MABLETON — Thursday, Luther and Angela Washington, founders of the Family Life Restoration Center, were named Mableton’s 2026 Citizens of the Year.
The Citizen of the Year Award goes to a nominated individual whose contributions make the community a better place to live.Mayor Michael Owens presented the couple with the honor.For nearly two decades, Luther and Angela Washington have dedicated their lives to serving families in Mableton and South Cobb through the Family Life Restoration Center, an organization they founded in 2006, according to the Cobb Chamber. Since its founding, the Family Life Restoration Center has expanded services to address food insecurity, homelessness, family stabilization and crisis response. In 2024, they introduced a Client Choice Food Pantry model, allowing families to select the food and household items they need while preserving dignity and independence.”Through visionary leadership, compassion and an unwavering commitment to their neighbors, Luther and Angela Washington have made a lasting impact on the Mableton community,” the chamber announced…