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Area briefs for June 10
The Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, in conjunction with the Tunnel Hill Historical Foundation, is presenting its second “A Brush with History” art show through July 6 at the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center.
Raising awareness of the importance of the arts and helping preserve the rich history of the area are the goals of the event. These organizations are nonprofit and all artists participating have offered a percentage of any sales to the Historical Foundation.
The exhibit will present original artwork featuring historical themes, Civil War scenes and well-known landmarks in the Tunnel Hill and surrounding area. A number of Civic Arts League members are from Tunnel Hill, Dalton and Ringgold.
The Heritage Center is at 217 Clisby Austin Road. For directions, contact the Heritage Center at (706) 876-1571. For more information concerning the artwork, contact B.J. Wright at beejw@charter.net or call (706) 270-1626.
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The Highland Rivers Community Service Board will meet on June 17 at 10 a.m. in the Harris Arts Center at 212 S. Wall St. in Calhoun. The meeting is open to the public. The Executive, Finance and Corporate Compliance Committees will meet at 9 a.m.
Highland Rivers Center offers treatment and support services for adults and children affected by mental health disorders, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases. The agency serves Bartow, Cherokee, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk and Whitfield counties, and provides addictive disease services to citizens of Haralson County.
For more information or directions, call (706) 270-5000.
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The Friends of Red Clay State Historic Park will meet tonight at 6:30. People attending are encouraged to bring a covered dish. Everyone is welcome.
The group is developing plans for the annual Cherokee Days of Recognition and other programs to enhance the park and Cherokee cultural preservation.
For more information, call the park at (423) 478-0339.
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The public is invited to attend a “meet the candidate” event for Claude Nix, candidate for Whitfield County sheriff, today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Prima Care, 102 North Oaks Drive in Dalton.
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Deadly blast ruled accidental
An explosion and fire that killed two people in a Dalton apartment complex in August has been ruled accidental by the Dalton Fire Department.
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Spring arrives
Starts today at 1:32 p.m.
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Woodlawn archery team takes first
Woodlawn Elementary School just hit the bull’s-eye with a first place win among 21 schools competing in Georgia’s National Archery in Schools state tournament.
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Planting seeds all over the world
Asked how many countries he has traveled to, Richard Edwards thinks for a second.
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Grant applications accepted
The Dalton-Whitfield Community Foundation is accepting fall grant request applications through March 31, 2010, according to board chairwoman Linda Blackman.
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Area arrests for March 20
Recent arrests from the Whitfield and Murray County jail reports.
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Man charged with sodomy
A Chatsworth man has been charged with a sex offense against a minor in Whitfield County.
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Ecumenical Earth Day is April 25
The 14th Ecumenical Earth Day in Dalton will be on April 25 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 623 S. Thornton Ave. in Dalton. The event will run from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and feature live music, recycled crafts, petting zoo, a free hot dog lunch and exhibits from local agencies and groups promoting recycling, conservation, and more.
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Church news
Upcoming church-related events
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Whitfield County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda
Board will meet Monday at 6 p.m.
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