Inaugural Pearl Awards

The Pearl Awards, in their inaugural year, are designed to honor "the GEMS of the community" who through their volunteer and community service enrich the lives of Gordon County's citizens. This service may be given by volunteer hours through humanitarian efforts with various agencies, educational programs, youth programs, arts, religion, health, or other volunteer service. This year the Pearl Awards Committee chose four deserving recipients.

The Pearl Awards will not only pay tribute to volunteers who make the difference between a good place to live and a great place to live, but also benefit a community treasure - the GEM Theatre. Join us at the GEM Theatre as we celebrate the commitment of these four outstanding individuals to our community.

Joni Harbin, everyone's favourite MC, will host the event. Local musical artists entertaining the Awards recipients and the audience will include India Galyean, Elaine Little, Andy McLeod and Jule Medders and the Conasauga Troubadors.

About Calhoun's GEM Theatre

Calhoun's GEM Theatre...where someone viewed Gone With The Wind for the very first time...the location a resident watched the news and received World War II updates...the place a child sat every Saturday captivated by cartoons...where a couple had their first date...and where everyone in Gordon County came for entertainment.

The GEM features the best of both the past and present, as its appearance takes you back to 1939 and its amenities provide a state-of-the-art theatre experience.The original GEM is best remembered as a movie theatre, but the renovated 461 seat GEM showcases a variety of entertainment. Most importantly, the GEM is the community's theatre. It is the "gem" in Calhoun's crown.

It is yours - become a member, purchase a seat, advertise your business, rent. But most of all, sit back and enjoy the shows.

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