Wiles awarded top honor for wildfire prevention

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Elbert County’s Mark Wiles (left) received a Silver Smokey Award, the top honor for those working in wildfire prevention, in September.

Elbert County’s Mark Wiles (left) received a Silver Smokey Award, the top honor for those working in wildfire prevention, in September.

The highest honor that can be awarded to someone who works in the world of wildfire prevention has been given to Elbert County native and Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Mar…