Historic Leesburg train depot link to the past

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When long-awaited renovations begin on the historic Leesburg train depot in the coming weeks, workers will be doing more than putting a new shine on an old penny. They will be lovingly resurrecting an important lynchpin in the community’s history, one that ties current residents to the founding of the city.

Leesburg train depot champion Opal Cannon welcomes guests to a ceremony celebrating the upcoming renovation of the downtown train station. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

The train depot renovation project in Leesburg may finally be moving forward now that city officials have recommended a project bid to the state Department of Transportation for approval. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

Inside photo of the historic train depot in downtown Leesburg (Special Photo)

From left, Historic Committee Chair Opal Cannon, State Sen. Greg Kirk, U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop, State Rep. Ed Rynders and Lee County Commission Chairman Rick Muggridge christen the upcoming renovation of the historic train depot in downtown Leesburg. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Former Lee County Primary School principal and Historic Depot Committee Chair Opal Cannon thanks the Leesburg City Council for its recent decision to approve a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation that will provide more than $220,000 to help renovate the exterior of the downtown train station. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Historic Leesburg train depot link to the past

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