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Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega

Nothing says “The South” as much as Waffle House, NASCAR, Southern belles, fried okra, friendly neighbors and Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega, GA, celebrated over the third full weekend each October. Don’t hate me, but Gold Rush Days has an even better selection of food than Waffle House. …

The Blue Bicycle Bistro ~ The Awesome Grill in Dawsonville

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 …

2nd Annual Lula Fall Festival September 26, 2015

The Town of Lula (pronounced by locals as “LOO-lerr”) hosts the Second Annual Lula Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This celebration of the arts and culture of Northeast Georgia will be held in the revitalized downtown area near the train …

Shane Watson Guide Service on Lake Lanier

Shane Watson is a third-generation Lake Lanier fisherman.  In 1979, Shane devoted his life to perfecting the skills and techniques needed to consistently catch fresh water stripers.  Today, Shane’s live bait and trolling methods are used by professional fisherman across America. When you fish with Shane …

Don Carter State Park’s New Trails for Horses & Hikers

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 …

Jim’s Smokin’ Que in Blairsville. The Best BBQ in Georgia?

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 …

Vogel State Park’s 12th Annual Mountain Music Festival 9-12-15

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 …

LanierWorld’s Final Weekend for 2015

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 …

Families Loved the Gwinnett Braves’ Final 2015 Win

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 …

2015 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on Lake Lanier

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 …