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Local man builds replica of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ motorcycle

Jeff McClure is a long-time fan of Prince. Aside from being a full-time magician and entertainment consultant, McClure builds replica movie props for collectors around the world. The 34th anniversary of Purple Rain's release was in August, and to commemorate Prince's death, life and legacy, McClure built an exact replica of Prince’s famous purple motorcycle. he also has a replica of Prince's famous Telecaster guitar. - photo by Scott Rogers

08072018 PURPLE 2.jpg — Jeff McClure is a long-time fan of Prince. Aside from being a full-time magician and entertainment consultant, McClure builds replica movie props for collectors around the world. The 34th anniversary of Purple Rain's release was in August, and to commemorate Prince's death, life and legacy, McClure built an exact replica of Prince’s famous purple motorcycle. he also has a replica of Prince's famous Telecaster guitar. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Published: Aug 7, 2018, 5:29 AM

The first prop Jeff McClure remembers tinkering with was a “Ghostbusters” proton pack, part of the ghost-hunting gear used in the movie to blast ghosts. He said there were some things about it he didn’t like, so he started refurbishing it and changing it to make it better.

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Humane Society of Northeast Georgia plans charity golf tournament. Here are the details

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is teeing up for its first charitable golf tournament in years with the upcoming Tee Off for Tails tournament at the Chateau Elan Golf Club. - photo by Scott Rogers

Human Society of Northeast Georgia.jpg — The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is teeing up for its first charitable golf tournament in years with the upcoming Tee Off for Tails tournament at the Chateau Elan Golf Club. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Published: Mar 17, 2025, 6:23 PM

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is teeing up for its first charitable golf tournament in years, with a goal to raise $100,000 to support its mission of animal care.

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