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Veterans raise $1,200 for a symbol of freedom to fill the skies

Members of Grant-Reeves Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720 of Cornelia raise an American flag during a dedication ceremony in Alto, Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Anderson Village along Tommy Irvin Parkway. - photo by David Barnes

07012018 FLAG 03.jpg — Members of Grant-Reeves Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720 of Cornelia raise an American flag during a dedication ceremony in Alto, Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Anderson Village along Tommy Irvin Parkway. - photo by David Barnes

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Published: Jul 1, 2018, 1:54 AM

Tom Partington and a group of fellow veterans called “Partington’s Patriots” gather each Thursday at Alpine Stamp & Coin at Anderson Village in Alto, just five minutes past Jaemor Farms.

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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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