Category: Columns
August in North Georgia: heat, storms and surprises
by Glenn Burns | Aug 4, 2026 | Glenn Burns Weather
As the calendar turns to August, North Georgia enters what is traditionally the hottest and one of the most humid periods …
Read MoreSo many will miss Martha
by Bill Crane | Aug 4, 2026 | One Man's Opinion
I met Martha Zoller sort of the way thousands of others do. As part of my early work at WSB Radio, Scott Slade, broadcast icon …
Read MoreDo you know who’s pollinating your plants?
by Pamela A. Keene | Aug 4, 2026 | Curb Appeal
You can help keep track of pollinators this month. It only takes 15 minutes and one plant. You’ll be providing …
Read MoreSet it and forget it – not when anchoring
by Frank Taylor | Aug 4, 2026 | The Careful Captain
One of the most relaxing things about boating is dropping anchor in a quiet cove and spending …
Read MoreThis garden offers a beautiful view of South Carolina’s Lowcountry
by Bill Vanderford | Aug 4, 2026 | Vanderford's Travels
Though Brookgreen Gardens is famous for their sculptures, buildings and landscape, I found the beautiful flowers, ancient oak trees and …
Read MoreInside North Georgia’s peak lightning season
by Glenn Burns | Jul 1, 2026 | Glenn Burns Weather
As the last lingering cool fronts of spring vanish, North Georgia enters a meteorological lockout. The air turns …
Read MoreLanier’ here, near, and far
by Bill Crane | Jul 1, 2026 | One Man's Opinion
As an elementary school student, my siblings and I stood staring from the dock across the waters of a …
Read MoreUGA Hall Extension Office has the gardening goods; stop by and see
by Pamela A. Keene | Jul 1, 2026 | Curb Appeal
Where can you make one stop and see nearly 20 different gardens in a 15-minute walk? At the …
Read MoreNote to captains: Be aware of your wake
by Frank Taylor | Jul 1, 2026 | The Careful Captain
Did you know that as a boat operator, you are responsible for any damage that the wake from your boat causes? If you did, then …
Read MoreHowey-in-the-Hills features golf and so much more
by Bill Vanderford | Jul 1, 2026 | Vanderford's Travels
Most Florida golf courses are quite similar because of the flat lands where they are located, but El Campeon Course, designed by …
Read MoreRemembering my encounter with the green sky
by Glenn Burns | May 31, 2026 | Glenn Burns Weather
It was three years ago June 18th. I met my fishing buddies at Portman Marina. The wind was calm but …
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Lake Lanier Weather
Lake Events
august
21aug5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2026
Event Details
Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville Food, drinks, and music. Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and
Event Details
Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville
Food, drinks, and music.
Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and more.

Date(s): Fridays, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm, gates open at 5 pm with live music 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. On-site parking is limited, shuttles are available, and a courtesy dock is available. Off-site parking is TBD. www.exploregainesville.org.
Cost: Free to enter
For more information visit Explore Gainesville or call 770-531-6598.
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Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
22aug7:30 pm2026 Concerts for a Cause
Event Details
Concerts for a Cause, Lanier Islands Resort, Buford Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association. Dates: Sun, July 5 – Nashville-based Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Event Details
Concerts for a Cause, Lanier Islands Resort, Buford
Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association.
Dates:
Sun, July 5 – Nashville-based Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Sat, Aug. 22 – Boca Raton, FL-based The Long Run: America’s Favorite Tribute to The Eagles; and
Sun, Sept. 6 – Atlanta-based Rumors ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute.
Times: Gates open at 6 pm, all shows start at 7:30 p.m
Cost: Each ticket holder will receive complimentary gate entry to experience the resort, as well as $10 off orders of $50 or more at the Game Changer restaurant on the day of the concert for a pre- or post-show celebration.
For info and to purchase tickets: visit: www.lanierislands.com, 770-945-8787
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Off Lake Events
august
11aug7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
15aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
15aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
16aug12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
18aug7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
21aug5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2026
Event Details
Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville Food, drinks, and music. Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and
Event Details
Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville
Food, drinks, and music.
Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and more.

Date(s): Fridays, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm, gates open at 5 pm with live music 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. On-site parking is limited, shuttles are available, and a courtesy dock is available. Off-site parking is TBD. www.exploregainesville.org.
Cost: Free to enter
For more information visit Explore Gainesville or call 770-531-6598.
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Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
22aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
22aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
22aug7:30 pm2026 Concerts for a Cause
Event Details
Concerts for a Cause, Lanier Islands Resort, Buford Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association. Dates: Sun, July 5 – Nashville-based Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Event Details
Concerts for a Cause, Lanier Islands Resort, Buford
Proceeds benefit Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Lake Lanier Association.
Dates:
Sun, July 5 – Nashville-based Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
Sat, Aug. 22 – Boca Raton, FL-based The Long Run: America’s Favorite Tribute to The Eagles; and
Sun, Sept. 6 – Atlanta-based Rumors ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute.
Times: Gates open at 6 pm, all shows start at 7:30 p.m
Cost: Each ticket holder will receive complimentary gate entry to experience the resort, as well as $10 off orders of $50 or more at the Game Changer restaurant on the day of the concert for a pre- or post-show celebration.
For info and to purchase tickets: visit: www.lanierislands.com, 770-945-8787
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
23aug12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
25aug7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
29aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Event Details
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
29aug8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Event Details
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
30aug12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Event Details
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
Lakeside’s Facebook Feed
Lakeside’s Weekend Scoop is dishing out upcoming events and specials across Lanier for the weekend of August 7-9 2026.
Highlights include water park and music at Margaritaville/Lanier Islands; Splash Pad at Laurel Park; and live music at lakeside restaurants.
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Lakeside's Scoop August 7-9, 2026
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