New Year’s Eve Celebrations – Or Chicken, Apples And Other Things Are Dropping

Dennis — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:31:22 +0000

It’s that time of year again – the anticipation builds as the moment nears. The New Year’s Eve Big Ball Drop in Times Square begins and the end of the old year and start of the new year gets closer. When that Big Ball drops we are officially into 2012 and we are symbolically reborn. Our dreams and goals start anew and we feel refreshed.

But, what if you can’t get to Times Square? What if your plans are to stay in northeast Georgia? Well, if you want to “party” and welcome the New Year but not travel far, you are in luck! There are several ways to welcome that new start but stay and play locally. Here are some of the great (and maybe little known) ways to support our local economies and still have a great time:

Gainesville, Ga: Here you can participate in “The Chicken Drop”. Gainesville, Ga is the poultry capital of the world so what better way to ring in the New Year than with a Chicken Drop. This event benefits The Humane Society so it is a worthy cause. By the way, the Big Chicken’s name is Chuck. Click here for more info.

Cornelia, Ga: This city is home to the Big Red Apple but city officials decided to leave Big Red alone and instead they have “The Little Red Apple Drop”. This is in conjunction with the annual Apple Drop Dance on New Year’s Eve from 10pm to midnight at the South Habersham Sixth Grade Academy on Cash Street in downtown Cornelia. The charge for this event is a can of fruit for donation to the local soup kitchen and the dance is family friendly. For more information contact 706-778-8585 x 280.

Winder, Ga: Celebrate “The Jug Drop” in Winder this year. The Jug will be dropped from the hanging tower from which no one was ever hanged and is now a museum. Some say “jug” refers to Winder’s jug tavern roots, others say it stems from the city’s pottery roots. Along with the drop there will be a Miss Jug contest and Winder’s official monster, The Wog, will make an appearance. Click here for more information.

Of course, if you are not in northeast Georgia you can still participate in other drops. Lots of cities have a drop based on their local history. Dacula, Ga has the Soaring Spirit Ball Drop, Macon has The Cherry Blossom Ball Drop and Tallapoosa, Ga has the Possum Drop. The key is to have fun and be safe while ringing in the New Year. The staff here at Northeast Georgia Links want to wish you the best and most prosperous New Year ever and hope you will visit our site often to find the best things to do and see in northeast Georgia.

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Dennis — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:54:09 +0000

As City Manager for the City of Cornelia, it is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to our web site and introduce you to our community. Cornelia has a rich history and a bright future. We are a proud southern community that is committed to upholding our small town atmosphere and strong family values while encouraging “smart” economic growth.

We take pride in our community by preserving our history and natural resources, lending a helping hand to our neighbors and friends and striving to build a better future for our citizens. Click here to visit our website

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