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Harry and Alyce Maner dedicated a $250 brick in the sidewalk in front of The Strand commemorating their 65 years of marriage. They remember watching a western at The Strand on Dec. 1, 1941 before heading to the courthouse to say their vows.

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Steve Imler donated $25,000 to The Strand in early '08 toward the Earl Smith Tribute and Strand renovation.

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AT&T presented a $50,000 donation to The Strand in May of 2008 and purchased the Box Office naming rights.

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David Swales of Province Grace donated $25,000 to the Earl Smith Tribute Golf Tournament toward the Earl Smith Tribute on April 28, 2008.

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Sen. Doug & Della Stoner presented $25,000 to Earl Smith and Barbara Williams in early '08. The Grand Stairway will be named for the senator and his wife.

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Tony Britton from Wachovia presented Sam Kelly with a $100,000 gift in early 2008.

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Mingledorff's Inc. presented a check for $25,000 to The Strand in February of 2008. The balcony will be named in the company's honor.

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Rachel Smith and Barry Abernathy of E. Smith Heating & Air presented Barbara Williams with a $50,000 gift toward the Earl Smith Tribute naming rights campaign in November of 2007.

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Big Dog Demolition gave The Strand $75,000 in discounts off of the cost of demolition to help lower the construction budget.

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Mary Karras represented Bank of North Georgia and several anonymous donors in presenting a $100,000 pledge to Strand Chair Earl Smith and Capital Campaign Chair Sam Kelly in early 2007.