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Restaurant roundup for 2021 season
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New docks, restrooms at LLOP
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LLA members celebrate start of boating season
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LCKC paddler heading to Tokyo Olympics
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LCKC opens paddle craft rentals May 29
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Broken ski rope leads to 10 years of success
by Pamela A. Keene | May 1, 2021 | Features
Hoping to take friends skiing on Lake Lanier over a holiday weekend nearly a dozen years ago, …
Read MoreRestaurant roundup for 2021 season
by Pamela A. Keene | May 1, 2021 | Features
Ownership wasn’t the only thing that changed last fall at Twisted Oar. The eatery at …
Read MoreNew docks, restrooms at LLOP
by Jane Harrison | May 1, 2021 | Features
More boaters can now moor up at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Food Truck Fridays and …
Read MoreLLA members celebrate start of boating season
by Pamela A. Keene | May 1, 2021 | Features
More than 500 people turned out in mid-April for the …
Read MoreLCKC paddler heading to Tokyo Olympics
by Jane Harrison | May 1, 2021 | Features
One Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club paddler is heading for the Tokyo Olympics July 23-Aug. 8, while others …
Read MoreLCKC opens paddle craft rentals May 29
by Jane Harrison | May 1, 2021 | Features
The Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club can put a paddle in your hand and …
Read MoreCoastal Mississippi holds ‘secret’ treasures
by Pamela A. Keene | May 1, 2021 | Features
Like a string of pearls, the 12 communities along Coastal Mississippi’s 62 miles of shoreline can cast a spell. Its nickname “The Secret Coast” is …
Read MoreMap It Out
by Pamela A. Keene | Mar 29, 2021 | Features
Like many people, inventor Gary Shimer’s business was a victim of the …
Read MoreNew sculptures roosting at Gainesville Garden
by Jane Harrison | Mar 29, 2021 | Features
Three colorful avian guests will tower over the Gainesville Garden of the …
Read MoreMerlin Marine becomes Mercury Racing dealer for off-shore powerboats
by Pamela A. Keene | Mar 29, 2021 | Features
This spring, Merlin Marine earned its certification as a Mercury Racing service shop, formally …
Read MoreVeteran invents floating ‘Aqua Bar’
by Pamela A. Keene | Mar 29, 2021 | Features
Don Newhall’s goal was simply to enjoy his float time boating on Center Hill Lake in Tennessee, but …
Read MoreTeacher-turned-paddler opens paddleboard, kayak business
by Pamela A. Keene | Mar 29, 2021 | Features
As a graduate student at the University of Georgia, Jason Burton finally gave in to …
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A fun outdoor gathering, open to the public which includes food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music
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A fun outdoor gathering, open to the public which includes food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and more.
5pm – 9pm
Live music each Month! 6pm – 8:30pm
For more information visit the LLOP website or call 1-855-536-1996.
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(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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23rd Annual Rubber Duck Derby, Gainesville This is the annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Lanier. Date: May 15, 2021 Time: 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Ducks race at 2:30
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23rd Annual Rubber Duck Derby, Gainesville
This is the annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Lanier.
Date: May 15, 2021
Time: 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Ducks race at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park – Boat-house side – 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
For more information: Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier , 770-532-8102
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
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NOTE: Save the Date! This Event is under construction. Please be on the lookout for additional information in the near future. Date: May 22, 2021 Time: TBD Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park Contact: james.watson@gainesville.org For
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NOTE: Save the Date!
This Event is under construction. Please be on the lookout for additional information in the near future.
Date: May 22, 2021
Time: TBD
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Contact: james.watson@gainesville.org
For more info: LakeLanierOlympicVenue
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All Day (Saturday)
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Full Moon Party–Fireworks! Dance under the stars, hang out on the beach by the outdoor fire pits, enjoy food and drink at LandShark Bar & Grill, and round out the
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Full Moon Party–Fireworks!
Dance under the stars, hang out on the beach by the outdoor fire pits, enjoy food and drink at LandShark Bar & Grill, and round out the night with a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
Date: Apr 24, 2021, May 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: LandShark Beach, Lake Lanier Islands
Cost: $14.99 / person
For more information: 770-945-8787, Lake Lanier Islands
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Off Lake Events
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Drift Atlanta, Braselton A car culture celebration with speed and car control contests, entertainment and displays. Date: May 7-8, 2021 Location: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Hwy., Braselton Cost: $40-$55 For more information:
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Drift Atlanta, Braselton
A car culture celebration with speed and car control contests, entertainment and displays.
Date: May 7-8, 2021
Location: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Hwy., Braselton
Cost: $40-$55
For more information: RoadAtlanta.com/, 770-967-6143
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
5300 Winder Highway Braselton, Georgia 30517
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Super Mom 5K/10K, Suwanee Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021 Time: 8 a.m., (Check-in starts at 7:00 a.m.) Location: Big Peach Running Company, 320 Town Center Ave., Suwanee Cost: $30-$50 For more information: https://www.fivestarntp.com/
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Super Mom 5K/10K, Suwanee
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021
Time: 8 a.m., (Check-in starts at 7:00 a.m.)
Location: Big Peach Running Company, 320 Town Center Ave., Suwanee
Cost: $30-$50
For more information: https://www.fivestarntp.com/
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
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Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville. Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents. There are three meeting times:
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Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville.
Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents.
There are three meeting times:
11-11:45 a.m.
1-1:45 p.m.,
3-3:45 p.m.
Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.
$5 adults, $3 children 2-12
FREE to Elachee members.
Register in advance. 770-535-1976, Elachee.org.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
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Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square. Help celebrate Historic Preservation Month and Gainesville’s Bicentennial
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Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square. Help celebrate Historic Preservation Month and Gainesville’s Bicentennial in 2021! !
Concerts:
May 5th: Cody Marlowe
May 12th: Eduardo Cautino
May 19th: Rodney Appleby
May 26th: April Rooks
Date: Wednesdays in May
Time: noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Square – Gainesville, GA
For more information: Gainesville.org, 770-297-1141 or mainstreet@gainesville.org
Parking:
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
Historic City Hall, 117 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
City View parking lot (across the pedestrian bridge), 118 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
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Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Downtown Square
Spring Street at Bradford Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
12may2:00 pmLive Stream - NEGAHC May 2021
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The Northeast Georgia History Center presents FREE Livestream Programming to the public Date: Each Wednesday Time: 2 p.m Location: Virtual – online – click
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The Northeast Georgia History Center presents FREE Livestream Programming to the public
Date: Each Wednesday
Time: 2 p.m
Location: Virtual – online – click here and select the yellow “Livestream Programs” button on the top right of the page to view free Livestream programs.
The Northeast Georgia History Center presents a livestream for the general public to enjoy via Facebook or YouTube Live.
Fee: FREE
For more information: 770-297-5900, negahc.org
*NOTE: Each Friday, the facility presents special member livestreams for local and digital members.
Fee for Digital membership: $3/month or $35/year for member livestreams and more.
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Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
may 19, 2021 2:00 pmmay 26, 2021 2:00 pm
Organizer
Northeast Georgia History Center770-297-5900 The Northeast Georgia History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing our regional history and being our community’s pathway to history education. Through our educational programs, community events, exhibits, and historic structures, we strive to be a leading resource for promoting a greater understanding of local, state, and national history.historycenter@brenau.edu 322 Academy St NE Gainesville, GA 30501
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Run the Rails 5K/10K, Buford Date: May 15th, 2021 Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Buford Community Center Amphitheatre, 395 E. Main St., Buford Cost: $25-$30 For more information: http://www.runnersfit.com/ Event Link
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Run the Rails 5K/10K, Buford
Date: May 15th, 2021
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Buford Community Center Amphitheatre, 395 E. Main St., Buford
Cost: $25-$30
For more information: http://www.runnersfit.com/
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am
Event Details
Dawsonville, Amicalola State Park Lodge Lobby. Every Saturday, visit the Lodge for a Meet-and-Greet with one of our Ambassador Animals. Learn how birds of prey fly silently. Get up close and
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Dawsonville, Amicalola State Park Lodge Lobby.
Every Saturday, visit the Lodge for a Meet-and-Greet with one of our Ambassador Animals. Learn how birds of prey fly silently. Get up close and personal with hawks, owls, and falcons indoors.
Event is FREE, parking is $5.
For more information, including COVID-related changes call: 706-265-1969
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Event Details
Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville. Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents. There are three meeting times:
Event Details
Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville.
Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents.
There are three meeting times:
11-11:45 a.m.
1-1:45 p.m.,
3-3:45 p.m.
Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.
$5 adults, $3 children 2-12
FREE to Elachee members.
Register in advance. 770-535-1976, Elachee.org.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
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Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations. Date: May 15, 2021 Time: 7:45-9:45 p.m. Location: Chicopee Woods Aquatic
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Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville
Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations.
Date: May 15, 2021
Time: 7:45-9:45 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
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Time
(Saturday) 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm EDT
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Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square. Help celebrate Historic Preservation Month and Gainesville’s Bicentennial
Event Details
Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square. Help celebrate Historic Preservation Month and Gainesville’s Bicentennial in 2021! !
Concerts:
May 5th: Cody Marlowe
May 12th: Eduardo Cautino
May 19th: Rodney Appleby
May 26th: April Rooks
Date: Wednesdays in May
Time: noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Square – Gainesville, GA
For more information: Gainesville.org, 770-297-1141 or mainstreet@gainesville.org
Parking:
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
Historic City Hall, 117 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
City View parking lot (across the pedestrian bridge), 118 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
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Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Downtown Square
Spring Street at Bradford Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
19may2:00 pmLive Stream - NEGAHC May 2021
Event Details
The Northeast Georgia History Center presents FREE Livestream Programming to the public Date: Each Wednesday Time: 2 p.m Location: Virtual – online – click
Event Details
The Northeast Georgia History Center presents FREE Livestream Programming to the public
Date: Each Wednesday
Time: 2 p.m
Location: Virtual – online – click here and select the yellow “Livestream Programs” button on the top right of the page to view free Livestream programs.
The Northeast Georgia History Center presents a livestream for the general public to enjoy via Facebook or YouTube Live.
Fee: FREE
For more information: 770-297-5900, negahc.org
*NOTE: Each Friday, the facility presents special member livestreams for local and digital members.
Fee for Digital membership: $3/month or $35/year for member livestreams and more.
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Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
may 26, 2021 2:00 pm
Organizer
Northeast Georgia History Center770-297-5900 The Northeast Georgia History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing our regional history and being our community’s pathway to history education. Through our educational programs, community events, exhibits, and historic structures, we strive to be a leading resource for promoting a greater understanding of local, state, and national history.historycenter@brenau.edu 322 Academy St NE Gainesville, GA 30501
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Spring Farmers Market, Braselton Date: 3rd Fridays through May Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA For more information visit Braselton Farmers Market
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Spring Farmers Market, Braselton
Date: 3rd Fridays through May
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA
For more information visit Braselton Farmers Market on Facebook (@BraseltonFarmersMarket)
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Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Braselton Bros. Store
9924 Davis St., Braselton, GA 30517
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North Georgia Triathlon, Dawsonville Kids and adults run/bike/swim event with pool swim, various distances and start times. Date: May 22 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd., Dawsonville Cost: $45-$60 For more information:
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North Georgia Triathlon, Dawsonville
Kids and adults run/bike/swim event with pool swim, various distances and start times.
Date: May 22
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd., Dawsonville
Cost: $45-$60
For more information: FiveStarNTP.com/
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Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
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Morning Mushroom Hike, Gainesville Guided hike for ages 18 and older. Date: May 22, 2021 Time: 9-11 a.m. Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Register in advance: 770-535-1976, https://www.elachee.org/ Cost: $10, free
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Morning Mushroom Hike, Gainesville
Guided hike for ages 18 and older.
Date: May 22, 2021
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.
Register in advance: 770-535-1976, https://www.elachee.org/
Cost: $10, free to Elachee members
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Details
Dawsonville, Amicalola State Park Lodge Lobby. Every Saturday, visit the Lodge for a Meet-and-Greet with one of our Ambassador Animals. Learn how birds of prey fly silently. Get up close and
Event Details
Dawsonville, Amicalola State Park Lodge Lobby.
Every Saturday, visit the Lodge for a Meet-and-Greet with one of our Ambassador Animals. Learn how birds of prey fly silently. Get up close and personal with hawks, owls, and falcons indoors.
Event is FREE, parking is $5.
For more information, including COVID-related changes call: 706-265-1969
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Event Details
Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville. Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents. There are three meeting times:
Event Details
Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville.
Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents.
There are three meeting times:
11-11:45 a.m.
1-1:45 p.m.,
3-3:45 p.m.
Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.
$5 adults, $3 children 2-12
FREE to Elachee members.
Register in advance. 770-535-1976, Elachee.org.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
Event Details
Movie on Town Green, Braselton View movie under the stars, show starts at dusk. Date: May 22, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Braselton Town Green, Davis St., Braselton For more information: https://www.facebook.com/braseltontowngreen/
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Movie on Town Green, Braselton
View movie under the stars, show starts at dusk.
Date: May 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Braselton Town Green, Davis St., Braselton
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/braseltontowngreen/
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Event Details
Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square. Help celebrate Historic Preservation Month and Gainesville’s Bicentennial
Event Details
Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square. Help celebrate Historic Preservation Month and Gainesville’s Bicentennial in 2021! !
Concerts:
May 5th: Cody Marlowe
May 12th: Eduardo Cautino
May 19th: Rodney Appleby
May 26th: April Rooks
Date: Wednesdays in May
Time: noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Square – Gainesville, GA
For more information: Gainesville.org, 770-297-1141 or mainstreet@gainesville.org
Parking:
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
Historic City Hall, 117 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
City View parking lot (across the pedestrian bridge), 118 Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
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Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Downtown Square
Spring Street at Bradford Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
26may2:00 pmLive Stream - NEGAHC May 2021
Event Details
The Northeast Georgia History Center presents FREE Livestream Programming to the public Date: Each Wednesday Time: 2 p.m Location: Virtual – online – click
Event Details
The Northeast Georgia History Center presents FREE Livestream Programming to the public
Date: Each Wednesday
Time: 2 p.m
Location: Virtual – online – click here and select the yellow “Livestream Programs” button on the top right of the page to view free Livestream programs.
The Northeast Georgia History Center presents a livestream for the general public to enjoy via Facebook or YouTube Live.
Fee: FREE
For more information: 770-297-5900, negahc.org
*NOTE: Each Friday, the facility presents special member livestreams for local and digital members.
Fee for Digital membership: $3/month or $35/year for member livestreams and more.
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Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm
Organizer
Northeast Georgia History Center770-297-5900 The Northeast Georgia History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing our regional history and being our community’s pathway to history education. Through our educational programs, community events, exhibits, and historic structures, we strive to be a leading resource for promoting a greater understanding of local, state, and national history.historycenter@brenau.edu 322 Academy St NE Gainesville, GA 30501
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Area 51 Dawson Forest Trail Races, Dawsonville Challenging 5K/25K/50K trail races Date: May 29, 2021 Time: 50K start 6 a.m., 5K/25K start at 8 a.m. Location: Dawson Forest Rd./Dawson Forest WMA Cost: $30-$80. For more
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Area 51 Dawson Forest Trail Races, Dawsonville
Challenging 5K/25K/50K trail races
Date: May 29, 2021
Time: 50K start 6 a.m., 5K/25K start at 8 a.m.
Location: Dawson Forest Rd./Dawson Forest WMA
Cost: $30-$80.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/DawsonForestRaces
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 am
Event Details
Dawsonville, Amicalola State Park Lodge Lobby. Every Saturday, visit the Lodge for a Meet-and-Greet with one of our Ambassador Animals. Learn how birds of prey fly silently. Get up close and
Event Details
Dawsonville, Amicalola State Park Lodge Lobby.
Every Saturday, visit the Lodge for a Meet-and-Greet with one of our Ambassador Animals. Learn how birds of prey fly silently. Get up close and personal with hawks, owls, and falcons indoors.
Event is FREE, parking is $5.
For more information, including COVID-related changes call: 706-265-1969
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Event Details
Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville. Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents. There are three meeting times:
Event Details
Saturdays in April – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville.
Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents.
There are three meeting times:
11-11:45 a.m.
1-1:45 p.m.,
3-3:45 p.m.
Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.
$5 adults, $3 children 2-12
FREE to Elachee members.
Register in advance. 770-535-1976, Elachee.org.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
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