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Lincoln County honors native Dee Kennedy with county proclamation
Summary
Lincoln County commissioners read and signed a proclamation recognizing Dee Kennedy's NCAA President's Award and career in athletics and law; Kennedy thanked the community and credited her family and churches for support.
Chair Walker T. Norman presented a county proclamation honoring Dee (Detrice) Kennedy and asked Clerk McKellar to read the prepared text. The proclamation notes Kennedy's selection as the National Collegiate Athletic Association President's Award winner and summarizes her education and career, including degrees from the University of Georgia and work in athletics administration and enforcement.
Dee Kennedy spoke to the commission, thanking officials, family and her church communities. "Thank you all so very much," she said, adding that recognition from her home county "means a lot" and that she will "keep this short and sweet." The board presented the proclamation and invited attendees to request copies from the clerk.
The presentation concluded with brief congratulatory remarks from Commissioners Antonakis and Clyde. The proclamation is dated December 2025 and was entered into the county record.
