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When you see the words “the blue bicycle” what comes to mind? A blue bicycle, right? When I first heard of The Blue Bicycle, I had no idea what it was … except for maybe a bike shop. The identity crisis was solved when the …
Steven Emery, assistant manager at Don Carter State Park, is taking the reins and galloping toward adding more than 20-miles of new trails and equestrian paths around their 1,300 acres of land on the shores of Lake Lanier. Don’t saddle up yet. We’ll let you know when …
Good BBQ is in the mouth of the beholder. That’s the opinion of the master of great BBQ: Jim Guess of Jim’s Smokin’ Que on Route 129, just south of Blairsville, GA. Folks say their BBQ is the best. That was hard to believe, so I …
Morgan House and his team at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue (LLOV) hosted the 20th Anniversary Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2015. While area politicians, committees and local leaders fussed about using $300,000 from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) to improve access for …
It’s time for the Annual Mountain Music Festival at Vogel State Park in the shadow of the Appalachian Trail’s Blood Mountain. Tell your friends, family, boss, and besties who are getting married that “something came up” or that your dog ate your Google Calendar. Ditch them all …
All good things must come to an end. So, eat, drink and be merry at LanierWorld on September 12th & 13th. That’s the final weekend of waterpark fun at Lanier Islands. It’s okay to weep in the Wave Pool on Saturday, but please don’t cry …
Labor Day 2015 was sunny and warm with storms on the horizon. Perfect for watching the Gwinnett Braves play baseball at Coolray Field, near the Mall of Georgia. For the 77th time this season, the G-Braves won the game. Their score of 6-2 over the …
The 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Atlanta will be celebrated at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, Saturday, September 12, 2015. According to information the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Information Center in Atlanta, this unique cultural and sporting event has expanded …
Forget the nonsense that summer is over. Not at Lanier Islands. It’s time for the first-ever Tailgates & Touchdowns festivities from the 3rd through the 5th. Zaxby’s and Georgia’s Own Credit Union are putting on a show for you! Come hang out and enjoy the …
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Public Affairs Coordinator Kim Hatcher tells us Don Carter State Park was the recipient of the Resource Enhancement Award during the recent Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Managers Conference. This prestigious honor was accepted by former park manager Will Wagner for improving land use …