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Practice Gun Control at DNR Firearm Ranges in Georgia

Guns are a part of American life.  Americans have a right to bear firearms, according to the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Some people disqualify themselves from that right by committing felonies. Others lose the right to own or possess firearms because they have been admitted …

Wake Surfing Competition at Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 7-11-15

First things first.  The Lake Lanier Olympic Venue (LLOV) at Clarks Bridge Park will host a Wake Surfing competition, sponsored by the INT League of Georgia, on Saturday, July 11, 2015. If you’re like me, that’s about as clear as the bottom of Lake Lanier …

The Temptations in Gainesville’s Secret Gardens

There’s a big fancy bunch of gardens in Hall County near Lake Lanier that has lots of pretty flowers and an identity problem. If this oasis had a Facebook page, its relationship status would be “It’s Complicated.”  They’re Secret Gardens. The gardens used to be …

Georgia’s New Fireworks Law

A new fireworks law has taken effect in Georgia.  It regulates the sale of roman candles and stuff that loyal citizens once were forced to purchase in neighboring states in order to celebrate national holidays. And the rockets’ red glare… The legislation, House Bill 110, …

Passionate Oysters Produce Pearls in Blue Ridge, GA

We meet people and we say, “Oh! It’s great to get to know you!”  But it really isn’t any big deal. That can be a nice thing to say before we go our separate ways and never think of them ever again. Until you meet Bill …

Updated Information on Parks on Lake Lanier

We’ve finished updating our information on about 50 parks on Lake Lanier. Gathering the latest details on a few recreational areas is like trying to find people in the Witness Protection Program, but we’ve done our best. We hope you’ll relax lakeside at one of …

The Lake Show with Shawn Mullins on Lake Lanier May 30th

They’re calling it The Lake Show.  We’re calling it a great chance to hear famous guy, singer, songwriter and probably more,  Shawn Mullins on the shores of Lake Lanier. The festivities at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park at the north end of the …

Learn to Row Classes at the Lake Lanier Rowing Club

The Lake Lanier Rowing Club (LLRC) has several Learn to Row classes scheduled for the summer of 2015, taught by friendly folks who would love to introduce you to the elegant sport of rowing. Classes fill up quickly.  If you see one you’re interested in, …

Andersonville National Cemetery: The Meaning of Memorial Day

Today, Memorial Day is little more than a day off from work to grab a few beers and grill burgers with friends and family to celebrate the opening day of the season of summer. Sad. According to the website US Memorial Day, the lost essence of this …

Gainesville’s Annual Butterfly Release Party ~ Sunday May 17th

Here’s an unusual family activity: 1,500 painted ladies will be released at Wilshire Trails Park, near Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA, on Sunday May 17, 2015, at the annual Butterfly Release Party! This free event takes place from 1 PM until about 4 PM. Every …