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Dragon Boat Challenge pits novice paddlers on Lake Lanier for fun, charity

Teams from local businesses raise money for Special Olympics in LCKC event

The Hall County Sheriff's Office dragon boat team paddles out to the race course during the Gainesville Hall County Dragon Boat Challenge in Gainesville, on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. - photo by David Barnes

06172018 DRAGONS 06.jpg — The Hall County Sheriff's Office dragon boat team paddles out to the race course during the Gainesville Hall County Dragon Boat Challenge in Gainesville, on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. - photo by David Barnes

Layne SalibaFollow @laynesaliba

Updated: Jun 16, 2018, 9:17 PM

Published: Jun 16, 2018, 9:16 PM

Boats with dragon heads carved out of the front and tails carved in the back lined up at the starting line on Lake Lanier at the Lake Lanier Olympic Park. Contestants, all armed with paddles, were inside the boats ready to race. As soon as they heard the cue, they were off.

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Here’s a look at The Arts Council’s newly finished stage and pavilion

The Arts Council executive director Gladys Wyant tours the new outdoor stage and pavilion Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in downtown Gainesville. The pavilion can seat 300 for dinners and events with the rest of the grounds can be used for additional seating for more than 2,000 during concerts and other events. - photo by Scott Rogers

01272021 PAVILION 1.jpg — The Arts Council executive director Gladys Wyant tours the new outdoor stage and pavilion Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in downtown Gainesville. The pavilion can seat 300 for dinners and events with the rest of the grounds can be used for additional seating for more than 2,000 during concerts and other events. - photo by Scott Rogers

Daniela Carrasco

The Times

Published: Jan 27, 2021, 12:17 AM

The Arts Council’s recently constructed stage and pavilion structure is ready to give performances and events a new place to flourish in downtown Gainesville.

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