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March 11, 2026

Paradise Garden to Host Summer Art Camp for Rising 3rd Through 8th Graders

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Families with creative children can begin making summer plans now as Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville prepares to host its annual Art Camp in June.

According to Davia Weatherill, executive director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, this year’s camp will be held June 23 through June 26 and will be open to rising third through eighth graders.

Weatherill said it is not too early for families to begin thinking about summer camp opportunities.

For more information about Art Camp, the Paradise Garden Foundation can be reached by phone at (706) 808-0800 or by email at info@paradisegardenfoundation.org.

In addition to the children’s camp, adults are also invited to take part in a Plein Air Class scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The class will feature an outdoor guided painting session.

Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, located at 200 North Lewis Street in the Pennville Community, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

February 27, 2026

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New Paradise Garden Photo Exhibit Spanning 35 Years of Artistic Return

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The Paradise Garden Foundation is set to open a new photography exhibition, “35 Years at Paradise Garden,” featuring the work of photographer Mikel Yeakle, on view March 7 through May 24, 2026.

February 21, 2026

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Summerville Main Street Brings “Hee Haw Country Western Revue” to the Historic Depot

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Laughter, music, and a dose of classic country-style fun are coming to downtown Summerville as Summerville Main Street presents the “Hee Haw Country Western Revue.”

November 24, 2025

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Free Christmas Movies Return to Calhoun’s Historic GEM Theatre This Holiday Season

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The holiday magic is returning to downtown Calhoun as the Friends of Calhoun’s GEM Theatre announce a full lineup of free Christmas movies throughout December. The theatre, one of the region’s most beloved historic landmarks, will welcome families from Northwest Georgia to enjoy classic holiday favorites at no cost.