Aren’t you glad our Founding Fathers didn’t declare America’s independence in the middle of the winter? Just one more reason why we live in the greatest nation on earth! Here’s today’s weather forecast for Lake Lanier: • Some sunshine with a thunderstorm or two possible …
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Seven Rules for Meeting Bears in the Woods
Modern single women are less likely to be afraid of meeting a bear in the woods than ladies from earlier times. Not because today’s single women are more brave — they’ve just had more awful dates with men who make bears appear to be civilized …
Port Royale Marina on Lake Lanier
Port Royale Marina & Lakeside Community has been around ever since Lake Lanier was created. According to their literature, Port Royale is the largest floating boating center in the country. Formerly known as “Lan Mar Marina,” Port Royale has everything you’ll need to enjoy Lake Lanier … …
Where to Retire: Gainesville, GA
Where to Retire magazine has chosen … wisely. The Houston, Texas, based magazine in their July/August edition selected Gainesville, GA, as one of America’s best retirement spots for lakeside living. Well done, Where to Retire magazine. Well done! In their feature article titled, “Laid-Back Lakeside Living” …
Hot Air Balloons in Helen, GA
Tired of Kansas and that old witch down the street? Grab Toto and head to Helen, GA, for the 39th Annual “Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival” beginning Thursday, May 31, 2012 through Saturday, June 2nd. Tell the boss you have a serious case …
Brenau University Hosts BBQ Championship
Founded as a private institution for the education of women, Brenau began life in 1878 as Georgia Baptist Female Seminary. In 1900, H. J. Pearce purchased the institution and renamed it Brenau, a linguistic blend formed from the German word brennen, “to burn,” and the Latin …
Brenau is Spelled “B-B-Q”
Well, pull my pork! It’s time for the 2012 Brenau Barbecue Championship! Boasters and roasters from all over the South (even from North Carolina, where they do BBQ wrong) will slather, baste, roast and prepare succulent BBQ with recipes so secret that even your own mother …