A nonprofit organization, the Lindale Star Association, has been formed to preserve the Christmas Star and perpetuate the tradition. With the Lindale mill closed, portions of it in the process of demolition, and the ultimate fate of even the smokestacks unknown, the hope is to find a new, permanent, highly visible location for the star in the Lindale area with new towers from which to hang it, if
necessary. Additionally, there is the possibility that an entirely new star, perhaps even bigger and brighter, might be constructed to replace the very time-worn one first put together more than 70 years ago, in 1933.
Those interested in joining this effort, or contributing funds, can contact Jim Mehaffey, a former Floyd County commissioner, at 706-234-1667. As Wilson, the author of the accompanying article, notes: “Hopefully, the star will continue to light the village at Christmas for many years to come.”
From the Rome News Tribune, August 2007. pdf version
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