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Northeast Georgia has so much to offer all year long, but now you’ll find a whirlwind of holiday events to enjoy with friends and family. Our friends at the Northeast Georgia Travel Association compiled this A-Z list of towns and the special plans they have to share …
As 2014 sinks into oblivion, Tiffany B. Potter is hoping we’ll let you know that the registration deadline for the annual Polar Bear Plunge, sponsored by the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LCKC), is soon approaching. As you will no doubt agree, Tiffany B. Potter …
Ooops! We laid an egg in our previous news release about the lighting of the Great Chicken! The new time is (ready?) 7 PM! Pffft. Forget the Great Pumpkin. Forget South Carolina’s Peach Butt. Forget the national Christmas tree. Gainesville has the Great Chicken! Come …
Our friends at the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau have postponed this event. They regret any inconvenience this might cause. We will let you know when the new date is confirmed. Thanks. In a world where “public relations” managers rarely relate to the public, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Truett Cathy, the revered founder of Chick-fil-A and Christian gentleman, received his final reward on September 8, 2014, the day he entered heaven. His work here continues — especially at the amazingly family-friendly Rock Ranch in Georgia’s Upson County, about an hour south of Atlanta (below …
New Year’s Eve 2007 was a time of celebration all over the world. Citizens of every nation looked forward to new and great things we were sure would come our way in 2008. For many, those hopes were realized, but not for all of us. Especially for …
Gold was discovered near Dahlonega, Georgia, in 1828. Since 1956, Dahloneganians have mined for gold in the purses and wallets of visitors over the third full weekend of October during what we call Gold Rush Days. Works pretty well too. Please Note: Do not ask a …