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6A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, October 5,2022 Bowen Center for the Arts hosting quilt exhibit From now through Oct. 19, the Bowen Center for the Arts is host ing its annual quilt exhibit, featur ing quilts handmade by the mem bers of the Heart in Hand Quilt Guild. According to a press release by the Bowen, this year’s show fea tures “Think Spring” with a chal lenge competition “Spring Fever”. The event is free to attend and features over 75 quilts, with sever al for sale. “There are several hand-quilted works along with the traditional and not so traditional, and all with incredibly complex color patterns and visuals,” the release said. “Each year, visitors walk in the front door and stop to gather it all in. Quilt Guild docents guide them through the maze of quilts and treat them to stories and tech niques.” Each year, the Quilt Guild also provides a raffle quilt to donate to the Bowen to give back. This year’s raffle quilt is tided “Shoo Fly Garden” and is a queen size quilt featuring K. Fassett fabric and a unique hand-sewn border applique. According to the release, over 45 guild members helped to create the raffle quilt. The drawing will be held on Dec. 13. Tickets are on sale for $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets and are available for purchase at the Bowen or online at bowenarts. org. All proceeds from the quilt raffle will go to the nonprofit Bowen Center for the Arts. “Each year, the Bowen wel comes back the Heart in Hand Quilt Guild and this overwhelm ing display of hard work and tal ent,” the release said. “We hope the Quilt Guild understands what a tremendous impact their art means.” The Bowen Center for the Arts is located at 334 Highway 9 North in Dawsonville. For more information about the Bowen and its shows, go to bowenarts.org or call 706-216-2787. Erica Jones Feral Cat Program of Georgia to host annual fundraiser This October, the Feral Cat Program of Georgia (FCPGA) will host its annual “Catoberfest" ’ fall fundraiser to support its initia tive in the community. According to a press release by the FCPGA, this year’s event will take place on Oct. 8 at Fowler Park in Cumming and run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature over 30 artists and vendor booths, food trucks, a DJ, family friendly fun and a silent auction with 50+ bas kets, original artwork, jewelry, gift cards and more. Admission to the event is free. Feading up to the event on Oct. 8, FCPGA will host an online auction beginning Sept. 29 and closing Oct. 5. Auction items available online include a photo graphic African safari for two and a luxury sty at Casa de Sofia in Manzanillo, Mexico. For a link to online auction items and registra tion, go to www.fcpga.org/cato- berfest. Catoberfest is the only fundrais er hosted each year by the rescue group, which helps with resources for the feral and stray cat popula tion, networks with foster homes that care for and socialize rescued cats and kittens and partners with PetSmart Charities to hold adop tion events each Saturday at the Dawsonville, Cumming and Alpharetta PetSmart locations. “Each year, FCPGA receives hundreds of requests for help with unwanted cats and kittens from local animal control offices and individuals in the counties they serve,” the release said. “Shelters are currently experiencing more intakes than adoptions and are not equipped to care for sick, injured or pregnant cats. All proceeds from Catoberfest will go to FCPGA, enabling them to rescue more cats and kittens from over crowded shelters and care for them until they are adopted.” For more information about Catoberfest, go to www.fcpga. org/catoberfest. Erica Jones Final FoodTmck Friday event of year on Oct. 7 Dawsonville’s last Food Truck Friday event for the season is scheduled to take place on Friday, Oct. 7. The city has hosted Food Truck Friday events each month from May through Oct., and this Friday’s event will be the last one for the 2022 season. The Food Truck Friday event will be at the farmers’ market pavilion, located at 86 Allen St. in Dawsonville, and will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Announcements about the event, including a list of trucks that will be present, are posted closer to the event on the city’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/cityofdawsonville. Staff reports FROM 1A Bust program and the ARDEO. Agents seized more than 168 grams of fentanyl, 500 grams of methamphet- amine, 60 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of ecsta- sy, 103 grams of Alprazolam, as well as black tar heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana, and over $10,000 in assets. “This is the largest fen tanyl seizure ever made inside of White County,” the release stated. The fentanyl and meth alone were valued at $25,200 and about $35,000 respectively, said GBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Aaron Maupin. Garnsey was charged with trafficking metham- phetamine, possession of methamphetamine and crossing guard lines with drugs without consent, according to the press release and White County Detention Center online records. McFaughlin was charged with one count each for trafficking methamphet amine and cocaine. He also received separate charges for possession of fentanyl, heroin, ecstasy, alprazolam and marijuana, all with the intent to distribute. This investigation is still ongoing, according to the release. The ARDEO consists of different law enforcement agencies including the White County Sheriff’s Office and other regional sheriff’s offices and branch es of state agencies. The Atlanta-Carolinas HIDTA aims to “signifi cantly reduce drug avail ability in its three-state area by maximizing the collab orative and cooperative efforts of its law enforce ment,” according to its website, www.achidta.org. The federal Office of National Drug Control Policy supports 33 HIDTA programs across the United States. DCN will provide more information once it becomes available. Dawson County Humane Society a no kill shelter Doggy Spotlight 706-265-9160 Meet Paisley! Hello there big world! My name is Paisley and I am a gorgeous red and white Spaniel Mix. All my legs are white and red speckled and I have mesmerizing chocolate brown eyes that will melt your heart! I weigh about 30 pounds and am estimated to be 1.5 years old. I would need an adopter that could give me that patience, time, and love that I need to transform into the brave, independent girl that I know I can be! I am quite frightened of kids, men, and loud noises (I need a home with women only). I would benefit from a dog friend to play with and teach me how to be a dog. I am house-trained too. I will chase cats. I am currently available for adoption. If you are interested in meeting with me, please fill out an application or call the Humane Society of Forsyth County at 770-887-6480, Tuesday through Saturday, for more information. All my love and kisses, Paisley Paisley For more information contact the 706-265-9160 | 633 Martin Rd, Dawsonville Dawson County Humane Society Adjacent to the Rock Creek Sports Complex Visit our RESALE SHOP & BOUTIQUE Wed. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | 54 S. Lumpkin Campground Rd. All proceeds benefits the Humane Society Bradley M. Maple CPA, PC 706-216-2362 2390 Thompson Rd • Ste 100 Dawsonville ANH Collision Specialists 706-216-0992 103 Industrial Park Road, Dawsonville Dawsonville Veterinary Hospital 706-265-8381 A New Way to Get MORE from Medicare Now you can get complete protection for your health and budget plus more of everything you deserve. 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