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Bev Knight

Bev Knight

Bev Knight is the lead agent for The Good Life Group, Lake Lanier specialists with Keller Williams Lanier Partners. She also hosts American Dream TV’s Selling Atlanta, promoting Lake Lanier’s lifestyle and real estate. For more articles and info about lake property, visit www.HousesOnLanier.net or call 678-860-0990.

9 Posts
Bill Vanderford

Bill Vanderford

Bill Vanderford has won numerous awards for his writing, photography, videography, and has been inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide. He can be reached at jfish51@aol.com or GeorgiaFishing.com.

31 Posts
Glenn Burns

Glenn Burns

Glenn Burns has been writing for Lakeside for more than 20 years. He is the chief meteorologist Emeritus for WSB-TV in Atlanta.

31 Posts
Jane Harrison

Jane Harrison

Jane is an outdoor enthusiast, runner, cyclist, hiker and career journalist who has covered outdoor activities in North Georgia and issues regarding Lake Lanier for more than two decades. She earned her BA in print journalism from the University of Georgia in 1979 and returned to UGA for her Master's in Mass Communication in 1998.

76 Posts
Ken Sturdivant

Ken Sturdivant

Ken Sturdivant is a native Georgian, author, speaker, full-time fishing guide on Lake Lanier, and producer of the original Southern Fishing Report and Southern Fishing Schools, Inc. To contact Ken, call 770-889-2654, or visit his website southernfishing.com.

29 Posts
Michael and Sali Duling

Michael and Sali Duling

Husband and wife team Michael and Sali Duling, focus on all aspects of the third most consumed beverage in the world (behind water and tea).

2 Posts
Millie Adcox

Millie Adcox

Millie Adcox is a veteran writer in the North Georgia area. She maintains Lakeside's area calendar of events.

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Pamela A. Keene

Pamela A. Keene

Pamela A. Keene is senior writer for Lakeside News and a Hall County Master Gardener.

270 Posts
Sara Bagwell

Sara Bagwell

Sara Bagwell has been involved in home design and remodeling since 2004 and is a designer for Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling in Gainesville.

31 Posts
Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson, United States Coast Guard, (retired), is a licensed instructor, examiner, and course developer in the maritime field and owner of CPO Johnson, Inc.

14 Posts
Vinnie Mendes

Vinnie Mendes

Mendes has been sailing all his life and on Lake Lanier for the past 25 years. His family owns a marina/bar/restaurant so he has plenty of real-life experiences to draw from. His favorite line: “You can’t make this stuff up.”

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Gainesville Marina2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
Free

10feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show

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3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft

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3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show

Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.

Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Gainesville Marina –  2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501

Cost: Free entry

For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page

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(Friday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Gainesville Marina

2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

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Laurel Park3100 Old Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30506
See website for details.

18feb(feb 18)6:30 am19(feb 19)2:30 pmFeb 2023-Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville

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2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm Location:

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2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville

Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023

Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm

Location: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy.

For more info and to register: visit www.majorleaguefishing.com.

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18 (Saturday) 6:30 am - 19 (Sunday) 2:30 pm

Location

Laurel Park

3100 Old Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30506

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Liquid Nation Brewing Company2100 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504
See website for details.

07feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs

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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:

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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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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm

Location

Liquid Nation Brewing Company

2100 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504

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Flowery Branch Train Depot5517 Main St., Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Free

09feb6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23

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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:

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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

Location

Flowery Branch Train Depot

5517 Main St., Flowery Branch, GA 30542

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Gainesville Marina2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
Free

10feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show

Event Details

3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft

Event Details

3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show

Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.

Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Gainesville Marina –  2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501

Cost: Free entry

For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page

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Time

(Friday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Gainesville Marina

2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

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Gainesville Marina2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
Free

11feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show

Event Details

3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft

Event Details

3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show

Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.

Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Gainesville Marina –  2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501

Cost: Free entry

For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page

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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Gainesville Marina

2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

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Tallulah Gorge State Park338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 Rabun County
5.00 parking

11feb11:00 am5:00 pm2023 Falconry at the Gorge

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Falconry at the Gorge, Tallulah Gorge State Park Licensed falconers and raptors “meet & greet” visitors. Date: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn

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Falconry at the Gorge, Tallulah Gorge State Park

Licensed falconers and raptors “meet & greet” visitors.

Date: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023

Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., Tallulah Falls, GA

Cost: $5 parking

For more info: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 706-754-7981.

Time

(Saturday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Tallulah Gorge State Park

338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 Rabun County

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Gainesville Marina2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
Free

12feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show

Event Details

3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft

Event Details

3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show

Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.

Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Location: Gainesville Marina –  2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501

Cost: Free entry

For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page

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Time

(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Gainesville Marina

2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

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Liquid Nation Brewing Company2100 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504
See website for details.

14feb5:30 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

Location

Liquid Nation Brewing Company

2100 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504

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Elachee Nature Science Center2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504

17feb10:00 am2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville

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2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville Student art and essay contest, joint city/county tree proclamation. Maximum 50 seats. Date: Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2021 Elachee Dr., Gainesville For more information:

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2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville

Student art and essay contest, joint city/county tree proclamation. Maximum 50 seats.

Date: Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2021 Elachee Dr., Gainesville

For more information: Robin Halstead, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, 770-532-6206, rhalstead@ghcc.com.

Time

(Friday) 10:00 am

Location

Elachee Nature Science Center

2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504

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Braselton Bros. Store9924 Davis St., Braselton, GA 30517
Free

17feb4:00 pm6:00 pmFarmers Market - Braselton - Feb 2023

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Farmers Market, Braselton Date: Friday, February 17, 2023 Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA (9924 Davis St, Braselton, GA 30517) For more

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Farmers Market, Braselton

Date: Friday, February 17, 2023

Time: 4-6 p.m.

Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA (9924 Davis St, Braselton, GA 30517)

For more information visit www.braselton.net, or Braselton Farmers Market on Facebook (@BraseltonFarmersMarket)

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Time

(Friday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location

Braselton Bros. Store

9924 Davis St., Braselton, GA 30517

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Laurel Park3100 Old Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30506
See website for details.

18feb(feb 18)6:30 am19(feb 19)2:30 pmFeb 2023-Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville

Event Details

2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm Location:

Event Details

2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville

Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023

Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm

Location: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy.

For more info and to register: visit www.majorleaguefishing.com.

Time

18 (Saturday) 6:30 am - 19 (Sunday) 2:30 pm

Location

Laurel Park

3100 Old Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30506

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Liquid Nation Brewing Company2100 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504
See website for details.

21feb5:30 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

Location

Liquid Nation Brewing Company

2100 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504

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Flowery Branch Train Depot5517 Main St., Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Free

23feb6:30 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

Location

Flowery Branch Train Depot

5517 Main St., Flowery Branch, GA 30542

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Smithgall Woods State Park61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545 White County
5.00 parking

25feb11:00 am12:30 pmNative American Cultures of the Blue Ridge

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Native American Cultures of the Blue Ridge, Helen Learn about Native American history and culture. Date: Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park,

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Native American Cultures of the Blue Ridge, Helen

Learn about Native American history and culture.

Date: Saturday, Feb 25, 2023

Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl., Helen, GA 30545

Cost: $5 parking

For more info: Smithgall Woods State Park, 706-878-3087.

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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location

Smithgall Woods State Park

61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545 White County

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Elachee Nature Science Center2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504
Contact organizer for cost

25feb6:15 pm8:15 pmStars Over Elachee - Feb 2023

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Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville An Astronomy Education Program: Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 6:15

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Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville

An Astronomy Education Program: Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations.

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023

Time: 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.

Location: Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd.

  • Event is for adults and children age 8 and older.
  • Bring flashlight and pencil.
  • Telescope fee $30 for up to five family members or friend group.
  • Free to Elachee members. Register in advance. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.
  • Event: Stars Over Elachee, Event Link

*you may bring your own telescope – but if you do:  Participants need to know how to set up, use and manipulate their own telescopes. Naturalists are only technically familiar with Elachee telescopes and are not guaranteed to have any knowledge of each individual type brought.

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(Saturday) 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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Elachee Nature Science Center

2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504

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Liquid Nation Brewing Company2100 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504
See website for details.

28feb5:30 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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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm

Location

Liquid Nation Brewing Company

2100 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504

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The damage may not be visible yet, but late December’s deep freeze wreaked havoc with plants, shrubs and trees across Georgia. Don’t panic yet. Until new growth begins this spring, you won’t know the impact of sustained sub-freezing temperatures. Early signs include dry, curled and brown foliage, extreme leaf drop or defoliation, and cracks in stems and branches. But the reality won’t be clear for at least several months. Dont panic ... 
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The damage may not be visible yet, but late December’s deep freeze wreaked havoc with plants, shrubs and trees across Georgia. Don’t panic yet. Until new growth begins this spring, you won’t know the impact of sustained sub-freezing temperatures. Early signs include dry, curled and brown foliage, extreme leaf drop or defoliation, and cracks in stems and branches. But the reality won’t be clear for at least several months. Don't panic ...
#everythinglakelanier, #foodtruckfridayllop, #GainesvilleGA, #lakelanier, #lakelanierolympicpark, #lakelanierassociation
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