Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus News

The Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus met again on Saturday, December 15, 2012.  Actually, they met twice: once in Gainesville and also in Cumming, later in the day. At the meeting in Gainesville I was surprised more people weren’t there to voice their opinions.  Politicians are …

The Best Gift for the Man Who Has Everything

This is not a paid advertisement.  It’s simply a great idea, in my humble opinion. A few years ago, I had no idea what to get my best friend for his birthday.  He didn’t need or want anything and if he found something he liked …

Contra Dance Your Troubles Away

The world gotcha down, bunkie?  Sick of all the news and tired of staying home on Saturday nights … when all the cool kids are out having fun? Have I got a deal for you! Contra dancing!  It’s like country dancing to super country fiddle, …

GA DOT Predicts Heavy Holiday Traffic

Going over the river and through the woods to visit family over the Christmas holidays? The Georgia Georgia Department of Transportation has some good and bad news for you. First for the good news: Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year.  As far as traffic …

Lanier’s Legislative Caucus Meets Dec 15th

Debra Sparks Charnote — Legislative Assistant to Senator Jeff Mullis and Senator Renee Unterman — invites you to the Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus Public Hearings that will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012. The most recent forum took place at City Hall in Cumming on Monday, December 3, …

Public Forums Shape Future Hunting Laws

Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources would like your input before they finalize hunting regulations for the next several years. Eight public meetings are scheduled to discuss the development of hunting laws for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 hunting seasons. All citizens — not just hunters — …

Pictures From Helen’s Appalachian Trail Award

November 2012 ended perfectly for our friends in Helen, Georgia, when the town’s friendliness and hospitality to those who hike the Appalachian Trail were recognized. Helen was honored by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) as the latest Appalachian Trail Community — signifying Helen’s commitment to …

Nights of Lights 2012 Discount for LLA Members

Our friends at the Lake Lanier Association (LLA) serve our community all year long.  We owe them a debt of gratitude for their efforts to keep the lake safe, pure and full. We’re happy to announce that LLA is offering the members of its not-for-profit …

Magical Nights of Lights Discount for 12-5-12!

Lake Lanier Islands is celebrating the 20th year of the Magical Nights of Lights in a big way on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.  December 5th is the 20th day of the 2012 season, so they’re dropping the price of admission to $20/per car.  (Sorry, gargantuan buses and absurdly …

Helen, GA: An Appalachian Trail Community

Helen, Georgia, has been named an official Appalachian Trail Community™ by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) — the official guardian of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, commonly referred to as the Appalachian Trail (AT). The Appalachian Trail Community™ program recognizes places that promote and protect the Appalachian …