By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Local community and YHC alumni gathered Saturday night, March 23, for a night of great music, food, and entertainment at Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Company in Blairsville.
The first Mimm’s, Mountain Lions, Music Night featured Nashville songwriters and performers Brady Seals and Kennedy Gordon for the first of what is planned to be an annual event. The Night was sponsored by ten local businesses and catered by Jim’s Smokin’ Que.
“The Mimm’s, Mountain Lions, and Music Night was a great success,” said Mark Dotson, vice president for Advancement at YHC. “We can’t thank the sponsors and Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Company enough for this. It’s always a great time when YHC alumni and the community can get together.”
Dotson was grateful to Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Company for not only donating the facility but also securing the songwriters for the event.
“The local support is what makes events like this help raise awareness for our scholarship needs that support our local students,” Dotson said. “Nearly $10,000 was raised for local students supporting the Bob and Carol Head Local Scholarship Campaign.”
Save the date for the 2nd annual event in March 2025!
Check out these photos from the event!
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
