Clint Eastwood Sightings in Dawsonville

Clint spotted at Food Lion.

Clint Eastwood is here, he's there, he's everywhere (or at least that's how it seems) in little Dawsonville, Ga. Clint is here filming and staring in his latest movie, Trouble with the Curve.  

According to Dawsonville locals, Clint is staying right in the heart of Dawsonville in a trailer/RV parked in a spot behind the Food Lion. D&B (and many others) thought that Clint would stay in Atlanta and make the daily trip to set in Dawsonville. (A number of scenes are being filmed at the Amicolola Lodge, aka motel, in Dawsonville.)

But we were wrong. Clint is right in town. He's been spotted having breakfast at the world famous Dawsonville Pool Room, working out at Bodyplex, and shopping for fresh fruit at the Food Lion. He was even spotted driving thru town on the way to the movie set.

Those who have served him or waited on him report that he's awfully nice and polite. Sure glad Clint is in Dawsonville and not spotlight-seeking Lindsay Lohan.

Dawsonville Food Lion Saved from Closure

When we heard the announcement that Food Lion was closing 113 stores nationwide, we panicked. Food Lion in Dawsonville is the closest grocery store to our home...just seven miles away. It's where we go for the basics - our bread, milk, cereal, fruits, meat and, yes, even vegetables.

To our delight, Food Lion Dawsonville is not on the grocery chain's hit list of 29 stores closing in Georgia. We can see why corporate saved the Dawsonville Food Lion. The parking lot, while never totally filled, always has a good number of cars; the food selection caters to its clientele; and the manager has created a friendly atmosphere and shopping experience.

When we moved to the Dahlonega and Beyond area almost two years ago, our first shopping trip was to Food Lion. As we were checking out, the clerk says, "Are you new to the area? We haven't seen you before?" And then the conversation began.

Before we walked out of the store, we were warmly welcomed by the clerk and other customers in line, had a long talk with the bag man, and were introduced to the manager. (Now I ask you....have you ever had this type of down-home greeting at Kroger or Walmart?)

Thank you Food Lion for keeping the Dawsonville store open. You made a wise decision.