Sorghum in the Mountains

Board of Directors

Sorghum in the Mountains, Inc. was created to keep true to our area's heritage by celebrating Sorghum in the North Georgia Mountains. The board was created by local community leaders that truly understand the positive economic impact that the Sorghum in the Mountains Festival has on Union County. Most of these individuals grew up attending the festival and want to continue to pave the way for families to build cherished memories, together, while also taking a sense of pride in their community.

Meet The Board

ABBY BRILEY, Chair

When asked about her favorite memory from the festival, Abby can't pick just one. She says that it has always been a family tradition to attend. Ever since she was a little girl, she has enjoyed everything that the festival has to offer.

KIM BRIDGES, Vice-Chair & Parade Coordinator

I have loved the Sorghum Festival from the time I was a child in school. As an adult, I love what it stands for...from the agricultural heritage to the all the civic clubs and charities it has contributed to and helped all these years. I have spent 19 years of my life helping and trying to keep the festival successful and fun. Giving back to my community is just one little thing in life that I can do for this place I can home.

SCOTTY JARRARD, Secretary & Festival Games

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BEN TURNER, Treasurer

Ben's favorite Sorghum Festival memories consist of watching his children discover the process of making sorghum syrup each year.

JENNIFER MAHAN, Vendor Coordinator

Jennifer remembers at some point in the mid-90's, there was a vendor that used to sell flamingo puppets. It's one of those memories that replays in her head because that was her favorite purchase to date. ALL of the kids had them!

DAVID DYER, Public Safety

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ZACHARY EDMONDS, Concessions

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STEPHANIE HOLGATE, Entertainment

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ART MILLER, Gates & Entry

Art is proud to serve his community in any way that he can. He is excited to see the logistics of Sorghum in the Mountains from a new perspective.

MEGAN KIMSEY, Ex-Officio

Megan's favorite memory Sorghum memory is when her grandfather, Roy Townsend (known as the "Mayor of Owltown"), was selected to be the grand marshal of the parade in 2022. He had been sick and that experience was the perfect pick-me-up! He smiled from ear to ear the entire time.

RALSTON DRAKE, Ex-Officio

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BEAR BAXTER, Ex-Officio

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