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NEWS
Holiday Marina’s Alex Laidlaw retires, but says he’s not slowing down
by Pamela A. Keene | Feb 25, 2023 | News
When it comes to local knowledge, the pool of those with long-term familiarity of Lake Lanier and the …
Read MoreLake Lanier Boat Show: More dealers, more models, more boats
by Pamela A. Keene | Feb 25, 2023 | News
The inaugural spring Lake Lanier Boat Show, March 3-5, promises more dealers, more models, more …
Read MoreLanier Partners announces 2023 Poker Run date, new officers, board members
by Pamela A. Keene | Feb 25, 2023 | News
Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 8-10. That’s the 2023 date for the …
Read MoreAmerica’s Boating Club Atlanta installs new officers, gives awards
by Pamela A. Keene | Feb 25, 2023 | News
As is custom, American’s Boating Club Atlanta installed officers for the …
Read MoreGainesville Marina Boat and RV event successful
by Pamela A. Keene | Feb 25, 2023 | News
Despite chilly and damp weather in mid-February, the 3rd Annual …
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FEATURES
Local inventor creates innovative DockBloxx
by Pamela A. Keene | Feb 26, 2023 | Features
Dreaming of mounting a flat-screen TV at your dock, but can’t figure out how to …
Read MoreLake Lanier Association gets new home
by Pamela A. Keene | Feb 26, 2023 | Features
After more than 25 years, the Lake Lanier Association has its own office space: 1,600 square feet in the …
Read MoreLanier Islands opens ‘Game Changer’
by Pamela A. Keene | Feb 26, 2023 | Features
When late last year Lanier Islands’ Virgil Williams offhandedly mentioned that the …
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Columns
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It’s the season to consider a home ‘refresh’
by Sara Bagwell | Feb 26, 2023 | Design & Remodel
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Spring signals increased tornado outbreaks
by Glenn Burns | Feb 26, 2023 | Glenn Burns Weather
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Camp Blanding, revisited
by Vinnie Mendes | Feb 26, 2023 | On the Water
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Don’t use car tires on your boat trailer
by Frank Taylor | Feb 26, 2023 | The Careful Captain
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Crawfish are king in Lake Charles, La.
by Bill Vanderford | Feb 26, 2023 | Vanderford's Travels
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How to become a better bass fisherman
by O'Neill Williams | Feb 26, 2023 | O'Neill Outdoors
Outdoors
Latest2023 BRAG pedals into Gainesville/Braselton in June
by Jane Harrison | Feb 26, 2023 | Outdoors
An estimated 1,500 bicyclists will roll into Gainesville in early June in a “Lakes and Libations” tour likely ...
OUTDOOR CALENDAR
01apr2:00 pm2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Gainesville
Event Details
2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville Date: April 1, 2023 Times: 2 p.m. ages 0-3 and 8-10, 2:45 p.m. ages 4-5 and 6-7 Location: Midland Greenway, 682 Grove St.
Event Details
2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville
Date: April 1, 2023
Times: 2 p.m. ages 0-3 and 8-10, 2:45 p.m. ages 4-5 and 6-7
Location: Midland Greenway, 682 Grove St.
Cost: Free
For more info: www.gainesville.org
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Midland Greenway
682 Grove St., Gainesville, GA 30501
02apr8:00 pm9:30 pm2023 IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo
Event Details
2023 IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo, Cumming Bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding and more. Dates: March 31 and April 1, 2023 Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Event Details
2023 IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo, Cumming
Bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding and more.
Dates: March 31 and April 1, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd.
Cost: $15 for ages 11 and older; free to ages 10 and under
For more info: www.cummingfair.squarespace.com.
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Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
04apr5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
07apr8:30 am5:00 pm2023 Spring Garden Expo
Event Details
2023 Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville Annual garden show and sale by Hall County Master Gardeners with 50 vendors selling annuals, shrubs, trees, perennials, vegetable plants and crafts, plus expert speakers on
Event Details
2023 Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville
Annual garden show and sale by Hall County Master Gardeners with 50 vendors selling annuals, shrubs, trees, perennials, vegetable plants and crafts, plus expert speakers on garden topics.
Dates: Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th
Times: Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd., Gainesville
Cost: $2 adults, children free, no pets, please
For more info: Hall County Master Gardener Expo, 770-535-8293.
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Time
(Friday) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
08apr(apr 8)8:30 am26feb(feb 26)4:00 pm2023 Spring Garden Expo
Event Details
2023 Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville Annual garden show and sale by Hall County Master Gardeners with 50 vendors selling annuals, shrubs, trees, perennials, vegetable plants and crafts, plus expert speakers on
Event Details
2023 Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville
Annual garden show and sale by Hall County Master Gardeners with 50 vendors selling annuals, shrubs, trees, perennials, vegetable plants and crafts, plus expert speakers on garden topics.
Dates: Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th
Times: Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd., Gainesville
Cost: $2 adults, children free, no pets, please
For more info: Hall County Master Gardener Expo, 770-535-8293.
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Time
April 8 (Saturday) 8:30 am - February 26 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
11apr5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
13apr6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27 Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch For more info:
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch
For more info: FloweryBranchGA.org.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
18apr5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
25apr5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
27apr6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27 Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch For more info:
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch
For more info: FloweryBranchGA.org.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
02may5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
06may10:00 am11:00 am2023 First Visit Tour, Helen
Event Details
Guided van tour of Smithgall Woods State Park to see covered bridge, Duke’s Creek, park cottages and more. Date: First Saturday of each month Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61
Event Details
Guided van tour of Smithgall Woods State Park to see covered bridge, Duke’s Creek, park cottages and more.
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl.
Cost: $5 parking. Admission is free, donations welcome. Reservations required. No pets.
For more info: www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
09may5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
16may5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
23may5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
30may5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
03jun10:00 am11:00 am2023 First Visit Tour, Helen
Event Details
Guided van tour of Smithgall Woods State Park to see covered bridge, Duke’s Creek, park cottages and more. Date: First Saturday of each month Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61
Event Details
Guided van tour of Smithgall Woods State Park to see covered bridge, Duke’s Creek, park cottages and more.
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl.
Cost: $5 parking. Admission is free, donations welcome. Reservations required. No pets.
For more info: www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
06jun5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
13jun5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
20jun5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
27jun5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
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01apr2:00 pm2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Gainesville
Event Details
2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville Date: April 1, 2023 Times: 2 p.m. ages 0-3 and 8-10, 2:45 p.m. ages 4-5 and 6-7 Location: Midland Greenway, 682 Grove St.
Event Details
2023 Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville
Date: April 1, 2023
Times: 2 p.m. ages 0-3 and 8-10, 2:45 p.m. ages 4-5 and 6-7
Location: Midland Greenway, 682 Grove St.
Cost: Free
For more info: www.gainesville.org
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Midland Greenway
682 Grove St., Gainesville, GA 30501
02apr8:00 pm9:30 pm2023 IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo
Event Details
2023 IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo, Cumming Bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding and more. Dates: March 31 and April 1, 2023 Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Event Details
2023 IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo, Cumming
Bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding and more.
Dates: March 31 and April 1, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd.
Cost: $15 for ages 11 and older; free to ages 10 and under
For more info: www.cummingfair.squarespace.com.
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Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
04apr5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
07apr8:30 am5:00 pm2023 Spring Garden Expo
Event Details
2023 Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville Annual garden show and sale by Hall County Master Gardeners with 50 vendors selling annuals, shrubs, trees, perennials, vegetable plants and crafts, plus expert speakers on
Event Details
2023 Spring Garden Expo, Gainesville
Annual garden show and sale by Hall County Master Gardeners with 50 vendors selling annuals, shrubs, trees, perennials, vegetable plants and crafts, plus expert speakers on garden topics.
Dates: Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th
Times: Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd., Gainesville
Cost: $2 adults, children free, no pets, please
For more info: Hall County Master Gardener Expo, 770-535-8293.
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Time
(Friday) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
11apr5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
13apr6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27 Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch For more info:
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch
For more info: FloweryBranchGA.org.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
18apr5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
25apr5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
Event Details
Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
27apr6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27 Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch For more info:
Event Details
Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch
For more info: FloweryBranchGA.org.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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THIS WEEKEND: The spring Lake Lanier Boat Show, March 3-5, promises more dealers, more models, more boats and an expanded show. Takng place at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Details: #everythinglakelanier, #foodtruckfridayllop, #gainesvillega, #lakelanier, #lakelanierolympicpark, #LakeLanierAssociation lakesidenews.com/2023/02/lake-lanier-boat-show-more-dealers-more-models-more-boats/ ... See MoreSee Less
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