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Progress continues on the new bridge over the Chattahoochee River near the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park on State Route 284 at the north end of the lake. Our friends with the Georgia DOT said a concrete pour took place on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is a hidden gem that truly deserves more publicity than it receives. On a recent tour there, I was amazed at the replica of an old potter’s work area and the rugged wheel that was used before electric …
The e-mail from Christina Ernst of VIP Southern Tours intrigued me. We had mutual friends involved in Georgia’s tourism industry but we had never met. Christina invited me to join a group of travel writers touring North Georgia wineries. If you travel enough and write about …
There are special deals at Lake Lanier Islands that can save you big bucks, whether you go to the lake’s biggest playground with your family and friends or if you go to meet new friends. Special Deal at Lake Lanier Islands #1 As of July …