Two brothers, Griffin and Jake Prince, were lost in a tragic boat wreck on Lake Lanier, Monday, June 18, 2012. They are gone but not forgotten. Family and friends created a Facebook page to preserve Griffin and Jake Prince’s memory. A portion of the memorial site says: “Griffin and Jake Prince were two of the most special and […]
Just before 11 PM on Monday, June 18, 2012, a pontoon boat carrying individuals from four families in Gwinnett County was traveling in the Shoal Creek area near Buford Dam on Lake Lanier. In spite of having its lights on, their boat was hit head-on by a speeding center-console fishing boat. The fishing boat left […]
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, call Robert at 770-827-6282. His e-mail is [email protected]. Line-side fishing is great. The bite this week has been awesome aboard all three of our boats. All the major creeks are […]
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 is great. The bite this week is the same as last week. Change nothing. The summer bite is in […]
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 […]
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] Linesides: Excellent. The bite is “super incredibly hot” right now on the north end of the lake for huge numbers of […]
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. […]
Everybody deserves to have summer fun! The good folks who run the Acworth Parks and Recreation Horizon Kickball League know that as well as anyone. Parents of children with developmental and physical disabilities are invited to sign up now for kickball games to be played at Horizon Field, located at 4000 S. Main St. in Acworth. […]
Lake Allatoona is the perfect spot to spend a few days or the summer with friends and family. But figuring out where to stay could give Captain America heartburn. Relax, citizen!!! Your superhero friends at LakeAllatoona.com have worked tirelessly for truth, justice (OK, that’s a lie) and where to stay when you visit Lake Allatoona (that’s […]
Several spots near Lake Allatoona have trails designed for off-road bicycling. Blankets Creek Trails can accommodate riders of all skill levels. There are seven trails that range from 1/4 mile to more than four miles in length. The Iron Hill Trail at Red Top Mountain State Park and the Pine Mountain Trail, managed by Cartersville […]