Category Archives: Festivals

Hahira Farmers Market, 3 July 2010

It’s bustling in the morning at the Hahira Farmers’ Market:

This time we picked the day before, and got to the market by 8AM. Gretchen moved quite a bit of sweet corn and okra, and some squash, pickles, and jam. Our most unusual items were the pumpkins. Continue reading

Hahira City Council

In the regular meeting, Hahira City Council, June 3, Mr. Benjamin speaks up in Citizens Wishing to be Heard:

As you can see by the pan around the room, the meeting was pretty well attended. The average local government session around here gets maybe a couple of people who aren’t elected or staff. This one had probably half a dozen.

Each Council member, Ralph Clendenin (District 3), Allen Cain (District 2), Terry Benjamin (District 1), and Rose Adams (District 4), made a statment, followed by Jonathan Sumner (City Manager) and Wayne Bullard (Mayor).

Here’s a playlist. Videos by John S. Quarterman and Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE.

Hahira Elected Officials and Staff. Minutes of previous meetings and future schedule.

Pine Grove Elementary Closing

Let’s run hear the principal:

Playing and talking

Principal Mrs. Mickie Fisher MCs a picnic on the grounds of Pine Grove Elementary (PGE) to celebrate its 140 years of operation before it moves to its new location. The last day of classes is Wednesday. First, hear former prinicpal Reuben Jenkins, Clerk or Courts Sara Crow, and especially the PGE Chorus: Continue reading

LHS Jazz Band at Valdosta Brown Bag Lunch

Lowndes High School Jazz Ensemble (LHS Jazz Band) playing at the daily Valdosta Brown Bag concerts at the Lowndes County Courthouse:

Brown bag lunch with LHS Jazz Band

Video of people eating lunch and listening to jazz: Continue reading

Third Thursday, Hahira, GA

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How many people can fit in a horse cart?

Don’t forget the children:

One more

Let’s try to count them as they get out:

Cast: Walter Bird (driving), Sam (the horse), Nancy Evans Parr, Winfrey Murray Hendley, Wayne Bullard, Beverly Brown Underwood, Barbara Stratton, several children, and watching on the sidewalk, John S. Quarterman.

Third Thursday, 15 April 2010, Hahira, Lowndes County, Georgia.

Pictures by Gretchen Quarterman.