Honorees find common ground at American Values Dinner

by Chamian Cruz

  • Shirley Combs, who owns Shirley’s Soul Food Cafe and Shirley’s Shelter, stole the night at the American Values Dinner with her story about how she blesses the residents of Toccoa-Stephens County. Touched by her story, Habersham Superior Court Judge Chan Caudell, left, and Oliver & Weidner LLC owner Jim Weidner laugh with Combs with their awards in hand following the event. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff
    Shirley Combs, who owns Shirley’s Soul Food Cafe and Shirley’s Shelter, stole the night at the American Values Dinner with her story about how she blesses the residents of Toccoa-Stephens County. Touched by her story, Habersham Superior Court Judge Chan Caudell, left, and Oliver & Weidner LLC owner Jim Weidner laugh with Combs with their awards in hand following the event. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff
    Two Habersham Countians were honored at the 2021 American Values Dinner on Thursday hosted by the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia Council and raised a record $130,000 that will go toward lo...

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