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8A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, June 8,2022 Dawson library kicks off summer reading programs By Erica Jones ejones@dawsonnews.com With school officially out and summer vacation in full swing, the Dawson County Public Library is kicking off its summer reading programs, with exciting programs for all ages. As of June 1, children, teens and adults alike can sign up for an account on the library’s Beanstack website to keep track of how many hours they each read this summer. Each family member can create their own account, or all members of a fam ily can keep track of their reading on one account. Those interested in participat ing can enroll in the library’s “Summer Reading Challenge” and earn badges and a chance to win prizes for reading hours logged through their account. For every two hours read, chil dren aged 0 through fifth grade can earn a chance to win one of the library’s many raffle prizes. For every two books teens in sixth through 12th grade read, they can earn a chance to win one of two $100 Walmart gift cards. For every two books read, adults can earn a chance to win a gift bag. To sign up for a Beanstack account and log hours read this summer, go to chestateelibrary. beanstack.org. In addition to the summer read ing challenge, the library is offer ing several summer programs for both children and teens. On Monday June 6 at 11 a.m., the Etowah River Keepers and the Dawson County firefighters brought fun and informative activities to the library’s satellite branch, located inside of the Dawson County Fire Station 2. This summer program will only be offered at the satellite branch and promises fun for all ages. Other children’s programs this summer include: • Arthur Atama, magician: June 8 at 2 p.m. • North Georgia Falconry, bird presentation: June 15 at 2 p.m. • Fee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy”: June 22 at 2 p.m. • Smithgall Woods Snakes Alive: June 30 at 2 p.m. • Jennifer Daniels Musician Extraordinaire: July 13 at 2 p.m. • Mr. Damon’s Shadow Puppets: July 20 at 2 p.m. Teen programs at the library this summer include: • Wild Tie-Dye: June 8 at 4 p.m. • Fife’s a Beach Party: June 15 at 4 p.m. • Painted Pottery Party: June 22 at 4 p.m. • Summer Fun & Game: June 19 at 4 p.m. • Paint a Shelter Pet: July 13 at 4 p.m. • Water Wars: July 20 at 4 p.m. For more information about the Dawson County Public Fibrary and its summer reading pro grams, go to https ://chestateeli- brary.org/dawson-county-library- branch/ Timberline Glamping Company opens at Amicalola Falls Erica Jones Dawson County News On May 27, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new Amicalola Falls franchise of Timberline Glamping Company. By Erica Jones ejones@dawsonnews.com On Friday May 27, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce held an official rib bon cutting for the new Amicalola Falls franchise of Timberline Glamping Company. Timberline Glamping Company is a North Georgia based company that offers its guests a way to camp and enjoy the great outdoors while still taking advantage of modern comforts including beds, heat ing and air, fridges, coffee mak ers and more. According to Amicalola Falls franchise own ers Jeff and Sarah Johnson, they first heard about glamping when they went to one of the glampsites at Shady Grove on Fake Fanier and knew it was something they wanted to bring to Dawson County. “We actually heard about the glamping experience at Shady Grove at Fake Fanier; we want ed to be campers there, we wanted to try it out, and here we are,” Sarah Johnson said. “We got fully involved so now we wanted to bring the experi ence to Dawson County.” She said that glamping is a great way for those who aren’t fans of traditional camping to still enjoy a stay in the great outdoors. “I think every family has somebody who maybe would like to camp and somebody else who wouldn’t like to, so this kind of brings it together so that everybody can enjoy it,” Sarah Johnson said. “This is such a beautiful place to live, it’s a beautiful place to visit, and there’s just so much to offer so we’re really excited that we could kind of bridge the gap from people that don’t real ly love camping so much but want experience something in the great outdoors and have all the luxuries of home.” Several special guests were present at the ribbon cutting ceremony, including State Representative Will Wade, Senator Steve Gooch and District 2 Commissioner Chris Gaines. “I’m excited to be here, and I have no idea how much fun I’m gonna have with my daughter now that we’re gonna have an option for her to camp,” Wade said during the ceremony. “This is awesome; this is just another great thing to highlight what’s going on in Dawson County and this area.” “This is definitely a new level of ‘primitive camping’,” Gooch added, prompting laughs from those in attendance at the cere mony. “I think the Ritz Carlton needs to come up here and take a look at this; this is awesome.” Gaines said that, as a county commissioner, he’s seen first hand the journey that Timberline Glamping has taken to get to where it is now, and he is excited to see it finally come to fruition. “To have this day happen and get it over the finish line is exciting,” Gaines said. “Dawson County has grown with the businesses, but really it’s the people behind the busi nesses and the passion that they have.” Dawson County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mandy Power welcomed the business and franchise owners to the community, adding that seeing Jeff and Sarah Johnson open up the business with the help of their children is exactly what she and other chamber leaders especially love. “As a chamber of course we love businesses and we espe cially love small businesses, and being a family business and having everyone participate is really what we love to see,” Power said. “We are ecstatic to have Timberline Glamping join the chamber.’ Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Shannon Voss added that a business like Timberline Glamping Company is really a combination of many of the unique things Dawson County has to offer. “I can’t emphasize enough that when you take Dawson County and all the things we have to offer, this really incor porates it all with all the things we have outdoors,” Voss said. “This really just adds a whole other thing that draws so many people here, so we look for ward to all your future suc cess.” The Friday ribbon cutting marked the official opening day for Timberline Glamping, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Before cut ting the ribbon, Sarah Johnson added that she is excited to see what guests think of the glamp sites and what will come next for their business. “We have worked so hard the last few weeks, and just to see everybody out here appreciat ing it and just taking it in is really exciting; we’re so excited for what this brings,” Sarah Johnson said. “We’re just excit ed for our first weekend to see all the families get out here and just enjoy what has been creat ed here.” For more information about Timberline Glamping Company including how to book one of the brand new Amicalola Falls glampsites, go to https://www. timberlineglamping.com/. Al M t A AmZ - r " niggling withCPAP? / tm?' Inspire Sleep Apnea Innovation Hear from doctors in your area about Inspire, a sleep apnea treatment that works inside your body. No mask. No hose. Just sleep. Additional events added frequently. 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