Savannah Riverkeeper News Updates

According to the latest news from the non-profit group, Savannah Riverkeeper, “The pristine Floridan Aquifer provides coastal Georgia residents and communities with abundant clean water.  Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is the practice of injecting chemically treated wastewater, surface water or groundwater into an aquifer …

Fort Yargo State Park Has 13 New Camper Cabins

Georgia’s Fort Yargo State Park is one of the best kept secrets in our entire region.  We’re here to spread the news that thirteen new cabins for campers make Fort Yargo State Park an even better place to visit and spend the night. This large, …

Buy Local Safe & Green Expo at Gainesville Civic Center 2-5-15

The Buy Local Safe & Green Expo, presented by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the Gainesville Civic Center at 830 Green Street from 2 PM until 7 PM. This event is free and open to the …

Georgia’s 2015 Travel Guide & Fried Green Tomatoes

Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal met with Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Chris Carr and Georgia’s tourism industry leaders for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the state Capitol on January 27, 2015.  Gov. Deal revealed the cover of Georgia’s official 2015 state travel …

Lake Lanier Association Progress Report

The Appalachian Trail has dedicated folks who assist hikers all along the 2,189.2 mile pathway.  They’re called Trail Angels.  Lake Lanier has dedicated folks who help all of us who visit or live on Lake Lanier.  They’re called the Lake Lanier Association, but you can …

Greater Hall Chamber’s 2015 Economic Development Report

Our friends at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce — based in Gainesville, GA, on the shores of Lake Lanier — released its 2015 Economic Development Report on January 27th. This annual report outlines economic development activity in Gainesville-Hall County that identifies our area as one …

SnowWorld at Lanier Islands Melts Away

SnowWorld at Lanier Islands melts into oblivion on Sunday, January 25, 2015 — after the blizzard of activity on Saturday … known as Snow Jam 2! Join the gang at Sunset Cove as Lanier Islands partners with Cadillac Jack and Kicks 101.5 for Snow Jam 2! …

SnowWorld at Lake Lanier Islands to Close 1-25-15

On Monday, January 12, 2015, we were happy to bring you news of all the fun you could have at SnowWorld at Lanier Islands all the way through March first. That was then. This is now. The very next day the folks who manage Lanier …

The 2015 Atlanta Boat Show Ends Sunday, Jan. 18th

The Lake Lanier Association (LLA) will be at the 2015 Atlanta Boat Show running now through Sunday, January 18th at the Georgia World Congress Center.   You’ll find them in booth #236. LLA has a free prize for any current members who stop by their booth to …

There’s No World Like SnowWorld at Lanier Islands on MLK Day

One day, when no one was looking, Lake Lanier Islands changed its name to Lanier Islands.  We’re not sure when or why that happened.  Just one of those mysteries of life.  One thing is for sure, there are still plenty of considerate, community minded, creative folks …