Newly elected cultural authority chair gives mission: “We are a working board”

Newly elected cultural authority chair gives mission: “We are a working board”

Geri Nelson was elected the chair of the Americus Theater and Cultural Arts Center Authority, and Grace Lyman-Barner was elected vice chair during the Sept. 2 meeting. Nelson interviewed about the new position and her vision for the authority. She was first motivated to speak out about the condition of The Rylander at a City Council meeting after noticing neglect and trash in the bathrooms. She was appointed to the authority shortly after. Nelso…