The town of Leesburg observed its 20th Leesburg Day celebration this past weekend. As in the past the day was filled with good food, arts and crafts, entertainment and more.

On behalf of the town, Mayor Ed Mackey expressed his appreciation to the town council, Town Clerk Jennifer Sharpe and others who worked to make Leesburg Day possible. He also thanked Sen. Larry Means for making a special monetary donation toward Leesburg Day festivities.

Mackey recognized Mrs. Leesburg 2008, who is 75-year-old Evelyn Crane. The town also presented a special award to James Pruitt, who has been employed with the town for 11 years.

As part of the program, political candidates had the opportunity to share a few words. The Rev. Melvyn Salter, with the Cherokee County Democratic Party, introduced Josh Segall, Democratic Candidate for Third Congressional District; Brian Johnson, Incumbent candidate for Cherokee County superintendent of education and Elbert St. Clair, Incumbent candidate for District Three of the Cherokee County Commission.

Lorie Owens, with the Cherokee County Republican Party, introduced Evan Jackson, a representative for Mike Rogers, Incumbent Republican candidate for Third Congressional District; Mitchell Guice, Republican candidate for Cherokee County superintendent of Education and Kevin Ford, Republican candidate for Cherokee County Commission District Three.

“We need everybody to go out and vote,” said Mackey. “That is one of the rights that we have. Go to the polls and vote for who you want.”

“I want to thank everybody,” said Mackey. “This is a great crowd. The reason we started this event is because Sarah Ransum, was one of the leaders that took it on her own to say we needed something for the old timers to come back to Leesburg. And if you want to tell a few tales or maybe a lie or two, go ahead, just feel free to do it. But I appreciate everybody that is here.”