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Thanksgiving Gobble Jog for Charity

Gobble Jog 2013

Gobble Jog is one of the best ways to help yourself and others on Thanksgiving Day. You can help the homeless, work up your appetite and burn off zillions of calories all at once.  Gobble Jog is scheduled for 8 AM until noon on November 28, 2013 on the Marietta Square. Way back in 2003, a […]

HOG Charity Breakfast in Acworth

The HOG Charity Breakfast Benefits the Horizon League in Acworth.

We are pleased to inform you about the HOG (Helping One Guy/Group) Charity Breakfast to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Have we ever heard of HOG?  Nope.  Do we know anyone in the group?  Nope.  Are we only doing this because they have a cool name and help kids?  Yup. This event is […]

Acworth’s 5th Annual Turkey Chase Nov. 23rd

Acworth Turkey Chase

Looking for the perfect way to relieve the guilt of overeating on Thanksgiving?  This is it!! The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 5th Annual Acworth Turkey Chase on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. Walk, […]

DNR Law Enforcement Report (11-20-13)

DNR Law Enforcement Division ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

We don’t bring you frequent updates on who got away with breaking the law, just updates on the people who thought they could get away with breaking the law. They’re the ones who keep our friends busy at Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division. The latest Law Enforcement Report is proof people get busted … […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (11-20-13)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Striper & Hybrid Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-sides fishing is Fair and getting better!! The fall bite is starting to show signs of life.  The north end of the lake […]

Tellus Science Museum Welcomes Princess Presto & Super Why

super why

Let’s just face it.  When it comes to the latest and greatest “in” thing that kids like, most of are dorks. That’s why Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville is so dang valuable to help us connect with our kids and grandkids. If not for Tellus, how would we EVER know that we should take all the kids […]

No DOT Road Work over Thanksgiving Weekend

Over the river and
thru the insane traffic
to Grampa's house
we go.

Over the river and thru the insane traffic to Grampa’s house we go. Our pals at the Department of Transportation (DOT) are not a bunch of turkeys!  They’re good eggs!  And they’re sticking their necks out for motorists this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. To help local folks and outsiders passing through the Great State of Georgia arrive […]

Free Admission — Friday 11-15 ONLY — to Magical Nights of Lights

Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands

THIS is a deal. You are invited to come to Lake Lanier Islands TONIGHT, Friday, November 15th ONLY and get a free visit to the Magical Nights of Lights! Yes, there’s a catch.  Someone in your car must wear a tacky Christmas sweater. How hard is that? If you snooze on this deal, you will pay […]

Live Chat: Quail Hunting Season 11-14-13

Brown Quail

Quail hunting season begins in Georgia on Saturday, November 16, 2013 and extends through the end of February of 2014. To help you prepare, you’re invited to join in on a live Internet chat with Private Lands Program Manager Reggie Thackston on Thursday, November 14th at 3 PM EST. In addition to an in-depth look […]

Time to Get Quacking for Duck Season

Duck Season in GA begins November 23, 2103.

‘Tis the season to start dreaming up another bulletproof excuse to get out of work for the opening of duck season. Yes, November 22nd is National Start Your Own Country Day, but other hunters are going to get busted for using that trick, and who’s going to believe you need time to celebrate National Cashew […]