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Last chance to attend or sponsor Rotary fundraiser
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Jessica Holhaus
Updated: Mar 4, 2008, 10:00 AM
Published: Feb 18, 2008, 10:02 PM

If you’ve been waiting to get a ticket to the Rotary’s annual ball and fundraiser, time is running out.

Kittie Franklin, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, said she will have tickets available through Wednesday and sponsorship opportunities available through Tuesday.

The event is themed ‘Rhinestone Cowboy,’ and will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. in the Speir-Brogdon building.

Franklin said everyone in the community is encouraged to attend. Funds raised from the evening will go toward a number of scholarships, international organizations and community groups.

Attendees are asked to dress to match the western theme. Bolo or black tie is optional. Music will provided by The O’Kaysions and Bruce Ford of Outrigger’s is catering the food.

Sponsorship benefits include free tickets and extra chances to win the night’s grand prize. For more information, call Franklin at 756-3444.

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Decision on potential Parker's Kitchen location delayed
Decision on potential Parkers’ Kitchen location delayed
A picture of the Burnt Church Cemetery in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Residents at Tuesday's county commission meeting believe that the potential rezoning for the proposed Parkers' Kitchen location will negatively disrupt the historic gravesite. Photo credit: findagrave.com.
Updated: Jul 10, 2025, 1:03 PM
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