Our friends at the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) — a helpful non-profit group that seeks to preserve and protect Lake Lanier for everyone — would like feedback about their annual membership meeting. LLA has historically held its annual meeting on a weekday evening during May or June …
Category: Tourism
BFL Fishing Tournament Winners on Lake Lanier
Some of us fish for the fun of it. Some of us fish for the fun of it … and to earn a living. The Bulldog Division of the Walmart Bass Fishing League held an event on Lake Lanier the weekend of February 23, 2013. The …
Brad’s Grill Moves — Stupid “Bridge to Brad’s” Stays
Brad’s Grill — home of the famous Messy Burger — is back where it belongs. Once again, they’re serving their delicious food at 1856 Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville. In 2009, Brad Bryson, owner of Brad’s Grill, moved the popular restaurant from Thompson Bridge Road …
Bear Poachers Caught in “Operation Something Bruin”
“Operation Something Bruin” — a four-year undercover operation conducted by federal and state investigators in North Carolina and Georgia — has led to the filing of charges against more than 80 violators who are accused of almost 1,000 illegal incidents. Neighboring states also took part in this …
Paddle Georgia 2013 is Sold Out
“Last year, the trip sold out in a little more than two weeks,” said April Ingle, executive director of Georgia River Network (GRN), “this year’s response surpassed all expectations. It’s a hot ticket – almost as hot as a Rolling Stones concert.” What, pray tell, is …
DOT: “Frosty the Snowman” Leaving North GA
Teri Pope, the District One communications officer for the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT), informs us Frosty the Snowman is on his way out of Northeast Georgia on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Georgia DOT began plowing snow at 6 a.m. as Frosty visited Rabun County. …
Local Warning Sirens to Wail on 2-20-13
The next test of Hall County’s severe weather warning system will take place Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at 10 AM. The sirens will wail for about three minutes. Hall County Central Communications/E9-1-1 audible tests of the severe weather warning system occur once every three months. …
Proposed Extension of I-85 Express Lanes
As one of the approximately 14 total drivers who randomly take advantage of the paid Express Lanes on I-85 north of Atlanta, I found this news to be of interest. In case you might know one of the other 13 Express Lane users, please repost this …
Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge on 2-16-13
Saturday, February 16th is the day for The Polar Plunge — the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics. Many states across the nation participate in this annual event through the efforts of their Law Enforcement Torch Run program in order to raise funds to enhance Special …
Greater Hall Chamber’s “Buy Local Expo”
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Buy Local Expo on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green Street in Gainesville. The event highlights the many products and services available from local professionals and businesses here in Gainesville and Hall …