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Sponsors confirmed for fifth annual Twin Rivers Challenge

Community support for the upcoming fifth annual Twin Rivers Challenge, a cycling event to benefit student scholarships at Tallulah Falls School, once again exceeds previous fundraising records. 

More than 130 corporate, organization and individual sponsors are now confirmed for the ride set for Saturday, Oct. 26.

“We are thrilled about how the community has embraced this event over the past five years,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. “We’ve expanded our volunteer scholarship committee under the leadership of co-chairs Judy Forbes and Joey Brown. This has been the key to expanding awareness of our school and its mission.” 

With Ron Cantrell Construction, Inc. again making a firm commitment as the presenting sponsor to cover the cost of the ride and Springer Mountain Farms taking care of the post-ride meal, 100 percent of all other donations and support go directly to fund scholarships for motivated students. 

“It’s a great way for cyclists from throughout the Southeast and beyond to enjoy the beauty of Northeast Georgia in the fall,” said Sonya Smith, Executive Director for Advancement. “This event has become a favorite tradition for the TFS family.” 

Outreach to the cycling community expanded this year, said E. Lane Gresham, Director of Community Relations. 

“This year, we contacted more than 30 cycling clubs in key cities across the Southeast,” Gresham said.

Many former riders have expressed appreciation for the post-ride experience, with a meal provided along with a warm serving of TFS hospitality. 

Again this year, live bluegrass music, performed by the Tallulah Falls Opry, will enhance time spent with friends after conquering the challenge of the ride.

In addition to the strong support from presenting sponsor Ron Cantrell Construction, Inc. and meal sponsor Springer Mountain Farms, the following companies, individuals and organizations are confirmed for 2019:

Tallulah Sponsor
Construction Components; Gateway Investments, Inc.; Georgia Army National Guard; JFM Contracting, LLC; Magnolia Hills Retirement; Performance Food Group; Sysco.

Soque Sponsor
Allied Interior Services, LLC; Tammy and Joey Brown; Habersham Electric Membership Corporation; Kenneth C. Johnson, First Vice President, Investments, with Raymond James; Ledford & Parker, Inc.; McDonald’s; Oliver & Weidner, LLC; Omega Technology Group; Peach State Freight Lines; Southern Geotechnical Consultants, LLC; Toccoa Falls College; TFS Board of Trustees.

Burton Sponsor

1st Franklin Financial Corporation; American Pest Control; Augusta Aquatics, Inc.; Roxie Barron/Keller Williams Lanier Partners; Camp Evergreen; Citizens of GA Power, Tallulah Falls Chapter; Duvall Automotive; Ethicon; Eubank Family Dentistry, LLC; Fenders Diner; H.E. Hodge Company, Inc.; Habersham County Chamber of Commerce; Harry Norman REALTORS Luxury Lake and Mountain; Hayes Automotive; Headrick Signs & Graphics; Highlander Design+Build, LLC; Kinetic by Windstream; J R Painting and Wallcovering; Jennifer Kyle, Harry Norman REALTORS Luxury Lake and Mountain; Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc.; Life Point Medical, LLC; Dr. & Mrs. Ronald MacBeth; MCG Mechanical, Inc.; Mixon, Mixon, Brown and Tench CPAs; Mt. Yonah Contracting, LLC; North Georgia Roll-off Containers, LLC; North Georgia Technical College; Peach State Federal Credit Union; Piedmont College; Precision Metal Buildings, Inc.; Pro Turf & Landscape Maintenance; Rabun County Bank; RGWilliams Construction; Rotary Club of White County; SteelTech Industries; Truett McConnell University; United Community Bank; Wood’s Mercantile.

Rabun Sponsor

A to Zinc Health Store & Smoothie Bar; Abrigo; Absolute Climate Control; Acree Oil Company; Advantage Insurers, Inc.; American Janitorial Supply; American Water Services, Inc.; Anderson & Sons Roofing; ATCO Fire Protection, Inc.; Auburn AV; Bigg Daddy’s Restaurant & Tavern; Black Hawk Fly Fishing; Brother John’s Subs; Dr. Holly Cantrell; Carl Patterson Flooring; Coca Cola Bottling Company United; Complete Comfort, Inc.; Deal’s Appliance Service; Edison Concrete; First Citizens Bank; Foothills Land Design, LLC; Gateway Fence Company; Gilbert Foods; Gotta Go Portable Toilets; Gresham Planning & Development, Inc.; Habersham Medical Center; Habersham Retreat; Stacy & Ivy Hall; Hammock Realty North Georgia; Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens; Impact Concrete; IOA; Darrin Johnston; KenClay, LLC; London Land Surveying & Associates, Inc.; Maintenance Supply Center; McDonald’s; Melanie Sims, MD, Pediatrics; Milton Martin Toyota; Patterson Pump; Poss Realty; Professional Clean Janitorial; Rabun Glass & Mirror; District 10 State Representative Terry Rogers; South State Bank; Southern Bank & Trust; Stout’s Construction; Sweetman’s Plumbing; TAG, Inc. - Electrical Contractors; Tatum Tutorial & Consulting; Thornton Brothers, Inc.; Toccoa Machine Products; Town of Tallulah Falls; ViewSonic Corporation; Virtucom; The Wicker Barn; Wilkinson Concrete; District 51 Senator John Wilkinson.

In kind supporters:

Happy Jack Graphics; Georgia Mountain Laurel; Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Companies; Boelter Restaurant and Kitchen Supply; Flowers Baking Co.; Holland Produce; Mayfield Dairy Farms; Reinhart; Habersham Broadcasting; McGahee Griffin Stewart; Bluegraphics; The Northeast Georgian.

Other supporters: 

Georgia Dept. of Economic Development/Explore Georgia, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Georgia State Patrol, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, Habersham Emergency Management Agency, Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, Tallulah Falls Opry, Tallulah Falls Police Department and Traces of Tiger. 

About the ride

The Twin Rivers Challenge is an autumn ride through some of Northeast Georgia’s most spectacular scenery. This year’s event is set for Oct. 26.

Hosted by Tallulah Falls School, the road cycling event is a fundraiser for student scholarships at the school. 

Riders will have the choice of three challenging and scenic routes – 72 miles [113K], 45 miles [72K] and 33 miles [53K]. The ride will begin and end on the campus of Tallulah Falls School with routes taking riders through both Habersham and Rabun counties and across two rivers – Tallulah and Soque.

All rides will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Parking is located directly in front of the Tallulah Falls School upper school. Registration/check-in on the day of the event will be in the TFS upper school classroom lobby. Support and Gear (SAG) stops will be available at regular intervals along the routes. A post-ride meal will be provided for all riders, with live bluegrass provided by the Tallulah Falls Opry players.

For route details, visit www.ridewithgps.com (keywords: Twin Rivers Challenge). Registration is $45.

For more information or to register, visit active.com, tallulahfalls.org/TRC or find the event on Facebook.