2010 Awards Page
“Heart & History”
Downtown Business Reception & 2009 Report
February 25, 2010
5:30-7:00PM
This celebration is produced by Dahlonega’s Downtown Development Authority/Better Hometown Board with special assistance from the Merchants Association and the Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Major Maintenance Projects:
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North Georgia College & State University
Downtown Office Building
Adaptive Reuse of Property:
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Now & Then Antiques & Collectibles
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Paul Thomas Chocolates at Upstairs Downstairs
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Gustavo’s Pizzeria at Upstairs Downstairs
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The Porter House
Expansion Projects:
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Shenanigans
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Crimson Moon Saloon
Project Leadership Volunteers:
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Jim White – Appalachian Jam
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Paul Schiemer – Maibaum Tree Interpretive Sign
Larry Sorohan – First Friday Concerts (not pictured)
Financial Partnerships:
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Bear on the Square Mountain Festival Committee – for Appalachian Jam
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Historical Society for Maibaum Tree Interpretive Sign
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United Community Bank for Preservation Incentive Grants
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Friends of the Dahlonega Gold Museum – Support of Seven Day Operation
Community & Southern Bank for Preservation Incentive Grants (not pictured)
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Dr. Eugene Wiggins Memorial Fund for the Preservation of Traditional Music – First Friday Concert
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Todd & Amy Strickland – the Old Fashioned Christmas lighting
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City of Dahlonega – for Special Downtown Projects
Golden Nail Historic Preservation Awards:
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Woodmen of the World Building
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The Smith House Carriage House building
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Adams Insurance building
Special Recognition for Service to DDA:
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Gayle Jones 10 year DDA Member
Commendation for Special Service to Downtown Dahlonega:
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Isabella T. Lynn – For research and advocacy on the history of Downtown Dahlonega properties