
Downtown Drafts – Aimee Hoecker and Lauren Williams
Downtown Drafts is a craft beer and wine cafe in the heart of Downtown Gainesville, GA, on the historic square… a relaxed and welcoming community fathering space where you can enjoy samplers or glasses of unique and local craft beers, wines, ciders and more! We frequently feature live music, trivia nights, wine paining and many other events and offer an extensive collection of board and card games to play with your family and friends!
Hungry? Tweet us @downtowndrafts then try some of our snacks which include our affordable Boar’s Head meat, cheese and hummus trays… locally-made chips, pretzels, King of Pops and more!! You can order food and have it delivered from one of our amazing downtown restaurants!
Our goal is to provide the community with a laid-back environment where you can feel as comfortable as sipping a glass of wine in your living room, but also be surrounded by friends both new and old!
Email: aimee@downtowndrafts.net

Morton, Vardeman & Carlson – John Vardeman
Based in Gainesville, Ga., Morton Vardeman & Carlson is a full-service marketing agency that is closing in on 50 years of brand architecture and promotion for businesses regionally and nationwide. It is one of Georgia’s largest advertising agencies north of Atlanta.
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