Bird watching gets no respect. Those of us who can tell the difference between an indigo bunting and a bluebird conceal our unpopular habits, in the same way people hide the fact that they once owned ugly cars, like AMC Gremlins or Pontiac Azteks. There’s no shame in enjoying the variety and beauty of birds. [Attention […]
There are two ways to watch Venus pass in front of the sun in what is termed a “transit of Venus.” 1) You can look directly at the sun and go blind. 2) Stop by the Tellus Museum to observe this phenomenon perfectly safely. Trust me, the correct choice is #2. Venus transits are extremely rare. […]
Cartersville’s Tellus Science Museum will help you keep your eyes on the skies with its latest imaginative planetarium shows. If you’ve ever dreamed of riding roller coasters on other planets, you should 1) stop eating spicy foods before bedtime and 2) plan to watch “Planetary Thrill Rides II” — sequel to Tellus’ most popular planetarium presentation. […]
Law enforcement agencies will crack down on dangerous, aggressive and speeding drivers to reduce fatal crashes during the holiday driving period from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The HEAT — Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic — will be on those who choose to break the law. For the ninth straight summer, police from 159 Georgia […]
Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona. When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail at [email protected] Line side fishing: Very Good. The summer bite is really starting to take off. All the major creeks are producing good […]
Pretty soon we’ll all be saying, “Wow! Summer sure went fast! We should have gone camping more.” This weekend several campgrounds along Lake Allatoona will open for the 2012 season, including Clark Creek North, Old Highway 41 #3 and Upper Stamp Creek. Click on the links below for all you’d ever want to know about fees, […]
The first stop on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will be in Acworth, GA, beginning Friday, May 18, 2012 at Dallas Landing Park. The tour’s top riders will compete — before a crowd expected to number close to 10,000 — performing death-defying aerial maneuvers and “rail” tricks that make the most sane person scream, “THAT […]
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) gave a glimmer of hope to otherwise doomed rural post offices across America, in the form of a news release dated May 9, 2012. A few regional post offices that are affected include: * BOWDON JUNCTION * COOSA * ESOM HILL * FELTON * MOUNT ZION * NELSON * TATE The new […]
Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona. When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail at [email protected] Line side: Fair! The Super Moon we had this past weekend really did slow down the bite. The fish are still […]
The City of Acworth urges you to Think Green! In conjunction with Federal Recyclers, Acworth’s Parks and Recreation Department invites you to their semi-annual Computer, Electronics and Metal Recycling Day at the Acworth Sports Complex, off South Main Street. The date is Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 8 AM until 5 PM. There won’t be […]