Four young artists are winners of the T-Shirt Art Contest in Georgia’s Youth Birding Competition, according to Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources. Art contest coordinator Linda May praised participants and stressed that the focus “isn’t just about art.” “It’s about getting kids interested in the outdoors and connected to the environment,” said May, environmental outreach coordinator […]
Tellus Science Museum, located at I-75’s Exit 293 near Cartersville, Georgia, would like you to join them to observe a rare total eclipse of the moon on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at — Ready? — one o’clock in the morning until 5:30 AM. This event will occur whether the skies are clear or cloudy! Doors […]
You’re invited to join the Bass Anglers from Reinhardt University for its first bass tournament to be held on Lake Allatoona on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Teams will hit the water on Saturday, April 19th from Victoria Boat Ramp. The tournament will run from safelight until 3 p.m. Tournament Details Teams can consist of one […]
The Cherokee County Historical Society honored four historic property owners on Friday, March 21, 2014, for their outstanding work in historic preservation. The Historical Society feels that it is important for communities to retain and honor these historic sites, because it gives residents a sense of place, which is critical in maintaining a unique identity in […]
Historic Main Street in downtown Acworth is the perfect backdrop for 100 whimsical and talented artisans from around the country to display their works of art at the 3rd Annual Acworth Art Fest. Their creative booth displays will again decorate beautiful Main Street with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and much […]
Dahlonega is a wonderful place to enjoy free olde tyme music, first dates, buying treasures, popping The Question or celebrating a treasured anniversary. Dahlonega’s fame among Appalachian Trail enthusiasts extends beyond its mere proximity to the Trail. The town welcomes adventurers who hit the Trail and sends them off each spring with the Dahlonega Trail Fest. This […]
Talented young people in Georgia are taking part in two related challenges. Teams of birdwatchers will compete to see which team can find the most birds in a 24-hour period. Artists will compete to see whose artwork will adorn the official Youth Birding Competition T-shirts for 2014. Do you know any young people who create pictures […]
Yes, it’s still chilly at night, but summer is right around the corner! Wise parents and guardians won’t wait too long to register their kids for Camp Acworth at the Acworth Beach House at Cauble Park beginning in June. Campers will enjoy various outdoor activities, such as: swimming, canoeing, hiking and archery. Camp wouldn’t be complete […]
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “If chocolate is wrong, I don’t want to be right,” you’re going to love the “Sweet Science of Chocolate” lecture at Tellus Science Museum on Wednesday, February 26th at 12:15 PM. The Sweet Science of Chocolate presentation by Tellus Director of Education Cantey Smith is part of Tellus’s Lunch and Learn series. […]
The Cherokee County Historical Society is seeking nominations for their 2014 Historic Preservation Awards until March 3rd. Historic sites or structures must be at least 50 years old and should exhibit outstanding success in historic preservation. Owners of recently rehabilitated properties or those that have been carefully maintained over the years are encouraged to apply. The […]