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  • Kim's Walk Across America 2013

    May 16, 2013

    My Name is Kim Denmark, A concerned taxpaying citizen that has decided to step up to the plate 9 years ago to contribute what I can to make a difference in our GREAT United States. It is my hope as I pass through your states and counties walking I will have the opportunity to meet with your community leaders and political leaders, and everyday concerned citizens regarding my mission; I hope to partner with all of you to help make a difference in your community.

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    Colton Campbell

    Times Georgian

  • Tallapoosa Canoe trail coming together

    February 04, 2013

    A project that has been in the works for two years may finally be coming to fruition, says Tallapoosa Planning Coordinator Patrick Clarey, as the city of Tallapoosa is nearing the end of the requirements it must meet to get the Dub Denman Canoe Trail officially up and running. Read more: Times-Georgian

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    Amy K Lavendar

    The Tallapoosa Journal

  • Update on Dub Denman Canoe Trail

    November 17, 2012

    “We’ve applied for our buffer variance inside the 25 foot ‘do not disturb’ area with the Georgia Environmental Protection Devision, and all we have left is to post it for 30 days for public comment,” Dewberry said

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    Amy Lavender

    The Tallapoosa Journal

  • BHS Hamilton-McPherson Fine Arts Center holds opening dedication

    November 12, 2012

    The Hamilton-McPherson Fine Arts Center opened with true dramatic flair last week at a ribbon cutting featuring a full marching band, cheerleaders, and more than a hundred representatives from the community. A dedication ceremony last Thursday evening showcased many Bremen alumni returning to the Bremen High School campus to pay respects to their alma mater and its recent addition.

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    by Kersha Cartwright/

    For The Haralson Gateway-Becon Times Georgian

  • Industry awards presented at annual Governor’s Tourism Conference

    August 30, 2012

    Georgia tourism industry professionals were recognized by their peers this week at the 2012 Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference. The joint tourism industry conference was hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau in Atlanta, Aug. 27-29. More than 500 tourism industry professionals from Georgia’s convention and visitor bureaus, attractions, hotels and more attended the annual conference

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    Stefanie Paupeck

    Georgia Deptartment of Economic Development

  • Stanton named first runner-up for National Superintendent of the Year 2012

    August 26, 2012

    On Wednesday, the National Association of School Superintendents announced that local Superintendent Brett Stanton is this year’s first runner-up for the annual “Superintendent of the Year” award. Stanton was in the running for the award with five other superintendents across the nation.

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    Kersha Cartwright

    Gateway Beacon

  • Buchanan hosts film crew

    August 16, 2012

    The film being shot last week is called “Grantham and Rose,” and stars the veteran actor Marla Gibbs, best known for her roles on the TV series “The Jefferson’s” and “227”. Also appearing in the film is Tessa Thompson, a star of “Veronica Mars” and the upcoming BBC-America series “Copper”, and Jake T. Austin, who has starred in several Disney TV series, most notable “The Wizards of Waverly Place.”

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    Ken Denney

    Haralson Gateway-Beacon

  • Mill Town to hold tribute for Shedd

    August 16, 2012

    Shedd was born in Haralson County and graduated from Buchanan High School in 1950. His musical career began with a series of local bands, with which he played across the west Georgia area, until a friend got him a job at an Alabama radio station. That eventually led him back to Haralson County, where he got a job as a DJ at what was then called WWCC (now WGMI.) He eventually became owner of the station and began to hone his craft as a producer Read more: Gateway Beacon - Mill Town to hold tribute for Harold Shedd

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    Ken Denney

    Haralson Gateway-Beacon

  • State Tourism Team makes recommendations

    July 19, 2012

    On Thursday, July 12, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Tourism Resource Team returned to Haralson County to give residents and officials their recommendations for improving tourism and economic development within the county. The Tourism Team spent three days in May touring the county and seeing what it had to offer. After returning to their offices, they compiled a report of their findings and made recommendations on how to improve in the areas of cultural tourism, heritage tourism, historic preservation, the arts, downtown development, marketing and edutainment. Read more: Gateway Beacon - State Tourism Team makes recommendations

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    Amy K. Lavendar

    Gateway Beacon

  • New Harmonies Blossoms

    March 18, 2012

    Explore Georgia's music roots in 12 Towns

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    Ann McCleary, Arden Williams

    Georgia Magazine

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