The stretch of U.S. 80 between Brooklet and Statesboro was officially named Dr. Charles Emory Bohler Highway during a special dedication ceremony held prior to the opening of the Brooklet Peanut Festival earlier this month. Pictured above at the cerempny are, left to right, Jonathan Childree, grandson; Ellen B. Anderson, daughter; Jeanna Childree, granddaughter; Preston Bohler, grandson; Tim Bohler, son; Rene B. Childree, daughter; Billie Bohler, wife; and Rep. Jon Burns. State Rep. Bob Lane submitted a request for the dedication, which was approved by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Honoring Brooklets Dr. Emory Bohler
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