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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 …

Lake Lanier Association’s 2015 Progress & Goals

The Lake Lanier Association held its annual meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Port Royale and everything went swimmingly.  Ken Cook, local meteorologist and lake dweller, spoke to almost 400 people who braved rainy weather forecasts to attend the event. This is the group …

Lake Lanier Islands Hiring 500 Summer Workers

“This summer, you’re getting a job! And I mean it!”  You’ve heard those words so many times, you’re starting to believe you-know-who really means it.  If you have to go to work, you might as well work at Lake Lanier Islands.  They’re hiring workers to …

Lake Lanier Islands Job Fairs

We can always count on our friend Kasie Boling — a public relations marvel and owner of Out of Her Mind Freelance — to keep us informed of information we believe you’ll find interesting.  For example, she let us know about the latest Lake Lanier Islands …

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 …

Marketing Genius Mr. Chris Hendley Joins Lanier Islands

Our pal Mr. Chris Hendley is now the Director of Special Events & Promotions for Lanier Islands.  There are not many ways to improve the premier destination on Lake Lanier … except for Chris Hendley. Chris spent the past 15 years serving the Georgia Force …

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 …

Lake Lanier Association Progress Report

The Appalachian Trail has dedicated folks who assist hikers all along the 2,189.2 mile pathway.  They’re called Trail Angels.  Lake Lanier has dedicated folks who help all of us who visit or live on Lake Lanier.  They’re called the Lake Lanier Association, but you can …

Greater Hall Chamber’s 2015 Economic Development Report

Our friends at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce — based in Gainesville, GA, on the shores of Lake Lanier — released its 2015 Economic Development Report on January 27th. This annual report outlines economic development activity in Gainesville-Hall County that identifies our area as one …