Enchanted Music on the Square – 2018 schedule
Community, News May 7, 2018
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – ‘Enchanted Music on the Square’ begins May 26, 2018, and an exciting line-up of performers has been announced. The performances will be held on Saturday evenings, throughout the summer months, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Hiawassee Town Square. The program is sponsored by audience donations, in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts. Bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy the show!
2018 ‘Enchanted Music on the Square’ Program Guide:
May 26 – Holman Autry
June 2 – Bauman Family
June 9 – J.C. Cloggers/North Georgia Dance Arts
June 16 – Bliss & the Boys
June 23 – Mark Shane
June 30 – Gnarly Fingers
July 7 – Midnight Express
July 14 – Kurt Thomas
July 21 – Rocket
July 28 – Alex Key & the Locksmiths
Aug. 4 – Bill Rinaldo/Dr. Paul (6 p.m.)
Aug. 11 – Ron Schott – Saxophone
Aug. 18 – Dixie Tornandos
Aug. 25 – Southern Journey Big Band
Sept. 1 – Paradise 56
Dozens volunteer to Light Up Hiawassee
Community, News November 17, 2018
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The chilly weather didn’t keep dozens of volunteers from showing up on Hiawassee Square early Saturday morning to decorate for the quickly approaching holiday season.
UPDATED: Light Up Hiawassee is postponed until Thursday, Dec. 6, due to the threat of rain.
A group of volunteers affix a new holiday addition on Hiawassee Square
Hiawassee Council member and event organizer Nancy Noblet expressed appreciation for everyone who lended a hand in preparing for the upcoming event.
Light Up Hiawassee will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the heart of Hiawassee, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
A variety of vendors will be on site during the festivities.
Schedule of Events:
Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales sorts through stacks of decorations
4:00 p.m. – Children’s Activities
5:30 p.m. – Golf Cart Parade
6:00 p.m. – CASA Luminaries
6:15 p.m. – Light Up Hiawassee
6:30 p.m. – Welcome Santa
7:00 p.m. – Christmas Carols
Christmas Parades Down Main Street
Community, News November 26, 2018
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – The holidays have arrived, and families lined along Main Street, ringing in the season with the annual Towns County Sheriff’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 24. “Making Spirits Bright” was this year’s theme, with spectators encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys to local children for the Empty Stocking Fund.
North Georgia Dance Studio
The parade began at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds at 6 pm, heading east toward Hiawassee Town Square. The roar of sirens could be heard long before the procession arrived at its final destination shortly after 6:30 pm, with children anxiously awaiting the festive floats, and of course, Santa Claus.
Parade participants tossed candy to onlookers, waving and wishing the crowd a very “Merry Christmas.”
Georgia Bass Nation High School rode in the procession, with the Adam Kennedy team winning first place, followed by Reel Money Team Trail placing second, and the Towns County Lions Club landing a respected third.
Children greeting the crowd
“Thank you all for making this another successful parade,” Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton expressed, “New, unwrapped toys for underprivileged Towns County children are accepted at our courthouse and administrative offices, as well as monetary donations.”
“Light Up Hiawassee” is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1, on Hiawassee Square.
“Drive-In” movie added to Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In
Community, News June 14, 2018
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – As the official start of summer approaches, a new event has been added to the 9th annual Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In: A “drive-in” movie on Hiawassee Square.
The 1978 movie “Grease” will begin at dusk on Wednesday, July 11, the night prior to the grand opening of the hot-rod festivities at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds.
Over 600 classic cars are expected to participate in this year’s event which runs from Thursday, July 12 through Saturday, July 14.
According to Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales, music and games will proceed the movie, which was chosen by Moonshine Cruiz-In organizers, on the town square. The fun-filled evening is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.
The following morning, Thursday, July 12, vendors will set up shop at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, with another block party taking place on Hiawassee Square at noon. The event will feature music, food, and plenty of hot-rods to admire. Two 60-mile afternoon cruises through the scenic mountain roads will follow, with the Sour Mash Kick-Off Bash taking place at 6:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds, between Anderson Music Hall and Lake Chatuge. The bash will feature food, live music, and prizes.
The three-day event continues at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14. An authentic moonshine still will be available for viewing, along with a replica of a pioneer village. There will be mountain crafts, food vendors, and of course, plenty of classic cars, trucks, bikes, and rat rods.
Atlanta Rythmn Section and Molly Hatchet are scheduled to perform at Anderson Music Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 14. Tickets can be purchased by calling 706-896-4191
Additional information on the Moonshine Cruiz-In can be acquired by calling 662-587-9572
Vehicle registration ends July 1.
Feature Photo: Credit Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In/Facebook
Movie premier on Hiawassee Square a success
Community, Featured, News May 27, 2018
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – “Flicks on the Square” premiered in the heart of Hiawassee on the evening of May 25, 2018. Although storm clouds loomed above, the weather cooperated with what Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales called an historic event.
The movie screen was raised shortly before dusk.
The first movie presented was Ferdinand, an animated film about a young bull who flees from a training camp in Spain after his father fails to return from a duel with a matador.
The fun began at 7 p.m. with children tossing frisbees, footballs, and frolicking on the square grounds. Families settled along Berrong Street, which was closed to traffic, to watch the show.
Towns County Library Branch Manager Debbie Phillips manned the popcorn stand, accompanied by members of the Towns County School football team, who sold candy bars to raise funds for needed equipment. The movie began at dusk, once the viewing screen was inflated. Hiawassee Police Chief Paul Smith assisted the set-up crew.
Seth Solesbee, manager of Goin’ Postal, passed out raffle tickets for toys to the children.
Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales welcomes the crowd.
“I think it’s time to get some youth on the square, and get some families out here, having a good time, and enjoying our city. I think this is a good start. Everyone loves movies, and we’re trying to target the kids,” Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales told FetchYourNews. “It’s all about the kids, and all about the families, and that’s why we’re here.” Ordiales added that a classic movie, geared toward an older audience, may be scheduled.
Claire Wells, a Hiawassee resident who moved to the mountains several years prior, brought her father and two daughters along to watch the show. “I think this was a really good idea. It gives young people something to do, and it’s free, which is always nice,” Wells chimed. “We love Hiawassee. It’s a safe town, and we don’t have to worry. There’s clean air, fresh water, it’s the best place on earth to be.” Wells also noted her appreciation of newly-installed WiFi on the town’s square.
Hiawassee Councilwoman Amy Barrett poses for a shot.
“We love doing this because it doesn’t just cater to one small population,” Hiawassee City Councilwoman Amy Barrett said. “It targets everybody, and that’s great because that’s what we want to do. We want to cater to everyone and give them something fun to do on a Friday night.”
The next movie, Early Man, will be shown Friday, June 8, followed by Storks Friday, June 22. A full summer line-up is available on the rear of the Appalachian Trail map on Hiawassee Town Square.