized the contributions of the Library Board, Hall County Commission, and our local legislative delegation. Commissioner Deborah Lynn, who was instrumental in seeing the facility become a reality, then spoke to the group. Representative James Mills gave final remarks.
Rep. Mills and his church also donated a Bible to the new facility, the library's first official book donation. Rep. Mills also presented an oversized check representing state funding for the building project to the Commission and library system. Ground was then broken by the Hall County Commission, local legislators, and library board members.
