Veteran's Day Photos

 

  Local Events for 2006:

 

   BINGO...Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Dawsonville's Municipal Complex

                           (formerly Thunder Rd. Speed Shop Suite)

     * For more information: Call Mike at (706)265-3260   American Legion Post 247 

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   GRHOF Yard Sale - Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 at Dawsonville's Municipal Complex                                  * For info call (706)265-3522 

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   39th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival - Sat. & Sun., Oct. 28-29, 2006

    The Moonshine Festival explores Dawson County's history during the prohibition era when liquor was 

    illegal & the Great Depression of the 1930's when running moonshine through the foothills of the NE GA

    Mtns. was a way of life. Thousands flock to the birthplace of NASCAR racing: Sealy, Hall, Parks, Gober

    Parade Saturday at 9:00 a.m. other events include: Car Show, Cruise In, Swap Meet, Silent Auction...

    For more information call: 706-216-5273

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   Dawsonville's 2nd Annual Veterans Day Celebration - Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006

    The parade at 9:30 a.m. at Dawsonville Municipal Complex (formerly Thunder Road USA). The    

    ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. at the Dawsonville Municipal Complex. For information call 706-265-6278

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   Lighting of the Christmas Tree & Santa Photos - Friday, Dec. 1, 2006

  

 

      Bowen Center for the Arts  (706)261-ARTS

     Dawson County Arts Council

 

     Old Jail

      Located just off the square in Downtown Dawsonville, this    

      historic building houses the local Welcome Center and

      Chamber of Commerce. Visitors are welcome to come and tour

      the old prison cells and former living quarters of the county

      sheriff. Call (706) 265-6278 for more information.

 

      Old Courthouse

      Located on the square in Downtown Dawsonville, built in 1859.  

      This is the oldest working courthouse in the state, and houses 5

      offices and a courtroom.

 

     Dawsonville Pool Room    (706)265-2792

       Made famous by owner Gordon Pirkle, the Pool Room offers a family

       atmosphere containing an interesting collection of history and

       memorabilia on Bill Elliott's NASCAR career and early moonshine

       runners. The menu includes the famous made from scratch Bully

       Burgers & fresh-cut fries. Located in Downtown Dawsonville.  

     

      Gold Creek Golf Club  (706)265-2700

      27 Hole Golf course and fine dining (Eureka Cafe).  Located just north of  

      town,  this community offers homes with golf course, lake and mountain

      views, and swimming & tennis.  The club house is also home to some of the

      best pieces from local artists.

 

      Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

      A Georgia State Park that contains the tallest water falls    

      East of the Mississippi River.

 

      North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall

      Home of 140 outlet shops located at GA 400 and Dawson  

      Forest Road.

 

      Lake Lanier

      A 38,000 acre lake controlled by the  U.S. Army Corps of 

      Engineers open to fishing and recreation.

 

      Burt's Pumpkin Farm     (706)265-3701

      Pumpkins that range from 150 lbs. to 1  lb. We grow thousands 

      of pumpkins, so the selection is vast and the quantity is never

      ending.  Burt’s farm has an impressive selection of every type of

      pumpkin, winter squash, gourds and fall decoration.  Indian corn,

      cornstalks and hay bales. We offer hayrides and fieldtrips pulled

      by our John Deere tractors that take you through a winding trail

      filled with nature and beauty. And check the "barn" store for

      Burt's fresh baked pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll, candied popcorn

      and a whole assortment of other goodies.

     

      Uncle Shucks Corn Maze - Sep. 2 through Nov. 19, 2006

 

      Bradley's Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees
      Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, Ellijay Apples, Honey, Special 

      Order Fresh Boxed Fruit and More...  We will also have: Frasier

      Fir Christmas Trees and Live Wreaths Coming Thanksgiving 

      Weekend. Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday thru Sunday

 

      Kangaroo Conservation Center  (706)265-6100      

      Largest Kangaroo Collection outside Australia, Guided Group 

      Wildlife Tours Spring thru Fall (ages 8 and up). Reservations

      required for 2-hour tour.                                

 

      Family Fun Center (706)344-3842

      Good Food 'n Fun for the whole Family! Bowling, Putt Putt, Go  

      Karts, Arcade, Meeting & Party Rooms and a Food Court.

 

     Dawson 400 Stadium Cinemas (706)216-1622

     189 N. 400 Center Lane  in  Dawsonville, GA

 

     Holly Theatre  (706) 864-3759

     The Holly Theatre Company presents a year round season of classic plays and  

     musicals on the main stage at the Holly Theatre as well as dinner theatre productions.

 

     Lakeview Center  (706) 216-1022        2057 Dawson Forest Rd.