Mike Davino, right presents Brad Sidwell, left, with a gift card.

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge donated $500 to Hometown Heroes at the Greensboro Fire Department in Greensboro. Hometown Heroes is an organization dedicated to honoring our local heroes throughout the state to include fire, police, EMS and first responders. Lake Oconee Elks were pleased to present Mike Davino, assistant to Hometown Heroes CEO Doug Hesse, with the check. Mike also presented all of the firefighters at the presentation with $100 gift cards to local restaurants. The gift cards not only show appreciation to local heroes but also help to support local restaurants.