The LanierWorld Family Fun Park at Lake Lanier Islands is not as big as Disney World or as exotic as the Hawaiian island of Kauai, but it’ll do on a hot summer day when the kids (or you) deserve a break. Wild Waves combines the serenity of …
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Contra Dancing in North Georgia
I know. You’ve never heard of “contra dancing,” right? Makes you think of what happens when guerrilla warriors and/or banditos get ripped and party. It’s okay. Contra dancers understand. Here’s the deal: A contra dance is the most fun you can have in public without …
New Priorities for Corps’ Park Rangers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) on Lake Lanier, in response to several fatal accidents and low water levels on the lake, made two announcements. As of May 20, 2012, the Corps will suspend the review of upgrades to existing private docks and permit requests for new …
Sardis Creek Park: Down 6.03 Feet
Sardis Creek is a large, relatively quiet park in the center of Lake Lanier. There’s a triple boat ramp, good fishing, some picnic tables and a Ranger station. Because it’s quiet, you’ll find often people fishing, canoeing and kayaking here.
Pictures from Drift Atlanta at Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta is hosting Drift Atlanta on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, 2012. What a fabulous idea! Drifting is so cool. I know. This isn’t stellar journalism. Drifting just brings out that primal urge to spin your tires, lay drags, peel out … …
Lake Lanier App Released!
The Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau (LLCVB) “Best of Lake Lanier” mobile phone app has been released ahead of schedule. The app puts information at your fingertips about where to stay, eat or have fun on Lake Lanier — all recommended by LLCVB. This mobile …
2012 Canadian Olympic Trial Pictures
The members of the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC) are famous everywhere on Earth … except here at home. Why is LCKC famous? They’ve been National Champions TEN times and they’re currently the 2011 USA Canoe Kayak Sprint National Champions. Sure, they work out at …
Gainesville High School Principal Chris Mance, RIP
Sadly, we report the death of a great man, Gainesville High School Principal Chris Mance. When we learned to spell the word “principal” we were taught to remember that a principal is our “pal.” Mr. Mance’s life proved that truth. Brian Christopher Mance was born October …
Spring Chicken Festival Cook-Off Winners
The winners of the 2012 Spring Chicken Festival Cook-Off have been announced by Executive Director Cindy Reed of Keep Hall Beautiful, the celebration’s sponsor. The Grand Champion award went to …
Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival 2012 Photographs
The Annual Spring Chicken Festival is Gainesville’s most fowl day and one of the most fun. Only Gainesville — home to two giant chicken statues — is worthy of being known as the Poultry Capital of the World! The party began with a 5k race, followed by …