Our Story

Our Mission

Friends of Historic Woolsey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the cultural heritage in and around Woolsey, Georgia. Our mission is to restore, preserve, protect, and revitalize the historic buildings, sites, and landscapes that define our community’s history for generations to come.

How Our Journey Began

The spark for our organization began in November 2019, when a group of Dr. Isaac Gray Woolsey’s descendants met with the leadership team of Woolsey Baptist Church. Dr. Woolsey’s original wishes specified that if the historic church building was no longer in active use, the property would revert to his descendants.

Recognizing a profound responsibility to history, those descendants joined forces with local community members. Together, we officially formed Friends of Historic Woolsey to save the historic church, its cemetery, and the surrounding properties.

Restoring the Heart of Town

Our primary focus is restoring and rehabilitating the long-neglected Historic Woolsey Church and Annex, bringing both back into active service. Once fully restored, the church will once again serve as a welcoming gathering space for community, social, educational, civic, literary, and cultural arts events.

As we continue to discover additional historic photographs and documents, elements of our restoration plan may evolve. We are committed to moving forward with absolute accuracy, respect, and care for the building's true history.

Board of Directors & Leadership

Our work is entirely guided by a passionate board of local leaders, historians, residents, and descendants.

Officers

* Jamie Lovett – President
* Cynthia Griffin – Vice President
* Teresa Roby – Secretary
* Reagan Moscon – Treasurer

Board Members

* Dr. Frank Cole
* Rep. Karen Mathiak
* Judge Fletcher Sams
* Ron Smith – Mayor of Woolsey
* Jordan Watson
* Lindsey Wooddy

Ex-Officio Board Members

* Ryan Arvay – Historic Preservationist
* Dan Langford – Mayor of Brooks
* Dana Sams – Landscaping Chair

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