Whether it's the 17 or 34 mile route, the route along northwest Georgia's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers some of the most challenging course in the southeastern United States!  
 
Come to watch, volunteer or participate!  
For all the details, visit nwgasorba.org.

The Chickamauga Civil War Show and Sale now in it's 17th year, is the last show in our winter circuit of Civil War events and is a great one to end the season with! Held in Dalton, Georgia at the state of the art NW Georgia Trade Center, this show features over 400 tables of Civil War collectibles.

A Civil War themed dinner with readings, stage performances and a special performance by Bobby Horton. Menu items include cornish game hen, cornbread stuffing, pan fried okra and more . . For more information or to make reservations call (706) 272-7676

On February 10, Daily and Vincent will be signing CD's at Cracker Barrel in Bremen at noon. Be sure to stop by and visit and pick up their latest cd - The Gospel Side of Daily and Vincent. They will be performing later that evening at the new Mill Town Music Hall

 
FOR THE LOVE OF DOWNTOWN CANTON-It’s a Valentine’s CHOCOLATE WALK! Come get your CHOCOLATE FIX and have a taste of some delicious homemade, gourmet chocolates and learn a few interesting facts about our passion for chocolate. And don’t worry about those calories, you’ll be walking them off!

Bring your Sweetheart and enjoy the wines of North Georgia. February 11, 2012 Fun starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 for Art Center members and $35 for non-Art Center Members. Buy your ticket before January 21 and receive $5 off!!!

The 2012 Spirit Unlimited Northern Peach Championship will take place at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, Saturday February 11. Come watch as cheer and dance teams of all ages compete for an opportunity to qualify for U.S. Finals!

The Winter Wine Series features an intimate, communal style seating, where guests and winery experts are encouraged to interact with one another. This winter’s featured vineyards include Silver Oak Cellars, Newton Vineyards, and Blue Rock Vineyards.

Explore the world of color and design in this incredible exhibit by Georgia Artist, Paul Fontana. Exhibit will remain on display from January 14-February 24, 2012.

The Dalton Freight Depot nestled in historic downtown Dalton, Georgia where the CSX and Norfolk-Southern rails intersect is host to the WoodSongs Coffeehouse Dalton Chapter. Our WoodSongs Coffeehouse Concert Series features the very best live acoustic music that we can offer.

The 8th Regiment Band will present a a concert featuring full dress in Civil War Confederate Uniforms and Civil War era instruments. Concert will begin at 3pm. $5 admission.

Discover the world's largest personal collection of Civil War-era china. On loan from a local collector, this collection will be displayed in the Martha Berry Museum. Learn the history of Martha Berry's father's role in the Civil War and about the property before the Berry's lived at Oak Hill.

Youth Art Month ~ March 6 - March 23, 2012  
Youth Art Month is a national celebration of the visual arts in education. YAM is held every March and is designed to emphasize the importance of quality art education for all children.  

Join us for a four-day celebration of the West including concerts; children’s activities; banjo, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle competitions; chuck wagon and Dutch oven cooking contests; a poetry writing workshop; cowboy church; finals of the Georgia Youth Cowboy Poetry Contest and much more.

The Spirit of Steel Knife Show will be at the NW GA Trade & Convention Center March 9-11. Take on the knife show experience as the most knowledgable dealers and collectors in the world display their handmade, vintage, military and collections items

A professional archaeologist will be available to date and identify artifacts brought in by visitors. Many interesting and spectacular items will be shown. Bring your artifacts, heirlooms and imagination for a day of fun and learning for all ages. $3.50-$5 plus tax. 770-387-3747.

Berry Half Marathon/10k/5k race to benefit the Berry Elementary & Middle Schools

Some of the most recognizable names in basketball history have entertained audiences in the Globetrotter uniform. The Globetrotters have played more than 25,000 games, entertaining everyone from Presidents to Popes!

From January 14 through March 23, enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association"s Artist in Residence, Tom Chambers.

Travel through the Civil War history of Georgia’s Rome by visiting residents of Myrtle Hill Cemetery wearing period dress and telling stories of their experience during the Civil War in Rome.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is proud to present the Second Quarter Artists in Residence, Estelle Schwarz, Pastel Artist; and Janet Smith, Clay Sculptor. Don't miss this Mother & Daughter Art Team. Both are part of the growing Georgia Art Community.

Billie f. Mathis will be presenting a Watercolor exhibit in the Richard Low Evans Gallery with an opening reception March 30, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm. This reception will, also, open the 15th Annual Writers' conference and our Artists in Residence: Estelle Schwarz & Janet Smith.

The 2012 Blue Ridge Writer’s Conference will be held the weekend of March 30, 31, 2012 in Blue Ridge, Georgia at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association location. A reception on Friday, March 30, 2012 will be open to the public. http://www.blueridgewritersconference.com/home-page.html  
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Over 6000 hidden Easter Eggs for children ages 1-12! On Saturday, the week before Easter weekend at Rayford Roberts Ball Park in Tallapoosa beginning at 11am. Sponsored by the Tallapoosa Police Dept. 770.574.2345.

The Dalton Freight Depot nestled in historic downtown Dalton, Georgia where the CSX and Norfolk-Southern rails intersect is host to the WoodSongs Coffeehouse Dalton Chapter. Our WoodSongs Coffeehouse Concert Series features the very best live acoustic music that we can offer.