An unexpected snowfall on Thursday gave way to clear skies and warm temperatures on Friday and the weekend, making way for numerous events across Northeast Georgia.
Several hundred people filled The Torch Worship Center in Demorest Saturday night for the Mercy Tree Reunion Concert, a fundraiser for Circle of Hope.
Members of Mercy Tree include, from left, Lee Marcus, Dennis McDuffie, Blake Young, Gabe and Misty Southards and Alan Baker. After a 10-year hiatus, the group reunited Saturday night for a concert to benefit Circle of Hope.
Members of Mercy Tree perform an instrumental during Saturday night's benefit concert at The Torch Worship Center. The reunion concert raised money to benefit Circle of Hope.
The White County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 18th-annual Taste of the Town, Diamonds & Denim, Friday night at Unicoi State Park & Lodge. The event featured food and drink offerings from local restaurants, wineries, breweries and a local cidery.
Representatives of the local restaurants, wineries, breweries and cidery that participated in this year's White County Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Town at Unicoi State Park & Lodge pause to be recognized during the event Friday night.
Cinnamon Spurlock of Cimmi's Café in Helen and Lindsey Holt of Bigg Daddy's Restaurant & Tavern in Helen catch up during the 18th-annual Taste of the Town at Unicoi State Park & Lodge Friday night.
The White County Chamber of Commerce recognized those who worked to decorate Unicoi State Park & Lodge for the 18th-annual Taste of the Town Friday night.
White County Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Bailey welcomes Georgia Culinary Explorer Chef Jennifer Booker to the 18th-annual Taste of the Town at Unicoi State Park & Lodge Friday night.
Joey and Miriam Duncan of Wild Berry Cottage in Clarkesville introduce Taste of the Town participants to some of the wines offered at their tasting room.
The annual Folk to Fine Arts Festival & Expo was held Friday night and Saturday at the Commerce Civic Center, featuring a variety of artists from across the region.
Some of those attending the Folk to Fine Arts Festival & Expo at the Commerce Civic Center visit Mike Craven's pottery booth.
Anelia and Alex Chambers display their artwork at the Folk to Fine Arts Festival & Expo at the Commerce Civic Center.
The eclectic variety of artwork from Wild Ivy Creations in Mt. Airy is always a crowd favorite.
The White County Chamber of Commerce recognized representatives of the sponsors of the 18th-annual Taste of the Town.
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