You are cordially invited to dine with Georgia’s Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Senator Butch Miller, Senator John Wilkinson and oodles of assorted politicians on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the Gainesville Civic Center from 7:30 AM until 9 AM at the Eggs & Issues …
Category: Lake Lanier Events
USA Canoe & Kayak: 2013 Year in Review
Nicholas Oliver, our media contact with USA Canoe/Kayak, put considerable effort into a review of the highlights of the flatwater sprint season of 2013, including what happened on and off the water. We congratulate everyone involved — especially our friends at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak …
Magical Nights of Lights Snapshots
The instructor of the evening education photography course I once took graded a few of my most pitiful pictures and graciously said they were, “Nice shapshots.” “Danged with faint praise,” as we say in the South. Please do not believe for one moment that my feeble …
NASA Races & Toys for Tots at Road Atlanta
The staff at Road Atlanta wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! While giving thanks for family, friends, football and turkey, they want to thank the loyal fans of Road Atlanta for making 2013 another fantastic year. NASA Enduros at Road Atlanta December 6-8, …
Annual Jingle Mingle on Gainesville’s Square
You’re invited to Main Street Gainesville’s Jingle Mingle on Thursday, November 21, 2013, for the lighting of The Great Chicken at 6:30 PM. Our pals at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating their Annual Holiday Business After Hours from 5 PM until 8-ish, but everyone is welcome to join …
Free Admission to Magical Nights of Lights: Friday 11-15 ONLY
OK. THIS is a deal. You are invited to come to Lake Lanier Islands TONIGHT, Friday, November 15th ONLY and get a free visit to the Magical Nights of Lights! Yes, there’s a catch. Someone in your car must wear a tacky Christmas sweater. How hard …
BBQ Picnic for Lake Lanier’s Heroes
Lake Lanier’s bluest skies and warmest mid-November temperatures welcomed hundreds of men and women to the 2nd Annual Partners in Public Service Appreciation Luncheon at Buford Dam Park on Lake Lanier, held on Thursday, November 14, sponsored in part by the U.S. Army Corps of …
Magical Nights of Lights Turns On Nov 15th
Sunset on Friday, November 15th takes place at 5:31 PM. Very soon afterward, thousands of magnificent bright decorations will burst into the most glorious holiday-themed light show that you’ve ever seen. That’s when the 21st season of the Magical Nights of Lights illuminates the 1,500 …
Help Wanted: Olympic Venue Manager
Our friends who manage the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park in Gainesville, GA, are looking for a Venue Manager, according to board member and terrific person Stacey Dickson. Here’s the Deal JOB DUTIES The Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Manager facilitates and implements …
Work Delayed on New Bridge Near Olympic Venue
The construction of the new bridge on Clarks Bridge Road / State Route 284 Bridge at the Lake Lanier Olympic Center has been rescheduled to begin before Thanksgiving. According to Georgia DOT District Construction Engineer Harold Mull, “Crews are moving equipment and materials to the project …