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efvotndmm c'Pafifft ctucfiixx. Volume 150 life Mwcate-'Dmcmt » CRAWFORDVILLE, GA 30631 TALIAFERRO COUNTY, JULY 26, 2024 NUMBER 30 Taliaferro Co. Historical Society August 4 Quarterly Meeting What used to be here? Join us Sunday, August 4 to help Recreate Crawfordville and Taliaferro County. If you grew up here, or have lived here a long time, you remember what was where back in the day. We will be recalling and recording what stores, businesses, churches, and homes used to be in what locations. We will have big maps on the wall on which to make notes. Your recollections and memories will help preserve our local history. Whether in Crawfordville or out in the county, what you remember will be very helpful. Sunday, August 4, 3:00 at the Senior Center, 119 Commerce Street. If you need to use the elevator, park behind the building, enter on the ground floor and you’ll find the elevator to your left. Questions? or for more information, call or text Katie Price at 770-316-5786. F&M Bank Support Back to School for children F&M Bank is having its annual back-to-school drive. If you would like to donate any new school supplies, please drop them off at our Crawfordville Branch. Let’s help our kids have a great school year!! Happenings at the Park Movie Night, July 27, 8:30pm to 10pm Take time to relax and spend time with the family by watching a movie together. Bring spare change for popcorn, Sno-cones and drinks. Meet at Lake Liberty in front of the park office. $5 parking fee required. Movie is free. Nature Hike, Saturday, July 27, 9am-10:30am This will be a guided hike on Cedar Drive Nature Trail. Wear closed toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Sunscreen may be appropriate for your child- you decide. Pre-register by calling the park office at 706-456-2602. There will be a $3 fee plus $5 parking fee. Junior Ranger Camp, July 22-24, 9am- 1pm, get your kids out of the house and off their devices for a little outdoor Caring I have been brainstorming ways to enhance our community by collaborating with individuals dedicated to its improvement. My hope is to come together and be a community. Our first event will be July 28, an Ice Cream Social at the Senior Center, 6pm-8pm. Hogan, the owner of Small Town Sweets, is going to make the ice cream. This is a free event for the community. It should be noted that this event, nor any events going forward, is not affiliated with the BOC. I proposed “Caring adventure and learning. This 3 day camp is geared towards ages 8-14. Bring a sack lunch. There will be lots of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as hiking, archery, survival skills, arts and crafts. Sunscreen may be appropriate for your child-you decide. The cost is $80 for your first child and $60 for each additional child. To register, call the park office, 706-456-2602. Astronomy In the Park Saturday, August 3, 8:15pm- 10pm Look at the night sky with the help of Dan Llewelyn and Ed Albin from Deerlick Astronomy Village. They will offer a 45 minute presentation before delivering the night skies with their very powerful telescopes. Meet at picnic shelter #2. $5 program fee and $5 parking fee. Hearts Hearts” as a name for our group- one, we care, and two, it is done from the heart, not to mention we want to focus on making a positive impact and foster positive change. We plan to explore various community events, initiatives, and projects that will benefit the community and make a better place for everyone. I believe that uniting with like-minded individuals, as I have, we can effect significant change and build a stronger, more vibrant community for all to enjoy. Crawfordville Hit Hard by Storm Submitted by Donna Taylor Two large trees were down in the Crawfordville Baptist Church Cemetery Picnic area at AH Stephens State Historic Park a, '■ V; I mb ) r - i J A ■ J3 Jl _-«O r U-. »Jpy J R.,! * g More very large pines and oaks down in the park Crawfordville was in the way of a windy, rainy storm Wednesday last week. While we sat in the Crawfordville Baptist Church sanctuary hearing a devotional, the rain started and we heard loud noises outside. There were cracks and thunderous winds at the windows. The power We are committed to spreading kindness and compassion to those in need, improving our community one act of kindness at a time. Thank you, Shawanco Alexander flickered three times and Wayne Williams said that after the third flicker it would be out-and it was. We were in the dark and I made a suggestion that we continue to pray in the dark. We did and soon the storm passed. However, when we walked out the doors about 6:45, we saw how God had delivered us and our building. Trees were down in our adjacent cemetery and across the street in the yard at the AH Stephens museum. The park was hit especially hard. After driving around town for about half an hour, I was in awe of our God and what a powerful force He is. A very large tree was down across highway 278 between the Mart and Moore Street. Elaine and Tom Rivera lost several trees and fences in their goat pasture. A very large tree was down in the yard of Dorsey and Sheila Cooper. Along highway 278, both in and out of town, there were trees or large limbs down in yards and on right-of-ways. Immediately, the Sheriff’s department was out checking on people and assessing the damage to be sure what needed top priority. David Foot (TCEMA) and helpers were out clearing roadways and passages for traffic to move at a better pace. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
