• Homeward bound pet of the week: Carlson

    Calling all husky lovers!  Meet Carlson, a 2-year old who was found wandering around a neighborhood when his owners abandoned him.  HB took him in and he immediately went to a foster home where he is enjoying the company of 2 other dogs in a fence-in area.  He plays well with other dogs and has […]

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  • Spring rolls

    Ingredients 2 ounces rice vermicelli 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined and cut in half 2 leaves lettuce, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 ⅓ tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil Sauce ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons […]

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  • Homeward bound pet of the week: Hoggle

    Meet Hoggle, who was found running the roads with a buddy.  They were taken to animal control and not one person came looking for them.  Imagine losing a cutie who’s around a year old and only weighs 15 lbs. Hoggle is totally vetted and ready to go to his forever home.  He is house trained […]

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  • Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

    Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon lemon pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lemon, sliced Directions Step 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Step 2 Combine […]

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  • BLAIRSVILLE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES

    Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (gates open at 8) Discover your “clan” and hang out with locals and visitors enjoying traditional games. Highland music, dancing and food with a Scottish flair. Watch border collies herd sheep and falcons swoop down on “prey” or check your roots at the Heritage Tent. Children […]

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  • North Georgia Highlands Seafood Festival ~ Young Harris, GA

    7th Annual North Georgia Seafood Festival Get ready to eat some great seafood: tap your toes to live music then stroll through some arts & crafts. These are just a few of the highlights of the seafood festival. The festival will feature delicious food, music, and affordable arts & crafts. We’ll have a beer garden […]

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  • Annual Spring Arts in the Park

    Join us Memorial Day weekend for our 48th Annual Spring Arts in the Park fine arts and fine crafts festival held in the beautiful Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Shop from a variety of artworks from over 175 juried fine arts and fine crafts exhibitors, enjoy tasty food, and engage in multiple artist […]

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  • Homeward bound pet of the week: Nelson

    Nelson is a handsome 5 year old chihuahua mix who weighs in at just under 20lbs. Nelson finds himself at HBPR after his owner passed away. Nelson has a fun personality, he loves everyone and has become a volunteer favorite. He likes other dogs, loves stuffed toys and belly rubs. He has ignored the cats […]

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  • Egg Salad

    Have any eggs leftover from Easter? Make this yummy egg salad recipe! Ingredients 1/2 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. yellow mustard 1 tbsp. dill pickle juice 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to serve 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to serve 1/4 tsp. paprika, plus more to serve 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional 12 […]

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  • Spring Festival – Ducktown

    SPRING FESTIVAL ARTS – CRAFTS – BLUEGRASS Ducktown School was purchased by two locals. Currently, it is under renovations to turn it into a youth retreat and community event center. There will also be business opportunities in the near future. When: Saturday, May 4th 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Ducktown School 2018 Hwy 68, […]

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  • Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival

    The Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival is the perfect event for lovers of art, wine, and jazz. Chestatee Artists will present this exciting event for the 9th year in the historic downtown square and adjacent Hancock Park. The focus is on featuring high-quality arts and crafts, fine local and regional wines, craft beer, and terrific […]

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  • Homeward bound pet of the week: Derek

    Meet Derek, a 16# min pin mix, who just finished his heartworm treatments and is now showing what a fun, playful boy he is!  If you show him a toy or a ball, he will sit at attention, then jump up in the air to show off his pirouettes, then chase after the “prey” and […]

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  • Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival

    HIAWASSEE HIGHLANDS WINE FESTIVAL Enjoy music by Wyatt Espalin & friends on two stages, arts and crafts, food trucks, 30+ Wineries, and tours of the blooming Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens. When: MAY 11, 2024 11:00 AM –5:00 PM Where: 1311 Music Hall Road Hiawassee , GA 30546

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  • Deviled Eggs

    You can’t have an Easter Sunday brunch without this classic! Ingredients 12 whole hard-boiled eggs 1/2 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. yellow mustard 2 tsp. dill pickle juice 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper Hot sauce (optional) Ground paprika, for sprinkling Chopped chives (optional)   Directions Step 1 Peel the eggs and cut […]

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