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The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014

me o lc e w inside The Hall County Library System offers useful services to current, new residents. Page 3

Do you call yourself a Hall County resident? If so, check our list of 10 things that prove it. Page 4

Do you know the Gainesville skyline? Page 6

Fun for all ages in Hall’s parks. Page 8

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New to Hall? By Charles Phelps

cphelps@gainesvilletimes.com If you’re new to the Gainesville-Hall County community, you may ask yourself, “How do I get things changed over to show I now reside in Hall County?” You don’t know where your local voting precinct is, nor where to go to get proper tags/registration for your car, or what papers to bring to help the process. What time frames do you have to make sure everything is up to date and you’ll be able to vote at that next election? Or not have to worry about getting pulled over and find your driver’s license is no longer valid? These are possible questions new residents may have. At the Georgia Department of Driver Services, you’ll find getting a new license is a high priority when moving to the area, according to Susan Sports, public information director of the GDDS. “Our foundation is customer service,” she said, “and with (new) residents, we’re normally one of the first government agencies that they deal with. “Typically, a new out-of-state resident finds a job, a house, then, they get their license changed over to a Georgia residency.” Sports added that driver services trains “specifically” for helping out-of-state residents. “When you move (to Gainesville-Hall County), you need to keep your address current for many different reasons,” she said. She added that a current address can help notify someone if there’s a problem with their current license and that could lead to a suspension of the license. With a current address, things could be cleared if problems arise. According to the driver services’ website, you must apply for a Georgia driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a Georgia citizen, and all customer service centers can transfer an out-of-state license to a Georgia license for a fee. The fees vary depending on what class of license you apply for. Some documents you need to have when you apply for your Georgia driver’s license: a valid U.S. passport, birth certificate, Social Security card to validate your number, or something with your Social Security number like tax forms, pay stub, Medicare/Medicaid card or Social Security annual statement. If you have established a residence in Hall County, bring a utility bill (water, gas, Internet, cellphone, etc.) going back two years, financial/bank statement, employer verification, homeowner’s insurance policy, mortgage, deed and/or property tax bill to prove the residency. Also, when transferring to a Georgia license, have an old driver’s license or certified motor vehicle record. “We are having to educate some of the new resi-

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dents on the secure ID law,” Sports said. If you have lost your out-of-state license, then you must have an original letter of clearance or certified driving record from the state you moved from. The letter or driving record must be dated within 30 days. All licensing information from the issuing state must be included in the letter or driving record. If the out-of-state license has been expired for less than two years, then you will only be required to take a vision test. If more than two years, you will be required to pass the written, road and vision exams. Once you have your new license, you’ll want to go to the Gainesville Department of Motor Vehicles and Tax Commissioner’s Office to get a Georgia registration and tag. “For new-to-Georgia residents, (first) I would suggest a visit to the local (Department of Driver Services) office or website on how to obtain a Hall County driver’s license,” said Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden. “The next step is to obtain Georgia motor vehicle insurance. A visit to our office with (a) Hall County driver’s license and proof of insurance will allow for title application and vehicle registration.” Eden a said the state will convert an out-of-state title to a Georgia title. If you’re moving into Hall County from a different Georgia county, the motor vehicle registration website says you will need a valid Georgia driver’s license reflecting your new Hall County address, or your former Georgia address, and a utility bill (within 30 days), closing papers, government-issued documents reflecting your Hall County address or your new voter registration card, when getting your new registration and tag. Fees vary upon the type of vehicle you own, the plate you order, titling fees and ad valorem tax. “Additionally, I would suggest a visit to the local chamber of commerce for a newcomer’s guide and to the newcomer’s club for networking opportunities,” Eden said, “as well as how to get to know your county. “I would also visit the county and city websites to gain familiarity with local officials and offices that will serve the new resident.” The next thing a new resident may want to know is how to vote. You’ll want to head to the Hall County Elections Office and get your new voter registration card so you don’t miss the next election. “One should register to vote immediately upon moving to the county,” said Charlotte Sosebee, chief registrar and director of elections. “There is no residency rule in regards to voter registration. “However, state law does require a 30-day cutoff period prior to a general primary, general and special election where no changes are made to the voter rolls such as add-ons, address or name changes. Therefore, it would be better to register

New residents’ info Hall County Elections and Voters Office Address: 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 Phone: 770-531-6945 Website: www.hallcounty.org/judicial/jud_ elections.asp

Department of Driver Services Address: 1010 Aviation Blvd., Gainesville, GA 30501 Phone: 770-532-5308 Website: www.dds.ga.gov

Motor Vehicle and Tag Office Address: 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville GA 30504 Phone: 770-531-6950 Website: www.hallcounty.org/depts/taxcomm/ motorvehicle.asp

New in town? Join the club The Gainesville Newcomers Club offers community service and fellowship to ladies who have lived in Hall County three years or fewer. Monthly luncheon/business meetings are held at the Chattahoochee Country Club. Annual dues are $30. For more, email gncnews@gainesvillenewcomersclub.com or visit www.gainesvillenewcomersclub.com.

immediately upon moving to the county.” Once registered, Sosebee said a precinct information card will be sent to the person’s mailing address, showing his or her polling location, as well as district numbers for federal, state and local representation. When going to vote, you must have proper ID. That can be in one of six forms: a valid state or government-issued ID, including a free voter ID card issued by the county registrar’s office or Georgia DDS; Georgia driver’s license, even if expired; valid employee photo ID; valid U.S. passport; valid U.S. military photo ID; or a valid tribal photo ID. According to the elections office website, a voter ID card can be obtained free of charge from one of the two above mentioned locations. If you want a voter ID card, this is what is required to obtain it: a photo identity document or approved nonphoto identity document that includes full legal name and date of birth; documentation showing the voter’s date of birth; evidence the applicant is a registered voter; and documentation showing the applicant’s name and residential address.

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014

Library offers useful services BY BRENTON BARRON

which provides access to scholarly journals, books, encyclopedias, business directories and major magazine and newspaper dataThe library has long been a gateway to bases. This is a great resource for research reading — to knowledge on any and every and homework. subject you can think of, to worlds both real Programs/Classes: A variety of proand imagined — but it also has so much more grams are available each month for all age to offer the community. groups. Storytimes are offered for children, The Hall County Library System has a wide and adults can join in on discussing a selected variety of services for members to make use book by attending a book-club gathering. of, both in your local branches as well as from Other workshops cover areas such as planthe comfort of home. Here is a list of some of ning, cosmetic coaching, recipe exchanges, the many useful library services available to arts and crafts and much more. Check the curits members. rent schedule to see what Free Memberis being offered each ship: Residents of Geormonth. Those looking for gia are eligible to receive help learning their way Hall County a free PINES library around a computer can card, which is as easy as attend a variety of tech Library System showing a picture ID and classes, teaching mem»»Gainesville at 127 proof of current address. bers how to navigate proMain St. NW Patrons under the age of grams such as Microsoft »»Blackshear Place 18 must be accompanied Word, Excel, Google serat 2927 Atlanta by their legal guardian vices, how to use e-books Highway and show proof of resiand more. »»Murrayville at 4796 dence. E-books/AudioThompson Bridge Book Renewal/ books: If you’d like to Road Holds: Need more than go digital with your read» »North Hall Tech two weeks to finish your ing, e-books and audioCenter at 4175 checked-out items? No books can be viewed and Nopone Road problem. Items can be downloaded from your »»Spout Springs at renewed at your local computer or tablet’s Web 6488 Spout Springs branch, over the phone browser. You can search Road or through your account the libraries’ collection online (www.hallcounty online by visiting the library.org/renew). WEBrary/Databases You can also email section of the main webcirculation@hallcounty site and clicking on the library.org. If there is a particular item you’re “Download ebooks” or “Download audiolooking for, placing a hold on it is as easy as books” links found on the page. accessing your online account, guaranteeing Local History and Genealogy that item’s availability. Collection: The Gainesville branch Meeting Rooms: A variety of room houses the premier local history and genetypes and sizes are available to reserve free alogy room in Northeast Georgia. The Hall of charge by filling out a simple reservation County Library System also offers access to form, online or in person. Beforehand, be the genealogy database Ancestry Library sure to check the calendar of availability and Edition. Other useful genealogy links can be whether the room has the equipment and ca- found on the website. pacity required for your gathering. Additional services include proctored exComputer/Wireless Access: Use of any li- ams for Hall County residents, income tax brary computer is free and computer labs can form availability, resources for job seekers, be reserved for business training. The facili- free pass offerings to a handful of Georgia atties are also equipped with wireless Internet tractions and more. that can be accessed on your personal devices For more information, head to www. from inside and out into the parking lot. Print- hallcountylibrary.org/ or call 770-532-3311. ing/copying services are offered at 20 cents You can of course also visit one of your five per page. Hall County branches, located in downtown GALILEO: Members will be able to receive Gainesville, Blackshear Place, Murrayville, a password for home access to the Georgia Spout Springs and at the North Hall TechnolLibrary Learning Online (GALILEO) system, ogy Center. For Welcome

Charles Phelps | Welcome

Shoppers look through one room of books at the Hall County Library System’s Gainesville branch during last year’s Friends of the Library Booksale.

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The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014

10 things you need to do ... ... if you’re a Hall resident

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Compiled by Welcome staff | Welcome file photos f you’re putting down roots in Hall County, you likely know it’s a region known for Southern charm and the beautiful Lake Lanier.

Get out on the town

Know the best spot to set up your folding chairs to watch the July Fourth fireworks at Laurel Park. Buy a piece of local artwork from one of the many fall festivals in the region or chow down at the Spring Chicken Festival in Gainesville. Catch a parade on Green Street like the one held annually on Memorial Day.

But there’s a lot more that makes the area special, and as local residents, we’ll let you in on a few of those secrets.

Here are our tips on what it takes to really become a true area resident — in no particular order.

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Catch a fish in Lake Lanier

Lanier draws millions of tourists a year, many visiting from metro Atlanta, but it’s also a favorite spot for local residents. Boaters and swimmers fill the waters during the summer, but anglers can be seen year-round along its shores or quietly floating with lines in the water. Spotted bass, crappie, striped bass and catfish are favorites for Lanier anglers, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Anyone age 16 and older must have a Georgia fishing license; an annual license is $9 and can be obtained at www.ga.wildlifelicense.com.

Northeast Georgians are serious about this sport. If it’s a Friday night in the fall, don’t even think about trying to invite friends to anywhere but the game. Learn the mascots, buy some spiritwear and have cash on hand for your ticket and hotdog.

Know your history

Longtime residents can rattle off historic moments in Hall County’s past: the tornado of 1936 that killed hundreds and decimated downtown Gainesville, the creation of Lake Lanier in the 1950s that flooded acres of farmland but provided a water source for all of metro Atlanta and the rise of the poultry industry in the early 1900s. Historic figures famous to the area include Gen. James Longstreet, a key figure in the Civil War who later settled in Gainesville and operated the Piedmont Hotel at 827 Maple St. Part of the hotel is still there and serves as a museum. Another museum east of Gainesville honors the memory of Beulah Rucker, who began a school in 1914 to educate African-Americans. That museum is located at 2101 Athens Highway. The name Jesse Jewell is most often used to refer to the parkway named in his honor, but he was a pioneer in the poultry industry and is largely credited with leading Gainesville to become the poultry capital of the world. The Northeast Georgia History Center at 322 Academy St. NE in Gainesville includes exhibits on some of this history as well as chronicling how local residents were involved in the nation’s history, like World Wars I and II.

Buy fresh peaches

Jaemor is a family farm and orchard with a sizable market on Ga. 365 north of town. Drop by once the peach season starts in midsummer and while there, check out the many varieties of strange and notso-strange jams and jellies. And don’t forget to try the fried apple pie or boiled peanuts. Peaches can also be found during the summer at roadside stands and weekly farmers markets.

Learn the smells

Be able to identify the interesting smells in the air, whether the pleasant smell of spearmint coming from the Wrigley Factory as you drive along Interstate 985 in South Hall or the sometimes not-as-pleasant scents from manufacturing plants on the south side of Gainesville.

Dine where the locals do

Get to know the best spot for fried food and biscuits in your neck of the woods. There’s a local hangout in just about every community in Hall County where the sweet tea flows freely and even the vegetables are battered and plunged into hot grease. Or try something a little fancier like one of the eateries on or near Gainesville’s downtown square.

Take a hike

Depending on what part of the region you’re living in, you can see the mountains on the horizon, at least when you crest that certain hill facing north. Load up the family and head toward Dahlonega or Helen for plenty of great hiking trails, many of which end at waterfalls. Great nearby day hikes include Yonah Mountain Trail near Cleveland, lined with boulders and leading to a view from the top of the mountain, and Raven Cliff Falls near Helen, which follows a mountain stream to the bottom of a waterfall. Those are just the tip of the iceberg of what the mountains offer in outdoor fun. Anna Ruby Falls near Helen and Amicalola Falls north of Dawsonville are some of the most famous falls in the region and include short hikes.

Go to a high school football game

Get a good whiff of a chicken truck

Poultry isn’t the only industry in town, but Gainesville is known as the poultry capital of the world for a reason. Chances are you’ve already seen one of these trucks filled with fluffy, white chickens leaving a trail of fluttering feathers to hit your windshield. You’ve only really lived once you’ve been walking on the side of the road as one passed by and a few seconds later the earthy scent overtook you. If you want to know more about the poultry industry’s history in the area, visit Poultry Park tucked on the side of Jesse Jewell Parkway and featuring a small chicken atop a large obelisk.

Get to know the players

Your local government does everything from patching the pothole on your neighborhood street to approving a developer’s plans to build a large mixed-use complex across from your neighborhood. Learn the name of your county commissioner and if you live in a city, the names of the city council members, too.

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Do you know the Gainesville skyline? 2

OK, we admit, Gainesville doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have a city skyline, but it does have some iconic buildings. Can you identify them? Answers and a bit of history about each building are on the next page.

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014

Photos by SCOTT ROGERS | Welcome

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Old Gainesville Mill

This was the first cotton mill built in the Gainesville area, later followed by New Holland and Chicopee mills. The region was dominated by the textile industry at the time. The building was later bought and converted to a warehouse.

Old First Methodist Church of Gainesville

Dedicated in 1914, this church building survived the 1936 tornado that devastated most of downtown Gainesville. When the church moved, the building later became Westminster Presbyterian Church. It is currently owned by The Arts Council.

J. Carter House

This Victorian home was built in 1891 on South Main Street by a well-to-do flour merchant from South Carolina. The man’s great-grandson, Frank Carter, said the house was originally built for the merchant’s 10 children. Stow, Garvin & Glenn law firm recently purchased the property and has done some renovations.

SHANNON CASAS | Welcome

Hunt Tower

Built on Main Street after the tornado of 1936, this was originally the Dixie Hunt Hotel. It was known as the finest hotel in the area and served clients including Joe DiMaggio and actress Susan Hayward, local architect and history buff Garland Reynolds said. The building was later converted to an office building in 1983.

Old First National Bank building

This structure was built in the early 1960s after the old First Baptist Church of Gainesville burned in February 1960.

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Train depot

The Gainesville Southern Railroad Depot was built in the early 1900s on Industrial Boulevard. Today it serves as a stop for Amtrak.

Pyramid building

This uniquely shaped building on Academy Street was originally the Carl Lawson Agency, built in the late 1960s. The street was put in about 1964, cutting Lawson’s property into a triangle shape, hence the idea for the building shape, he told The Times in a 2008 interview. “Bear” George Newton Jr. was the architect.

Federal building and old post office

This marble structure just off the downtown Gainesville square was designed by the architect for the U.S. Treasury and built in 1909, a time when Gainesville was just dirt roads, a mix of mud and manure, Reynolds said, laughing. “How Gainesville got this magnificent building is quite a story,” he said. Helen Dortch Longstreet, wife of Gen. James Longstreet of Civil War fame, was friends with President Theodore Roosevelt. Through working that connection, she got the building.

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Fun abounds at parks Roper Park

SCOTT ROGERS | Welcome

Where: 171 Virginia Circle NW, Gainesville Amenities: Pavilion, playground, lighted tennis court, restroom, ball field

SCOTT ROGERS | Welcome

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014

Don Carter State Park Where: 5000 N. Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville Amenities: Playground, fishing, swimming, hiking trail, biking trail

BY SAVANNAH KING

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little more than four years ago, I started looking for the perfect place to put down roots in Northeast Georgia. While looking for a house in Gainesville, I happened upon Rock Creek Greenway, a series of parks along Rock Creek connected by a trail. I took a stroll along the path from downtown to Lake Lanier and ended up at Longwood Park. I remember being excited about the prospect of living next to a “real” park, of being able to take my child on walks through the park to the playground. Over the years, we’ve come to love walking the trail to the playground and butterfly garden at Wilshire Trails. But the more time I spent exploring my new hometown, the more parks I discovered. In Gainesville and Hall County, there are more than 40 parks, and each has its own personality. Some of our favorite locations include the greenway and Laurel Park off Cleveland Highway. Laurel Park is a perfect place to spend a summer afternoon. Children enjoy splashing in the park’s sprayground, playing on the park’s playgrounds or watching their

dogs make new friends at the dog park. Though these two, larger parks might get a good amount of attention from newcomers and longtime residents alike, there are a lot of smaller, tucked-away neighborhood parks and playgrounds. While I like to think I know my way around the area pretty well by now, I’m still discovering new places to take my son to play. I recently stumbled onto Roper Park, a small neighborhood park off Virginia Avenue in Gainesville, complete with playground, tennis courts and baseball field. The park doesn’t have a parking lot, so drivers have to find a spot along the road. The modern playground is designed for children older than 5 and is surrounded by plenty of bench space for parents to rest while they watch their children slide and climb. A separate swing area is just down the hill. My son enjoyed balancing along the low, wide wall surrounding the playground almost as much as he enjoyed the slides. While we enjoy playgrounds as much as the next family, there are times we prefer to walk in nature. In Flowery Branch, a quiet little park, Williams Mill Greenspace, provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The park is off Blackjack Road. What it lacks in playground equipment, it makes up for in nature.

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Williams Mill Greenspace

SCOTT ROGERS | Welcome

Where: 6166 Black Jack Road, Flowery Branch Amenities: 48 acres of walking trails

The 48-acre park provides an avenue for imaginative play against the backdrop of grassy meadows, streams, shoals and native birds. The park is a certified Wildlife Sanctuary with the Atlanta Audubon Society. A sign near the park’s entrance provided information about commonly sighted birds. Perhaps it was our limited knowledge of native bird varieties, but we only saw a few robins and one cardinal. After we walked the trail at the park, we came across a metal bridge running over a creek and shoals. We took our time tossing leaves over the edge into the water below. Rick Walker of Oakwood was sitting on a nearby bench and said the park is one of his favorite places. “It’s nice to have somewhere you can get outside and ex-

plore,” Walker said. “It’s nice to get away from the noise and people, too, and just be outside for a while.” Sometimes families just need a place to reconnect with nature and each other. In the summer of 2013, the area became home to Don Carter State Park, the first state park along Lake Lanier. Nature lovers can get access to the park’s playground, sandy beach and trails for a $5 parking fee. The park also offers camping and cabin rentals for longer stays. The first stop we made on our visit was to the park’s playground. My son spotted the bright telltale colors of the childhood oasis from the parking lot. “It looks like a tree,” he shouted when he spotted the slide.

The playground has a forest theme, which is perfectly suited for the surroundings. The slide is made to look like a fallen, hollowed-out tree, and a row of “tree-shaped” ladders gives youngsters the feeling they’re climbing to the top of the forest. The playground also has a rotating mushroom and a dragonfly seesaw for children (and mommies) to play on. It’s never easy to get my son to peacefully leave the playground when it’s time to go home. This particular day was no exception. But as I buckled him into his car seat, he tried to choke back his tears and asked if we could come back another day. Of course, I told him. We’d just found our new favorite park.

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014

Hall’s new state park ready to spring forward BY ALANA SWAIN

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SCOTT ROGERS | Welcome file photo

Ashley and Billy Cotsman climb on playground equipment last year during the Don Cater State Park’s opening day.

What better way to kick off the spring season than by spending some time exploring and enjoying the outdoors? If a nature hike or picnic sounds appealing, visiting Don Carter State Park may be up your alley. This spring will mark the first for the park, the newest in Georgia and the first in Hall County. Don Carter State Park provides a vast array of amenities to make the most of a beautiful spring day in North Georgia. Over its 1,300 acres, visitors can enjoy biking, boat ramps and docks, camping, fishing, hiking trails, picnicking, and playgrounds. Guests can also enjoy a white sand swimming beach, as the park is located on Lake Lanier with over 10 miles of shoreline. The park, named for Gainesville businessman and longtime Department of Natural

Don Carter State Park Where: 5000 N. Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, yearround Fees: Parking $5. Most day-use activities are free of charge; campsites, cottages, and covered picnic shelters all require rental fees. For reservations, call 1-800-864-7275 More information: 678-450-7726, georgiastateparks.org/doncarter

Resources board member Don Carter, opened in July and was dedicated in September. “Phase I of development (for the park) is complete,” said Matt Owens, assistant park manager. “The gates are open, staff is in place and since July 15, we’ve seen a little more than 64,000 guests.”

Owens said for phase 2, park staff are working on developing horse and hiking trails ranging from 12 to 16 miles, paddle-in campsites, canoe and kayak rentals and a permanent orienteering course for park visitors. “In addition, we are in the process of hiring a seasonal naturalist who will be conducting backpacking, reptile, orienteering, camping, flora and fauna identification and other programs during the spring and summer months,” Owens said. Other programs in the works include volunteer opportunities, such as assisting with shoreline clean up events, and will be posted on the park’s website, georgiastateparks.org/ doncarter. Visitors also can plan an overnight getaway with the park’s copious accommodations, which include eight two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottages located on scenic spots overlooking the lake; a 44-site RV campground; and a 12-site hike-in tent campground.

Shop for unique gifts, dance to an oompah band in a Bavarian setting, taste our vintage wines, canoe or kayak on our pristine lakes and streams, try your hand at gold panning, go repelling off Yonah Mountain, fish ‘til your heart’s content, take a horseback ride on a winding trail, tube the Chattahoochee….imagine the possibilities in White County, Georgia! Today, Helen is known as “Bavaria South” and has been recreated as an Alpine Village, complete with 200 import and specialty shops, themed restaurants, and 2,000 quality rooms and accommodations. On the outskirts of Helen is the State of Georgia’s Unicoi State Park & Lodge. Nearby is Anna Ruby Falls, the famous “double waterfall”. Visit the Sautee-Nacoochee Community Center, a virtual historical and educational resource museum. The Folk Pottery Museum gives visitors a look into the cultural history of pottery. Nacoochee Valley, near where the modern day town of Helen is located, once was a meeting place and commercial crossroads for the Cherokees. Several ceremonial mounds stand as mute testimony to this historic fact. Visit our charming town square in Cleveland, our county seat. The best way to gain an appreciation for our colorful past is to visit the original White County Courthouse, which also houses our historical museum. Cleveland’s claim to fame is Babyland General® Hospital, home to the famous “Cabbage Patch Kids®”.

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Take a step back in time at NE Georgia history center BY BRANDEE A. THOMAS For Welcome

Sometimes it takes stepping back to see where a place has been, in order to fully appreciate where it is going. To that end, a visit to the Northeast Georgia History Center — 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville — is definitely in order for all newcomers to the greater Hall County community. “Our exhibits reflect the history of Northeast Georgia from pre-Cherokee (Indian) times to the modern day,” says Julie Carson, history center education and volunteer coordinator. Although the history center strives to provide a snapshot of time in various periods of the region’s past, the facility overall is more like an ever-changing slideshow highlighting the people, sights, sounds and way of life in this area over the years. “We host two or three exhibits in our rotating gallery each year,” Carson says. “We also host monthly forums on the second Tuesday of each month and a variety of workshops and classes throughout the year.” The latest exhibit installation will focus on the War of 1812. “This year is the 200th anniversary of the conclusion of the war. Not a lot of action took place in this area, but there was some action in Georgia,” Carson says. Some of that action ties in directly with Cherokee Indian Chief White Path, who was an inhabitant of one of the center’s permanent exhibits.

“Chief White Path was involved in fighting with Andrew Jackson. They were on the same side at that time and promises were made and later reneged on,” Carson says. The story of the chief and those broken promises can be discovered in the outdoor exhibit of the chief’s former cabin, which has been on display at the center for several decades. “We recently restored the cabin to be more in keeping with the way it would’ve been when Chief White Path lived in it and during the time immediately following that when the settlers were awarded the home during the land lottery,” Carson said. “One side of the cabin is furnished to reflect the Cherokee way of life, and the other side reflects how the settlers would’ve used the space.” The center has also recently refreshed its folk pottery exhibit to make it more “visually stimulating” for visitors. Admission into the museum is usually between $3-$6 for children and adults; however once a month, the community is given complimentary access for Family Day, which is typically the second Sunday of each month. Not only can visitors experience regular exhibits like the working blacksmith shop and victory garden, each month there’s a new Family Day theme with demonstrations and hands-on activities. You don’t have to be a history buff to visit the museum. Super sleuths wanting to crack the case of how Hall County became the “Poultry Capital of the World” can also catch a break at the center. And those wanting to

Photos by Charles Phelps | Welcome

Top: Samuel Bota, front, his brother, Joel Bota, and mom, Daniela Bota, learned how to handle colonial guns at last year’s Northeast Georgia History Center’s Family Day. Above: Buddy Self, 6, left, got a lesson in how to make a maul, similar to a sledgehammer, by Clint Daniel, right, at last year’s Northeast Georgia History Center’s Family Day.

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014 Colonial muster re-enactor Glen Kyle shows off a colonial musket as part of the Northeast Georgia History Center’s Family Day.

know how the tornado of 1936 impacted the future of Gainesville can also get answers at the history center. If owning a piece of history is more your speed, consider stopping by the museum’s gift shop to pick up a piece of pottery made by local artisans or a book by Georgia authors like Zell Miller. There are also multiple opportunities throughout the year to learn traditional craft techniques like basket weaving. At the end of the class, participants have a hands-on project that they’re able to take home. “We’re always looking for fresh ways for people to experience local history,” Carson says. Sometimes that means using social media like Facebook and Twitter to share daily, regional history facts. Other times it can mean hosting private tour groups — which the center regularly does — to give visitors a more intimate learning experience outside of the usual Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. operating hours. If you can’t make it to the museum, its staff can bring its wealth of knowledge to your front door by way of “travel trunks” packed with lesson plans, artifacts, books and other items that help bring bits of the museum’s charm to classrooms and other gatherings. “We’re always evolving,” Carson says. “There’s a lot of history in this region. It’s all about keeping the community engaged.”

CHARLES PHELPS | Welcome

‘We recently restored the cabin to be more in keeping with the way it would’ve been when Chief White Path lived in it and during the time immediately following that when the settlers were awarded the home during the land lottery.’ Julie Carson Northeast Georgia History Center education and volunteer coordinator

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Welcome Hall County

Population: 179,684 (2010 census) Square miles: 393.7 Founded: 1818 Named for: Dr. Lyman Hall, signer of the Declaration of Independence and later governor of Georgia. County seat: Gainesville Government: Five-member Board of Commissioners elected by district, with elected chairman, all serving four-year terms.

contact info Government County offices: 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, 770-535-8288, www.hallcounty.org Chamber of Commerce: 770-532-6206, www. ghcc.com; Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, 770-536-5209, www.lakelaniercvb.com Gainesville: City Hall, 770-535-6865, pr@ gainesville.org, www.gainesville.org; police, 701 Queen City Parkway, 770-534-5252; fire, 725 Pine St., 770-534-3612; municipal court, 770-531-2668 Clermont: P.O. Box 257, 770-983-7568, www. clermont.georgia.gov Flowery Branch: City Hall, 5517 Main St., 770967-6371, www.flowerybranchga.org Gillsville: City Hall, 6288 Ga. 52, 30543, 770869-9000 Oakwood: City Hall, 4035 Walnut Circle, 770534-2365, www.cityofoakwood.net Lula: City Hall, 6055 Main St., P.O. Box 99, 770-869-3801, www.lula.georgia.gov

Emergency services Hall County Sheriff’s Office: 610 Main St., Gainesville, 770-531-6885 Hall County Fire Department: 470 Crescent Drive, Gainesville, 770-531-6838,

Community resources Northeast Georgia Medical Center: 743 Spring St. NE, Gainesville, 770-219-9000 Hall County Health Department: 1290 Athens St., Gainesville, 770-531-5600 Hall County Library System: 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville, 770-532-3311; Blackshear Place branch, ext. 151; Murrayville, ext. 171; North Hall, ext. 181; Spout Springs, ext. 191 Gainesville City Schools: 508 Oak St. NW, Gainesville; 770-536-5275, www.gcssk12.net Hall County Schools: 711 Green St., Gainesville, 770-534-1080, www.hallco.org Chattahoochee Christian School: 640 Main St., P.O. Box 254, Clermont, 770-983-9433, chattahoocheechristian.org/index.html Jubilee Christian Academy: 1221 Harmony St., Gainesville, 770-531-7576, www. jubileestallions.com/index.html

Below you will find plenty of resources for whatever county you live in:

Lakeview Academy: 796 Lakeview Drive, Gainesville, 770-532-4383, www. lakeviewacademy.com Maranatha Christian Academy: 5135 McEver Road, Oakwood, 770-536-6334, www. maranathaacademy.com Riverside Military Academy: 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, 770-532-6251, www.cadet.com North Georgia Christian School: 5285 Strickland Road, Flowery Branch, 770-534-1081, northgeorgiachristian.org University of North Georgia, Gainesville campus: 770-718-3639, www.ung.edu Brenau University: Gainesville, 770-534-6299, 800-252-5119, www.brenau.edu Lanier Technical College: Oakwood, 770-5316300, www.laniertech.edu

Banks County Population: 18,395 (2010 census) Square miles: 233.7 Founded: 1858 Named for: Dr. Richard Banks of Gainesville, who treated not only settlers of the area but their Cherokee neighbors when smallpox struck. County seat: Homer Government: Five-member commission led by chairman, elected to four-year terms

contact info Government Board of Commissioners: 144 Yonah-Homer Road, Suite 1, Homer, 30547. 706-677-6200 Chamber of Commerce: 706-677-2108, bankscountychamber@alltel.net, www. bankscountyga.org; Convention and Visitors Bureau, 706-677-5265 Homer City Hall: 706-677-3510

Emergency services County Sheriff’s Office: 706-677-2248 Clerk Of Court: 706-677-6243 Fire Chief: 706-677-1812

Community resources Banks County Public Library: 226 Ga. 51 S., Homer, 706-677-3164 Health Department: 706-677-2296 Northridge Medical Center: 70 Medical Ave., Commerce: 706-335-1000 Banks County School System: 102 Ga. 51 S., Homer, 30547, 706-677-2224, www.banks.k12. ga.us.

Dawson County Population: 22,330 (2010 census) Square miles: 211

Founded: 1857 Named for: Judge William C. Dawson, who served in both houses of the state legislature, then in the U.S. Congress prior to the Civil War. County seat: Dawsonville Government: Five-member commission, four representing districts and a chairman, all elected at-large to four-year terms.

contact info Government County government: 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville, 30534, 706-344-3501, fax 706344-3889, www.dawsoncounty.org. Chamber of Commerce: 706-265-6278, newcomer@dawson.org, www.dawson.org Dawsonville: 706-265-3256; www.dawsonvillega.gov, cityhall@dawsonville.com Clerk, Superior Court: 706-344-3510

Emergency services Dawson County Sheriff’s Dept.: Dawsonville, 706344-3535, www.dawsoncountysheriff.org Ambulance Service: 706-344-3711 EMA: 706-265-7813 County Fire Chief: 706-344-3666

Community resources Health Department: 706-265-2930 Dawson County Library: 342 Allen St., Dawsonville, 706-344-3690, dawson@ chestateelibrary.org Dawson County School System: 706-265-3246, www.dawson.k12.ga.us

Forsyth County Population: 175,511 (2010 census) Square miles: 225.8 Founded: 1832 Named for: John Forsyth, attorney general of Georgia, member of both houses of Congress and U.S. secretary of state under Presidents Jackson and Van Buren. County seat: Cumming Government: Five-member commission serving districts, elected to four-year terms; chairman chosen by members.

Contact info Government Board of Commissioners: 110 E. Main St., Suite 210, Cumming, 770-781-2101, www.forsythco. com Administration Building: 110 E. Main St., Sharon Springs Branch Office, 1950 Sharon Road, Cumming, 770-781-2112 Chamber of Commerce: 770-887-6461, www.

cummingforsythchamber.org City of Cumming: 100 Main St., 770-781-2010; police, 770-781-2000

Emergency services County Sheriff’s Department: 202 Old Buford Road, Cumming, 770-781-2222; www. forsythsheriff.org; twpaxton@co.forsyth.ga.us Fire Department: 3480 Settingdown Road, Cumming, 770-781-2180

Community resources Northside Hospital: 1200 Baptist Medical Center Drive, Cumming, 770-844-3200, www. northside.com Libraries: Cumming branch, 585 Dahlonega Road, 770-781-9840; Sharon Forks branch, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, 770-7819840 Forsyth County School System: 1120 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, 770-887-2461, www. forsyth.k12.ga.us

Habersham County Population: 43,041 (2010 census) Square miles: 278.2 Founded: 1818 Named for: Maj. Joseph Habersham, President George Washington’s postmaster general and a mayor of Savannah County seat: Clarkesville Government: Five-member commission, all elected at-large to four-year terms, chairman and vice chairman elected by board

contact info Government County Commission: 555 Monroe Street, Unit 20, Clarkesville; 706-839-0200, www. co.habersham.ga.us Chamber of Commerce: 706-778-4654, www. habershamchamber.com Cornelia: 181 Larkin St., 706-778-8585 Clarkesville: 210 East Water St., 706-754-4216 Alto: 162 Grant St., 706-778-8035 Baldwin: 130 Airport Road, 706-778-6341 Demorest: 579 Georgia St., 706-778-4202 Mount Airy: 869 Dick’s Hill Parkway, 706-7786990 Tallulah Falls: 255 Main St., 706-754-6040

Emergency services Central Dispatch: 706-778-3911 Emergency Medical Services: 706-754-6262 Fire Department: 706-754-2822 Sheriff’s Office: 1000 Detention Drive, Clarkesville, 706-839-0500

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Community resources Habersham County Medical Center: 541 U.S. 441 N., 706-754-2161, www.hcmcmed.org Clarkesville Library: 178 E. Green St., Clarkesville, 706-754-4413 Cornelia Library: 301 N. Main St., Cornelia, 706778-2635 Habersham County School System: P.O. Box 70, W. Stanford Mill Road, Clarkesville, 706-7542118, www.habershamschools.com Tallulah Falls School: Ga. 441, Tallulah Falls, 706754-3171, www.tallulahfalls.org Piedmont College: 165 Central Ave., P.O. Box 10, Demorest, 800-277-7020, 706-776-0103; www. piedmont.edu North Georgia Technical College: Ga. 197 N, Clarkesville, 706-754-7700, www.ngtcollege.org

Jackson County Population: 60,485 (2010 census) Square miles: 342.4 Founded: 1796 Named for: Gen. James Jackson, Revolutionary War leader and later member of Congress County seat: Jefferson Government: Five-member commission with an elected chairman, four members elected by district to four-year terms

contact info Government Board of Commissioners: County Administrative Building, 67 Athens St., Jefferson, 706-3676312, www.jacksoncountygov.com. Courthouse: 706-387-6000 Chamber of Commerce: 706-387-0300, www. jacksoncountyga.com Jefferson: City Hall, 147 Athens St., Jefferson, 30549, 706-367-5121, www.cityofjeffersonga. com; police, 706-367-5231, www. cityofjeffersonpolice.com; fire, 706-387-7400, dispatch 706-367-1234, www.jeffersonfd.com; library, 379 Old Pendergrass Road, 706-3678012, www.prlib.org/jefferson Arcade: City Hall, P.O. Box 417, Jefferson, GA 30549, 706-367-5500, cityofarcade@ windstream.net; police, 706-367-1821; fire, 706-367-4488 Braselton: Town Hall, 4982 Ga. 53, P.O. Box 306, Braselton, 706-654-3915, www.braselton.net; police, 706-658-2852 Commerce: P.O. Box 348, 27 Sycamore St., Commerce, 706-335-3164, www.commercega. org; police, 706-335-3200; fire, 706-335-2190; library, 1344 South Broad St., 706-335-5946 Hoschton: City Hall, 79 City Square, Hoschton, 706-654-3034, www.cityofhoschton.com Maysville: Town Hall, P.O. Box 86, Maysville, 706-652-2274; police, 706-652-3494; fire, 706-652-2050; library, 9247 Gillsville Road, 706-652-2323 Nicholson: 17175 Lakeview Drive, Nicholson, GA, 706-757-3408, www.nicholson-ga.com; fire, 706-757-3912; library, 5466 U.S. 441 S., 706-757-3577 Pendergrass: City Hall, 41 Blackberry Lane, Pendergrass, GA 30567, 706-693-2494, www. cityofpendergrass.com; police, 706-693-2386;

fire, 706-693-2701; library, 706-693-4450 Talmo: City Hall, P.O. Box 70, 45 AJ Irvin Road, Talmo, 706-693-2325, talmo-ga.com; library, 706-693-1905.

Emergency services Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: 268 Curtis H. Spence Drive, Jefferson, 706-367-8718, www. jacksoncountysheriff.us Volunteer fire departments: Plainview, 706-6934260; South Jackson, 706-548-0888; West Jackson, 706-654-2500, www.westjacksonfd. com

Community resources Jackson County Superior Court: 5000 Jackson Parkway, Jefferson, 706-387-6392; Clerk of Courts, 706-387-6255 Jackson County Health Department: 260 Lee St., Jefferson, 706-367-3643, publichealthathens. com; Commerce Health Clinic, 623 South Elm St., Commerce, 706-335-3895; Jefferson Health Clinic, 341 General Jackson Drive, Jefferson, 706-367-5204 Jackson County Board of Education: 1660 Winder Highway, Jefferson, 706-367-5151, www. jackson.k12.ga.us Jefferson City Schools Board of Education: 575 Washington St., Jefferson, 706-367-2881, www. jeffcityschools.org Commerce City School System: 270 Lakeview Drive, Commerce, 706-335-5500, www. commerce-city.k12.ga.us

Lumpkin County Population: 29,966 (2010 census) Square miles: 284.5 Founded: 1832 Named for: Gov. Wilson Lumpkin. County seat: Dahlonega Government: Five-member commission, including elected chairman

contact info Government Lumpkin County: 99 Courthouse Hill, Suite A, Dahlonega, 706-864-3742; www.lumpkincounty. gov, commissioner@lumpkincounty.gov Chamber of Commerce: 706-864-3711, www. dahlonega.org. Dahlonega: 465 Riley Road, Dahlonega, 706864-6133; cityofdahlonega.com

Emergency services Sheriff’s office: 194 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega, 706-864-6101 Chestatee Regional Hospital: 227 Mountain Drive, Dahlonega, 706-864-6136; www. chestateeregionalhospital.com

Community resources Lumpkin County Library: 342 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega, 706-864-3668, lumpkin@ chestateelibrary.org Lumpkin County Board of Education: 51 Mountain View Drive, Dahlonega, 706-864-3611; www. lumpkin.k12.ga.us

University of North Georgia: 32 College Circle, Dahlonega, 706-864-1400; www.ung.edu

Towns County Population: 10,471 (2010 census) Square miles: 166.5 Founded: 1856 Named for: George Washington Towns, Georgia governor from 1847 until 1851 County seat: Hiawassee Government: County governed by a single commissioner.

contact info Government County government: 48 River St., Suite B, Hiawassee, 706-896-2276, townscommissioner@windstream.net, www. townscountyga.com Chamber of Commerce: 706-896-4966, www. townscountytourism.com Building Inspector/Building Permits: 706-8960938 Tax Commissioner: 48 River Street, Suite H, Hiawassee, 706-896-2267, cbrtctc@hotmail. com Hiawassee: 229 Chatuge Way, 706-896-2202 Young Harris: P.O. Box 122, 706-379-3171

Emergency services Sheriff’s office: 4070 Ga. 339, Young Harris, 706-896-4444 Emergency response: 1400 Jack Dayton Circle, Hiawassee, 706-896-2228 Ambulance: 706-896-6254 Fire: 706-896-2090

Community resources Board of Education: 67 Lakeview Circle, Suite C, Hiawassee, 706-896-2279, www.towns.k12. ga.us Health Department: 706-896-2265 Mountain Regional Library: Young Harris,706-379-3732 Library: 99 South Berrong St., Hiawassee, 706896-6169

Union County Population: 21,356 (2010 census) Square miles: 322.7 Founded: 1832 Named for: John Thomas, the area’s representative in the state legislature, named the county Union “because none but union-like men reside in it.” The county and its neighbors upheld Unionist loyalties throughout the secession controversy and the Civil War. County seat: Blairsville Government: Single commissioner manages county government, elected to a four-year term.

contact info Government County Commissioner: 65 Courthouse St.,

Blairsville, 706-439-6000, unioncounty@ uniongov.com, www.unioncountyga.gov Chamber of Commerce: 706-745-5789, www. blairsvillechamber.com

Emergency services Sheriff’s office: 378 Beasley St., Blairsville, 706439-6066 Fire and rescue: 439-6095

Community resources Union County School Board: 706-745-2322, www. union.k12.ga.us Library: 194 Hospital Circle, Blairsville, 706-7457491

White County Population: 27,144 (2010 census) Square miles: 241.6 Founded: 1857 Named for: State Rep. David T. White of Newton County, whose support in the legislature led to the county’s creation. County seat: Cleveland Government: Five-member commission, including elected chairman

contact info Government Commissioners Office: 59 S. Main St., Cleveland, 30528, 706-865-2235, www.whitecounty.net Chamber of Commerce: 122 North Main St., Cleveland, 30528, 706-865-5356, 706-8650758, www.whitecountychamber.org, www. whitecounty.com. Planning Commission: 59 S. Main St., Cleveland, 706-865-6496 Cleveland: 85 S. Main St., Cleveland, 706-8652017 Helen: Chattahoochee Street, Helen, 706-8782722; Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1619, helenchamber.com; Welcome Center, 800-8588027, www.helenga.org

Emergency services County Sheriff’s Office: 1210 Hulsey Road, Cleveland, 706-865-5177 Cleveland Police: 85 S. Main St., Cleveland, 706865-2111 White County Fire Dept.: 706-865-3855 Helen Fire Dept.: 706-878-3676 Emergency Communications Office: 706-865-1224

Community resources White County Health Department: 1241 Helen Highway, Unit 210, Cleveland, 30528, 706-8652191 Ambulance Service: White County EMS, 1331 Helen Highway, Cleveland, 706-865-7475 White County Library: 60 Bell St., Cleveland, 706865-5572; Helen branch, 90 Petes Park Road, Helen, 30545, 706-878-2438 White County School System: 113 North Brook St., Cleveland, 706-865-2315, www.white.k12.ga.us Truett-McConnell College: 100 Alumni Drive, Cleveland, 30528, 706-865-2134, www.truett. edu

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Spring events HALL COUNTY Ongoing Boot Camp. 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. North Hall Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville. $3 per class. 770-535-8280 Story times. Hall County Library System. Free. hallcountylibrary.org Zumba. 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. Thursday. North Hall Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville. $5 per class. 770-535-8280 Active Generation. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Game Room, North Hall Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville. Play cards or dominoes. Members free, nonmembers $1. 770-532-8280 Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. North Hall Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville. $8 per class. 770-5328280 Library Chess Club. 1-5 p.m. Fridays. Gainesville Library, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. All ages and levels welcome. 770-532-3311, ext. 114 Friday Sketch Club. 1:30-3 p.m. Fridays. Quinlan Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Bring supplies. $5. 770-5362575, quinlanartscenter.org Home School Day. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. first Tuesday of the month. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. Homeschoolers admitted for half-price admission. 770-536-1900 Gardening by the Month. Noon-1 p.m. Gardens on Green, 711 Green St., Gainesville. 770-534-1080, 770-535-8293, williamllovett@bellsouth.net Brown Bag luncheons. 11:45 a.m. first Thursday of the month. Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center, 1545 Community Way NE, Gainesville. Reservations required by first Tuesday each month. $5-$6. 770-503-9060, laura@ womensource.info First Saturday Hike. 10-11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Guided hike. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. 770-535-1976. www.elachee.org Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. first Saturday of the month. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Free. Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear. Tools, training and refreshments provided. 770-535-1976. www.elachee.org Quilts of Valor. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Thursdays. Fellowship Hall of Central Baptist Church, 785 Main St., Gainesville. Parking on Bradford Street Fellowship Hall. qovf.org, Caroll_johnson4314@att.net

Lanier Women’s Club. 10 a.m. second Thursday of the month. First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. $15. 678-960-4172 The Georgia Art League. Noon third Thursday of the month. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. www.georgiaartleague.org Family Fun Night in the Pools. 6 p.m. third Saturday of the month. YMCA aquatic center, J.A. Walters Family YMCA, 2455 Howard Road, Gainesville. $10. 770-2979622, grogers@gamountainsymca.org American Business Women’s Association. 6 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month. Recess Southern Gastro Pub, 118 Bradford St. NE, Gainesville. Dinner, speakers, meeting. 770-654-9277, www.abwallcc.org The Pilot Club. 5:45 p.m. fourth Thursday of the month. Elk’s Club, 1547 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. 770-532-2528, jlc814@ yahoo.com Feb. 23: Little Heroes 5K. 2:45 p.m. American Legion, 2343 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. $25. Benefits Children’s Tumor Foundation. active.com/gainesville-ga/ running/distance-running-races/littleheroes-5k-2014 Feb. 25: The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute Braselton registration. 6 p.m. Courtroom of the Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building, 5040 Ga. 53, Braselton. 770-534-6263, www.brenau. edu/lifetimestudy, amurphy2@brenau.edu Feb. 25: The Pianissimo by Musical Arts Association, featuring “The Feast of Eight Hands.” 7:30-9:30 p.m. Continuing Education Performing Arts Center Theater, University of North Georgia, Gainesville campus. www.ung.edu Feb. 27-March 1: Quinlan Visual Arts Center Annual Gala Art Exhibition. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, www.quinlanartscenter.org. Art Auction, 6:30 p.m. $125. March 2: Challenged Child and Friends 5K. 1 p.m. Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. $25. 770-5358372 ext. 115, www.challengedchild.org, lmiller@challengedchild.org March 4: Gospel Choir Concert. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-5344764, www.brenau.edu/fineartshumanities/ music March 5: UNG Faculty Recital. 7:30-9 p.m. Continuing Education Performing Arts Center Theater, University of North Georgia, Gainesville campus. www.ung.edu March 6-16: “The Black Mountain College Experience” art exhibit. Reception 5:30-7 p.m. John S. Burd Center for

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Lt. David Stringer of the Gainesville Fire Department serves “controlled burn” wings to Kurt Fekdhaus during last year’s Spring Chicken Festival. This year’s annual parade and cook-off is set for April 26 in downtown Gainesville. the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263, amurphy2@brenau.edu March 7-8: 2014 Big Band Show. 7-9 p.m. Continuing Education Performing Arts Center Theater, University of North Georgia, Gainesville campus. www.ung.edu March 9: ProMusica Concert Series. 4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. 770-5317776, www.promusicaconcertseries.com March 9: Northeast Georgia History Center Family Day. 1-4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. War of 1812. Free. 770-2975900, www.negahc.org, jcarson@brenau. edu March 11: Northeast Georgia History Center History Forum. 7 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. War of 1812. $3 nonmembers. 770-297-5900, www.negahc.org, jcarson@ brenau.edu March 13: Choices Pregnancy Care Center Gala Fundraiser. 6:45 p.m. First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. $30. 678-928-4360, choicespregnancypartners.org/2014-galafundraiser, jessicahart@choicespregnancy. org March 14-16: “Mary,” Gainesville Ballet Company. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. $12$26. Brenau faculty, staff and students with valid ID $6. 770-532-4241, www.

gainesvilleballet.org March 14-16: National Auto Sport Association races. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 1-800-849RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta. com March 16: Coro Sacra, featuring singers from Gainesville First Presbyterian and Shallowford Presbyterian churches. 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville. Free March 17: Celebrating Women Composers. 7:30 p.m. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free. 770-534-4764, www. brenau.edu/fineartshumanities/music. March 18: Brenau Alumna Recital Xi Wang. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-5344764, www.brenau.edu/fineartshumanities/ music March 21: Beyond 135: Women’s Leadership Colloquium. 2-5 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free, open to the public. Limited seating. 770-534-6179, wfauscett@ brenau.edu March 21-23: SCCA Double National, Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 1-800-849-RACE, 770-967-6143, www. roadatlanta.com March 22: Opera Workshop performance. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-4764, www. brenau.edu/fineartshumanities/music

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014 March 25: “Sense and Sensibility.” 6 p.m. University of North Georgia’s Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678-717-3624, www. gainesvilletheatrealliance.org. March 26: Neil Berg’s “101 Years of Broadway.” 8 p.m. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Adults $35, seniors $32, students $28, series $80. 770-534-2787, www.theartscouncil.net. March 29: Brenau University Senior Recital Arielle Crumley. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-4764, www. brenau.edu/fineartshumanities/music. March 31: Honors II Portale Musicale. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-4764, www. brenau.edu/fineartshumanities/music. April 3: Georgia Poetry Circuit Reading: Steve Gehrke. 12:30 p.m. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free. 770534-6179. April 4: Brenau University Senior Piano Recital Yuxi Liu. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-4764, www.brenau.edu/ fineartshumanities/music. April 4-5: Hall County Master Gardener

Spring Garden Expo. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. Adults $2, children free. 770-535-8291, www. hallmastergardeners.com. April 5: Brenau University Junior Recital Jie Pan. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-4764, www. brenau.edu/fineartshumanities/music. April 6: Trillium Trek 5K, 10K, half-marathon and kid’s fun run. Registration 1 p.m., fun run at 2 p.m. and other races start at 2:30 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $25-$40. Runners will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag for participation. 770-535-1976, elachee@elachee.org, www.active.com. April 7-11: Elachee Spring Break Camp. Pre-kindergarten and elementary students. 9 a.m. to noon for pre-K, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for elementary. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Pre-K $130, elementary $140. 770-5351976, elachee@elachee.org. April 8-May 2: “The Brenau Collaborative” Senior Projects and Portfolios exhibit. Brenau University’s Simmons Visual Arts Center and Sellars Gallery, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770534-6263, amurphy2@brenau.edu.

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Kevin Murrey, right, with Lush Design, talks with Art and Esther DeFalcis during last year’s Master Gardeners Garden Expo. This year’s event is set for April 4-5 at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville.

18 April 8: Northeast Georgia History Center History Forum. 7 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Author Gordon Sawyer. $3 for nonmembers. 770-297-5900, www. negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. April 8-18: “The Brenau Collaborative” Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. Brenau University’s Simmons Visual Arts Center and Presidents Gallery, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. Reception. 5:30-7 p.m. April 12. 770-534-6263, amurphy2@ brenau.edu. April 8-19: “Sense and Sensibility.” University of North Georgia’s Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Adults $18-20, seniors $16-18 and students $12-14. 678-717-3624, www. gainesvilletheatrealliance.org. April 10-13: Faculty Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Adults $6, seniors $4. Free for Brenau University students, faculty, staff and children 12 years old and under. 770538-4764, nrawlings@brenau.edu. April 11: Brenau University Research Symposium. 1-5 p.m. East Campus, 1001 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. 678-7075029, kclark3@brenau.edu. April 12: Brenau Student Fashion Show. 4:30 p.m. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263, amurphy2@brenau.edu. April 13: Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Reception. 1-3 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900, www. negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. April 13: Easter Egg Hunt/ Midtown Greenway. 2 p.m. Gainesville Parks and Recreation, www.gainesville.org April 14: “All the World’s a Stage: From Shakespeare to Broadway.” Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-4764, www.brenau.edu/ fineartshumanities/music. April 14: “The New Public,” film by Jyllian Gunther. Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building, University of North Georgia, Gainesville campus. The Arts Council, 770-534-2787, www.theartscouncil.net/ independentfilms.html. April 18: Gateway to Hope. 6 p.m. Chattahoochee Country Club, 3000 Club Drive, Gainesville. $75. An evening to benefit Gateway Domestic Violence Center. 770-536-5860 April 22: UNG Jazz Concert. 7-8:30 p.m. Continuing Education Performing Arts Center Theater, University of North Georgia, Gainesville campus. www.ung. edu. April 24-27: The Mitty vintage car races, Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway,

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014 Gainesville. 770-297-5900, www.negahc. org, jcarson@brenau.edu. May 24: Brenau Barbecue Championship. Brenau University campus, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Adults $5, children free. 770-531-3122, www. brenaubbq.org, tlee@brenau.edu. May 26: Northeast Georgia History Center Memorial Day Parade and Open House. 10 a.m. Green Street in Gainesville. Free admission following parade, 22 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900, www. negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu.

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NAT GURLEY | Welcome file photo

Supporters shout encouraging words and cheer on friends, family and other cancer survivors during the 2013 Relay for Life at Road Atlanta. This year’s event is set for May 2. Braselton. 800-849-RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com. April 26: Rock in the Spring: “Mid-Life Crisis.” Brenau University’s Amphitheater, 102 Prior St., Gainesville. $30 advance, $25 at gate. www.challengedchild.org. April 26: Spring Chicken Festival and Chicken Cook-Off. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Gainesville. Prizes in professional and Backyard Bar-B-Q divisions. Prizes will be awarded in both categories. Chicken City Parade with vintage cards, live entertainment, art market, quilt show, kids zone. 770-2971141, www.gainesville.org/spring-chickenfestival. April 26: Longstreet Society’s annual bivouac. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Piedmont Hotel, 827 Maple St., Gainesville. Free lunch, music, games, tours, period re-enactors. Members and non-members welcome. 770-539-9005, www.longstreet.org. May 1: The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute registration. 4 p.m. Brenau University’s Thurmond McRae Lecture Hall, 625 Academy St., Gainesville. 770538-4705, www.brenau.edu/lifetimestudy. May 2: Hall County Relay For Life. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 800-849-RACE, 770-967-6143, www. roadatlanta.com. May 3: Nickel-Dime 5K and 10K. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date on May 10. Yellow Creek Community Club, 6617 Yellow Creek Road, Murrayville. $5. Proceeds benefit St. Paul’s United Methodist Church outreach. 770-503-1826, www.tonyandmarti.com/ yccc, Tony@tonyandmarti.com. May 3: Museum Day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322

Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Collaborative program with Quinlan Arts Center, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Elachee. Special Culture and Heritage Exhibit by students of Woods Mill Academy. Hands-on activities. 770-2975900, negahc.org. May 6: Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute Braselton registration. 6 p.m. Courtroom of the Braselton Police and Municipal Court Building, 5040 Ga. 53, Braselton. 770-534-6263, www.brenau. edu/lifetimestudy, amurphy2@brenau.edu. May 9-10: Drift Atlanta. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 800-849RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta. com. May 13-July 3: President’s Summer Art Series. Reception 5:30-7 p.m. May 13. Brenau University’s Simmons Visual Arts Center and Sellars Gallery. Free. 770-5346263, amurphy2@brenau.edu. May 13: Northeast Georgia History Center History Forum. 7 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Musical heritage. $3 for nonmembers. 770-297-5900, www. negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. May 13: Spelling Bee 2014 and Alliance for Literacy. 7 p.m. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. Adults $10, children $5. 770531-4337, www.allianceforliteracy.org. May 17-18: SCCA National. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 800-849RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta. com. May 18: Northeast Georgia History Center Family Day. 1-4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE,

March 1, April 5: Northeast Georgia Swap Meet. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com. March 21, 28, April 4, 18, 25, May 23: YearOne Fast Friday “Legal” Street Racing. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com. March 29, April 29, 26: Summit, JDRL and Open Comp Points Race. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706335-2301, www.atlantadragway.com. April 11-13: NMRA/NMCA All Star Nationals. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com. May 1-4: Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com. May 10: Pure Speed Drag Racing Experience. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com. May 16-18: Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com. May 30-31: Chevy High Performance Magazine Nationals. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com.

DAWSON COUNTY March 8: Spring Into March Card Party and Luncheon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Ga. 9 N., Dawsonville. 706-216-2787, www.dawsonarts.org, info@dawsonarts.org. $25-$100. March 1-29: Chestatee Artists: Inspirations. Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Ga. 9 N., Dawsonville. 706-216-2787, www. dawsonarts.org, info@dawsonarts.org. May 3-4: Art in the Garden. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Ga. 9 N., Dawsonville. 706-216-2787, www. dawsonarts.org, info@dawsonarts. org. Garden-related arts, spring plants, children’s activities.

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FORSYTH COUNTY Ongoing: “On Golden Pond” 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through March 9. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com. March 1: Cumming Community Fashion, Health & Beauty Fair and Blood Drive. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cumming Curves, 1795 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming. 678-4282726. March 6: Polo Golf & Country Club Bridal Open House. 6-8 p.m. 6300 Polo Club Drive. Cumming. 770-406-4971. March 8: Run for the Cure 5K, 8-10 a.m. South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. 678-222-8744. $35. March 27-April 19: “Oliver.” 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com. April 7-8: “Knightly News” Produced by The Atlanta Opera. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com. April 11-12: Forsyth County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale. 770-887-2418. May 2-18: Georgia Senior Follies, “The Golden Age of Television.” 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178. www. playhousecumming.com.

HABERSHAM COUNTY Feb. 25: Faculty Recital Andrea Price, soprano. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www. piedmont.edu. March 1: Clarkesville Mardi Gras. 6:30–10 p.m. Habersham Event Center, Clarkesville. Food, dancing. 706-754-2220, mbhorton@clarkesvillega.com. March 14: Fifth House Chamber Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www.piedmont. edu. March 15: Clarkesville Shuffle 5K Race. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Downtown Clarkesville. 706-754-2220, mbhorton@clarkesvillega. com. March 18: Piedmont College Singers. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www.piedmont. edu. March 23: Jonathan Biggers organ concert. 4 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www.piedmont. edu. April 1: Cantabile Concert. 5 p.m. Piedmont College, Chapel-Brooks Hall, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www. piedmont.edu. April 10-13: “Little Shop of Horrors.” 7:30

p.m. April 10-12, 2 p.m. April 13. Piedmont College Swanson BlackboxTheater, 365 College Drive, Demorest. $10, $5 students and seniors. www.piedmont.edu. April 15: Great Composers Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. $10, $5 students and seniors. www.piedmont.edu. April 18: “12 Angry Men.” 7:30-10 p.m. Habersham Community Theatre, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. 706-8391315, www.habershamtheater.org. April 18-19: Cornelia Apple Blossom BBQ Festival, Cornelia. Beer garden, cooking contests and demonstrations, tastings, beer garden, car show, live entertainment, kids’ activities, Big Apple Soapbox Derby. Friday night movie at Depot. Free. 706778-8585, bht@corneliageorgia.org, www. explorecornelia.com. April 24: Wind Ensemble Concert. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www.piedmont. edu. April 27: Faculty Recital James F. Mellichamp, organ. 4 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www.piedmont.edu. May 3: Cornelia Casino Night Fundraiser. 7-10 p.m. Cornelia Community House, 601 Wyly St.. $25 includes fun money, prize raffle tickets, drink ticket, finger foods. 706-778-8585, bht@corneliageorgia.org, www.explorecornelia.com. May 17: Mountain Laurel Festival. Downtown Clarkesville. Arts & crafts, parade, food court, live entertainment, duck race, kids zone, fireworks show. 706754-4216. May 30: Cornelia Summer Concert Series, John King Band. 8 p.m., Cornelia Depot. 706-778-8585 ext. 280, bht@ corneliageorgia.org, www.explorecornelia. com.

JACKSON COUNTY March 6: Thirsty Thursday Painting Party, 7-9 p.m. Crawford Long Museum, Jefferson. 706-367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Includes supplies, appetizers and wine. March 7-9: Folk to Fine Arts Festival & Expo. Commerce Civic Center, 110 State St., Commerce. 706-334-2954. March 15-21: Rockin’ the Streets Week, Braselton. 5K run, sidewalk chalk art contest, ribbon cutting, rock ‘n roll concert. www.downtownbraselton.com. March 15-21: Braselton DDA Grand Reopening of Downtown Braselton. www. downtownbraselton.com. April 5: GMP Stockerama. Gresham Motorsports Speedway, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. 706-3679461, info@RaceGMP.com, www. greshammotorsportspark.com

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20 April 12, 26: Street Drag/Show N’ Shine Saturday. Gresham Motorsports Speedway, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. 706-367-9461, info@RaceGMP.com, www. greshammotorsportspark.com. April 12: Riverkeepers Clean Up Day. Braselton Community Room & Braselton RiverWalk. ywise@braselton.net. April 12: Supper and Substance “Summiting Everest.” 7-10 p.m. Crawford Long Museum, Jefferson. 706-367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org. $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Includes light supper and beer and wine. April 23-24: Friends of the Library Book Sale. 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Braselton Library. $5 for bag of books, $11 for box. April 25-26: Braselton-Hoschton Relay for Life. 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Braselton Fields at the Hoschton Park. www.facebook. com/pages/Relay-For-Life-of-BraseltonHoschton-Georgia. April 25-27: Braselton Antique and Gardening Festival. Noon-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Braselton. Plants, art, food. Free parking and admission. www. facebook.com/BraseltonAntiqueFestival. April 26-27: Antique & Gardening Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Braselton Park on Harrison Street downtown. www.countrysideantiques.net, www. downtownbraselton.com. May 1: Wisdom in a Workshop. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Crawford Long Museum, Jefferson. 706-367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org. Supplies and instruction included. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. May 3: Pro Late Models, Outlaw Stock Cars and Trucks. Gresham Motorsports Speedway, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. 706-367-9461, info@RaceGMP.com, www. greshammotorsportspark.com. May 10: Braselton Beach Bash, fun day and concert, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m Braselton Park. www.downtownbraselton.net. May 11: StreetWise Drift Pro/Am. Gresham Motorsports Speedway, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. 706367-9461, info@RaceGMP.com, www. greshammotorsportspark.com. May 16, 23. 30: Downtown Braselton Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Harrison Street. www.DowntownBraselton.com. May 17: Seat Yourself, Braselton DDA Fundraising Silent Auction. www. downtownbraselton.com. May 17: Movie Under the Stars, dusk. Braselton Park. May 24: Street Drag/Show N’ Shine Saturday. Gresham Motorsports Speedway, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. 706-367-9461, info@RaceGMP.com, www. greshammotorsportspark.com. May 31: GMP Stockerama. Gresham Motorsports Speedway, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. 706-367-

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SCOTT ROGERS| Welcome file photo

Above: The Pick & Bow All Stars perform on the Main Stage in downtown Dahlonega during last year’s Bear on the Square Mountain Festival. This year’s festival is set for April 26-27. Right: Debbielee and Joe Whelchel find a grassy spot in Hancock Park near the old Chestatee River diving bell to play their tunes. 9461, info@RaceGMP.com, www. greshammotorsportspark.com.

LUMPKIN COUNTY Feb. 24: International Film Series. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Library Technology Center, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung.edu. Feb. 26: America’s Music. 6-8 p.m. Library Technology Center, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung. edu. March 3: International Film Series. 6:309:30 p.m. Library Technology Center, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung.edu. March 6: South Arts Movie Series, 7-10 p.m. Hoag Auditorium, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung. edu. March 6: UNG Spelling Bee, UNG Honors Program. 7-9 p.m. Health & Natural Sciences Building, room 232, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www. ung.edu. March 6-April 18: Hal B. Rhodes Student Exhibition. Reception: April 18, 5-6:30 p.m., Bob Owens Art Gallery University of North Georgia Dahlonega Campus, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. gallery@

ung.edu, 706-864-1400. March 6: “Finding Hillywood.” 7 p.m. University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus Hoag Student Center. South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. Tickets includes movie and Meet the Filmmaker Q&A session following the film screening. Tickets: $7 adult, $5 students, $5 ages 65 and older. 770-5342787 or www.TheArtsCouncil.net. March 8-9: Dahlonega Literary Festival. Downtown Dahlonega square. Free. Author discussions, book signings. dahlonegaliteraryfestival.org. March 10, 17, 24: International Film Series Dahlonega Library Technology Center 6:30-9:30 p.m. University of North

Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung. edu. March 14-16: Dahlonega Trail Fest. Annual celebration of Dahlonega’s Appalachian Trail Community designation. Hancock Park, North Park Street & Warwick St., Dahlonega. 706-867-9742. March 15: Denim & Diamonds fundraiser. Benefiting Chelsey Park Health & Rehabilitation. Cottrell Ranch, 630 Porter Springs Road, Dahlonega. Cocktail hour and silent auction 5 p.m., dinner and dancing 6:30-10:30 p.m. Live music. Tickets: $250 per person; 100 percent goes to technology, furnishing of patient rooms. Purchase tickets online at Chelseyparkhealth.com, events. chelseyparkhealth.org. Chelseyparkhealth. com. 478-319-3752. March 22-24: Spring Wine Highway Weekend, various venues in Northeast Georgia. Check www.georgiawine.com for locations, more information. March 27: Golden Eagle Band Show. 8-9 p.m. Memorial Hall Gymnasium, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung.edu. April 11: Jazz Band Concert. 8-9:30 p.m. Shott Auditorium, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung. edu. April 11: The James Taylor Experience & The Fire and Rain Band, Special Guests Woodstock: A Tribute to Crosby, Stills & Nash. Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759, www. hollytheater.com. $20, $27. April 12: The Alter Eagles. Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com. Tickets $25, $32. April 15: Patriot Choir Concert. University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung.edu. April 23: Symphonic Band Concert. 8-9:30 p.m. Hoag Auditorium, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung. edu. April 25-27, May 2-4, 9-11: “Smoke on the Mountain.” Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759, www. hollytheater.com. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18 adults, $12 children and students. April 26-27: Bear on the Square, Dahlonega. Live Bluegrass music, auction, food, juried artists market, workshops. Performances free. www.bearonthesquare.org. April 27: Golden Eagle Band Final Show. 1-2 p.m. Memorial Hall Gymnasium, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung.edu. April 28: Percussion Concert. 8-9:30 p.m. Shott Auditorium, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus. www.ung. edu. May 10: Movies Under the Stars, “Wreck-It Ralph,” 6 p.m. Hancock Park, Dahlonega. www.dahlonega.org.

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014 May 11: Dahlonega Art Trail. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live artists at work, downtown Dahlonega. Chestatee Artists, 706-8678059, lrayneri@windstream.net. May 17: Johnny Cash Now. Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com. Tickets $20, $27. May 18-19: Mountain Flower Festival, Dahlonega square. More than 70 artists of all disciplines creating art on the spot. www.dahlonegaarts.org/2013-mountainflower-art-festival. Parking free around square, $5 at UNG garage.

RABUN COUNTY Ongoing: Bluegrass on the Square. Saturdays April through November. Main Street, Tallulah Falls. March 15: St. Patrick’s Celebration. Tiger Mountain Vineyards, www.TigerWine.com. April 5: Foxfire Living History Days. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center, 98 Foxfire Lane, Mountain City. Demonstrations of pioneer life, period costumes, Appalachian toys and games, music, church services. $6 adults, $3 ages 7 to 11 and home-school family members, ages 6 and under free. www.foxfire.org, foxfire@foxfire.org, 706-746-5828. April 12: Warrior Dash. Blue Ridge Camp, Mountain City. warriordash.com/ location/2014-warrior-dash-georgia. April 13: Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo. 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Clayton. Register by April 6 for T-shirt. $95, $75, $50. www. granfondonationalchampionshipseries. com/clayton-georgia. April 12: March of Dimes Barrel Race, Rabun Arena, 100 East Boggs Mountain Road, Tiger. 706-212-0452, www. RabunArena.com. April 19: Black Rock Trail Race, Black Rock Mountain. www.runbum.com. April 19: Drill Team Competition. Rabun Arena, 100 East Boggs Mountain Road, Tiger. 706-212-0452, www.RabunArena. com. April 25-27: Cirque XIII. Rabun GapNacoochee School, Rearden Theater. www.RabunGap.org. April 26-27: Wateree Cutting Horse Show. Rabun Arena, 100 East Boggs Mountain Road, Tiger. 706-212-0452, www. RabunArena.com. April 26-27: Celebrate Clayton. www. celebrateclayton.com, www.ExploreRabun. com/events.

TOWNS COUNTY Feb. 27-March 1: “Steel Magnolias,” 7 p.m. Dobbs Theater, Goolsby Center, 1 College St., Young Harris College. Tickets: $10, $5 seniors Young Harris students with ID. 706-379 5114. Feb. 27-April 3: “Biting My Own Teeth” by Annie Heisey. Campus Gate Art Gallery,

5149 College St., Young Harris College. Free. Artist reception, 6 p.m. Feb. 27. 706379-5256. March 4: “An Evening at the U.S.O.” 7 p.m. Glenn Auditorium, Clegg Fine Arts Building, 1 College St., Young Harris College. YHC Jazz Band, Chamber Choir. $5 adults, free for students, ages 12 and under. 706-379-5114. March 7: “Trevor & Travis Stuart Concert” 7-8 p.m. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, N.C. 828-837-2775. Free, donations welcome. March 8: “Contra & Square Dance Phil Jamison and Trevor & Travis Stuart.” 8-11 p.m. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, N.C. 828837-2775. $7 adults, $4 ages 12-18, $3 under 12. March 14: “The Wilson Family.” 7 p.m. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, N.C. 828-837-2775. Free, donations welcome. March 22: Contra & Square Dance, Chrissy Davis Camp & Lift. 8-11 p.m. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, N.C. 828-837-2775. $7 adults, $4 ages 12-18, $3 under age 12. March 25: Guitar ensemble. 7 p.m. Susan B. Harris Chapel, Young Harris College, 1 College St., Young Harris. 706-379-5114. Free. March 29: Empty Bowl 2014. 5-7 p.m. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road Brasstown, N.C. 828-8372775. Handcrafted bowls donated by area potters; fill with soup, salad, bread, dessert. Proceeds benefit food banks. $25. March 20: North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, Brasstown Concert Association. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road Brasstown, N.C. 828-8372775. $18 adults, $10 students $10. April 1: Piano ensemble. 7 p.m. Glenn Auditorium of Clegg Fine Arts Building, 1 College St., Young Harris College. Free. 706-379-5114. April 4-6: Peacock Playhouse, “Mama Won’t Fly,” Southern Comedy. $16-$20 adults, $9-$11 students. 301 Church St., Hayesville, N.C., 828-389-2787. April 12: Charley Pride concert. 7 p.m. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. $37-$47, plus $2 handling 706-896-4191. April 21: Young Harris College Jazz Band. 7 p.m. Glenn Auditorium, Clegg Fine Arts Building, 1 College St., Young Harris. 706379-5114. Free. April 22: Young Harris College’s “Pops on the Plaza” spring outdoor concert. 7 p.m. 1 College St., Young Harris. Free. 706-3793111. April 22- 27: “Rent.” 7 p.m. Dobbs Theater of Goolsby, 1 College St., Young Harris College. $10, $5 seniors 65 and older, Young Harris students with ID. 706-3795114.

For Welcome

Pioneer life, including cooking demonstrations, are on display at the Foxfire Living History Days on April 5 at the Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center in Mountain City. The event includes period costumes, Appalachian toys and games, music and church services.

Elachee Nature Preschool

Registration now open for 2014-2015 school year!

Our curriculum immerses our students in nature-based discovery and experiential learning. Each day will feature guided outdoor exploration, play and social interaction, language and dramatic arts, readiness activities and fine & gross motor skills development. New school day hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for ages 3 1/2- 5 years old Fully Licensed & SACS accredited • Low Teacher ratios Contact Rhonda Bailey, Nature Preschool Director at 770-535-1976 or Rhonda@elachee.org for more information or to schedule a tour. www.elachee.org/nature_preschool/index.html

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April 25-27: Bud Break Tour, Mountain Wine Country. 14 wineries in self-guided tour in North Georgia, North Carolina. $20 per person. 706-745-7483. May 3-4: Young Harris Spring Arts & Crafts Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Mayors Park, Ga. 76, Young Harris. 706-400-8014. Free. May 17: Georgia Mountain Eggfest. Cooking demonstrations, tastings. 9 a.m. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Road, Hiawassee. $10 cooks. $20 tasters, ages 12 and under free. 706-8964191. May 26: Towns County Fire Corps Annual Boston Butt Sale. Hiawassee square. 404754-3430.

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WHITE COUNTY Feb. 23-March 10: “Native Americans in White County.” Student art competition, exhibit. Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, P.O. Box 390, Helen. 706-878-3933, helenartshc@gmail. com.

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UNION COUNTY March 14-15: Shamrock Dulcimer Blast, 7 p.m. March 14. Historic Courthouse, downtown Blairsville. Dulcimer classes, 9 a.m. March 15, First Methodist Church MAC, 938 Ga. 515, Blairsville. 706-7455493, www.unioncountyhistory.org. April 12: Blairsville Egg Drop. Noon. Meeks Park, 11 Pool Lane, Blairsville. 706-4396074. April 19: Wildflower Walk (Earth Day Event). Vogel State Park, Blairsville. Guided wildflower walk through the Appalachian forest. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-745-2628. April 26-26: Mountain Home Show, 2-7 p.m. April 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. North Georgia Technical College, 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville. 706-439-6300, www. mountainhomeshow.com. April 8-13: Blairsville Kiwanis Fair. 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Airport Industrial Park, Airport Industrial Drive, Blairsville. Carnival rides, games, cattle show, bluegrass music, food, petting zoo. 706-781-6552, www. blairsvillekiwanis.com. May 30: American Cancer Society Relay For Life. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Union County Farmers Market, 148 Old Smokey Road, Blairsville. 706-835-8384, www. unioncountyrelay.com. May 17: Armed Forces Day. 11 a.m.-noon. Downtown Blairsville square. 706-7455493, www.unioncountyhistory.org. May 24: Memorial Day Parade. 10 a.m. Downtown Blairsville downtown square. 706-745-6341, www.unioncountyhistory. org.

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March 1-2: Valley Harmony Radio Show. 7:30 p.m. Center Theater, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. Sautee-Nacoochee. 706-8783300, www.snca.org. Free, donations welcome. March 1: First-Visit Tour. 10-11:30 a.m., Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area and a van tour. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. March 4: Seniors at the Center potluck. Noon. Community Hall, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. Sautee-Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www. snca.org. March 6: “Simply Spring” art exhibit. Reception 5-7 p.m., Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee St., Helen. 706-

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Winder 878-3933, www.helenarts.org. March 7-April 13: Jewelry Jamboree. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. SauteeNacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. March 8: von Grey concert. 7:30 p.m. Historic gymnasium, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. Sautee-Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www. snca.org. $20 members, $24 nonmembers, $12 students. March 9: Children’s Talent Show. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. Sautee-Nacoochee. 706-8783300, www.snca.org. March 11: Arty-Party. 5:30 p.m. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, P.O. Box 390, Helen. 706-878-

3933, helenartshc@gmail.com. March 13-April 26: “Simply Spring” Art Exhibit. opening reception 5:30 p.m. March 13 featuring artists Paula Ash, Joyce LeWallen & Terry Buffington. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, P.O. Box 390, Helen. 706-8783933, helenartshc@gmail.com. March 15: Flies and Fly Water. 9:30 a.m. to noon, Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen. Show and tell, helpful hints, and “how to” on fly tying, stream reading, casting. Register in advance. $5. Kids under 12 free. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. March 29: Georgia Mountains Vintage Affair. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. SauteeNacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | February 2014 March 29: Reluctant Dragon puppet show, workshop. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. SauteeNacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. March 29, April 26, May 31: Community Contra Dance. 7:30-11 p.m. Historic Gym, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. SauteeNacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca. org. $9 adults, $7 members, $5 students. thrivingspirit@me.com. March 22: “Make a Gourd-eous Birdhouse.” 10 a.m. to noon, Smithgall Woods, Helen. Gourds and all equipment provided. Register in advance. 706-878-3087, www. gastateparks.org/smithgallwoods. March 22, 29: Survival Preparation and Skills Course at Buck Shoals. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen. Instruction and exercises on wildlife, medicine, weapons and tools, water, food, shelter, fire building, signaling. $50. $5 parking. 706-878-3087. March 29: Trout Tournament, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Helen. $15 per person. $2,000 in prizes for catching tagged fish. Register at the Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, 4-7 p.m. March 28, 6-9 a.m. March 29. Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-8781908, www.helenchamber.com. April 1, May 6: Seniors at the Center potluck. Noon. Community Hall, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283

Tourism bureau contacts Banks County, www.bankscountychamber. com Forsyth County, www.cummingforsyth chamber.org Habersham County, www.habershamga. com Hall County, www.discoverlakelanier.com Ga. 255 N. Sautee-Nacoochee. 706-8783300, www.snca.org. April 10-13: Georgia Nature Photographers Annual Expo. 3 p.m. Thursday through 1 p.m. Sunday. Unicoi State Park Lodge. Keynote speaker George Lepp, a Canon Explorer of Light. $125-$165 plus $5 parking. 770-514-0875, www.gnpa.org. April 12: “Spring Fling” fashions. Noon, Sautee Nacoochee Community Center. $20. April 12: Springfest. 6-11 p.m. Helen Chamber of Commerce Festhalle, 10741 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen. Music, dancing, food and beverages. $7 per person, food and drinks extra. 706-878-1908, www. helenchamber.com. April 15-16: 2014 White County Celebrity Golf Tournament. 5:30 p.m. Innsbruck Golf Club, Helen. April 18-June 8: “Today, Tomorrow and Always” exhibit. Center Gallery, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283

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Dahlonega-Lumpkin County, www. dahlonega.org Jackson County, www.jacksoncountyga. com Rabun County, www.gamountains.com Towns County, www.mountaintopga.com Union County, www.blairsvillechamber.com White County, www.whitecounty.com; www.helenga.org Ga. 255 N. Sautee-Nacoochee. 706-8783300, www.snca.org. April 22: “History of Movie Making in Helen and White County.” 5:30 p.m. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, P.O. Box 390, Helen. 706-8783933, helenartshc@gmail.com. April 23: Magical Easter Eggstravaganza. Babyland General Hospital, 300 NOK Drive, Cleveland. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (reservations required), Easter egg hunt, arts & crafts show, Easter parade. 706-865-2171, 706-865-5356, www. cabbagepatchkids.com. April 26-27: Shubert Alley in the Valley. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. SauteeNacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. May 1-June 21: “Rainbow Rays” Art Exhibit. Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. May 1. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, P.O. Box 390, Helen. 706-878-3933, helenartshc@

gmail.com. May 3: Winefest. Noon-5 p.m. Habersham Winery, 7025 S. Main St., Helen, 706-8789463. Free. Wine samples, food, music, arts & crafts. www.habershamwinery.com. May 9-11: Stone Soup by Sautee Stars. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. SauteeNacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. May 10: “Mother’s Day High Tea & Cake.” $20. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, P.O. Box 390, Helen. 706-878-3933, helenartshc@gmail. com. May 13: ”Arty-Party.” 5:30 p.m. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, P.O. Box 390, Helen. 706-8783933, helenartshc@gmail.com. May 16-18: Southern Worthersee (SoWo) VW/Audi Car Show, Helendorf River Inn, 33 Munich St., Helen. Free. 706-878-2271, 800-445-2271, www.helendorf.com, www. southernworthersee.com. May 17-18: Community Chorale spring concert. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N. SauteeNacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. May 24: Bavarianfest, 6-11 p.m. Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss St., Helen. $7, free to active military and veterans. Live music, dancing, beverages, food. Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908, www.helenchamber.com.

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The Helen Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the

25th ANNUAL HELEN TROUT TOURNAMENT!!!

Trout Fishing, Cash Prizes & Lots of Family Fun!

Anglers of ALL ages will test their skill - trying to hook over $2,000.00 in available prizes swimming in the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Helen on March 29, 2014!! These awesome prize fish include the $500.00 Tagged Trout named in honor of Mr. Milton Davis! To win prizes, Anglers must catch a Tagged Trout & present it in the Festhalle by 4pm!

The Helen Chamber of Commerce will stock the Chattahoochee River with 350 pounds of Trophy Size Trout!!!!

Saturday, March 29th 6:00am - 4:00pm Helen Chamber of Commerce Festhalle

Registration: Friday, March 28 4-7pm & Saturday, March 29 6-9 am at the Helen Chamber Festhalle 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA. 30545 • 706-878-1619 VISIT www.helenchamber.com FOR REGISTRATION FORMS & ADDITIONAL INFO! Cost: $15.00 per person, Fishermen must have a Valid Georgia Fishing License and Trout stamp.