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On Thursday, June 12, 2014, I had lunch with David Lane of Lane Southern Orchards in Fort Valley, along with six travel writers touring cool places in Georgia. Lane Southern Orchards (LSO) is famous for growing and selling peaches and pecans. Rightfully so, but that’s …
Our friends at the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) aren’t pirates, but they know a few. In fact, LLA is promoting the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run. This is more than a mere opportunity to holler, “Aarrrghhhh!!!” at strangers, while wearing an eye patch and swashing …
Paddle Georgia — the seven-day canoe/kayak adventure on the Chattahoochee River — hits the water on Saturday, June 21st for this year’s trip from Suwanee to Franklin. More than 400 paddlers will traverse 110 miles of the Chattahoochee River June 21-27 as part of Paddle Georgia …
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 …
Thru-traffic was shut down on Clarks Bridge Road/SR 284 back on May 26, 2014, near the parking lots of the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue and Clarks Bridge Park. That closure will remain in place until July 26th, which should be enough time to construct the new Olympic Venue …
Our pal at the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau, Stacey Dickson, has the coolest job. Here’s the latest… CMT (Country Music Television to folks who read The New York Times and say things like “if you will”) is looking for a house to rent on …
We cannot go back and change the past, but we can make laws governing boating safety that can save lives in the future. When boating laws change in Georgia on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, all persons born on or after January 1, 1998, who operate any …
Teachers in public or private schools who teach third, fourth or fifth grade are eligible for a $1,000 Life Sciences teacher grant from the Nongame Conservation Section of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The person who receives the grant will be a model of exceptional energy and innovation …
Sometimes it takes years to become an overnight sensation, and earn awards and accolades for excellence. Sooner or later, superior work is always rewarded. Lake Lanier Islands Resort partnered with the creative team at Accent Creative Group on the design of its custom publication, Legacy …
First of all, we extend our condolences to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones in the tragic events led to three drownings in Lake Lanier on Sunday, June 8, 2014. We are grateful for all those who helped in the rescue …