“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