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Ball Ground's 125th Anniversary Celebration is September 27th

CTV STAFF
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

 Ball Ground bell
 
In order to commemorate the 125th anniversary of its founding, the city of Ball Ground has installed a bell in the Ball Ground City Hall bell tower. The bronze bell, almost two feet in diameter, was made by John Eachus and Associates and cast by the Royal Dutch Bell Foundry in Holland. The bell will be dedicated during a ceremony on Saturday, September 27  at 11 a.m as part of the city's Quasquicentennial Celebration.
 
The 125th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of the city of Ball Ground will be held Saturday, September 27.
 
Festivities will begin at 11 a.m with the dedication of the new City Hall, followed by the unveiling of the "Wall of Mayors" and presentation of the Commemorative Quilt made by the Ball Ground Quilters Guild. Entertainment will be provided by the Cherokee Chorale. 
 
A photo exhibit of Ball Ground's past and present will be on display inside City Hall. 
 
The Tater Patch Players will perform "Yesterday in the Hills" on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 at the Ball Ground Community Center, located on Civic Drive.

The play tells us about a family that finds a journal in the attic of their newly purchased home in Ball Ground. The play by Lawton Baggs was derived from a book of the same that was written by Floyd and Charles Hubert Watkins.

Performances of "Yesterday in the Hills" are scheduled for Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 27 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m..

The play by Lawton Baggs is based on the book of the same title by Floyd C. and Charles Hubert Watkins on the Ball Ground area. Andy Fowler will direct the show.

Advance tickets, $10 for adults and $8 for students, are available at Ball Ground City Hall, and at Regions and United Community banks. 

Tickets at the door for are $12 for adults and $10 for students.

For more information on "Yesterday in the Hills" and Tater Patch Players, visit www.taterpatchplayers.org.

For information on the Quasquicentennial Celebration, visit www.cityofballground.com, or contact City Clerk Karen Jordan at (770) 735-2123 or kjordan@cityofballground.com.