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Conditions prevented the race from starting during Thursday morning's kickoff event on June 3, however, the crowd got to see the hot air balloons on display and chat with pilots. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Conditions prevented the race from starting during Thursday morning's kickoff event on June 3, however, the crowd got to see the hot air balloons on display and chat with pilots. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Hot air balloon showcase returns to Helen

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The 48th annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival has arrived, scheduled for June 3-5. “We’re just really excited to be able to put on a beautiful show for people,” said event organizer Catherine Cleiman.
Crawford about to cross the finish line.

Crawford about to cross the finish line.

Locals run in Peachtree Road Race

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, July 18, 2019
On July 4, Atlanta hosted the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race – and for 35 of those years, local runner Jim Crawford has gone start to finish. Crawford, 79, began participating in the race in 1984 as an experienced long-distance runner with previous marathons to his credit.