Save Georgia's Hemlocks

Save Georgia's Hemlocks will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, January 17 at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Donna Shearer, 37 Woody Bend in Dahlonega. The meeting is open to the public, and all persons interested in saving the hemlock trees in north Georgia are encouraged to attend. RSVP is appreciated 706-429-8010. For driving directions, see the meetings section of savegeorgiahemlocks.org.

YEAR END CLEARANCE AT OLD CLARKESVILLE MILL

Hurry to the Old Clarkesville Mill TODAY! This is the last day of the clearance sales. There are discounts up to 50% off entire vintage and antique booths, folk art, and Christmas items. Buy one, get one free on every new book $5.99 or more. In the Backyard Birding Department, 10% off all feed and seed, 20% or more off everything else-feeders, houses, hooks and hardware. They have heated birdbaths and bath heaters, as well! 30% off fountains, 50% off stepping stones, 20% off chimes and twirlers, 90% off outdoor Fall and Halloween rusty metal stakes.

The Old Clarkesville Mill is trying to get rid of everything before inventory to make room for all new items for the Spring.

It's really COLD outside now but Spring will be here before you know it!

Tallulah Gorge Grill - Closing January 4 for season - New Year's Day Menu

Tallulah Gorge closing January 4 and reopening April, 2010 - Stop by this weekend for Traditional Southern New Year’s Day meal

December 30th, 2009

Join friends at the Tallulah Gorge Grill
New Year’s Weekend for a
Traditional Southern New Year’s Day Fair…
being served Friday through Monday…

Spicy Hoppin’ John With Ham & Tomato Relish
Mustard Greens
Pan-fried Buttermilk Cornbread
Banana Pudding
Chocolate Cake
Sour Cream Pound Cake
NY’s Day Plate Special with a Dessert $11.95
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Choices from the regular menu as well.
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The Grill is open Thursday through Monday 11:00 - 3:00
706-754-9149

“Here’s to a bright New Year and fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold. . . “

Holdiay Treasure at Old clarkesville Mill

Don't forget all the Holdiay Treasure being given away at the Old Clarkesville Mill! The Art & Antique Mall is giving away hundreds of gifts, including framed art, jewelry, pottery, children's furniture, Barbara Wikle folk art, vintage glassware, figurals, candle cash, $100 bookstore gift certificate, windchimes, birdhouses, seasonal decorations-plus many, many more goodies! All you have to do to have a chance to win is go by and register for the items you like. Of course, while you are browsing over the treasure being given away you may just find that perfect Christmas gift for someone on your list.

The Art & Antique Mall has the most eclectic mix of unique gift possibilities of any store in North Georgia. There are booth after booth of vintage and antiques, a huge bookstore, Habersham Candles, Cody Road Workshop's gorgeous furniture and accessories. A few more include Glitz and Glamour's jewelry featuring the creations of Ruth Gesbocker, art and pottery by dozens of North Georgia artists and backyard birding and outdoor decorative supplies too.

The Mall is open seven days a week, right up to Christmas Day! Erin London's Extraordinary Warehouse Sales will be open every weekend until Christmas, with new stock weekly, and bring the whole family and leave the non-shoppers at the bowling alley. The bowling alley is open daily.

Hope to see you there!

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza and Festival of Trees

Friday, December 4, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*********FREE ADMISSION*********

Photos with Santa
Pets...........Friday Children..............Saturday

Christmas Gifts that will entice any holiday shopper!!!!!

Rabun County Civic Center
201 West Savannah Street

For more information contact: Margaret Dunn
706-212-2149 or email: mdunn@rabuncountygov.com

Smithgall Woods presents BASKET MAKING CLASS

The holidays are officially here but the woods are always here. Take some time out to relax and regroup with these classes and hikes. then bring your kids/grand-kids for the Holi-Day camp for last minute shopping. Here's wishing each of you a magical, safe, and GREEN holiday.

For information and registration for any and all of the listed classes please call 706-878-3087.

BASKET MAKING CLASS
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Make your very own "hipster" basket with all natural materials. Basket maker, Jan
Stansell, of Black Mountain Crafts is the instructor. $20
(This class is currently full but there is a waiting list)

GUIDED HIKES
Fridays, December 11 and 18, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smooth out those holiday "ruffles" with a relaxing hike through evergreen woodlands. A
van ride to the trailheads makes these hikes easily accessible. $2

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Saturday, December 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Get the shot you want with guidance from Nature Photoprapher Joel Blacher. A working
knowledge of your camera is required. Register by December 4th. $55

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: BEARS IN TIME OUT!
Wednesday, December 16, 3:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
What's up with our Black Bears this time of year? Learn cool facts about our bears and
what they are up to this time of year. Help construct a bear den and see how you would like
living in it. $1/child

HOLI-DAY CAMP
Monday - Wednesday, December 21 - 23, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Work off that holiday energy at this action-packed camp while exploring a "winter survival"
theme. For ages 6 - 9. register by December 16. $20/day or $50 for all three.

Serenity Cellars Releases 2009 New Vogh

Serenity Cellars, in conjunction with Yonah Mountain Vineyards, is proud to announce
the release of the very first wine of the 2009 harvest, 2009 Serenity Cellars New Vogh.
The 2009 New Vogh, a limited release of 60 cases, is a medium bodied, deep, dark red
that is the perfect compliment to coming holiday festivities.
The 2009 Serenity Cellars New Vogh will be released at a party held November
28 at the Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room in Sautee-Nacoochee. Jazz crooner
Monica Spears of Cornelia will be performing from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Appetizers will be
served, and customers will be offered a pour of 4 wines at no charge or a full tasting,
which includes a pour of 8 wines and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass, for $10.00.
The 2009 Serenity Cellars New Vogh is the first in the Artist Series of wines, the
labels of which will feature the work of local artists done in the style of Vincent Van
Gogh. The 2009 New Vogh label is the artwork of James Williams and depicts the
Serenity Cellars Vineyards near Cleveland.
The Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room, located at 2454-B Highway 17,
will be open Wednesday, November 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and closed
Thanksgiving Day, November 26. Regular hours of operation are Monday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:30 - 6:00 p.m. For
more information and directions, call the tasting room at 706/878-5522 or visit the
Yonah Mountain Vineyards website, www.yonahmountainvineyards.com.

Music Concert and Visiting Artist at Unicoi State Park and Lodge

Plan to visit Unicoi State Park and Lodge on Saturday, September 26, to take in a concert at 8:00 p.m. featuring Lisa Baldwin and Dave Haney. The Possum Knockers of Northeast Georgia have five members in their band including guitarist and bass player Ginny Loveland and her husband Keith, an Oklahoma fiddler now living in Nacoochee Valley. Also in the group are Tish and Chip Arnold play the banjo and guitar. This programwill be a “pass-the-hat” donation for the entertainers, as they have volunteered their time to visit Unicoi. Concert will take place in Unicoi Lodge.
Woodworker Robert Hakes will also be in Unicoi Lodge on Saturday, September 26, between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Robert is a woodworker making natural wood objects such as vases, urns and platters that are functional and beautiful.
Unicoi State Park & Lodge is located 2 miles north of Helen, GA on Hwy. 356. For any further information about the weekend activities, call Programming Department at (800) 573-9659, ext. 305.

Happenings in Towns County

Towns County Tourism Association is hosting the Georgia Mountain Moonshine
Cruiz-In which will be held at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music
Hall Road in Hiawassee, GA on August 13, 14 & 15, 2009. Hundreds of Hot
Rods will be featured, in addition to Live Mountain Music Shows, Swap Meet,
A Moonshine Run for Cash, Folk Show Exhibits and Mountain Crafts in the
Pioneer Village, Automotive Vendors and lots of Cash & Prizes. Visit
www.gammoonshinecruizin.com

The Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors & Bank of Hiawassee,
Blairsville & Blue Ridge proudly presents the 1st Annual Cruiz-In Classic
Softball Tournament on Saturday, August 15 starting at 9:00 AM at the Towns
County Recreation Fields. Registration fee - $10.00 with all proceeds going
to the local Towns County Food Pantry. Call 706-896-3132 or 706-896-2243
for information.

Dance to the music of Jim Woods and the Georgia Mountain Fair Band on
Friday, August 14 – ticket price is $5.00. Show starts at 7:30 PM. Little
River Band will provide the musical entertainment on Saturday, August 15 in
the Anderson Music Hall. Show starts at 7:30 PM. Level 1 - $30.00, Level 2
- $20.00. Call 706-896-4191 for tickets.

Free Square Dancing and Clogging

The Towns County Historical Society sponsors free square dance and clogging every Monday in Hiawassee at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. This is the old traditional "Big Circle" calls our great grandpas and grandmas used in our Appalachian Smokey Mountains.
The Senior Center is located 2 blocks behind the town square Main St. Hwy. 76 beside the Towns County Courthouse, 48 River Street, 706-896-1060