Shoal Creek Campground on Lake Lanier

Shoal Creek Campground does exist.  It is not in the federal witness protection program, neither is it closed nor is it a mythical place, such as Brigadoon. It’s just hard to find information on this glorious place to relax on Lake Lanier. Shoal Creek Campground is …

MotoAmerica Motorcycle Racing Returns to Road Atlanta

Watching motorcycles race on the twelve turns in 2.54 miles at the Road Atlanta racetrack (near the little spot on the map known as Chestnut Mountain, GA) doesn’t sound as exciting as riding your own motorcycle on the exhilarating Tail of the Dragon, on Route 129 …

Elena Myers Races Like a Girl at Road Atlanta’s MotoAmerica

Don’t think girls can ride motorcycles?  Come to Road Atlanta over the weekend of April 17-19, 2015 and watch Elena Myers race like a girl in the big league MotoAmerica road races. It didn’t go over too well at the time, but when I met Darrell …

Apology to Walter Daves & The Sautee Nacoochee Center Contra Dances

Our pal, Walter Daves, is an amazing guy.  Folks at the Sautee Nacoochee Center Association (SNCA) — located in urban Sautee Nacoochee, not far from Sautee, Georgia — describe Walter as: “Sautee Contra Coordinating Committee member, Tuesday Learn and Dance caller & sometimes Saturday big dance caller, …

Hall County Fire & Rescue to Replace Marine Rescue One

If the red boat on the right looks like a ski boat, that’s because it was originally designed to be a ski boat before it became the Hall County Fire & Rescue’s primary emergency response vessel for Lake Lanier.  Honest. That 23-foot, 2005 Yamaha with twin jet-propelled …

Northeast Georgia Mountains’ Fabulous Bed & Breakfast Inns

Our friends with the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association always have great tips on the best places to enjoy time in our beloved mountains.  This month, they bring us tasty news that foodies will love: Bed & Breakfast inns (B&Bs) that serve culinary delights, also …

Fort Yargo State Park Has 13 New Camper Cabins

Georgia’s Fort Yargo State Park is one of the best kept secrets in our entire region.  We’re here to spread the news that thirteen new cabins for campers make Fort Yargo State Park an even better place to visit and spend the night. This large, …

Georgia’s 2015 Travel Guide & Fried Green Tomatoes

Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal met with Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Chris Carr and Georgia’s tourism industry leaders for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the state Capitol on January 27, 2015.  Gov. Deal revealed the cover of Georgia’s official 2015 state travel …

SnowWorld at Lanier Islands Melts Away

SnowWorld at Lanier Islands melts into oblivion on Sunday, January 25, 2015 — after the blizzard of activity on Saturday … known as Snow Jam 2! Join the gang at Sunset Cove as Lanier Islands partners with Cadillac Jack and Kicks 101.5 for Snow Jam 2! …