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Written by Phillip on January 17, 2010 – 11:16 am
Lumpkin County Sheriff Office’s Youth Day has been postponed to Saturday, January 23rd. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Yahoola Creek Park. It will consist of skeet-shooting, hunter safety courses, fire safety course and squirrel hunting. Lunch will be provided and all kids age 6-18 are invited. Mandatory […]
Written by Phillip on November 2, 2009 – 4:47 pm
HemlockFest is an annual benefit music festival, held on November 6-9, 2009, to increase public awareness and generate funds to help save the Eastern and Carolina hemlock trees. Money raised will be used for support of the Georgia laboratories rearing adelgid-devouring beetles, education and research on the HWA problem, and assisting businesses and homeowners […]
Written by Phillip on October 21, 2009 – 12:31 pm
Saturday October 31, 2009 Join NOA and the Dahlonega - Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce at Hancock Park in Historic Dahlonega for the 4th Annual Chili Halloween Cook-off. The event runs from 11 am until 2 pm. Cooks are welcome to arrive at 10 am to set up their table. Cook’s entry […]
Written by Phillip on September 28, 2009 – 1:02 pm
Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October (the 17th and 18th for 2009), when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event, and it is estimated […]
Written by Phillip on September 22, 2009 – 3:14 pm
Kiwanis of Lumpkin County will be hosting the 7th Annual Talent Showcase on Saturday, October 3, 2009 beginning at 7PM at The Historic Holly Theater. It will feature performing and fine art talent from local kids and adults. As part of our local fundraising efforts, 100% of the net proceeds from the LC Kiwanis Talent […]
Written by Phillip on September 1, 2009 – 3:00 pm
The Business After Hours meeting is September 1st at DuMonds Patio Grill. The sponsor company is West Cleaners and West Carpets. Please come by and show your support for these great Chamber of Commerce members and do some networking with others as well.
Written by Phillip on August 19, 2009 – 12:54 pm
If you think the economy is hurting you should hear about the blood banks. I am calling on everyone who can to come to donate blood. Life South will hold a blood drive on Friday, August 21st @ Chick-Fil-A (Dahlonega) from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Each donor will receive
Written by Phillip on July 30, 2009 – 10:33 pm
Coming Tuesday, August 4th is the Chamber of Commerce - Business After Hours. This event will be held at the Chamber of Commerce and will surely be a large turnout indeed. Volunteers were stuffing 200 goodie bags to give to each member that attends. There will be food provided by local restaurants and drinks upstairs […]
Written by Phillip on May 28, 2009 – 8:51 am
One of the most visible outreach activities the Rangers have with the Lumpkin County community is the annual Open House. Each year during the spring (class cycle dependent), Camp Frank C. Merrill opens the camp and facilities to the public for a day. Visitors are able to see examples of the mountain phase of Ranger […]
Written by Phillip on February 12, 2009 – 4:30 pm
I recently was asked to help the Rainbow Children’s Home add a donation process to their website so visitors can easily donate to their most worthy cause. I donated my time and together with Penny Sharp from Sage Solutions we were able to successful add the module for their website. With a troubled economy the […]
