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:

North Georgia College & State University
Downtown Office Building
Adaptive Reuse of Property:

Now & Then Antiques & Collectibles

Paul Thomas Chocolates at Upstairs Downstairs

Gustavo’s Pizzeria at Upstairs Downstairs

The Porter House
Expansion Projects:

Shenanigans

Crimson Moon Saloon
Project Leadership Volunteers:

Jim White – Appalachian Jam

Paul Schiemer – Maibaum Tree Interpretive Sign
Larry Sorohan – First Friday Concerts (not pictured)
Financial Partnerships:

Bear on the Square Mountain Festival Committee – for Appalachian Jam

Historical Society for Maibaum Tree Interpretive Sign

United Community Bank for Preservation Incentive Grants

Friends of the Dahlonega Gold Museum – Support of Seven Day Operation
Community & Southern Bank for Preservation Incentive Grants (not pictured)

Dr. Eugene Wiggins Memorial Fund for the Preservation of Traditional Music – First Friday Concert

Todd & Amy Strickland – the Old Fashioned Christmas lighting

City of Dahlonega – for Special Downtown Projects
Golden Nail Historic Preservation Awards:

Woodmen of the World Building

The Smith House Carriage House building

Adams Insurance building
Special Recognition for Service to DDA:

Gayle Jones 10 year DDA Member
Commendation for Special Service to Downtown Dahlonega:

Isabella T. Lynn – For research and advocacy on the history of Downtown Dahlonega properties