Lake Lanier Islands Christmas — Twice the Fun at Half the Price

The first time I heard about the new Lake Lanier Islands Christmas, it was almost as unbelievable as getting an e-mail from a Nigerian banker informing me I am the heir to a gazillion-dollar fortune.  Yes, the transformation at Lanier Islands this year sounds unbelievable, but …

Lake Lanier Association Responds to Florida’s Water Wars Lawsuit

Florida’s newly re-elected Governor Rick Scott — who reportedly spent $100 million on his campaign to beat former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, which Scott won by the slimmest of margins — has had a busy week.  On Monday, November 3rd, Scott boasted that the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to listen …

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Florida’s Spurious Water Wars Accusations

On Monday, November 3, 2014, Florida’s Governor Rick Scott boasted that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up Florida’s suit regarding his claims of Georgia’s overconsumption of waters that he believes are impacting the Apalachicola Bay region, according to the governor’s official website. Governor …

The Coolest Winter Forecast: SnowWorld at Lanier Islands

Those of us who moved to Georgia to escape snowy winters might not be as ecstatic as others, but even if you hate winter you’re going to love the latest winter forecast for Lanier Islands: SnowWorld! As the summer season came to a close at the …

Five Delayed Harvest Trout Streams Open Saturday, 11-1-14

Saturday, November 1, 2014, is going to be a big day for trout anglers in Georgia because that’s when fishing reopens on five delayed harvest trout streams. The weather is going to be a bit nippy in the morning, but the fantastic scenery and the thrill …

See Spooky-Fast SCCA Racing at Road Atlanta

The promotional material about the Sports Car Club of America’s (SCCA) races at Road Atlanta over the Halloween weekend mentions “fire-breathing Corvettes.”   Ain’t that the truth! SCCA races include the widest and wildest variety of cars driven by amateur and semi-pro drivers anywhere this side of I-285 …

Georgia Department of Labor Job Fairs in Gainesville

Georgia’s Department of Labor’s Gainesville Career Office is located at 2756 Atlanta Highway, less than a mile toward Gainesville from I-985’s Atlanta Highway exit.  If you or someone you know is looking for a job, you’ll want to follow those directions to Job Fairs being held …

Roscoe’s BBQ in Gainesville ~ Heavenly BBQ Made with Love

Every couple of weeks my friend Bob and I go out to lunch to tell lies to teach other and to tell everyone around us how we could run Georgia, America and/or The Entire Known World better than the [insert derogatory term here] who are making …