How about the one from the person complaining about the stairs at the courthouse and suggesting the Friday night concerts be moved to the Civic Center or the old theatre building.

As Gomer Pyle was wont to say GOLLEE!!! What was that person thinking. A concert at the Civic center? Why not in the Bi-Lo parking lot? Both have basically the same acoustics and no seating and I have been to the old theatre, need I say more?

I give up!!

The age and minimum upkeep of the building have caused the community to bypass this once integral community resource and make it unwelcome as an alternative even to the old courthouse. Perhaps that's welcome news - that private resources can provide where once only the government was able to. But it's a bit sad all the same.

It is time to construct an all purpose civic center,including a concert venue. It would be great to have a design that honers the mountain heritage of this area and a building that all could point to with pride.

I think people like the access of the events being held in town and the businesses owners especially.

Concerts and other community gatherings should stay close to town.

I still say the current civic center, plus Fort Sorghum, could be either renovated or demolished and a new civic center plus use Ft. Sorghum and existing parking, would be the most viable venue.

Blairsville and Union just need a new modern civic center. Either private funds or county money or combination of both.

I have been reading your comments, and it suddenly dawned on me how the Civic Center is not what it used to be.  It was once the hub of all school and community events.  I don't really know of anyone who uses it for anything much anymore. 

I bet several of you went to Proms there when you were in high school.  It was a big ordeal to get it cleaned up for the Prom, and then it was an even bigger ordeal to clean up afterwards.  The high school had to book early or run the risk of not getting it.  I bet now anyone could get it for any weekend.  My, how times have changed. 

Blairsville has much to improve first.

The old adage "build it and they will come" is as true today and in prior years.

However, It in no way meets the current standards of the American with Disabilities Act. It is a miracle that someone already has not filed suit for compliance.

For larger concerts, theatre etc. a larger venue is sorely needed.

Besides you are never going to have any type concert larger than what we have now in Blairsville.

In other words, if they add the elevator like they're talking about, the elevator itself would need to be ADA-compliant for both ingress and egress. The rest of the structure would stay as is.

I always try to assist the elderly or the handicapped people as best I can, but don't try to force me into it.

The music is great and can be enjoyed at the ground level. A sitting area downstairs would be a great alternative to the step issues and probably less crowded that the upstairs.

Granma Rose who suffered from years of Leukemia problems and issues and never felt that anyone owed her anything. Her family assisted her with she needed and she never made demands.

Granma Hilliard who suffered from years of Alzheimer's and never expected that everyone should wait on her hand and foot and bend to her whim.

How about we focus on things that are seriously wrong in UC like runaway taxes and a school system managed with complete fiscal ineptitude only able to provide a "average" education on a caviar budget. Perhaps bringing in real jobs to keep our best and brightest youth here... not just the ones with family connections in the few decent paying sectors here.
Lets fix the real problems before we worry about new civic centers and Paver embelished sidewalks downtown. This is truly how I feel about a "revitalized" downtown even though it will be good for my wallet as a downtown Biz. owner. I would rather make a litte less $$ and leave downtown more or less as is.
I think the planters are very pretty and if we could get the gravel trucks to show a little respect. That would be about all I would like changed.
Once again thats just my opinion. I greatly respect all the effort those folks who give their time that do want to see a "prettier" downtown and Janet Hartman is very talented and working hard for you. I have been around enough revitalized downtowns to know I just dont share that vision with the many who do want to see a "renewed" downtown. I see more beauty in our half forgotten slightly gritty real downtown than any "renewed" downtown I have seen. I suppose I am just weird like that?

I do not want us to be a Helen, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or Blue Ridge. Even though I really think Blue Ridge is tasteful and I do like to visit it, just too many antique shops.

If you have to have the big box stores, then at least keep them out of the downtown area and to the far outskirts of town.

I do not agree with all your points but I do on some.

Yes we do need a high school performing arts center that could be used as a multi purpose bldg.

To MAC and Bill--One of the first signs of getting old is memory loss. I had completely forgot the old courthouse was a historic bldg and exempt from ADA regs. Putting an elevator in is going to be tricky.

The venue as is is now in the courthouse is perfect, even with the shortcomings, for small bluegrass, gospel and old time music.

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