Ray L (Roy) Sims Family
Former Councilman, Mayor, Contractor, Bestower of Nicknames, Joker, and Lifetime Resident
Time & Location
Jan 18, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Helen, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545, USA
About the event
Reception and 5pm storytelling
Sims Exhibit runs 1/18/2024 - 4/7/2024Â
Ray L (Roy) Sims Family
1976 Mayor Ray L(Roy) Sims and his father, 1969 Mayor C.H.Sims were contractors during the
Alpine Transformation. Always quick with a joke, he often bestowed nicknames on those aro Always
quick with a joke, he often bestowed nicknames on those around him and never met a stranger. He
welcomed them all to fall in love with his beautiful hometown.
The Exhibit will include the original painting of the Helen Arts and Heritage Building which was the
Helen Post Office, City Hall, Police and Fire Department at the time. The Old School Bell, which was
removed to renovate the building to a Motel Check in. Stories will include the purchase of the Helen
Hill and the Helen Balloon and other happenings.
LOCATION
HAHC lower Kollock History Room
Free parking in the back of the art center is limited but additional free parking for vehicles bearing White County plates is available at the City Municipal parking lot located down from the arts center on Chattahoochee St.