Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Groundbreaking Ceremony

Dignitaries assembled at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue (LLOV) to turn over more than a new leaf on November 12, 2015.  They congregated for the groundbreaking ceremony in honor of the renovations coming to the site at Clarks Bridge Park on Lake Lanier. Venue Manager Morgan House …

Free Admission to Lanier Islands’ Winter Adventure for Military/Law Enforcement/Firefighters

Have a memorable meal with family and friends on Thanksgiving and make plans to hit the Winter Adventure and Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands beginning on Friday, November 27th, 2015.  There’s free admission for Military, Law Enforcement and Firefighters! Magical Nights of Lights returns …

Knockerball at Lanier Islands’ Winter Adventure!

Since Halloween, wet weather has raised Lake Lanier more than three feet.  Those storms rained out picnics and the original opening date for Winter Adventure and the Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands, according to Lanier Islands Vice-President of Hospitality Grier Todd and Director of Marketing Cindy …

Doc Johnson’s Mountain Music Medicine Show Returns on 11-14-15

The best thing that’s ever happened to Dahlonega, Georgia — including the gold rush — is Doc Johnson’s Mountain Music Medicine Show. After a dozen years of shows at the cozy Holly Theater, a few steps from Dahlonega’s square, Doc and his band of musical …

It’s Official! Lanier Islands is Atlanta’s Best Place for Family Fun

It’s official!  A contest held by Best Self Atlanta magazine voted Lanier Islands Atlanta’s “Best Place for Family Fun.”  That’s a very nice honor, but it’s not all that surprising, if you’ve experienced the fun with your family. No wonder Lanier Islands CEO Mike Williams said, “being named Best Place …

HemlockFest 2015 ~ Woodstock for Tree Huggers

Tree huggers, unite at HemlockFest!  It’s like Woodstock with food and water, without the mud and traffic, for a good cause. Presented primarily by the Lumpkin Coalition, HemlockFest is the most exhilarating way to preserve hemlocks for future tree lovers. “North Georgia’s hemlocks are in danger …

Elachee Nature Center’s Trick or Trek Trail Run 11-1-15

One of the hidden gems near Lake Lanier is the Elachee Nature Science Center in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in Gainesville. Each year, Elachee educates 35,000 students and informs 30,000 visitors at the museum in the 1,400-acre preserve. Visit the Elachee Nature Science Center on Sunday, November …

Lanier Islands’ Winter Adventure & Magical Nights of Lights Prices

Prices for the glorious Magical Nights of Lights and thrilling Winter Adventure at Lanier Islands have risen for 2015. “Admission is per person and prices vary based on days.”  That means we don’t pay one price per car anymore, but admission on Family Value Days is cheaper than …

Lanier Islands Restores Magical Nights of Lights for 2015!

We all make mistakes.  Even Lanier Islands made one. Ford failed with the Edsel (named after Henry Ford’s son).  Steve Jobs failed with the Lisa computer (named after his daughter).  Coca-Cola failed with “New Coke.” Lake Lanier Islands messed up when they cut back on their beloved Magical Nights …

Lanier Islands Holding Job Fairs for Seasonal Workers

Summer is over but Lanier Islands is holding job fairs to hire 300 seasonal employees to keep Lake Lanier’s biggest and best resort hopping for the rest of the year. Lanier Islands has a secret!  They’re going to restore the old Magical Nights of Lights — a holiday tradition for …