February Lunch and Learn with Posey Storey Henson Before you hand that bouquet of flowers to your significant other, you may want to take a minute to consider what message you're conveying. According to Posy Storey Henson, President of the Jefferson Garden Club, every flower, herb and plant sends a message. Posy taught February Lunch and Learn attendees these meanings and how to make a tussie mussie (nosegay bouquet) at the free community program held at the Jefferson Public Library.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the museum's Pendergrass store gallery as part of Jefferson's Downtown In December event. Arriving in a horse-drawn carriage, they were available for visits and photographs with visitors.

Spike Sniffs Out Trouble Jefferson K-9 officer, Jay Parker, congratulates Spike, his canine partner after a demonstration where the dog found marijuana hidden by police officers. Spike is a 2 year old Belgian Malinois, whose assistance lead to seizure of $71,000 in drug money.   “The Box in the Attic” In recognition of Historic Preservation month, Susan Chaisson of Shields-Ethridge Farm told the story of finding the box in the attic that began her journey of preserving her family's past.     "September to Remember" The September Lunch & Learn featured local author and Jefferson native Harry Bryan who reminisced about the way it was growing up in small-town Jefferson, Georgia. This event included a book signing of his book "Growing Pains and Gains". The Crawford W. Long Museum Wall of Honor honors the many individuals who gave generously of time and money to create a museum to honor the life and work of Crawford W. Long, M.D. From those who gave monies to purchase the museum from the State of Georgia in 1957 to those who volunteered countless hours to staff the facility or to head fund-raising campaigns, all are remembered as a significant part of this instituion. The Tom Bryan Family   Relatives of major contributors to the Crawford Long Museum were recognized at the reception and unveiling of the museum's Wall of Honor on January 9, 2011. Plaques are now included at the museum with names of over 600 peple who helped develop the museum over 50 years ago. Frary Elrod Mr. Frary Elrod is also honored on the Wall of Honor.  Henry "Doc" Johnson portrays the role of Dr. Crawford Long   Jefferson resident, Henry "Doc" Johnson portrays the role of Dr. Crawford Long at a launch party for the Appalachian Regional Commission's new map "Civil War: The Home Front" which was held May 5, 2011 at the Gordon Lee Mansion in Chickamauga, Georgia. The Crawford Long Museum was one of the 150 historic sites included on the 13 state map. Civil War Medicine Exhibit   Amputation re-enactments were featured at the museum as part of the Civil War Medicine exhibit special opening on April 15, 2011. RN, Valerie Cox, Society of Civil War Surgeons, spoke on the history of medical and surgical procedures during the Civil War. A crowd gathered around as she demonstrated amputations that were common during the war. An exhibit of Civil War Medicine opened in October 2011. Val Cox performed an amputation re-enactment. Val is shown answering questions after her presentation.