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Aqualand Marina on Lake Lanier bills itself as “the world’s largest inland marina.” OK, I can deal with that. Not like anyone we know owns a bigger marina. We have a more important issue. The weather. Sorry, but I am so sick of all the rain …
The Fourth of July is when a lot of amateurs get busted for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Nice folks, who hang out with other nice folks. They have “a couple of beers,” pop the kids in the car and head home. Driving under the …
Bad weather cannot wash out good times. Hiking, camping, picnics and BBQs might get rained out, but don’t let it dampen your spirits. Just head indoors and celebrate the Fourth of July anyway. The Weather Channel and the National Weather service are predicting storms that …
I am sick and tired of complaining about the weather. Are you? It’s time we stopped whining … and actually did something about the weather! An old friend who knew all about psychcobabble once said, “Denial is the strongest human emotion.” I say we stop …
Sunday afternoon, June 30th, I decided to stay home and not ride my motorcycle, as I did all day Saturday. The weather radar said the coast was clear. Sure, there were thunderstorms in little green, yellow and red blotches around Georgia, but this is summertime. …
Concerns about high levels of E. coli bacteria in the Chattahoochee River in the Atlanta vicinity are being raised by a consortium that includes the: National Park Service Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority Cobb County Water System Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. …
Why, oh why, do otherwise perfect Southerners lose their minds and their ability to drive automobiles when they hear it might snow? Yes, snow might gently fall in our region tonight. That means by 9 PM there will be less milk and bread in stores …
Aren’t you glad our Founding Fathers didn’t declare America’s independence in the middle of the winter? Just one more reason why we live in the greatest nation on earth! Here’s today’s weather forecast for Lake Lanier: • Some sunshine with a thunderstorm or two possible …
Reading newspapers is as foreign to yoots [Please Note: This term entered the American lexicon via the ancient movie, My Cousin Vinny, and is roughly translated “youths.” Thank you.] as wearing wristwatches or making their beds without threats of violence. We, however, are not among those …