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Burnette named 2019 Statesboro Herald Humanitarian of the Year

Bank leader humbled by recognition

Darron Burnette expresses his gratitude after being named the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year during Tuesday's Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Awards at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

Darron Burnette expresses his gratitude after being named the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year during Tuesday's Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Awards at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

Local bank leader Darron Burnette was emotional Tuesday night as he accepted one of the community’s highest honors — the Statesboro Herald Humanitarian of the Year award, the top recognition for the annual Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Awards.

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