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One day, when no one was looking, Lake Lanier Islands changed its name to Lanier Islands. We’re not sure when or why that happened. Just one of those mysteries of life. One thing is for sure, there are still plenty of considerate, community minded, creative folks …
Lake Lanier is fabulous, but sometimes you just need to head for the mountains. The Dawson County Office of Tourism Development brings you tidings of 40% discounts on lodging at Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge — in the shadow of Springer Mountain and the Appalachian Trail …
As 2014 sinks into oblivion, Tiffany B. Potter is hoping we’ll let you know that the registration deadline for the annual Polar Bear Plunge, sponsored by the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LCKC), is soon approaching. As you will no doubt agree, Tiffany B. Potter …
Every couple of weeks my friend Bob and I go out to lunch to tell lies to teach other and to tell everyone around us how we could run Georgia, America and/or The Entire Known World better than the [insert derogatory term here] who are making …
Truett Cathy, the revered founder of Chick-fil-A and Christian gentleman, received his final reward on September 8, 2014, the day he entered heaven. His work here continues — especially at the amazingly family-friendly Rock Ranch in Georgia’s Upson County, about an hour south of Atlanta (below …
Gold was discovered near Dahlonega, Georgia, in 1828. Since 1956, Dahloneganians have mined for gold in the purses and wallets of visitors over the third full weekend of October during what we call Gold Rush Days. Works pretty well too. Please Note: Do not ask a …
Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier was the place to be on Saturday, September 27, 2014, as they rolled out the hay bales for the premier of the Chattahoochee Mountain Music Festival. Families gathered from all over Georgia to enjoy the beach, do some fishing and …
One of the best parts of being a travel writer is nobody has any idea you’re a travel writer until you tell them. Outback Steakhouse in Gainesville, Georgia, won’t have any idea that I was there until they read this online. All I want to …
There are two “catches” to the 50% discount on lodging at the Hike Inn atop Amicalola Falls State Park near Dawsonville, Georgia. The first “catch” is this discount is only available during August, 2014, until all the spaces are taken. The second catch is you …
The Hall County Sheriff’s office invites motorcyclists to blast through dozens of red lights while they smile, wave and stop traffic for you. Honest. They call it “Thunder in the Mountains” and it’s all for a good cause. Thunder in the Mountains is probably the best …