Smith Mountain fire tower named in honor of Jerry Bynum

Lizi Arbogast Gwin / TPI Jerry Bynum was instrumental in the restoration of the fire tower on Smith Mountain and opening it to the public.

The fire tower at Smith Mountain has long been a mainstay of Lake Martin.

Its breathtaking views and expansive coverage of the area has been seen by tens of thousands of visitors over the years.

Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers.