The Kurt Thomas Band and other talented musicians will perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, for Dahlonega native and cancer victim Melissa Singletary Carruth. Tickets are $20 and can be purchase at www.hollytheater.com or at the Holly Theater. The theater box office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at 69 W. Main St. in downtown historic Dahlonega.