Don Carter State Park is One Year Old

10 Great Reasons to Plan a Visit to Don Carter State Park

The opening of Don Carter State Park took decades of planning and dedication.  Now the park is one year old. It only took one year, however, to become a favorite destination for campers, swimmers, families, fishermen and boaters.  If you haven’t been there yet, you’ll love …

Lanier Convention Bureau Honors Don Carter

You may have never heard of the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau (LLCVB) or LLCVB President Stacey Dickson.  They focus on telling folks near and far about all the reasons why Lake Lanier is a wonderland that everyone should visit.  Often. Stacey and her …

Lake Lanier Islands: A World Away from Atlanta

Atlanta has the busiest airport in the world, but more folks should get off their planes to look around town. Atlanta has plenty of famous attractions, such as Coca-Cola, the aquarium, outstanding museums, the CNN Center and major-league sports franchises. Some people prefer Bright Lights in the Big City, …

Vogel State Park: Perky Cabins & Old Tyme Fun

Some people in this world don’t care if they ever while away a few hours, conferrin’ with the flowers and/or consulting with the rain.  They’re too busy working themselves into a dither. If you are able to get away from the flying monkeys where you work, …

Burning Ban in Effect in Georgia Through 9-30-14

Georgia’s annual burning ban went into effect on Thursday, May 1st and will continue through Tuesday, September 30th 2014. The ban was issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Counties in the Burn Ban Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, …

May 2014 GA State Parks & Historic Sites Events

There is some kind of fun for everyone here in Georgia, no matter how much money you have to spend.  From the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains, Georgia is a wonderland. Some people even like to visit Atlanta! During the month of May, Georgia’s State …

Lake Lanier Association’s 2014 Annual Meeting

The Lake Lanier Association (LLA) invited area residents and other interested groups and individuals to its 2014 annual meeting on Sunday afternoon, April 27th. On this particular weekend, Lake Lanier Islands (LLI) opened its gates and offered free parking at the proudly manicured 1,500-acre resort.  A friendly attendant kindly …

Seminar: How to Do Business at Don Carter State Park

Our pal, President of the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau Stacey Dickson, has a great deal for companies that would like to do business with Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier in northern Hall County. The Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) …