Editorial note: This is a reporter’s tribute to a Georgian beloved by people from all walks of life and all shades of opinion.
As a lobbyist, Dawn Alford was smart, tenacious and effective. As a person, she was unfailingly pleasant, greeting people with a big smile.
And as a woman with disabilities, Dawn set a compelling example of what’s possible. She influenced countless individuals she met, affecting how they viewed people with physical or intellectual disabilities.
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