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The 10th Taste of Acworth ~ 10-11-14

Have a Taste of Acworth on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

Visit Acworth’s Historic District on Main Street on Saturday, October 11, 2014, for the 10th Annual Taste of Acworth. More than 20,000 visitors nibbled their way through the collection of delicacies last year and a healthy crowd is expected this year too.  Don’t worry.  There will be room for you too. The  Acworth Business Association and the City of Acworth […]

Heavy Metal in Motion at Tellus Science Museum

This puppy could get you a parking space on a busy shopping day.  Anywhere you'd like.

The best toys for men, women, boys and girls are too expensive to buy.  Good thing they’ll be on display at Tellus Science Museum’s Heavy Metal in Motion extravaganza! You’ve heard the saying, “The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.”  That’s just so wrong!  First of all, kids toys […]

Robert Eidson’s First Bite Guide Service Lake Allatoona Fishing Report

Robert Eidson's First Bite Guide Service

This Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Bass Fishing Report by Robert Eidson is brought to you by First Bite Guide Service. Contact Robert by e-mail at [email protected] or call 770-827-6282 to catch stripers and hybrids! Line-side fishing is: Decent !! The bite has slowed down a lot since last month but it is still better […]

Busy Weekend for Activities in Parks Around Lake Allatoona

Parks around Lake Allatoona have a big weekend planned!

Looks like we’ll have a bit of rain on Friday, October 3, 2014, but the weekend promises great weather with a bit of a chill in the air in parks around Lake Allatoona. Here’s some of what’s happening! Skills of the Past Saturday, Oct 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site […]

Hellbender Mating Behavior Video

Hellbender

Thanks for your scientific interest in Hellbender Mating Behavior.  This post is about super-secretive, slimy creatures that are camouflaged, live under rocks and only come out at night. No, we’re not talking about the creepy guys dating your neighbor’s daughter or even your creepy relatives.  We’re talking about Eastern hellbenders. Hellbenders don’t ride motorcycles or have pierced eyeballs.  […]

Tellus Museum’s Lunch & Learn: Meet Stan the Tyrannosaurus Rex

Stan the Tyrannosaurus Rex at Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville

You won’t believe this, but some people don’t know how much fun it is to visit Tellus Science Museum at Exit 293 off I-75 in Cartersville. Take their Lunch & Learn presentations, for example.  You’re welcome to spend an hour for lunch (or stay all day, if you’d like) at the museum’s Cafe from 12:15 to 1 PM. […]

23rd Annual Marietta StreetFest ~ 9-20-2014

23rd Annual Marietta StreetFest takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2014

This year’s Marietta StreetFest will be better than ever with more arts & crafts, cool old cars, cool old musicians and brand-new ways for kids of all ages to have fun. The 23rd annual Marietta StreetFest takes place on Saturday, September 20th from 9 AM until 5 PM around the Historic Marietta Square. Marietta StreetFest — presented […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report by Robert Eidson & First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson's First Bite Guide Service on Lake Allatoona

This Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Bass Fishing Report by Robert Eidson is brought to you by First Bite Guide Service. Contact Robert by e-mail at [email protected] or call 770-827-6282 to catch stripers and hybrids! Line-sides – Better!! Last week’s super moon really slowed the fishing down, but it is finally starting to rebound. We have […]

Deer Hunting Season for Archers Begins on 9-13-14

Deer that glow in the dark would make driving easier and hunting safer.

Fall begins on Tuesday, September 23rd 2014.  To some, that means cooler temperatures, shorter days and colorful leaves.  To hunters, autumn means it’s deer hunting season. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division says archers get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning Saturday, September 13th. Last year, 118,238 archery hunters harvested […]

Free Fishing in Georgia on National Hunting and Fishing Day

Secret Trout Stream ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

Residents of the great state of Georgia are eligible for free fishing on Saturday, September 27, 2014, even if they don’t have a fishing license.  Many other events and fun activities are scheduled to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. On this day, residents do NOT need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on […]