SixTH RECIPIENT OF ALLEN-LEE HONORS
Winston Skinner
July 22, 2018
Winston Skinner, left, received a certificate for recognition as the sixth recipient of the Allen-Lee Honors award during the service on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Presenting the certificate on behalf of the congregation is Rev. Michael McFarlin, shown at right.
Winston Skinner recently received the Otis A. Brumby Award for serious column writing in Division C of the Georgia Press Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest. Winston has worked at The Newnan Times-Herald for more than 35 years, and he currently serves as the paper's editor. In presenting the Allen-Lee Honors certificate, pastor Rev. Michael McFarlin highlighted the career of Otis Brumby for whom the Georgia Press Association Award Winston received is named. As long-time publisher of The Marietta Daily Journal, Brumby kept the community informed about actions of local government, was influential in getting "sunshine" legislation passed to promote transparency in the functioning of government, and was a staunch defender of the First Amendment. Pastor Michael pointed out the similarities shared by Skinner and Brumby, noting the focus Skinner has on serving the community and keeping it informed.