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WELCOME TO
CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA
Est. 1832
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Yearlong Cave Spring Activities are detailed in CS Events links.
ROLATER PARK CAVE DOWNTOWN SQUARE CAVE SPRING POOL
SITE PROVIDES A WEALTH OF INFORMATION ON LOCAL & AREA EVENTS, MERCHANTS, RV PARK, LODGING, MOVIE PRODUCTIONS, CS COMMUNITY CENTER, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, LINKS TO NW-GA & NE-AL ATTRACTIONS, PARKS AND MUSEUMS, HISTORY, PICTURES, & LINKS TO GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (SINCE 1846).
MAPS, & WRITTEN DIRECTIONS TO CAVE SPRING IN LINKS ABOVE.
WEBSITE CONTACTS: cavespringga@gmail.com, bwabernathy@gmail.com, vabern1246@hotmail.com
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13 CEDARTOWN STREET
LEFT JUST ACROSS DOWNTOWN BRIDGE
HOURS: 7 AM UNTIL DUSK
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RECAP OF THIS YEAR'S ACTIVITIES (link)
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Children's Summer Reading Program &
Children’s Community Garden
We’re Planting the seeds for the future
June/July 2009
Schedule of events &
details @ www.cavespringlibrary.org
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
FOR A CAVE SPRING MUSEUM
NEW COMMUNITY CENTER BEHIND CITY HALL
JULY 20, 2009, @ 7:00 pm
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WATCH FOR:
Opening Soon in the corner building at
the red light @ #2 Alabama St.
featuring bluebell ice cream,
Delightful fresh deli sandwiches, pizza
and wonderful specialty coffees
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CAVE SPRING POOL in Rolater Park
Clean and under new management.
Concession Stand
For information on swimming lessons, volleyball tourneys, special events, season passes, group discounts, private parties use link:
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2009
SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
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RECAP OF THIS YEAR'S ACTIVITIES (link)
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FRIDAY, JULY 3RD
CAVE SPRING POOL WILL BE OPEN LATE
Two bands, one being "BUCK & DUKE" will be entertaining.
Pool will sell good BBQ and has park pavilions rented for your eating comfort.
Bring your family, eat, swim and join the celebration!
City Fireworks @ dark across street in old FD field.
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FRIDAY, JULY 3RD
downtown cave spring
link to Contact numbers & Information
Music & Food Downtown
Bug Run Registration: 6:00-7:45 PM
Gazebo Downtown
Leisurely 50 mile Ride @ 8:00
BACK IN TIME FOR FIREWORKS about 9 :15 or at dark
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FIREWORKS DOWNTOWN AT DARK
SPONSOR: CS ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
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25TH ANNUAL
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE ((LINK)
patriotic fun for all, celebrating our nation's heritage
SATURDAY, 9:00 AM
OPEN TO ALL
LINE UP: AT THE OLD DEPOT 8:30AM
ALABAMA ST. @ LEE
For information, contact Christa Jackson, parade founder,
706-777-8743
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July 4th Activities After the Parade...
Classic Car Exhibit Downtown, South End of the Square
**Other activities will be announced as planning continues.**
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Cave Spring Methodist Church, Alabama St @ Church St.
will be selling ice cream at their yard next to church
Merchants and restaurants will be open.
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JULY 11TH & 12TH
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SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
MILL STREET BALL FIELDS
TOURNAMENT BEGINS SATURDAY CONTINUES SUNDAY IF NECESSARY
CONTACT INFORMATION:
KENNETH Kelley 706-346-3423
CAVE SPRING ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
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hwy 411 yard sale
SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 3RD
WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
COMES RIGHT THROUGH CAVE SPRING
FROM LEEDS, AL TO NEWPORT, TN
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SET-UP SPACES AVAILABLE FOR $5 PER DAY @
CAVE SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
at 13 Rome road FOR PTO FUND
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
G S D HOMECOMING
&
CHARITY BIKE-a-THON
Contact: Wesley Johnson: 678-565-5045
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TRICK OR TREATING ON THE SQUARE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
5:30 PM
SPONSORED BY CS ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
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CORDIALLY PRESENTS YOUR INVITATION TO :
DURING BUSINESS HOURS IN LOCAL SHOPS
November 14th & 15th
REFRESHMENTS AND SMILING FACES TO GREET YOU
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Monday, December 7th
Festival of Trees begins @ City Hall
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
LINE UP AT g s d, PERRY FARM ROAD, BEGINNING 4:30 PM
parade
begins at 6:oo PM
coosa HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
IS THIS YEAR'S great FEATURED BAND
CAVE SPRING ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE, SPONSOR,
CONTACT FOR APPLICATION IS KENNETH KELLEY
706-346-3423 OR CITY HALL 706-777-3382
(AT
CITY HALL after the parade)
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eating and SHOPPING
IN CAVE SPRING
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Shops & RESTAURANTS
SHOPS are usually open daily, 10-5 OR 6.
Sunday hours: 12 or 1 'til 5 OR 6.
Four restaurants and a BBQ stand serve a varied fare of terrific foods.
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20 BROAD ST, 706-777-9917 DINE IN OR TAKEOUT
7AM TO 8PM MON THRU SAT., 8-2 Sunday
MENU (LINK)
HOMEMADE DESSERTS & BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY.
NEW: ALL BEEF HOT DOGS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TRIMMINGS.
FRESH FRUIT PLATES AND SIDES ARE BACK AT CAVE SPRING CAFE
including their homemade chicken salad plate with fresh fruit side: a light, delicious summertime meal!
HARRY, CRICKET, KARLA, TRACY, ADAM, AND STAFF WELCOME YOU!
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The best Mexican cuisine around is at
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706-777-8875
118 GADSDEN ROAD @ HWY100N (FOSTER'S MILL RD.)
11:00AM TO 10:00PM EVERY DAY.
dine in or take out. GREAT STAFF TO SERVE YOU!
(Their chicken soup (sopa de POLLO) is MUY BUENO and very therapeutic!)
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Tumbleweeds Outdoor Cowboy Cooking BBQ @ Chrome Cowboys
open weekends
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BUSINESS & SERVICE ADVERTISERS
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The Guest House (Link)
LOVELY NEW VACATION LODGING
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COMPLIMENTARY WEEKLY PAPER IN LOCAL STORES
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See multimedia section for video of past Cave Spring Activities.
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COOSA VALLEY CLASSIFIEDS (LINK)
This site is intended for postings in the Rome Georgia and surrounding area including Cave Spring, Calhoun, Cartersville, Cedartown, and East Alabama. Individuals may post an advertisement or announcement
FREE for up to 90 days at a time. If you need Information about Business Logos, you may contact COOSA VALLEY CLASSIFIED at Advertisement.........................
LINK FOR CYCLISTS AND HIKERS
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DRIVING RANGE
FULL SERVICE PARK WITH GREAT AMENITIES
6770 Cave Spring Rd SW, Cave Spring, GA 30124
Phone: (706) 777-3030, Fax: (678)623-5104
E-Mail: camp@bigcedarcreek.comWEB LINK: www.bigcedarcreek.com
IN PROGRESS: NEW STORE, INCLUDING CANOE SALES
28 ACRES OF FUN IN A SAFE CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL WHICH INCLUDES:
62 FULL-HOOKUP CAMPSITES WITH 50 AMP SERVICE, WATER & SEWER, PULL THRU OR BACK IN SITES, CAMP SITES FOR BIG RIGS, 24 TENT SITES, COVERED PAVILIONS
INFINITE VARIETY OF AVAILABLE ENTERTAINMENT AT PARK OR NEARBY
WI-FI INTERNET, BOAT RENTALS, CANOEING AND KAYAKING, FLOAT TRIPS, DRIVING RANGE, TENT CAMPING, LODGE, KITCHEN, LARGE SCREEN TV, CABLE, & BEDS FOR 8, MOVIE NIGHT, ACCESS TO LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND BUSINESSES IN CAVE SPRING & ROME, FISHING AND BOATING AT LAKE WEISS, AND IN THE COOSA RIVER, NEARBY GOLF COURSES, FLY FISHING IN REGULARLY RE-STOCKED STREAMS, HUNTING IN SEASON, ROCK CLIMBING, HIKING, BIRD WATCHING, ROME BRAVES BASEBALL, PLANNED ACTIVITIES & PAVILIONS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS. EXCELLENT STAFF TO SERVE YOU.
CALL EARLY OR EMAIL FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND AVAILABILITY
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DOWNTOWN
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THE VETERANS WALK ON THE
SQUARE IS NOW COMPLETE
WITH BENCHES, LANDSCAPING , & FLAGS HONORING THE 5 SERVICE BRANCHES
CITIZENS MEMORIAL IS SUPPOSED TO BE STARTED AT A LATER DATE.
FOR INFORMATION ON PROGRESS, CALL DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
706-777-0066.
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HISTORICAL CAVE SPRING:
welcome TO CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA
past & present
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RICH'S BAKERY, 1908 BIRD'S EYE VIEW MILL STREET, SPRING ( RAM PUMP CAGE), 1915
ALABAMA STREET LOOKING WEST EARLY 1900'S
COLLAGE PICTURES: (click to enlarge pic)
TOP LEFT: SERVICE STATION, GEORGIA AVE @ RED LIGHT.
TOP RIGHT: A. J. CASEY'S GENERAL MDSE, CEDARTOWN ST @ ROME RD.
BOTTOM LEFT: LEFT TO RIGHT: VIEW FROM THE TELEPHONE OPERATORS ROOM ATOP WHAT IS NOW THE PEDDLER WITH THEATER'S MARQUIS AT LEFT, A.J. CASEY'S GENERAL MDSE. ACROSS SQUARE, THEN CAVE SPRING (WATT'S) HOTEL, AND BROAD @ ALABAMA, NOW A STEAK HOUSE.
BOTTOM RIGHT: VIEW FROM BROAD STREET ACROSS THE SQUARE TO OLD HOTEL, SQUARE SIDEWALKS LINED BY BOXWOODS (BOTTOM PHOTOS SIGNED BY CAVE SPRING PHOTOGRAPHER, ALTON HOLMAN.)
<ANOTHER FLOOD:
WATT'S (CAVE SPRING) HOTEL
(CITIZENS FINALLY AGREED TO ALLOW THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO FIX THE FLOODING PROBLEM MANY YEARS AGO..}
(click pictures to enlarge)
SNOWY DAY1950's?>
^ 1907 POSTCARD OF: DOWNTOWN CAVE SPRING SQUARE LOOKING TOWARD ROME ROAD.
(Reference: Per H. E. Mize: Bank at far right was built in 1906)
<1925 EARLY PICTURES OF G S D'S FANNIN HALL, 1925 & 1940's, NOW CAVE SPRING CITY HALL. USED DURING THE CIVIL WAR AS A HOSPITAL FOR THE TREATMENT OF SOLDIERS FROM THE ARMY OF TENNESSEE AND THE UNION, INJURED DURING THE BATTLE OF ATLANTA.
IT'S BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS HAUNTED BY
GHOSTS & HISTORY OF SOUTHEASTERN TENNESSEE, INC
(SEE DETAILS (PLUS PICTURES, AUDIO, VIDEO) OF THEIR INVESTIGATION AT THE SITE.)
(MANY WHO LIVED IN THIS BUILDING HAVE EXPERIENCED HAIR PULLING FOLLOWED
BY A BREEZE AND OTHER PLAYFUL OR UNSETTLING PHENOMENA.)
FANNIN HALL, 2009
(CLICK TO ENLARGE)
NEW COMMUNITY CENTER AND COURTYARD
(link to rental info)
BEHIND FANNIN HALL in City Complex Georgia Avenue
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ALABAMA ST(HWY411S/GA53) @ LEE STREET & PERRY FARM ROAD
CAVE SPRING DEPOT: {1} EARLY 1900'S {2} 1940-1950 {3} NOW
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A BIT OF CAVE SPRING HISTORY
AND INFORMATION:
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Cave Spring, its settlement begun in 1829, is a small town in beautiful Vann's Valley, located about 14 miles southwest of Rome and 5 miles east of the Alabama state line on US HWY411S / GA HWY53. Our community has been able to preserve its charm and integrity without excessive modern development, except for a brand new "state of the art" red light complete with crosswalk signals, now in the middle of town.
Cave Spring's original claim to fame is its namesake mineral spring, flowing from the cave in Rolater Park, its 29 acre site having been given to the citizens of Cave Spring by Dr. Joseph B. Rolater.
Little Cedar Creek also flows through the park and town. The park has covered pavilions and picnic tables for rent under beautiful trees, near the flowing waters, perfect for family reunions, with a playground available for the amusement of the children, and of course, wading. Feeding the fish (bream, trout, etc.) and ducks in the large spring fed pond is also a perennial favorite, food being available at the cave for a very nominal fee. Several citizens have donated beautiful memorial benches for the grounds and comfort of visitors. The Park Board is continuously updating the facilities for the enjoyment of all.
2007 LITTLE CEDAR CREEK WITH HEARN CR BLDG IN REAR 1905 POST CARD, SAME SCENE
In Rolater Park are the Hearn Inn, the Hearn classroom building, & the Old Baptist Church, restored by and available for rent for lodging and events, from the Cave Spring Historical Society.
1.OLD (HISTORIC) BAPTIST CHURCH 1940'S PC
2. HEARN CLASSROOM BUILDING 1940'S PC
3. HEARN ACADEMY DORM 1925 PC
The large limestone cave is a main attraction in the park, open to the public for touring for a small fee during the summer, and other days during the rest of year weather amenable for visitors to enjoy a trek there. {You may call 706-777-3994 or 706-777-9944 to ascertain if open, and 770-748-3057 for rental and reservations for pavilions.} Inside, the cave is a cool year round temperature of 56 degrees. The mineral spring flowing from the cave has a capacity of several million gallons per day of the "purest water in Georgia", and many people fill their water containers daily to enjoy at home free.
1908 VIEW OF CAVE, SPRING, & POND original cave entrance on hill above
1940'S POST CARD IN CAVE 1998 VIEW INSIDE CAVE 1950'S PC
2009 SCENES FROM ROLATER PARK
Opening this year at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 22nd, 2009, (under new management), through Labor Day, in Rolater Park, is the 500 by 100 foot swimming pool/lake in the shape of the state of Georgia, built by the W P A-C C C during the "Great Depression."
One of Georgia's largest swimming facilities, and constantly fed by the spring's clear, cold water, this enduring town attraction has amused many generations of Cave Springers and visitors.
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CAVE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL REMEMBERED
BUILT 1922-23, OPEN SEPTEMBER, 1923*
* CAVE SPRING & VAN(N)'S VALLEY, BY JAMES COFFEE HARRIS
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Link: CAVE SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF(link)
G S D FRONT GATE
232 Perry farm road CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA
706-777-2294
LINKS TO RECYCLING PROJECT, BOX TOP PROGRAM, AND BOOSTER INFO ABOVE
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G S D'S first students were admitted in 1846.
The present campus is located at 232 Perry Farm Road.
Link above goes to G S D Web site.
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TALLALAH ESTATES, BUILT BY MAJOR WM. H. GILL, (NOW DEMOLISHED),
WAS LOCATED ON THE GORDON CAMPUS OF G S D.
BELOW IS ITS BEAUTIFUL LAKE IN 1920'S.
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Come enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of small town living. Wander through our shops for a sometimes nostalgic look at the past.
Relax in the gazebo on the square and watch the world go by, or wade at the spring or in Little Cedar Creek.
Honor veterans in the town square at the lovely new winding bricked sidewalk leading from the gazebo to the veterans memorial, complete with flags honoring the services, & memorial benches for repose.
tour the cave, and sit on the "Devil's Chair", near the original cave entrance at the top. See the lighted camel head-appearing stalagmites in the main chamber and its other formations and rooms, and the chamber through which the spring runs.
Bring your license and your gear, and fish for trout in the creek, restocked bimonthly by Georgia Fish and Game Commission.
Watch for planned events
and JOIN us for the fun!
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Now it's your turn!
PLAN YOUR TRIP. ENJOY YOUR TIME HERE. AND THEN
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Fill your water bottles for free where the pure spring water emerges
from the cave after your fun-filled day
to enjoy this delicious natural resource at your home.
And PLEASE remember---
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Cave Spring is always
WAITING for you!
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MERCHANT/ HISTORICAL
TO ADVERTISE:
gmail.com
gmail.com
CONTACT:
BILLY WAYNE ABERNATHY
706-331-7497
WATCH FOR NEW HARDWARE STORE OPENING SOON ON MILL STREET
706-777-9917
706-777-3871
706-676-2689
H: 706-777-8746
C: 706-766-8011
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
cave spring U haul
(706)-777-3553
(706)-777-8877
OPENING SOON!
#1 Alabama St. in the corner building @ the red light.
706-777-8599
706-777-8875
TOTO BIEN!
706-777-3999
(706)-777-8502
JOHN HOUSE'S
(706) 777-3318
706-777-3373
22 Broad St.
888-977-3233.
OFFICE NEXT TO CAVE SPRING CAFE
(706) 777-3030
706-777-2294
706-777-8426
706-777-3586
UNITED Community BANK
706-777-3367
706-777-3346
HISTORICAL LINK
ROYZ BOYZ BOXING & FITNESS CENTER
706-766-592
ROLATER PARK RESERVATIONS& PRICES
770-748-3057
INFO:
706-777-3994
,706-777-9944
CAVE SPRING HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RESERVATIONS FOR HEARN BLDGS
(NEW! FREE LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS
AND MORE...
706-777-1075
CELL: 706-991-9651
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MANY THANKS FOR YOUR PATRONAGE
and COME BACK SOON!
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Vicki & Billy Wayne Abernathy
drawing by Curtis Craw
Y'ALL COME BACK ! YA HEAH....
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