Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue’s interest in furthering Georgia’s hospitality, history and heritage remain high on his agenda. The governor took time out of his hectic schedule to sign a proclamation honoring Peter Bonner, historian, author and president of Historical & Hysterical Tours, Inc., of Jonesboro, Ga.

Dressed in period garb, Bonner joined the governor to receive his award of recognition for the more than 15 years he has been touring thousands of Georgia visitors with his longest-running Gone With The Wind Tour.

John Lynch, fellow historian and curator of the historic Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House in Fayette joined Bonner for the ceremony. “Peter is a friend of Fayetteville who always brings visitors to enjoy our Southern hospitality and history,” Lynch said.

Governor Perdue asked Bonner to autograph a copy of his latest book, “Lost in Yesterday,” and said, “I have an autographed copy of Margaret Mitchell’s ‘Gone With The Wind’ on the coffee table in my living room, Peter. Your book will be beside hers on that table.”