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The annual Realtor awards banquet for the NE GA Board has been moved from Brasstown Valley Resort to the Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee.

Unfortunately, there won’t be a cash bar this year. That’s a shame because it’s our one shot at all getting together and having a glass of wine or two and letting our hair down. Heck it’s one of the few times a year that I actually get to tip a bartender.

I believe the irony may be that it was moved to a larger venue to accommodate a growing group but that a lower turnout might hopefully force it back to Brasstown next year. Secondly, we always have sit-down dinners at Brasstown, but with the new stadium-seating we’re having heavy apps? Why didn’t they keep it at Brasstown and try heavy Hors d’Oeuvres there?

To top it off, there are ‘unlimited guests’ per Realtor; something tells me it’s going to be a long night. I’m voting with my checkbook and staying home this year. Please bring it back to Brasstown; it’s a tradition, and it’s a safe event because everybody gets a room!