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Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC) presents: A Moonlight Paddle, Gainesville Enjoy Lake Lanier under the moonlight – Friday evenings nearest the full moon June-October. A professional instructor leads all group
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Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC) presents: A Moonlight Paddle, Gainesville
Enjoy Lake Lanier under the moonlight – Friday evenings nearest the full moon June-October. A professional instructor leads all group paddles. This is your chance to get a different look at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park. Come out and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and tranquil scenery.
All equipment is provided and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants must wear a PFD (life jacket).
Please arrive by 6:30 in September and October. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Date(s): Fridays – June 25th, July 23rd, August 20th, September 17th, October 22nd
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
Cost: Free for LCKC members. $20 for non-members
For more details and to confirm dates/times: LCKC Calendar
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(Friday) 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
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july 23, 2021 6:30 pmaugust 20, 2021 6:30 pmseptember 17, 2021 6:30 pmoctober 22, 2021 6:30 pm
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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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(Wednesday) 2:00 pm EDT
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june 30, 2021 2:00 pm
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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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Garden Photography Basics, GAINESVILLE Learn foundations of photography with cell phone or camera with focus on summer blooms. Date: Saturday, June 24th Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical
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Garden Photography Basics, GAINESVILLE
Learn foundations of photography with cell phone or camera with focus on summer blooms.
Date: Saturday, June 24th
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Members: $84; Non-members: $89
For more information: 404-888-4760 or Garden Photography Basics
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(Thursday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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Flowery Branch Farmers Market The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month. Date(s): Every Thursday through October Time: 3:30-6:30
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Flowery Branch Farmers Market
The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month.
Date(s): Every Thursday through October
Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Street Vendors at 5:00 p.m.)
Location: City Hall lawn, 5419 W. Pine St., Flowery Branch, GA
For more information: FloweryBranchGA.org, Farmer’s Market Info
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(Thursday) 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Flowery Branch City Hall
5410 W. Pine Street, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
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Bingo Thursdays at the America Legion Post 7, Gainesville Date(s): Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 7:00 – 9:30 PM Location: American Legion Post 7, 2343 Riverside Drive, Gainesville Cost: FREE. For more information: 678 -617-2774,
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Bingo Thursdays at the America Legion Post 7, Gainesville
Date(s): Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Location: American Legion Post 7, 2343 Riverside Drive, Gainesville
Cost: FREE.
For more information: 678 -617-2774, 770 534-7091 or GainesvilleAmericanLegion.org
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(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Gainesville Farmers Market Local fruits, vegetables, crafts, food, music. Date(s): Every Friday through October 1st Time: 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Gainesville Square Cost: Free For more information: Gainesville.org
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Gainesville Farmers Market
Local fruits, vegetables, crafts, food, music.
Date(s): Every Friday through October 1st
Time: 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Gainesville Square
Cost: Free
For more information: Gainesville.org
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(Friday) 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT
Location
Gainesville Downtown Square
Spring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 2, 2021 2:30 pm - july 2, 2021 6:30 pmjuly 9, 2021 2:30 pm - july 9, 2021 6:30 pmjuly 16, 2021 2:30 pm - july 16, 2021 6:30 pmjuly 23, 2021 2:30 pm - july 23, 2021 6:30 pmjuly 30, 2021 2:30 pm - july 30, 2021 6:30 pmaugust 6, 2021 2:30 pm - august 6, 2021 6:30 pmaugust 13, 2021 2:30 pm - august 13, 2021 6:30 pmaugust 20, 2021 2:30 pm - august 20, 2021 6:30 pmaugust 27, 2021 2:30 pm - august 27, 2021 6:30 pmseptember 3, 2021 2:30 pm - september 3, 2021 6:30 pmseptember 10, 2021 2:30 pm - september 10, 2021 6:30 pmseptember 17, 2021 2:30 pm - september 17, 2021 6:30 pmseptember 24, 2021 2:30 pm - september 24, 2021 6:30 pmoctober 1, 2021 2:30 pm - october 1, 2021 6:30 pm
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Roving Ranger, Gainesville Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests
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Roving Ranger, Gainesville
Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests and answer questions.
Date: Fridays through September 3rd.
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
For more information: 678-450-7726, GaStateParks
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(Friday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga. Date(s): Saturdays Time: 6:30 a.m. Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville Cost: $10 Information: Instructor,
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Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville
Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.
Date(s): Saturdays
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville
Cost: $10
Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram
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(Saturday) 6:30 am - 7:30 am
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Made in the USA 5K/10K/Half-Marathon, Sugar Hill What better way to CELEBRATE the birthday of the U.S.A. than by saying THANKS to all the people that work hard every day to keep this the land
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Made in the USA 5K/10K/Half-Marathon, Sugar Hill
What better way to CELEBRATE the birthday of the U.S.A. than by saying THANKS to all the people that work hard every day to keep this the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Date: Saturday, June 26, 2021
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Sugar Hill City Hall, 5039 W Broad St., Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Cost: Free for all active duty Military and First Responders (ID required), for all others, see event detail link below for pricing
For more information: Made in the USA Event
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(Saturday) 7:30 am
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Freedom Run 5K, Jefferson Virtual running options are also available. Date: June 26th Time: 8 a.m. (race day registration opens at 6:30 am) Location: Jefferson Middle School, 110 Hoschton Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549 Cost: $25 For
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Freedom Run 5K, Jefferson
Virtual running options are also available.
Date: June 26th
Time: 8 a.m. (race day registration opens at 6:30 am)
Location: Jefferson Middle School, 110 Hoschton Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549
Cost: $25
For more information: Active.com, Event page
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(Saturday) 8:00 am EDT
26jun8:00 am1:00 pmFarmer's Market - Dahlonega - Summer 2021Hancock Park
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Farmer’s Market, Dahlonega Date(s): Saturdays through August 28th Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Hancock Park, corner of N. Park and Warwick streets For more info: (706) 482-2707, Dahlonega.org,
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Farmer’s Market, Dahlonega
Date(s): Saturdays through August 28th
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Hancock Park, corner of N. Park and Warwick streets
For more info: (706) 482-2707, Dahlonega.org, Farmer’s Market Event Info, FaceBook Page
Cost: Free
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(Saturday) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Saturday Greeting Card Workshop, offered by the Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch Patricia Anderson will provide inspiration, expertise, tools and materials to create individual pieces of art. Date(s): June 26th, July
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Saturday Greeting Card Workshop, offered by the Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch
Patricia Anderson will provide inspiration, expertise, tools and materials to create individual pieces of art.
Date(s): June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, and October 23rd
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Main Branch in Gainesville – 127 Main Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501
For more information: 770-532-3311, Ext 4011 or HallCountyLibrary – Gainesville
*Note: for Ages 18+
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Hall County Library - Gainesville
127 Main Street NW Gainesville, GA 30501
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 24, 2021 10:00 amaugust 28, 2021 10:00 amseptember 25, 2021 10:00 amoctober 23, 2021 10:00 am
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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
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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
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Saturdays April through July – 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
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Saturdays April through July – 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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(Saturday) 11:00 am EDT
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Pickin’ for Patton, Hiawassee Come for a star-studded Bluegrass Festival featuring Volume Five, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Alan Bibey, Shannon Slaughter, Amanda Cook Band, Deeper Shade of Blue, Dave Adkins Band,
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Pickin’ for Patton, Hiawassee
Come for a star-studded Bluegrass Festival featuring Volume Five, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Alan Bibey, Shannon Slaughter, Amanda Cook Band, Deeper Shade of Blue, Dave Adkins Band, Last Call and Backline, plus fellowship and food. All proceeds benefit Patton Wages, banjo player for Volume Five.
Date: June 26th
Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546
Cost: Tickets: $30
For more information: 706-896-4191 or Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Events
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 10:00 pm EDT
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Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th. Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th Time: afternoon Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside
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Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega
On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.
Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th
Time: afternoon
Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
For more information: Dahlonega.org
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(Saturday) 1:00 pm
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Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner. Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd. Time(s):
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Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville
Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.
Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.
Time(s):
Saturdays – 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville
For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events
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(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Adult Rock Camp at Music Authority, Cumming Learn songs, practice stage presence, make friends and show off skills learned at a concert on Sunday night, June 27 Date(s): Jun 5, 12, 19,
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Adult Rock Camp at Music Authority, Cumming
Learn songs, practice stage presence, make friends and show off skills learned at a concert on Sunday night, June 27
Date(s): Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 (Final concert on Sunday, June 27th)
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Location: Music Authority, 123 Merchants Square, Cumming
Cost: $275 for the 4-week course.
For more information: 770-886-9066 or MusicAuthorityInc.com
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(Saturday) 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Music Authority
123 Merchants Square, Cumming, GA 30040
26jun7:00 pm11:00 pmSummer Fun & Movie - June 2021Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Highway 17
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Summer Fun & Movie, SAUTEE NACOOCHEE Enjoy an evening in The Valley featuring old-fashioned summer fun–old-fashioned games and an outdoor movie. Date: Saturday, June 26th Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m Location: Hardman Farm Historic
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Summer Fun & Movie, SAUTEE NACOOCHEE
Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m
Location: Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 GA-17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
Cost: Admission $6; Parking: $5
For more information: 706-878-1077, Event Info: GaStateParks
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT
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North Georgia Winds Concert Series, Braselton Join us on The Town Green in Braselton for three amazing summer concerts. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the music! Date(s): Saturday, June
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North Georgia Winds Concert Series, Braselton
Join us on The Town Green in Braselton for three amazing summer concerts. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the music!
Date(s):
Saturday, June 19 – Strike Up the Band
Saturday, June 26 – Melody Shop
Saturday, July 3 – Celebration of America
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Braselton Town Green, Davis St., Braselton
Cost: Free
For more information: North Georgia Winds events
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
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Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner. Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd. Time(s):
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Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville
Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.
Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.
Time(s):
Saturdays – 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville
For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events
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(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Twilight Storytime Tails and Tales, GAINESVILLE Weather permitting, stop by the Rock Creek Veterans Park Amphitheater each Monday this summer for a twilight story time provided by the Hall County Library
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Twilight Storytime Tails and Tales, GAINESVILLE
Weather permitting, stop by the Rock Creek Veterans Park Amphitheater each Monday this summer for a twilight story time provided by the Hall County Library System and Gainesville Parks and Recreation.
Date(s): every Monday in June and July
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Rock Creek Veterans Park, Downtown Gainesville, 223 Northside Drive • Across from the Downtown Library
For more information: Gainesville.org
Cost: Free
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(Monday) 6:15 pm EDT
30jun2:00 pmLive Stream - NEGAHC June 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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(Wednesday) 2:00 pm EDT
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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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A houseboat, several jet skis and a cruiser were destroyed by fire on Tuesday, June 1, according to Hall County Fire Services. The fire was at Holiday Marina’s Dock 7. No one was injured in the incident that was reported about 8:30 p.m. The Hall County Fire Marshall’s office is investigating the cause.
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