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Don’t know about you all, but Maxine and I are sure glad to see spring this year. Daffodils have bloomed, the dogwoods and cherry tree buds are just starting to burst to life, and there’s maybe a bit of hope in the air. When the My prison doggie, out on parole for burden of the world 9 years. We guesstimate her to be about 13. weighs heavy on my A pretty good dog. mind, I feel very lucky to look out my window and see a beautiful blue sky, to hear the Toccoa River rushing by my cabin, and to wake up to the sounds of migrating birds as they sing their way north. Take a deep breath and try to do the right thing for our friends, our communities and our planet, it’s not always easy.

I’m sad to report that our Artist in Residence, Betty Kossick, passed away last month. A Georgia native, Betty had a long and rewarding career as a reporter, an author, and a poet. She never hesitated to take on an assignment and never missed a deadline. She was as tough as they come. Also, in the list of ‘not good things,’ Maxine has been diagnosed with a mast cell tumor on her rear leg. We’ve had a long run together, nearly nine years since I adopted her from the Blairsville Detention Center’s Rescued Program. We go to a specialist vet next week and will know after that how long we have together. Take a deep breath, do the right thing.

So. In this issue we celebrate the coming summer with Old Toccoa Farm as they near completions on their new clubhouse and tavern. From the photos it seems to be quite grand in a country sort of way. I look forward to hopping over there for a cocktail as it’s a short few miles from my cabin, can’t wait!

New on the scene is Cotton Mill Exchange in Canton, GA. The re-purposed cotton mill is a lovely yet rustic space, filled with antiques, home décor, chic fashions and future heirlooms. Steve and Lori Sinatra should take a bow, ‘cuz the place is absolutely stunning, and like the headline says, it’s definitely Destination Fun. Engelheim Vineyards is also featured in this issue showcasing their new event space, Venue in the Vines. The vineyard grounds and tasting room are old-world wonderful, so I have no doubt their new venue will be a fab addition and a solid hit.

There’s our annual listing of Spring and Summer Festivals, I’m still amazed each time as I compile the list how much there is to do up here in north Georgia. And before we know it, summer will arrive and our little tourism-based towns will be filled with happy hikers, kayakers, rafters, and vacationers venturing out for some mountain-style fun. I ask everyone to be kind to each other and our planet, share with those less fortunate, take a deep breath and do the right thing.

We wish a beautiful Spring!

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CONTENTS Spotlight, 7 Restaurant Rod’s Rockin Rolls

South Asian, Mediterranean and American Fare- a Local Favorite

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Filled to the Brim with Vintage & Antique Home Goods, Edgy Fashions and OneOf-A-Kind Merchandise

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A Community of Exceptional People, Homes and a Growing List of Amenities, Including the New Tavern

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His first endeavor was street vending at festivals with a 10’ X 10’ Easy Up and a camp cooker serving his famous rolls. From there he opened Rod’s Rockin Rolls in Copperhill, TN in August 2016, and it was a hit.

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Rod’s latest introduction is the Filipino Halo-Halo shaved ice dessert filled with tropical fruit, ice cream and other tantalizing ingredients pictured above. You owe it to yourself to have one of these famous desserts, great on a hot summer day. Soon to follow will be the Hawaiian shaved ice version!

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KIDS FERST CELEBRATES 15 YEARS!

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Kids Ferst is Celebrating!

April 2007, Kids Ferst was born in Gilmer County becoming a chapter of Ferst Readers (formerly known as Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy https://ferstreaders.org/ ) headquartered in Madison, Georgia. Kids Ferst is a Community Action Team (CAT) dedicated to improving literacy by providing ageappropriate free books once-a-month to every child under the age of 5 in Gilmer County.

Giving a child the gift of reading allows them to enter school with reading readiness skills that prepare them for school success!

Did you know that nearly two thirds of lowincome families in Georgia don’t have a single book in their home suitable for a child, and over a third of all children arrive at kindergarten without the skills necessary for lifetime learning?

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County 15 years ago. Kids Ferst now provides approximately 930 preschool age children with free books each month. In just 15 years, over 182,000 free quality books have been delivered to preschool-age children in Gilmer County.

During the last 15 years, Kids Ferst dedicated volunteers have engaged in multiple fundraisers to facilitate continued funding for this program. Volunteers constantly seek venues to register kids including booths at festivals, city parks, food banks and anywhere parents (or grandparents) can be found. Kids Ferst also looks for opportunities to speak at meetings of local organizations.

The Kids Ferst motto is Read to Lead – Lead to Succeed! Kids Ferst members love to read to help children succeed! They might be spotted reading to children in the school setting, in city parks, at the food bank and just about anywhere kids can be found.

Like the proverb says, “it takes a village to raise a child.” There are a variety of ways you can become part of the village. A donation of just $36 provides a book-a-month to a child for an entire year! Or join the 10x360 program

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where just $10/month donated by 360 people covers the cost of the books each month. When you donate to Kids Ferst, your generosity helps children and their families see opportunities, not obstacles.

Thinking about joining Kids Ferst?

Meetings are held monthly on the third Friday at 10:00am at the Gilmer County Library.

Questions? Please send a message on the Facebook page https://Facebook.com/kidsferst.

Donations can be sent to: “Kids Ferst in Gilmer County”, PO Box 105, Ellijay, GA 30540.

Kids Ferst is a 501c3 making all contributions deductible. Be a part of the celebration!

Gilmer County Kids Ferst PO Box 105, Ellijay, GA 30540 https://Facebook.com/kidsferst. http://www.ferstfoundation.org/ (706) 847-0869 Imagine the possibilities if every child in our community enters kindergarten having been read to regularly.

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DESTINATION FUN! Cotton Mill Exchange is a unique retail shopping experience

featuring exceptional collections by local area artisans and merchants in a beautiful rustic setting.

The carefully refurbished 120 year old Cotton Mill building, with its’ brick walls, period wood floors, ceilings, and historically worn finishes provides the perfect backdrop for a day of exploring and treasure hunting.

The store is filled to the brim with vintage and antique home goods, edgy fashions and one-of-akind merchandise. You’ll find new and handmade furniture, antiques and primitives, handcrafted and new jewelry, distinctive gifts and a variety of new sophisticated clothing.

With 48,000 square feet and over 200 distinctive merchants, this is where architectural salvage and vintage industrial pieces blend seamlessly with modern design.

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The New Echota Treaty of 1833 relinquished Cherokee Indian claims to lands east of the Mississippi River. The majority of the Cherokee people considered the treaty fraudulent and refused to leave their homelands in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee. 7,000 Federal and State troops were ordered into the Cherokee Nation to forcibly evict the Indians.

On May 26, 1838, the roundup and eviction began, now known as The Trail of Tears.

In 1834, the town of Canton was incorporated on land that at the time was still part of the Cherokee Nation. European settlers chose the name after the Chinese city of Guangzhou, which was then known in English as Canton (pronounced can tahn). The name was chosen because a group of citizens had dreams of making the Georgia town a center of the silk industry, which was concentrated 12

in China at the time. Though Canton never became a significant silk center, it did become a successful manufacturing community.

Taking advantage of abundant cotton production, The Mill was founded in 1899 by Robert Tyre Jones, along with a group of local investors. Jones was a leader in banking and commerce in Canton at the time and the plant was the first of two cotton mills built by the owners along the river. Opening in 1901, The Mill mainly produced cotton thread. In 1902 a dye house was added, affording the production of denim.

“Canton Denim” quickly became famous and production increased in the following years.

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featured amenities, such as indoor plumbing, running water, electricity, and ice delivery. Jones Mercantile Store, owned and operated by one of R.T. Jones’s sons, became a popular shop for the residents of the Canton Cotton Mills mill villages. Later on, Jones Mercantile served as the parent company for Etowah Manufacturing Company, which produced trousers from “Canton Denim” as well as chenille bedspreads.

Canton Cotton Mills faced many hardships, including the Great Depression, floods, a major strike, and changes in leadership. In the late1970s, the textile market slowed due to cheaper markets overseas. Canton Cotton Mills shut their doors in the spring of 1981. ACLM Photos courtesy of History Cherokee and the New Georgia Encyclopedia

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owners are Steve and Lori Sinatra and have been in the antiques business for over 10 years. Steve was an operations manager for a nationwide flooring company and Lori was a hairstylist. “Cotton Mill Exchange is a dream come true for us and we intend to respect and honor the history of this property as well as keep this business staffed with wonderful and helpful people. Suzanne Skelly is on staff to help with staff management and customer service. She is a retired HR manager from IBM and brings a higher level of professionalism to the store. Not to mention her extreme knowledge of all things antique and primitive.”

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for something new and unique to bring to the store. We’re certain that our efforts will be obvious when you visit, as we strive to always leave people with a very memorable experience.”

Developing close relationships with the many local artists and merchants is one key to Cotton Mill Exchange’s success. Creative artisans are free to express their unique story, personality and passion through their fine works of art, jewelry, soaps, candles and one-of-a-kind gifts. You can become a part of our family by purchasing a Cotton Mill Exchange t-shirt, 100% of profits go to the Cherokee Family Violence Center.

Cotton Mill Exchange is an integral part of the larger campus, The Mill on Etowah, a fun and exciting re-use development bringing new life to Historic Downtown Canton. A brewery and taproom, restaurants, a tavern, coffee shop, wine bar, ice cream shop, donut shop, hair salon & spa, flower shop, Atomic Biscuit, a workout gym, a coworking space, and even a dance conservatory are only a fraction of what is available to visitors. And that’s only what’s inside. Outdoor green space includes a concert

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stage, jumbotron TV, the River Walk hiking trail, kayaking, and a host of events all year ‘round.

A trip to Cotton Mill Exchange, with their many events, specials, seasonal items and vintage decor makes shopping a delightful adventure for everyone. ACLM Cotton Mill Exchange Suite 100 225 Reformation Pkwy.

Canton, GA 30114 (770) 992-9294 info@cottonmillexchange.net http://www.cottonmillexchange.net/ Hours: Monday through Saturday: 10am – 7pm Sunday: Noon – 6pm Interested in becoming a merchant in the amazing, historic Cotton Mill Exchange? Just visit their website and click on the merchant tab.

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As the sun rises over the Chattahoochee National Forest, and the morning fog lifts above 4,360 feet of the Toccoa River, mother nature unveils a very special place, Old Toccoa Farm. Once referred to as “The Enchanted Land” by the Cherokee Indians, this land is now the perfect backdrop for breathtaking scenery, thoughtfully designed homes, an active lifestyle and award-winning golf.

This spring, delicious cuisine is being added to the menu with the opening of The Tavern, a rustic yet elegant clubhouse of sorts, with an emphasis on food, fellowship and friends.

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Behind the well-designed Gate House, you will find a community of exceptional people, homes and a growing list of amenities that provide for mountain living at its best. Each home, designed specifically for its owners, incorporates heavy use of large timbers, natural stone, board-batten, cedar shakes and accent metals, which come together to create a true sense of belonging. Each home is sized and placed to be “of the land, not on the land”, and this approach sets the community apart from others in the Blue Ridge area. Here, nothing seems out of scale. With the introduction of new designs and materials, the community continues to maintain a fresh architectural cadence and continues to appeal to those who are looking for the best in mountain living.

The tree lined roadways meander throughout the community as do several miles of walking trails. A nice trail run, or a long walk with the dog, is a daily occurrence. If golf is your game, The Bunker Hill designed course here is fast becoming the talk of the south. Golf Digest’s #8 Best New Course 2020, winds its way through mountain ridges, a river valley and native grass meadows, all intentionally shaped to give your face a perma-grin. Yep, a perma-grin. Play the course or just ride along and enjoy a beautiful day. Views, fun and challenge, the course has it all. Links Magazine listed Old Toccoa Farm as a 10 Must-Visit Public Golf Course Destination for 2022.

Accolades keep pouring in for Old Toccoa Farm’s golf course and the nearby city of Blue Ridge and this has had a direct effect on real estate sales here. 2021 was a great year and the momentum of lot sales and new home starts remains steady. A talented team of architects and designers work closely with owners, assuring each home is unique unto itself. Almost APRIL/MAY 2022

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all who are purchasing homesites in Old Toccoa Farm are working with our team and of course our preferred builders to get their homes started as soon as possible. The supply chain for construction materials has created challenges for sure, but our team continues to meet those challenges and has been quite effective in helping our owners navigate through the process from start to finish.

Community outreach is tightly woven into the DNA of Old Toccoa Farm. The developer of Old Toccoa Farm, along with many of its employees and members are actively involved with local charities including Habitat for Humanity; The Open Arms Home for Children, a safe home for young girls; Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc., a veteran-focused organization providing therapy through fly-fishing and fly tying; and Casting for Recovery, which provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer at no cost to the participants.

The highly anticipated new Golf Shop and Tavern will be completed in May and will add yet another dimension to life on the Farm. “We feel we have come to a critical path in our development plan that requires this new amenity. We are thrilled for our members, public playing guests and the greater Blue Ridge community to be offering a new place to enjoy food, friends and fellowship. With the pandemic in our review mirror, the Old Toccoa Farm social calendar for 2022 is setting up to be quite exciting.

Charity golf events, music events, food and wine tastings, and more will be on the menu. When you add this to member kayaking days, and our sporting grounds partnership with Noontootla Creek Farms (fly fishing, sporting clays, pheasant shoots and quail hunts), life at Old Toccoa Farm can be all you want it to be.”

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Hillside Cottages, are Play & Stays for golfers with 15 one-bedroom short-term stay units.

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Hole # 13, Par-5, 626 yards

Adding to these improvements, we are nearing the completion of the Hillside Cottages, which will launch our hospitality program. Think Play & Stays for golfers with 15 one-bedroom short-term stay units offering over-night visits for property owners building their home, and for prospective buyers who want to visit with us and experience Old Toccoa Farm as part of their purchase evaluation process. “So, there’s plenty of activity, much to enjoy and a great deal to look forward to here at Old Toccoa Farm. In the end, I just think it’s a great place to live,” says Peter Knutzen, Co-Managing Partner at Old Toccoa Farm, who, along with his wife Kim, recently moved into their new home here at Old Toccoa Farm.

If you are looking for a community in the north Georgia Mountains that offers a true sense of community along with strong architectural covenants, you owe it to yourself to schedule a visit to see first-hand the difference at Old Toccoa Farm. Here, people, lifestyle, and well-planned designs live together beautifully…the golf is the icing on the cake! ACLM APRIL/MAY 2022

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AC LIVING RECIPES Strawberry Basics Strawberries are sugar-sweet, affordable, and omnipresent – even if you can’t pick your own, you’ll find pints and quarts of them at roadside stands and red seas of them in the produce aisle. These berries are delicious on their own, sprinkled with sugar, or in breakfast recipes, desserts, and even salads.

In Season: Fresh strawberries are available year-round in many regions of the country, with the peak season from April to June.

What to Look For: Buy strawberries that are bright red (with no white or green around the stem), fragrant, and plump, with no soft spots.

How to Store: If using right away, it’s best not to refrigerate them. Otherwise, lay the berries flat on a paper-towel-lined plate and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Do not rinse or hull until ready to use.

Strawberry Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 1 cup butter 3 cups dices fresh strawberries Whole strawberries for decoration as desired 1 cup sugar 4 egg whites 1 cup strawberry puree (Fresh or 1 cup thawed frozen strawberry & 1-2 tbsp water in blender) 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 cups all purpose flour 4 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons flour Pink food coloring *Room temperature ingredients are ESSENTIAL for this recipe.

Preparation 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare three 8-in round cake pans.

2. Whip four eggs whites in mixer until soft peaks form. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, whipping to maintain soft peaks. Pour whites into large bowl (This was about 5 cups in volume after whipped) and set aside.

3. Without fully cleaning the mixer bowl, cream room temperature butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extract. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition.

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4. Sift together 3 cups flour, baking powder, & salt. Alternatively add flour mixture and 1/3 strawberry puree to batter until fully combined.

(Flour, 1/3 cup puree, flour, 1/2 cup puree, flour). Add food coloring to achieve desired color. Batter will be thick. You should have 1/3 cup puree LEFT OVER. (This will be brushed on cake later) 5. Fold in egg whites.

6. Coat diced strawberries in 2 tbsp flour and gently add to batter.

Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using two 8-in cake pans, bake for 45-50 minutes.

7. Remove cakes from oven and use a pastry brush to spread remaining strawberry puree over warm cakes. Cool until ready to assemble cakes.

TIP: If you want to use all of your strawberry puree IN the cake, feel free to brush cakes with a simple syrup after they have baked. This is a dense cake, so it does need the additional moisture added.

Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon coconut extract 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream Shredded coconut Preparation 1. Beat cream cheese and butter together.

2. Add in powdered sugar one cup at a time and

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beat until creamy.

3. Add the vanilla or coconut extract and heavy cream and beat until smooth.

4. Frost cake and cover with shredded coconut.

TIP: Turn mixer on high and let it go for 4 minutes to get some air into the frosting.

Strawberry and Cream Biscuits Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon table salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold 1 cup chopped very ripe strawberries. Cut strawberries into about 3/8" dice, halving very small berries, quartering medium, and then dicing large berries.

1 cup heavy cream Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In the bottom of a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together.

3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles a crumbly meal with small pea-sized bits of butter.

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Buck Bald Brewing Opens in Murphy, NC!

The beer dream team: Sylvie and Patrick Keenan, Sarah and Matt Wright, Jake Reuse, and Randy Cranford. Not pictured brewer Frank Crosier (Big Cro).

Buck Bald Brewing has expanded with a new location in Murphy, NC. ACLM caught up with owner Patrick Keenan for the 411.

ACLM: What factors influenced your decision to open another location?

BBB/Keenan: We love our Copperhill location.

It will always be where we started and the source of everything amazing about Buck Bald Brewing. We’ve reached the limit of what we can do in our flagship location. We looked extensively at expansion opportunities in Copperhill and they just aren’t there.

ACLM:. How did you decide on Murphy?

BBB/Keenan: One of our staff, Matt Wright, lives in Murphy and I had him on the lookout for an amazing space where we could expand.

The building is a 1930s era building - right in our wheelhouse - where we have room to grow. What we didn’t know at the time is how amazing the town of Murphy would be in helping us get started. Everyone we’ve spoken to in Murphy has been helpful and supportive.

What a great place to open a brewery! The town of Murphy has great things coming that have us psyched. They are making changes to encourage growth and new businesses in Murphy and we are happy to be a part of it.

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ACLM: Will beer be brewed at both locations?

BBB/Keenan: Yes! We’ve opted for a larger system in the new Murphy location. We’ll brew our flagship beers on the larger system in Murphy - Hollerin’ Man Pale Ale, Ragin’ Red Ale, Yikes, Bobby! IPA, Backpack Blonde and more.

Smaller batch and location specific brews will continue at the Copperhill location. Copper Basin Cream Ale and McCulley Mountain Mild will stay in Copperhill.

New beers like Gambler’s Gem Golden Ale and Cherokee Stumpwater Porter will be brewed in Copperhill but will be served only in our Murphy location. Expect to always find something fresh, different, and amazing in each location.

ACLM: Who will manage the new location and who else will be working there?

BBB/Keenan: Matt Wright is now the Taproom Manager in Murphy. Matt’s wife, Sarah and Jake Reuse will help him as necessary. We’ll seriously look at supplementing our staff once we have a gauge of our traffic in Murphy.

ACLM: Who will be brewing?

BBB/Keenan: Currently Frank Crosier (Big Cro), Jake Reuse, and I brew the beer in Copperhill. As we expand we’ll look toward adding additional brewing help in both locations. Every beer we’ve ever created in Copperhill has been brewed by the same team (with Jake added along the way), and I don’t expect that to change. We’ll always be a group

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of friends that care about beer and want to make the best beer possible working together to craft every brew.

ACLM: We lovingly know Buck Bald Brewing as a friends and family endeavor, I’m sure you’d like a shout out to everyone who has made the new location a reality.

BBB/Keenan: We are crazy lucky that Buck Bald Brewing has been such a success. However, it’s the commitment, heart, and expertise of our families and friends that have made all of this possible. Cheers to you all: Randy & Teresa Cranford, Roy Crissman, Ross DeLoach, Karen & Mike Herring, Kevin McCarty, and Rich White.

Fill a Pint, Fill a Growler, Fill Your Mind.

Buck Bald Brewing now having fun at two cool locations: Copperhill 160 Ocoee Street Copperhill, TN 37317 Hours: Daily Noon - 8pm buckbaldbrewing.com @buckbaldbrewing Murphy 104 Tennessee Street Suite D Murphy, NC Hours: Thursday - Sunday Noon - 8pm buckbaldbrewing.com @buckbaldbrewingmurphy

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somewhat shaggy, but cohesive mass. The dough won’t be even – the key here is to be gentle!

7. Generously flour your counter or work surface. Transfer dough to the counter, generously flour the top and flatten with your hands or a rolling pin.

8. Gently roll or press the dough out to a 3/4 to 1-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch circles with a floured biscuit cutter, pressing straight down and not twisting as you cut.

9. Carefully transfer scones to prepared baking sheet, spacing at least two inches apart. You can re-roll the scraps of dough; things will get a bit messy but they will still be perfectly tasty.

If you’re so inclined, sprinkle with a little sugar to finish them off.

10. Bake the scones for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and the juices start to bubble a bit and thicken. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 16-20.

Strawberry Butter

Flavored butters are so easy to make and can be used in many different ways. This is a great butter recipe to add to your collection.

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Preparation 1. In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries and thyme coarsely. Add the butter and salt and blend until fairly smooth. Serve at room temperature.

2. This can be made one day in advance and refrigerated in a tightly covered container. Allow to become room temperature before serving.

Strawberry Compote

During strawberry season, every cook should have a compote handy. Spoon over everything from pancakes to ice cream!

Ingredients 3 pints fresh strawberries, washed, patted dry and sliced 1 cup sugar, less if you prefer 1⁄2 cup Grand Marnier or 2 tbsp lemon juice Preparation 1. In a non-reactive saucepan, over medium heat, combine 2 pints of the strawberries, sugar and liquor.

2. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the fruit is soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.

4. In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, puree the strawberries until smooth.

5. Turn into a mixing bowl, and add the remaining sliced strawberries. Mix well.

Makes 2 cups.

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Strawberry Rose Gin Fizz Ingredients 6 beautiful strawberries 2 teaspoons sugar 4 shots gin 1 teaspoon rose water pinch of salt 1/2 cup club soda (or, to taste)

Preparation 1. Wash and de-stem strawberries. Dice into small pieces, like 12 pieces from one berry. Tiny.

2. Sprinkle the sugar over strawberries. Let sit for 5 minutes. Mash with a fork to release their juices.

3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the strawberry mixture, gin, rose water and a pinch of salt (just trust me). Shake, and divide between two glasses.

5. Top off with club soda, squeeze a lime wedge into each glass. ACLM Recipe and photo credits: iambaker.net, mycakeschool.com, smittenkitchen.com, justberryrecipes.com, dessertfortwo.com

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EngelheimVineyards Savoring Mountain Serenity

WORDS: ENGELHEIM VINEYARDS PHOTOS: TERRY MADDOX & EHNGELHEIM VINEYARDS

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Gilmer County is famous for its luscious apples and its numerous outdoor activities; however, viticulturists and vintners also know that grapes grown in the rolling fields and valleys around Ellijay have unique characteristics which lead to beautiful wines. The climate of the Southern Appalachians, alternating from cool and cloudy to sunny and hot, creates a complexity of flavors that are fully released from the grapes and expressed in the wines created here. Winemakers call this delicate yet immediately recognizable quality a region’s “terroir”, which is created by site-specific soil conditions, climate, elevation, and topography. The infinite combinations of these elements, big and small, give every wine a particular character, which both the experienced sommelier and casual wine drinker can appreciate. Experienced wine-sippers who prefer some wines over others, and wines from one region over another, can likely point to the wine’s terroir as a major reason why.

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Main Event Hall, Venue in the Vines

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At Engelheim Vineyards, visitors are encouraged to savor the whole experience of tasting and enjoying locally produced Georgia wines. Since revitalization after prohibition began in the 1970’s, the Georgia wine industry is booming.

The dry weather, a consequence of record-setting drought conditions across the Appalachian region, just so happened to create some spectacular wine grapes. The state of Georgia was once the sixth largest producer of grapes in the country, and Engel thinks we can get there again someday soon as more and more people flock to the Georgia wine country in search of the perfect bottle.

Engelheim proudly produces eleven varietals including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Traminette, Chambourcin, Petit Manseng, and others. Engelheim has received numerous awards and medals from various wine competitions including a Double Gold, 26

multiple Silver, and Bronze medals from the San Francisco Wine Competition with Engelheim estate grown and bottled wines. They were also named Best Georgia Winery in 2018 and received Best Georgia Grown Wine for their Petit Manseng in 2020, and for their Red Blend, Doxology in 2021, by the Georgia Trustees Wine Competition.

Engelheim Vineyards is also proud to announce that they have recently opened a new event center, Venue in the Vines. This 12,000 sq. foot facility is home to an indoor and outdoor event space, bridal suite, groom suite, and barrel cave. The event center can host up to 250 people and has a beautiful view of the vines.

As a Christian, faith-based, family-run company, they strive to honor God in everything they do while paying respectful homage to the Cherokee people who once inhabited their land. “Engelheim,” or “Angel Home” in

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German, makes use of German architecture as a celebration of the Engel family’s rich German heritage and history. But it’s anything but stodgy or stiff; children and pets are always welcome and guests are invited to share their knowledge—or lack thereof—of wine. Their tasting room features live music and food trucks on Saturdays and Sundays and is always pet friendly. Above all, Engelheim Vineyards is meant to be a place where people can come together, relax, and truly appreciate what a fabulous wine experience the state of Georgia has to offer.

Gary Engel’s passion for wine stems from his time in the United States Army and his childhood in a farming community in South Alabama. Though he comes from Alabama, he has spent extensive time overseas, in California, Virginia, and other grape producing regions and the processes of viticulture and winemaking still

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Barrel Cave fascinate him. When he retired from the Army, now-Colonel Engel told his wife, Jan, that he wanted to grow grapes. The couple bought their lush, green acreage near Ellijay, Georgia in 2007 and planted their first vines in 2009, producing their first harvest in 2011. The vineyard’s success has continued to grow, and is now among the most prominent wineries in Georgia.

However people choose to experience the Georgia wine country, Gary Engel is confident that the popular local wine industry is here to stay. It’s about more than wine; it’s about culture, history, hospitality, and the rich Southern farming heritage that makes Appalachia such a magical place to live and play.

Engelheim invites you to “come and experience a taste of heaven.” ACLM

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Our brand new event center, Venue in the Vines is now available to book for Weddings and other private events. We have several dates open for 2022 and beyond. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us, we’d love to host your event!

Engelheim Vineyards 120 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540 770-635-WINE sales@engelheim.com Engelheim.com Tasting Room Hours Daily: 12:30-6 pm.

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Bubbles Over Georgia

SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS, FAIRS & FUN FOR 2022 Welcome to the most complete list of Spring & Summer Festivals & Fairs in north Georgia!

While every attempt has been made to provide accurate event listings, we urge you to confirm the information provided before making travel plans. Some events may require Covid Vaccine cards. With that said, come and see all that north Georgia and the southern Appalachians has to offer!

Annual Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival - Online April 1 - 2, 2022

To maintain the safety of our storytellers and audience, the Festival will be held ONLINE. Featuring Sheila Arnold, Bil Lepp, Sam Payne, Gayle Ross, Kim Weitkamp, and many other fantastic tellers. The festival will offer a mix of pre-recorded stories and live (Zoom) workshops and storytelling performances. Everything will be available for 30 days, so you can enjoy the festival online throughout the month of April.

General admission tickets are just $10 per household, teachers and students can sign up for free tickets. Register online, for tickets and info: email: info@gamountainstoryfest.org or visit www.gamountainstoryfest.org

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24th Annual Blue Ridge Writers’ Conference April 8 - 9, 2022

The Blue Ridge Writers’ Conference mission is to educate, inform and inspire writers. Featuring award-winning author Melissa Fay Greene as our keynote speaker. Writers network with fellow writers, expand their markets and learn to hone skills in breakout sessions. The conference begins with a Workshop Intensive held on Friday from 10:30am-2:30pm. A Meet and Greet on Friday at 5pm. Writers’ Conference sessions begin on Saturday from 9am-5pm.

Books sales from our conference speakers and member writers will be available. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge GA 30513. For more info contact (706) 632- 2144, BlueRidgeArts@ gmail.com or visit www.blueridgearts.net.

April Fest- The Ridges Resort April 9, 2022

Young Harris, GA. Who is ready for SPRING? We can’t wait to get outside and enjoy some warm weather! So we are kicking it off with AprilFEST! We will have live music, food, and amazing local vendors! 10am-6pm. Vendors can sign up now by emailing Paula: p.esposito@ theridgesresort.com. The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge, 3499 US Highway 76, Young Harris, GA, 30582.

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Annual Big Shanty Festival April 9-10, 2022

The Big Shanty Festival has grown to become one of the largest arts and crafts shows in north Georgia. More than 250 booths featuring a vast array of one-of-a-kind and homemade crafts. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History sits at the center of the festival. Outstanding local entertainment and all your favorite festival foods. Parade kicks off at 9:30 am on Saturday at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw. Sat 10am – 6pm, Sunday Noon – 5pm. FREE. For more information call: 770423-1330 or visit www.kennesawbusiness.org

64th Annual Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival April 22-23, 2022

The ramp or wild leek, is a wild onion native to North America. The bulb resembles a scallion, but the flat, broad leaves set it apart, a version of the wild garlic. This event features the traditional Ramp Meal which includes, Ramps in eggs, white beans, cornbread, fried potatoes, and streaked meat bacon for take-out only. The take-out meal will be served from 10:00am until 2:00 pm. Along with the meal, bagged ramps will be available for sale until they are sold out. Additional festivities are postponed until 2022. Admission is FREE. Proceeds for

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this event benefit the Polk County 4-H Clubs and Camp McCroy. Camp McCroy: 1058 Hwy 30, Reliance TN. 7 miles north of Turtletown, TN. Email: Greg Paxton rgpaxton@utk.edu, call 423-338-4503. Visit ramptrampfestival.com

The Rhododendron Festival Opening Weekend April 22 – May 14 2022

Spend a day in the most beautiful part of North Georgia - Hiawassee and the stunning Hamilton Gardens. This magical botanical garden is filled with native wildflowers like trilliums, shooting stars, and trout lilies, and more than 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas making it the largest collection in the Southeast! During peak bloom time we will be celebrating our beautiful native flowers with a Rhododendron Festival. Each weekend (April 22-24, April 29-May1, May 6-8, May 13-15, & May 20-22) enjoy crafters, live music, food, drinks, a plant sale, daily seminars and more! Admission is $5 per person. 8am to Dusk. No pets. Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairground 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. 706-9700011 or hamiltongardens.org

Andrews’ Annual Spring Fling Street Fair & Nature Expo April 23, 2022

Andrews NC celebrates Earth Day and our beautiful little town by opening up our downtown area to vendors and nature lovers from all over the area. Learn about raising awareness of our forests; protecting our rivers, lakes, & streams; identifying local wildlife; the importance of local culture; and so much more.

A large Children’s Activities area and our Food Court, with live music all day, will make you want to stay and play for hours! New in 2022 the First Annual Doxie Derby, sponsored by Old Town Brokers, will take place on the corner of Main and Walnut (across from the Library) starting at 12 pm. Come down and cheer on your favorite Dachshund and buy some swag!

11am – 6pm. FREE! Downtown Andrews, NC. For info visit https://www.visitandrewsnc.com

Fannin County High School Presents the 2nd Annual S.T.E.A.M Festival April 23, 2022

Music, Drama, and Live Performances. Student Arts & Crafts, Woodwork, and Metalwork for Sale. Community Partners Tables. Food and Treats. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free! Blue Ridge Farmers Market, 787 Summit Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Info: 706-632-2081

Kennesaw Beer & Wine Festival April 23, 2022

100+ beers, 25+ wines, live music, food and fun.

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week of the festival. Live music on the main stage. This is a 21 and up event, no exceptions, no kids, no babies, no pets. Rain or Shine, no refunds. 1pm – 5pm. Tickets are $40 advance, $45 after April 14, and $55 day of event.

Depot Park in Downtown Kennesaw. For tickets and info visit www.kennesawbeerwinefest.com

Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival April 23- 24, 2022

Over 150 Arts & Crafts booths, 12 food booths, an entertainment stage, and a variety of children’s activities. Jonquils will be in bloom in the midst of spring time in Smyrna. Bring the family and shop, play, eat, drink and just have a great day together.

Artisans from all over the southeast feature their own hand-made crafts, paintings, clothing, furniture, jewelry and much more. There are plenty of food and activities for the whole family to enjoy. FREE. For more information 770-423-1330 or visit www.smyrnacity.com

Nantahala Outdoor Center Spring Fling April 23- 24, 2022

Celebrate spring in the Smoky Mountains with a free, family-friendly event in the Nantahala Gorge! Join us for a weekend of fun at NOC during the Upper Cascades release! Shop at the Outfitters Store for great sales on paddling gear, apparel and more, or grab a meal with a view from River’s End Restaurant and watch the paddlers navigate down the river. For info visit the Nantahla Outdoor Center website: https:// noc.com/ or call 828.785.4847.

Annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival April 23- 24, 2022

Historic Downtown Dahlonega’s award-winning Bear on the Square Mountain Festival is a yearly celebration of the Southern Appalachian culture, including an auction, music, art and folkways. Dahlonega is a picturesque town in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains and this year’s event will be held in and around the town’s Historic Square during the third weekend in April. Pre-festival events, including the beginning of jamming on the square and the Live and Silent Country Auction will occur on Frida, with two full days of activities on Saturday and Sunday. For more info visit www. bearonthesquare.org. Contact: (706) 864-3711 or (800) 231-5543.

Annual Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival April 22-24, 2022 An absolute treat for knit, crochet, weaving, rug hooking enthusiasts and more, attendees of this event will gain access to a variety of vendors and educational resources. The Gilmer County Civic Center, 1561 South Main St. Ellijay, GA 30540. Friday and Saturday 10am

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to 5pm. Sunday from 10am to 4pm. There is a cash only admission fee of $5. Vendors will accept payments of checks, cash and credit. Parking is free. For more information regarding the Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival, including lists of sponsors, vendors, educational courses and local hotel and cabin rental options, please visit www.facebook.com/ georgiamountainneedleartsfestivalandretreat.

5th Annual Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival April 30, 2022

Sponsored by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited Chapter. More than a dozen local outfitters and guides can help you learn why flyfishing is a growing sport. Trout Fest Program Tents , Trout Fest Activity Zone, outdoor art produced by local and traveling artists. Trout Fest Food Court and Beer/Wine Garden feature new and returning food vendors. Downtown Blue Ridge, GA. For more information: Email: bborgwat@gmail.com Website: blueridgetroutfest.com

Annual Georgia Mountain Rally Hosted by the BMW Motorcycle Club of Georgia May 6 -8, 2022

In its 29th year the GMR returns to the everpopular picturesque fairgrounds in Hiawassee between Friday May 6th and Sunday May 8th, 2022. This area of the Appalachians offers rewarding twisties - including Deal’s Gap, the Cherohala Skyway and the Blue Ridge Parkway - inspiring vistas and renowned mountain hospitality. Plus, it’s dual-sport heaven for all skill levels. Truly the perfect start to anyone’s riding season! All brands welcome. Visit www. bmwmcoga.org or rally@bmwmcoga.org.

Annual Murphy Spring & Brew Festival May 7, 2022

Celebrate what makes Murphy our favorite town! The Murphy Business Association organizes this annual event on Tenneesse Street.

Welcoming vendors, kids activities, food trucks, live entertainment, McNabb Properties Beer Garden, and especially You! 11am – 8pm.

Murphy, NC 37353. For information visit: www.murphyspringfestival.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ whereNCbegins

31st Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Powwow May 7 - 8, 2022

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and living Indian village and displays. Northern Plains encampment and a Muscogee Creek settlement. Environmental and wildlife displays & Birds of Prey show. Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 11am-6pm. Tickets at the gate: Adults (13 years and up): $15. Children (6-12 years old): $5. 5 years and under: FREE. Everyone is welcome! No pets. Boling Park, 1098 Marietta Hwy., Canton, GA 30114. For info: www.rthunder.com, 770-735-6275 or rollingthunder34@ymail.com.

Ducktown Spring Festival May 7, 2022

Arts - Crafts - Bluegrass. $5 for 12 and older.

Proceeds benefit restoration of the school building and campus. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ducktown School, 2018 Hwy 68, Ducktown, TN. Info: ducktownschool2021@hotmail.com

Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival May 7, 2022

Enjoy music by Wyatt Espalin & friends on two stages, arts and crafts, food trucks, 30+ wineries, and tours of the blooming Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens. 11am – 5pm.

Advance Tickets: $35.00, At the Gate: $40.00.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee , GA 30546. For info and tickets: Phone: (706) 896-4191 Website: georgiamountainfairgrounds.com

Annual Georgia Apple Blossom Festival May 7-8, 2022

One exciting weekend with over sixty handselected, regional vendors offering food, art, crafts, bounce houses, rock climbing, face painting, and more. Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM. Craig Street in East Ellijay, GA at the Gilmer Chamber & Welcome Center.Visit www.georgiaappleblossomfestival. com or 706-635-7400.

7th Annual Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival May 21-22, 2022

Chestatee Artists presents this festival featuring High Quality Arts & Crafts, Live Jazz Performances. This cultural event takes place in Dahlonega’s historic downtown square and Hancock Park. Visitors can select from paintings in oil, acrylics, watercolors and mixed media, as well as creative photography. Quality crafts accepted by the jury committee will include ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, wood items, leather crafts, fused and stained glass, fiber arts, custom knives, and other handcrafted creations.

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46th Annual Spring Arts in the Park Festival May 28 - 29, 2022

Enjoy the Annual Spring Arts in the Park fine arts and fine crafts festival held in the beautiful Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, Georgia during Memorial Day weekend. Admire the variety of artwork, enjoy tasty food, watch multiple artist demos and see art from over 175 juried fine arts and fine crafts exhibitors throughout the weekend festival. Adults $5; children under 12 free. Arts in the Park is one of the town’s signature events. Admission $5, kids free. Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm.

Proceeds go to the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. For info visit www.blueridgearts.net or call 706-632-2144.

Annual Blairsville Spring Arts & Crafts Festival May 28 - 29, 2022

On the Square in Blairsville, Memorial Day weekend. this two day event features a parade at 10am on the 28th, crafts unique to the region and of course, music. All activities will take place on the Square around the Old Courthouse. Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm, rain or shine. Visit the Union County Historical Society at www. unioncountyhistory.org or call 706-745-5493

a champagne flight over the mountains. For more information: Race Headquarters at 706878-2271 to schedule a balloon flight. www. helenballoon.com.

Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games June 2 - June 4, 2022 Highland dancers, Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums and traditional musicians come to celebrate their heritage.

Even if you don’t know your family’s heritage or have little or no Scottish ties come experience Scotland without the need of a passport. Starts9 am each day. The opening ceremony with the massed bands and parade of tartans at 12 noon on Saturday. $20, kids under 10, free. Meeks Park on Highway 515.

Visit: www.BlairsvilleScottishFestival.com.

Contact Information: 706-745-2161 or email: BSFHG1@yahoo.com.

37th Annual British in the Blue Ridge June 24 – 25, 2022

This is the premier British motorcycle rally in the southeastern United States, held every year since 1985. Lots of fun and activities for all, including a poker run and other mountain rides on the best motorcycle roads in Georgia, a British motorcycle show featuring vintage and new British motorcycles, field events,

49th Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race & Festival June 2 - June 4, 2022

The South’s oldest balloon event will begin with a mass ascension of 30 colorful hot air balloons. Balloonists compete in local events Thursday evening beginning around 6pm thru Saturday. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30am and 6:00pm each day (weather permitting). Many opportunities available to the public; assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew, taking a tethered ride in a balloon or

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vendors, comradery and camping. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome! RV hookups and campsites are available. Sponsored by the Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Association. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, GA. Visit www.gabma.us or www. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com

Annual Made in Georgia Festival June 25 -26, 2022

Shop over 75 vendors offering a wide variety of products made, grown, brewed, harvested, stitched, crafted, or inspired by Georgia. Sample gourmet food and treats from some of Georgia’s top chefs. Shop for fashion accessories, custom home decor, health and beauty products - all while learning about Georgia’s history. Bring your family and friends and spend the day or weekend! Vendors include: Pottery, Paintings, Olive Oil, Pecans, Chocolate, Dog Products, Wreaths, Cloth, Log furniture, Teddy Bears, Mushrooms, Plants, Jewelry, Sugared Peppers, Cheese Straws, Cocktail Shrubs, Woodwork, Soap, Dips/Mixes, Teas, BBQ Sauce, Hot Sauce, Jellies, Beef Jerky, Candles, Honey, Pickles, Jelly, Syrup, Home Décor and more! Come hungry and buy local! Admission $5, or both days for $7, children 14 and under free. Saturday 10am 5pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm. Towns County Rec Center, 150 Foster Park Rd. Young Harris, GA 30546. For info visit www.golakechatuge.com or call Crystal 706-896-4966.

23rd Annual Butternut Creek Festival July 16 -17, 2022

Celebrate and enjoy the Arts of this Mountain Region! A family event nestled along the shady banks of Butternut Creek at the beautiful Meeks Park. The Butternut Creek Festival is one of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the southeast. Showcasing the work of 65 hand selected artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery, scrimshaw, and woodturning. Enjoy live music, demonstrations and great food. Free! Np pets please. Meeks Park: 11 Pool Lane, Blairsville, GA. on the South side of Hwy 76/515, just 0.7 miles west of the Hwy 19/129 traffic light. For more info contact High Country Artisans: 706-781-1221 or visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com

Annual Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In July 27 - 30, 2022

Come join us for the Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In. Enjoy three fun filled days of good ole mountain fun. Fantastic venue, swap meet, cruises ,live music, real moonshine still in the works, mountain crafts, and plenty of hot classic cars, trucks, bikes, rat rods and more!

Event site is at the Dalton Trade Center in

beautiful Dalton GA. Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Georgia 30720. Contact us: 662587- 9572 or www.gammoonshinecruizin.com

71st Annual Georgia Mountain Fair August 19 – 27, 2022

Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that this event has to offer. With first class musical performances, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides, and Georgia’s rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. Featuring the Banana Derby with Monkey jockeys racing on their trusty canines.

The Dominguez family Globe of Death is an extremely fast, death-defying act to excite the whole crowd! Top-notch musical performances, “Old Ways Demonstrations and a Pioneer Village! Free parking. Children under 12, free.

Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc. P.O. Box 444, Hiawassee, GA 30546. View entire Fair schedule at www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com For more info Phone: (706) 896-4191. ACLM While every attempt has been made to provide accurate event listings, we urge you to confirm the information provided here before making travel plans.

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INSIDE Welcome to our Calendar!

Due to COVID-19 many events may have vaccination or mask requirements.

While every attempt has been made to provide accurate event listings, we urge you to confirm the information provided before making travel plans. With that said, come and seeall that the southern Appalachians has to offer!

ARTS 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Every Month Plein Air Painters of Hiawassee Hiawasee, GA. Meet at ArtWorks and leave at 2pm for a local scenic spot to spend a fun afternoon painting with other artists. All media welcome. Bring supplies and equipment you can carry.

Some walking on uneven ground may be required.

Remember to bring some water and a hat. During winter months, we paint as long as afternoon temperature is at least 50 degrees. 2pm-5pm ArtWorks Gallery & Gifts, 232B Chatuge Way, Hiawassee, GA. www.artworksgalleryga.com or 706-896-0932.

3rd Wednesdays Every Month Quilt Guild Jasper, GA. Out on a Limb Quilt Guild meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month 1pm – 3pm. Pickens County Community Center, Camp Road, Jasper, GA. 30143. Info: Cathy Vickers (678) 452-2155.

4/8 thru 5/21 Nature’s Generosity: The Photography of Mike Ramy Blue Ridge, GA. Engage in the exquisite detail and compositional skills of wildlife and nature photographer, Mike Ramy during his exhibit, “Nature’s Generosity,” at the

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Art Center. Join us for the opening reception on April 8th from 5-7pm.

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www. blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

4/8 thru 6/25 2nd Quarter Artist in Residence: M. Camille Day Blue Ridge, GA. GA. Come see the world through the paintings of the amazingly talented Camille Day during her artistin-residence exhibit, “People & Places: The Art of Travel.”

Opening reception is April 8, 5-7pm. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www. blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

5/14 3rd Annual Plein Air Paint Out Blairsville, GA. Once again, the Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild/ArtWorks Artisan Center will be hosting the 3rd Plein Aire Paint-Out at the Hice Azalea Farm. Cash prizes and reception. 8am – 4pm.

The Azalea Farm, 138 “R” Way, Blairsville, GA. 30512.

For info and registration: 706896-0932 or www.mountainartscrafts.org for prospectus and application - Events and Classes Tab. 5/20 thru 5/22 Plein Air, Art in the Mountains Ellijay, GA. We have some new sites joining us, a new category - Plein Air photography, and the auction at The Playhouse! The party/auction will be in the afternoon at the George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540. Tickets & Info: www.gilmerarts.com or 706-635-5605 5/27 thru 7/9 Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit Blue Ridge, GA.Celebrate our heritage with the age-old artistic craft of quilting and

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The Art Center will be adorned in colorful fabric, woven with care, skill and hand-made flare. Don’t miss one of the most unforgettable exhibits of the year with traditional and non-traditional quilts, and an array of fiber arts. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www.blueridgearts. net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@ gmail.com, Phone: 706-6322144.

Ongoing Wednesdays Team Trivia at Hoppy Trout Andrews, NC. Four rounds of trivia. Each round has a different category with 10 questions. Prizes are a $5 gift card for each of the first three rounds and a $20 gift card for the overall winning team at the end. 6:30pm. Free! Hoppy Trout Brewing Company 911 Main St. Andrews, NC 28901.

Info: www.hoppytroutbrewing. com or 828-835-2111

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Ongoing Thursdays Trivia at Copperhill Brewery Copperhill, TN. Gift certificates for first thru 3rd place winners. Starts 6pm SHARP. Copperhill Brewery, 105 Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: (423) 548-3030 or copperhillbrewery.com

Ongoing Mondays Bingo (or Raft Guide Trivia) at Buck Bald Brewing Copperhill, TN. Win cool prizes and have some fun. Starts at 6m. Free! Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: 706.431.7141 or https://buckbaldbrewing. com 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays Twirlers Square Dancing Jasper, GA. Twirlers dance the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays of the month at 7pm (lessons at 6pm). Bent Tree Club Tamarack, Jasper, GA. Info: 770-893-2629.

Tuesdays Trivia at Lucky’s Blairsville, GA. Prizes and great food! 7-9pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: : https://www. luckystacoshop.com/ or 706487-4231.

Ongoing Wednesdays Cast-Off Pet Rescue Bingo Blairsville, GA. Would you like to save dogs and cats and win money? Join us for Bingo! The Jackpot depends on YOU! If we at have least 60 players, jackpot will be $600.00. At least 80 players, jackpot will be $800.00. At least 100 players, jackpot will be $1,000.00!!! Doors 6 pm, games 7pm. Blairsville Civic Center, 165 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, GA. 30512. For info: www.castoffpetrescue.org or call (706) 487-4539.

First Thursdays Shop Late Thursdays Blairsville, GA. Downtown Blairsville businesses will be open additional hours from 5pm - 8pm and featuring deals, discounts and other offers! Avoid the crowds on the weekends and visit Downtown Blairsville on the First Thursday of the month!

Look for businesses with a red balloon! Info: www.visitblairsvillega.com or 877. 745.5789.

Ongoing Thursdays Dart Tournament and Open Jam Session Murphy, NC. Darts- 5pm. Jam5pm – 7pm. The Daily Grind And Wine, 46 Valley River Ave Murphy, NC 28906. Info: (828) 835-7322 or http://thedailygrindandwine.com/ Ongoing Fridays Hiawassee Night Market Hiawassee, GA. Open-air night artist & artisan market: fresh produce, food trucks, games, and live music.The monthly destination for outdoor dining, shopping, and entertainment. 5pm- 10pm.

Town Square at 19 S. Main Street, Hiawassee GA. http:// hiawasseega.gov

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First Fridays Block Party Canton, GA. Join us every First Friday May through October, from 6 to 9 pm in Downtown Canton. We’ll have live music, food and extended hours of shopping. Free and open to everyone! Info: facebook.com/ CantonGAFirstFriday.

2nd Fridy Each Month Fantastic Finds Friday Blairsville, GA. Come to Merchants Walk for great deals all day. Save, stay and enjoy! 7:30am- 8pm. Hours vary between merchants. Info: www.visitblairsvillega.com or 877. 745.5789.

Ongoing 2nd Saturdays Saturdays at Riverwalk McCaysville, GA. Shop * Eat * Play * Late. Most stores open late on the 2nd Saturday of each month this summer. Fun Shopping * Free Gifts * Special Offers. Eat dinner at Burra Burra on the River or Twisted Tomato, browse the unique Shops & Boutiques, and enjoy live music at TOONEYS Music Venue. Riverwalk Shops, 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555.

4/2 Whitepath Classic Car Auction Ellijay, GA. Sellers fee: $150 Buyers fee: $100 General Admission: $35. 8am – 5pm.

Hwy 515 Auto Auction, Inc. 107 Whitepath Road Ellijay, Ga 30540. Info: http://www. whitepathclassiccarauction. com 4/8 thru 4/10 Vintage Market Days® Spring At Mountain Cove Farms Chickamauga, GA. Join us for a special shopping experience, featuring the best vendors from Tennessee and Georgia, as well as artisans and makers from nearly 20 other states! Each vendor will feature their choice of true vintage goods, antiques, original art, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, APRIL/MAY 2022

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Mountain Cove Farms Resort, 994 Dougherty Gap Road, Chickamauga, GA 30707.

Tickets and info: (205) 5676046, https://www.facebook. com/VMDChattanooga or http://www.vintagemarketdays.com/

live auction will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 3pm at the Eller Holler Stage.

Spectator admission is $10/ per person. Children 12 & under are free! Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Info & tickets: https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com or (706) 896-4191

4/12 & 5/10 Pints & Pearls Copperhill, TN. We are a needlework and fiber group for folks to socialize and have a great beer or two.

Bring your project and come hang at Buck Bald Brewing with us. Second Tuesday of each month. Come anytime starting at 3. We are putting the craft into craft beer. All skill levels welcome - some instruction may be available.

4 - 8pm Free! 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317.

Info: 706.431.7141 or https:// buckbaldbrewing.com

4/30 St. Petrick’s Celebration Rescheduled Ellijay, GA. Pet parade - Contest - Vendors Entertainment – Raffles.

11ma – 3pm. Free! Info: 706502-4602 or https://www. facebook.com/Friends-OfGilmer-Animal-Shelter.

4/15 Grocery Bingo Murphy, NC. Open to all ages.

Two cards for $5 and play 10 games , have a break and then play 10 games after.

Door throughout the evening.

Available to Bingo winners are shelves of grocery and household items! Great family fun for all ages. 7pm – 9:15pm.

Peachtree Community Center 125 Memory Lane Murphy, NC 28906. Info: call 828-8372980 or the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce 828837-2242 4/22 & 4/23 Mile Long Yard Sale Hiawassee, GA. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure - and there will be over a mile of treasures available to shop and browse. Come join us! Friday 10am-4pm.

Saturday 8am-3pm. Free!

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info & tickets: https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com or (706) 896-4191

5/6 & 5/7 12th Annual Jasper Pro Rodeo Jasper, GA. Southern Rodeo Company is coming back to Jasper. We are excited to announce that we have a new home for the rodeo, located at 8795 Hwy 53 East, Jasper, GA 30143. This is the same location that host JeepFest. $20 Adult $15 Ages 5-13 Ages 4 and under free. Tickets and Info: Dawn Brooks 404-5575877 or visit http://www. southernrodeocompany.com.

5/14 Georgia Mountain Classics Annual Car Show Blue Ridge, GA. Goody bags for car registrants, and plaques for top winners.

Concession and vendors.

Registration form available on website: https://georgiamountainclassics.weebly.com under the CAR SHOW tab.

9am – 4pm. Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, 931 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Info: Email: georgiamountainclassics@hotmail.com

30515. Info: 706-632-5224 or https://www.humanesocietyofblueridge.org/paws-forcelebration.

5/21 Bag Lady Sue Ellijay, GA. A national headlining comedian this event is hosted by the American Legion riders, proceeds go to supporting veterans and their families. Food by Smoke House Country Grill. Must be 18 to attend. Adult Content.

7pm. $20. White Path Creek Farm, 1211 Old Northcutt, Ellijay GA. Reserve seats at Eventbrite or bagladysue.com 4/23 & 5/28 Cars and Coffee Cruise-In Ellijay, GA. North Georgia’s monthly meet of auto and motorcycle enthusiasts. Held in beautiful Ellijay, Ga on the last Saturday of each month. Bring your everything on wheels and enjoy free coffee and donuts.

50/50 raffle and great conversation. 8am -11am. Riverside Pavillion on Main Street, ELLIJAY, GA 30540. Contact Information: Michael Johnson 843-814-3774 (p) mhjfedex@ aol.com 5/28 – 5/29 Hiawassee Pro Rodeo Hiawasee, GA. Enjoy the best bucking horses, bulls, world class contestants from all over the United States and Canada, and the top of the line specialty acts! This is a family event that will keep you on the edge of your seat with live entertainment! 8pm. Admission: $15 Adult, $10 Children (ages 6-12), 5 & under Free! No pets allowed inside the fairgrounds gates. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Info & tickets: https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com or (706) 896-4191

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4/29 – 4/30 Memory Lane Classic Car Show Hiawassee, GA. This classic car show features fun for the whole family and will include music, food trucks, arts and crafts, Swap Meet, an auction, prizes and a raffle. The

5/21 2nd Annual Paws for Celebration ~ Humane Society of Blue Ridge Blue Ridge, GA. Local restaurants and food trucks will provide food for purchase, the event will also include a silent auction, beer/wine and live music, so bring your dancing shoes and an appetite! 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Willow Falls Resort, 340 Willow Creek Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Tickets can be purchased at the HSBR Thrift Store: 2380 East First St., Blue Ridge, GA

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Ongoing Wednesdays Themed Storytime & Crafts Jasper, GA. Join Miss Crystal at Pickens County Recreation Department in classroom one for Storytime! We’ll have themed stories and a themed craft! Children must be accompanied by an adult. To sign up for this event, call 706-692-5411 or visit calendarwiz.com/sequoyahreglib.

Pickens County Recreation Department, 1329 Camp Road, Jasper, GA Second Saturdays Children’s Story Time Blairsville, GA. Bring your little ones, ages 3-10, to our monthly Storytime at Book Bound Bookstore Every second Saturday children will enjoy a different story, a craft, and a drawing to win a free book! Story starts @ 1PM with craft to follow! Free!

Book Bound Bookstore, 35 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: 706-897-4198 or http://Bookboundbooks.com 4/9 Community Easter Egg Hunt Ellijay, GA. Community Easter Egg Hunt at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Ellijay (located right behind Walmart).

There will be prizes for the kids and a raffle drawing for the adults. Plus a Hop In visit from the Easter Bunny! 2-4 PM. Free! Manor Lake Assisted Living, 85 Highland Ridge Road, Ellijay GA 30540. Info: (706) 636-9494 4/9 The Copper Express Easter Train McCaysville, GA. Please join us for an Easter celebration of fun, train rides, goodies and meet the Easter Bunny. Come aboard The Copper Express mini train and cruise the state lines of downtown Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA. $6.00 Per Child $9.00 Per Adult.

Free Easter Bunny Picture with Train Ride!10:00 AM to 1:00 PM The Copper Express, 151 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN. Info: Email: thecopperexpress@gmail.com Phone: 423-241-9801 4/16 Easter Egg Hunt at The Groovy Zoo Mineral Bluff, GA. We are so excited to announce our 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt at The Zoo. Over 1100 eggs, all have prizes. Golden eggs have main prizes. 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Zoo Groovy Yard Art, 8341 Lakewood Hwy., Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 Info: Email: fun@ thegroovyzoo.com Phone: (706) 374-3441 Web: https:// thegroovyzoo.com

4/16 Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt Ellijay, GA. The American Legion will host an Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast.

Breakfast is 9:00 until 12:00 and the Easter Egg Hunt is at 12:30 Public is always welcome! American Legion, 297 Legion Road, Ellijay GA 30540.

4/16- 4/17 Chimps Rock ~ Project Chimps Morganton, GA. Please join us for a guided tour of the Project Chimps sanctuary. Inspired by The Kindness Rocks Project, children are also invited to paint a rock with messages of inspiration to enrich the lives of the former research chimpanzees who now live at the sanctuary. Adults without children are welcome to attend too! 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. $10 per child. Child’s ticket comes w/ a free adult ticket. $25 for additional adults. Children 2 and under are free! Project Chimps, 2031 Lowery Rd., Morganton, GA 30560. Info: Phone: (706) 374-3675 or https://projectchimps.org.

4/30 Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby Blue Ridge, GA. Who’s ready to race again?! It’s time to pull your cars out and get them ready for our Spring 2022 race at the Fannin County Middle School. An event geared towards fun for the entire family with profits going towards STEM education in Fannin County Schools.

Follow their Face Book page for more information and updates, as they come along.

10AM to 3PM. Fannin County Middle School, 4560 Old Hwy 76, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Info: https://www.theblueridgesoapboxderby.org.

5/20, 6/10 & 6/17 Wildest Weather in the Solar System Young Harris, GA. Join us on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system.

You’ll fly through the thick atmosphere of Venus, magnetic storms on the sun, liquid methane showers on Titan, and a 400-year-old hurricane whirling at hundreds of miles per hour on Jupiter. From a storm with the power of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb,

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AC LIVING CALENDAR to a dust storm that can engulf an entire planet, you’ll be glad you live on Earth! Tickets: $5 online or at the door. O. Wayne .Rollins Planetarium, Young Harris College Campus, 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582. Tickets & Info: http://yhc.edu/planetarium or (706)379-5195.

MUSIC Every Evening Bell Music from the Tower 7:00pm – 7:30pm. At the Historic Courthouse on the Square in Downtown Blairsville, GA. Free! Contact (706) 745-5493 or www. unioncountyhistory.org Mondays Live Music at Lucky’s Blairsville, GA. Featuring local artists every Monday from 7-10pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: https://www.luckystacoshop. com/ or 706-487-4231.

Thursdays Karaoke at Lucky’s Blairsville, GA. Prizes and great food! 7-10pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: : https://www. luckystacoshop.com/ or 706487-4231.

Thursdays thru Saturdays Live Music at Tooney’s McCaysville, GA. A special spot where you can enjoy live music, drink an ice-cold craft beer, and enjoy the night scene by the river. Tooneys Music Venue, 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555.

Info: https://www.tooneys. com/ or 828-347-1370.

Fridays Concert Series at the Old Courthouse Blairsville, GA. Free! 7pm. Old Historic Courthouse, 1 Town Square, Blairsville GA. For info: Union County Historical Society 706-745-5493 or www.unioncountyhistory.org/ Fridays Guitars & Grapes Live Music Series Blairsville, GA. We are featuring some of the best local musicians to play in every Friday night on our patio from Bring a friend, grab a glass of wine, and enjoy a variety of music including Indie Folk, APRIL/MAY 2022

Country, Americana Folk, and more. Free! 4:00pm - 8:00pm.

Paradise Hills Resort, Winery & Spa, 366 Paradise Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: www.paradisehillsvineyard. com or 706-745-7483.

Fridays Live Music Andrews, NC. Snowbird Mountain Brewery and enjoy live music paired with Terry’s craft beer selection. Local talent! Free. 4pm-7pm. 378 Locust Street, Andrews, NC 28901. Info: https://www. snowbirdmountainsbrewery. com/ or 678-410-3035 Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops Blue Ridge, GA. 6- 9pm. Misty Mountain Hops, 3300 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Info: 706-946-8620 Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at the Reece Farm & Heritage Center Blairsville, GA. Small venue concerts will be held behind the welcome center on the stage beside the creek or at the pavilion. Free, donations accepted. 1pm- 3pm.

Reece Farm and Heritage Center, 8552 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: Web: http://www.unioncountyga.gov/reecefarm/ Email: bhrfarm@uniongov.com Phone: (706) 745-2034 Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at bin322 Wine & Tapas Bar Blue Ridge, GA. 6-9pm. bin322 Wine & Tapas Bar, 116 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Email: info@ bin322.com Phone: 706-9460472 Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at Murphy’s Chophouse Murphy, NC. Murphy’s Chophouse, 130 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906. Info: http://www.murphyschophouse.com/ or 828.835.EATS (3287) Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at Chevelle’s Murphy, NC & Hayesville, NC. Chevelle’s 66, 66 Hiwassee St, Murphy, NC 28906. Chevelle’s 69, 983 NC 69 ,Hayesville, NC 28904. No cover. 9pm. Info: http://chevellerestaurants.com or 828-835-7001.

Saturdays Concerts on the Square Hiawassee, GA. Bring your folding chair. Our favorite cooks from the VFW Post 7807 Auxiliary will be there serving the best grilled hot dogs in the county! Pets are welcome (on a leash please, with clean up materials) The rain venue for our concerts is the Civic Center (just around the corner from the Square).

6:30 – 8pm. Free! Info: https:// tourism.golakechatuge.com 3rd Friday Every Month Live Music Acoustic Blends Listen to a Variety of Quality Music Acts … or Join the Jam! Bring your own libations and munchies. 7 pm. Free & Public Invited. For info please contact Gilmer Arts 207 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540.

706-635-5605. Visit www. gilmerarts.com Weekends Live Music at Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635-WINE (9463) or visit www.engelheim.com.

Weekends Live Music at Rocco’s Rocco’s Pub, 47 Mountainside Village Parkway, Jasper, GA. Contact 706.253.1900 or visit http://roccosjasper.com Weekends Fannin Brewing Company Live Music in the Bier Garden Fannin Brewing: 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. www.fanninbrewingcompany.com or 706.258.2762 Weekends Cartecay Vineyards Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visit www.cartecayvineyards.com Weekends Chateau Meichtry Vineyards Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Info: (706) 5021608 or www.chateaumeichtry.com.

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Weekends Live Music at Mystic Mountain Pizza Blue Ridge, GA. We’re excited to showcase some of the Groovy local live talent. Mystic Mountain Pizza, 4118 E First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Info: www.facebook.com/topstreet1, mysticmountainpizzaco.com or 706-946-0378.

4/9 Justin Moore Hiawassee, GA. Chart-topping powerhouse Justin Moore proves that, through all the fame and success, he’s still just the same country boy he’s always been on his stellar new album, ‘Late Nights and Longnecks.’ 7pm. Tickets: $55 + handling. Anderson Music Hall, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Info & Tickets: (706) 896-4191 or https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/ 4/16 Chris Janson: Halfway To Crazy Tour Hiawassee, GA. Who is Chris Janson? He’s a “live legacy in the making” (Rolling Stone).

Breakout country star Janson is a platinum-selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/ songwriter. Gates at 6pm, concert,7pm. Tickets: $47 + Handling. Anderson Music Hall, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Info & Tickets: (706) 896-4191 or https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/ 4/16 7 Licks Concert Ellijay, GA. 7 Licks is coming to the George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse to share the rock, blues and jam music they love! 7pm. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540.

Tickets & Info: www.gilmerarts.com or 706-635-5605 Tickets and info: 706-6355605. Visit www.gilmerarts. com 4/24 Gilmer Arts Community Chorus Ellijay, GA. Performing choral works of popular, sacred, show tunes, and holiday music. There are also a men’s chorus and woman’s

chorus, and an acappella ensemble. We practice under the direction of multiple area conductors with many years experience in choral conducting and performance. If you love to sing, can read music and want to be challenged by some of the area’s best choral directors, cone sing with us! Concert at 4pm. $10.

Tickets and info: Ellijay First United Methodist Church, 75 McCutchen St, Ellijay, GA 30540 or (706) 635-2555.

5/5 thru 9/30 Pickin’ in Horseshoe Bend Park McCaysville, GA. Every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk, May - Sept. Live music jams & pickin’ on the banks of the Toccoa River. Free Admission.

Park is wheelchair accessible.

6PM to 8PM. Free! Horseshoe Bend Park, 1156 River Road, McCaysville, GA 30559. Info: 706-946-1130.

4/30 Josh Turner Hiawassee, GA. MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner, while a multi-platinum-selling star himself, is a country music fan first and foremost.’

7pm. Tickets: $47 + handling.

Anderson Music Hall, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info & Tickets: (706) 896-4191 or https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/ 5/14 Scotty McCreery Hiawassee, GA. North Carolina native, Scotty McCreery is on tour with the recent release of his 5th studio album Same Truck. 7pm. Tickets: $47 + handling. Anderson Music Hall, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Info & Tickets: (706) 896-4191 or https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/ 5/28 Jazz Funk Violinist Carey Durham Ellijay, GA. An accomplished violinist with over 25 years of experience spanning all ranges of musical genres: hip hop, jazz, r&b, soul, and funk.

Performing with his band.

7pm. $35. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540.

Tickets & Info: www.gilmerarts.com or 706-635-5605

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A 1920’s Whodunit where accident-prone actors try against all odds to make it to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!

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April 7th- April 24th Thursday - Saturday 7:30 PM Sundays at 2 PM A seance goes wrong and Charles’ dead ex-wife is summoned. His current fiance is accidently killed and now he is haunted by both.

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BLACK BOX THEATER PRESENTS In this 1920’s British mystery musical, a young heir throws a party. Guests start turning up dead, & everything changes.

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AC LIVING CALENDAR 6/4 Happy Together Tour Hiawasee, GA. Enjoy an evening of hit after hit…after HIT! The Happy Together Tour features:The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), The Association, Gary Puckett & Union Gap, The Vogues, The Cowsills. You will go home whistling the soundtrack of the 60’s and 70’s! 7pm – 11pm. Tickets: $45.00 + handling.

OUTDOORS Thursdays Fun Runs at The Riverwalk Walk, jog, or run with us every Thursday at 5:30pm .. then stick around to unwind with a craft beer or fine wine.

Join friends, have fun, and get some exercise. Meet by the steel bridge, just outside Burra Burra’s river deck gate.

Location: Riverwalk Shops ~ Burra Burra, 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555.

Info:www.riverwalkshops.com 4/23 Sasquatch Strut 5K and Fun Run at Harrison Park Ellijay, GA. Join Runners and Joggers alike for Friends of Harrison Park’s first 5K and Fun Run on April 23, 2022.

Check in will begin at 7:00 AM and the 5K will start at 8:00 AM. The Fun Run will begin immediately after the completion of the 5K (approx. 8:45 AM). Tickets and info: hpmemberships.afrogs.com 4/23 Trout Trot 5K McCaysville, GA. Covering 3.1 miles, participants will cross from GA into TN and back into GA. Food, drinks, and music for purchase can be found before and after the race at Riverwalk Shops. 6:30 PM Race Starts at McCaysville Information Center. 7:00 PM - Awards. 8:00 PM - Race Cutoff. Riverwalk Shops, 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555. Info: mccaysvilleba@gmail.com Phone: (727) 571-2088

Chatsworth, Georgia, for an over 2000-foot drop for the Half Marathon. All courses (13.1, 10K, 5K) are USAT&F certified for those participants that are looking to set a personal record or for a qualifying time at a race elsewhere. Chatsworth is 80 miles from Atlanta, 40 miles from Chattanooga and 10 miles from Dalton. 7:30. Chatsworth City Park, 401 N. 2nd Ave., Chatsworth, GA 30705. Info: http://www.teardrophalf.com/ 5/6 Shoot for the Stars Golf Tournament Blairsville, GA. Held on scenic Butternut Creek Golf Course, benefits the Chamber scholarship fund for local students. It’s literally a hole in one--raise money for student scholarships while playing golf. Breakfast and lunch to be served in addition to snacks.

Door prizes, raffles, and amazing swag bags as well as signature Tee Gift. 9am-4pm.

Butternut Creek Golf Course Blairsville, GA. Info: 706-7455789 or https://members. visitblairsvillega.com

THEATER 4/7 thru 4/24 The Play That Goes Wrong Blue Ridge, GA. It’s opening night of the Blue Ridge Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. Accidentprone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!

Part Sherlock Holmes, part Monty Python! Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Tickets & Info: (706) 632-9223. blueridgecommunitytheater.com

spirit! Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Tickets & Info: (706) 632-9223. blueridgecommunitytheater.com

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19 South Main Street Ellijay, Georgia 30540. Phone: 706697-9463 or www.facebook. com/cartecaywineandcraft/

5/13 thru 5/15 Bonnie & Clyde the Musical Blue Ridge, GA. A life of crime brought on by America’s Great Depression, Bonnie & Clyde have dreams and plans for a life of crime to overcome life’s hardships. Dyin’ ain’t so bad when you’re in love, right?

Performed by Fannin County High School Troupe 6952 at the Performing Arts Center.

Friday, May 13th @ 7 p.m, Saturday, May 14th @ 2 p.m. (understudy show) & 7 p.m., Sunday, May 15th @ 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Tickets - $9.00 Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Fannin County Performing Arts Center, 360 Rebel Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Info: Phone: (706) 632-2081 Web: https://fchs. fannin.k12.ga.us

Daily Chateau Meichtry Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Info: (706) 5021608 or www. chateaumeichtry.com.

WINE & BEER TASTINGS Open Every Day Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635-WINE (9463) or visit www.engelheim.com.

Ongoing Cartecay Vineyards Wine Tastings on the Chimney Patio or the Nealey Barn Loft.

Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visitcartecayvineyards.com Ongoing Cartecay Wine & Craft Ellijay, GA. Cartecay Wine & Craft is a tasting room located in Downtown Ellijay, serving our wines, other GA Wines and GA Craft Beers. 19 South Main Street Ellijay, Georgia 30540.

Phone: 706-697-9463 or www.facebook.com/cartecaywineandcraft/

4/24 8th Annual Tear Drop Half, Marathon, 10K, 5K Chatsworth, GA. All distances will start on top of Fort Mountain at an elevation near 3000 feet and finish in

5/12 thru 5/29 Blithe Spirit Blue Ridge, GA. Novelist Charles arranges for medium Madame Arcati to hold a séance to learn more about the occult. But she inadvertently summons Charles’s first wife, Elvira, who makes desperate efforts to disrupt Charles’s current marriage to Ruth, even putting him in harm’s way so he can join her as a

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Ongoing Cartecay Wine & Craft Blue Ridge, GA. Cartecay Wine & Craft is a tasting room located in Downtown Blue Ridge serving our wines, other

Fridays Crane Creek VIneyards Young Harris, GA. Kick off the weekend with live music out on the vineyard decks & delicious housemade seasonal appetizers. No reservations! Weather permitting.

Saturday Vinters Tours. Open Tuesday - Sunday. 16 Crane Creek Road | Young Harris, GA 30582. 706.379.1236 or visit cranecreekvineyards.com Saturdays Out Of The Blue Wine Tasting Blue Ridge, GA. Drinking alcohol is just drinking. Wine is a lifestyle. We sell fine wine, cheeses, and beer and specialty kitchen items. Wine tastings Saturdays at 1:00 pm.

Out of the Blue, 647 E. Main Street, Blue Ridge, 706-2582750. Visit www.outofzbleu. com Ongoing Copperhill Brewery Copperhill, TN. High quality craft brews, stop in and experience ours! 105 Ocoee Street - Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: 423-548-3030 or copperhillbrewery.com Daily Buck Bald BrewingCopperhill, TN Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Noon-8pm. Info: buckbaldbrewing.com or @buckbaldbrewing Thursdays- Sundays Buck Bald BrewingMurphy, NC Buck Bald Brewing, 104 Tennesse Street Suite D Murphy, NC. buckbaldbrewing. com or @buckbaldbrewingmurphy Ongoing Thurs - Sun Fannin Brewing Company 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

706.258.2762 or www.fanninbrewingcompany.com Ongoing Thurs - Sat Grumpy Old Men Brewing Dog & kid friendly. 1315 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA. 770-331-8870/404-9662665, grumpyoldmenbrewing. com Ongoing Mon- Sun Valley River Brewery & Eatery Located in Historic Downtown Murphy, NC at 71 Tennessee Street. 828-837-BEER or www.valleyriverbrewery.com Ongoing Thurs- Sun Cartecay River Brewing Co. Ellijay, GA. Thurs - Sun. Craft beers on the river. At 26 River Terrace, Ellijay, GA 30540.

Info: (706) 395-8935 orcartecayriverbrewing.com Fridays – Sundays Pendley Creek Brewing Company Jasper, GA. Offering flights, pints, and growlers to-go, we are proud to be Jasper’s first small-hold brewery.

Friday: 12pm - 9pm, Saturday: 12pm - 9pm, Sunday: 12pm 5pm. Pendley Creek Brewing Company, 57 N. Main Street Jasper, GA 30143. Info: @ PendleyCreek · Brewery, (706) 253-2739 or www. pendleycreekbrewingco.com Ongoing Currahhee Brewing Co. Franklin, NC. Mon-Thur 12-9 PM // Fri & Sat 12-10 PM // Sunday 12-8 PM. 100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734. Info: 828.634.0078 or www.curraheebrew.com We recommend checking events and COVID restrictions before making travel plans as dates, times and requirements can change.

Editor’s Note: While we try our best to include everyone, we’re sure we’ve unintentionally missed some Happenings along the way.

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AC LIVING HISTORY

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History Editor Leslie Barker Thomas Digs Deep Into The Rich and Exciting Cultural Past with This Ongoing Series About Our Native Ancestors

Corn in the Early Days of North Georgia

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The Cherokee Territory of Georgia instituted a Studying the History of Corn and the Indians of the Southeastern United States where you you will find a number of stories. One included here, is that at one time there were 14 different varieties of corn as we know it today. The Indians ate them all and traded with the pioneers trying to teach them how to use this product.

European pioneers couldn’t comprehend why the natives didn’t use more of the vast lands to grow products or raise livestock. They were thinking more in terms of getting rich, rather than using what was grown to feed their own families.

Once the lands were confiscated from the southern tribes causing the removal to the west, intruders began planting hundreds of acres at a time. Not comprehending that the Indians only used what was needed without building up great stores, production got out of hand and demand wasn’t as necessary as the farmers originally thought. Every farmer was growing more than was needed.

Most of North Georgia’s history related to growing corn seems to wrap around the making of moonshine. Because the high volume of production proved to be useless and they couldn’t sell the corn, most farmers had to return to their Scotch-Irish roots and the making of whiskey or as we came to know it, “moonshine.”

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Cherokees have a legend that the first woman was named “Selu” meaning corn. The “three sisters’ story is often told as how Selu planted the corn and the women, who were the farmers planted beans and squash. The corn stalk supported the beans and the squash provided much needed shade to keep the corn stalk moist.

The three sisters were harvested and made a tasty vegetable soup.

But that wasn’t the only use for the whole corn plants. The husks were often dried and then crinkled to make them pliable and soft to be used to make mattresses for the rope beds.

Corncobs also had a couple of uses. One was for “toilet paper,” a bit rough but it worked.

Paper was in short supply, so although you hear of catalogs being used, more often real paper was considered to be a premium item and was bleached out and used for writing letters or doing homework for school. In addition to using the cob for toilet duty - hay, husk, hemp, leaves and moss could also be used to stuff furniture and mattresses.

Another use for cobs was to make yeast or baking powder; grinding or shredding the cob to a powder similar to baking soda. Or it could be steeped and fermented to make yeast. Cobs were also used to feed the livestock. And oh yes, let’s not forget that old corncob pipe.

Husks and corncobs were also used to make dolls for the young girls. Green husks could also served as a sort of tin foil to wrap foods in when cooking them over an open fire. Slippers or sandals could also be made from the husks striped or rolled and woven together. Corn stalks could be hollowed out and used to store sugars, salts or medicines.

Pioneer families would dry their corn and store it in sacks. Drying would make it last much longer than the few weeks before it would mold (or ferment) and had to be eaten. They ground it using a pestal and mortar, much as the Indians had done throughout their history.

When ready to be cooked, the dried corn was soaked in lye to loosen the outer casing. This resulted in hominy, a corn seed that swelled to sometimes three times its original size. This practice is still done by indegenous peoples.

Cornmeal was the basic bread making flour long before wheat. Corn mash could be mixed up and wrapped with corn leaves, then roasted in the dying embers of the fire. Corn mash could also be mixed with fruits and berries in season for tasty dumplings, boiled in water or roasted on the fire.

Early farmers may have found out they needed to pay more attention to how the Indians stored

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Above: This is a statue of Selu. She was the goddess of corn and could create it out of thin air by rubbing on her belly. This would get her in trouble, however. One day she went into a shed behind the house, telling her sons that she was getting food. The boys were curious, though and followed her. When they saw her rubbing her belly and filling a basket with food, they were horrified. They declared her a witch and killed her.

Below Left: Corn, beans, and squash are known as the Three Sisters. For centuries these three crops have been the center of Native American agriculture and culinary traditions. It is for good reason as these three crops complement each other in the garden as well as nutritionally. the corn. Corn cribs, a small shed had to be open slatted in order to keep the air flowing through it or it would create methane gas and explode. ACLM Leslie Barker Thomas is a resident of Ellijay and the President of the Gilmer County Historical Society; President, Georgia Chapter Trail of Tears Association and Board Member of the National Trail of Tears Association.

“When history is erased, people’s moral values are also erased.” –Ma Jian Visit the Gilmer County Historical Society Historic Tabor House & Civil War Museum 138 Spring Street, Ellijay, Georgia 30540 706. 276. 1861. Reservations by Appointment, or Open Thursday & Friday 11am to 3pm www.gilmercountyhistoricalsociety.org/

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