LEWIS GRIZZARD MAKES HISTORY
HISTORICal MARKER DEDICATION
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025
Beginning @11:30am, Unveiling @noon
7 Main Street Moreland, Ga 30259
Join us for a celebration of LEWIS GRIZZARD! Through the generosity of the Georgia Historical Society, a historical marker will be unveiled in a dedication ceremony honoring Lewis Grizzard in his hometown. Join us for a fun filled event with music, refreshment, and plenty of Grizzardisms!
For more information: info@morelandadventure.com or 678-492-3161.
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HUNT FOR THE LOST TREASURE OF COWETA
FINALE POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12
DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THE FINALE FOR THE HUNT FOR THE LOST TREASURE OF COWETA IS POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 2024. The finale and award of prizes will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 7 Main St. Moreland in the HOMETOWN HERITAGE MUSEUM: A Tribute to Lewis Grizzard.
SOLUTIONS TO ALL TWENTY CLUES MUST BE DELIVERED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12. EMAIL TO info@morelandadventure.com OR HAND DELIVER to 7 Main Street Moreland, GA 30259 beginning at 10AM UNTIL 11:30AM.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT 12:00PM, NOON.
JOIN US FOR MUSIC, LIGHT REFRESHMENT, AND FUN!
For more information: info@morelandadventure.com or 678-492-3161.
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HUNT FOR THE LOST TREASURE OF COWETA
august 30-septemeber 28, 2024
The HUNT FOR LOST TREASURE OF COWETA gives everyone the chance to find
‘county jewels.’ This annual event, sponsored by the Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance( MCAA), invites treasure hunters of all ages to join this scavenger hunt and to discover the remnants and relics of the past hidden in ‘plain sight ’ throughout Coweta County. While hunters will find cultural riches throughout the search, one treasure hunter will win the GRAND PRIZE at the end of the HUNT which is
a one thousand dollar gift card. Other hunters will be awarded additional prizes as well from a treasure chest at the end of the HUNT.
The HUNT begins on Friday, August 30, 2024- Labor Day Weekend, and it continues throughout the month of September. Treasure hunters will find new clues on the website of MCAA: morelandadventure.com and on its Facebook page: Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance; new clues will be released on Fridays, August 30, September 6, 13, and 20. The prize winners will be announced on Saturday, September 28 at a finale event at the Hometown Heritage Museum: A Tribute to Lewis Grizzard (7 Main St. Moreland, Ga. 30259) beginning 11am. Finale festivities include free admission, a chance to see new exhibits at the Moreland museums, light refreshment, and music. The names of all winners will be announced beginning at noon. Winners need not be present to win.
Treasure hunters will search throughout Coweta County for historic architecture, unique structures archeological sites, nostalgic and quirky places and items, many of which are found in plain sight every day and we often pass by and miss. Hunters can search individually and in groups.
The HUNT Is open for all ages.
The HUNT FOR THE LOST TREASURE OF COWETA COUNTY is inspired by the work of members of the former Moreland Community Historical Society members, Edward and Helen Wolak who created a guide to the ” Vanished Communities of Coweta County” documenting the early settlements in the area which ultimately became the cities in the county. The guide contains historic maps and loads of interesting details about lost places in Coweta. Treasure hunters may find this booklet helpful; beginning August 30, 2024, it is available to download on the MCAA website (morelandadventure.com). Treasure hunters may use books and resources found online, in county libraries, historical societies and they may quiz local history buffs for help deciphering the clues. Gear up for fun with you family and friends. Be sure to download the rules and guidelines at morelandadventure.com/events.
For more information: info@morelandadventure.com or 678-492-3161.
Follow FB: Moreland Cultural Arts Alliance for HUNT Clues and Updates.
Bonus Clue Winner Week 1: BUCKALEW TEAM OF YOUNG SUPER SLUETHS Wins a $50 VISA GIFT CARD
Top left : MAIL HOOK at the Historic Newnan Train Depot.
Photo Credit: BIll Buckalew
From the "Trick or Treasure" Team
a wonderful description of how the Mail Hook system worked.
" The mail-on -fly" technique used a mail crane/hook on the side of railway tracks, on which outgoing mail was hung in a "catcher pouch" that was grabbed and brought onto the train by a "catcher arm." Incoming mail was then
Bonus Clue Winner Week 2: NO WINNER OF $50 VISA GIFT CARD *
BONUS CLUE WEEK 2:
Section of historic Oak Hill Cemetary
Photo Credit: BIll Buckalew
CLUE: I am always beside myself! Even when resting in the shade, I am never all together. I fought very hard; many respect my fighting spirit. My story is often and well told. Who am I?"
SOLUTION:
A man and his limb buried in Historic Oak Hill Cemetary in Newnan. A sawmill worker lost a limb in a terrible accident;
Bonus Clue Winner Week 2: NO WINNER OF $50 VISA GIFT CARD *
BONUS CLUE WEEK 2:
Since no hunter solved the BONUS CLUE for Week 2, the $50 VISA GIFT CARD PRIZE will be awarded after a drawing from all BONUS ENTRIES throughout the HUNT on SEPT. 28 at our GRAND FINALE.
Bonus Clue Winner Week 3: HOLLY ANDERSON of TEam trick or Treasure WINs a $50 VISA GIFT CARD
BONUS CLUE WEEK 3:
Photo Credit: Holly Anderson
CLUE:
Around and around we whirled! Our arms moved so quickly, you could hardly see how we worked! Many stories revolve around us; our handlers had to be very careful not to get caught up in our yarns! Who are we?
SOLUTION:
The knitting machines from the old Moreland Hosiery Mill at 7 Main St. Moreland. These type machines made cotton stockings,
Bonus Clue winner Week 4: DEBra & wayne HAYNES of TEam Treasure HUNTERS WINs a $50 VISA GIFT CARD
BONUS CLUE WEEK 4:
CLUE: I have seen many patients in my day! Now vacant and a reminder of days gone by, I sit between the old post office and general store. My doctor was a war veteran who practiced without one of his limbs. He was beloved by his community! In more recent times, I have seen many visitors, some even putting a new 'spin' on me! What am I?
SOLUTION: Doctor Quig Young's office loc
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CELEBRATING LEWIS GRIZZARD 2025
Join us for a year long celebration of the one and only Lewis Grizzard. 2025 marks more than thirty years without Lewis in our daily newspapers and entertaining us. All year, we will celebrate the multi-talented Lewis Grizzard. Events throughout the year will explore and honor the writer, athlete, and entertainer.
Stay tuned here for announcements.
Among the events will be the LEWIS GRIZZARD GAMES.
The LEWIS GRIZZARD GAMES, a series of athletic competitions and celebrations, will take place in 2025. Lewis Grizzard, the internationally known humorist, columnist and entertainer, began his career as a sports journalist. From his youth as a high school letterman athlete throughout his adult life, Lewis loved and played many sports. He is remembered as an avid tennis player and golfer. The LEWIS GRIZZARD GAMES, honoring the athletic author, will give participants a chance to compete for prizes in these games as well as showcase his writing.
Competitions and demonstrations will include: basketball, and softball. Loyal fans can reminisce, and new ones can discover his wit and wisdom.
LEWIS GRIZZARD GAMES 2025
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
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The LEWIS GRIZZARD GAMES, a series of athletic competitions and celebrations,
will take place in 2025. Lewis Grizzard, the internationally known humorist,
columnist and entertainer, began his career as a sports journalist. From his youth as a high school letterman athlete throughout his adult life, Lewis loved and played many sports. He is remembered as an avid tennis player and golfer. The LEWIS GRIZZARD GAMES, honoring the athletic author, will give participants a chance to compete for prizes in these games as well as showcase his writing.
Competitions and demonstrations will include basketball, softball, and golf. Loyal fans can reminisce, and new ones can discover his wit and wisdom.
LEWIS GRIZZARD GAMES 2025
Schedule of Events
LEWIS GRIZZARD GAMES
To Be Announced
KICK-OFF
To Be Announced
LEWIS MAKES HISTORY
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Through the generosity of the Georgia Historical Society, a historical marker dedicated to LEWIS GRIZZARD will be unveiled in Moreland on June 6, 2025 at noon. Join us for the festivities!
For details, visit morelandadventure.com/events