Lake Lanier drowning victim to be honored at awards gala

The Brief

  • A 27-year-old man who drowned in Lake Lanier earlier this month will be honored posthumously by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at their annual awards gala.
  • Ramon Diaz-Soria fell into the water while on a boat trip with friends and was able to resurface, officials say.
  • The organization will honor Diaz-Soria’s passion for his community by naming him its Hype Leader of the Year.

ATLANTA A 27-year-old man who drowned in Lake Lanier earlier this month will be honored by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Ramon Diaz-Soria will be given the posthumous award of “Hype Leader of the Year” at a ceremony this weekend.

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