Join us this Memorial Day for the Chattanooga Chase, the area’s oldest road race! This year is the 55th running of the race and it’s looking to be our biggest year yet. Register now at chattanoogachase.org to be a part of this historic community event! There are two races (8k and 1M) that take place in […]
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Sisi
Meet Sisi, a compact senior rat terrier mix, who’s about 10 years old and weighs 16 pounds; a perfect size for easy leash walking, riding in a car or sitting next to you on your favorite chair. Sisi is house trained and loves human contact; especially those carrying treats. Sound like your kind of girl? […]
Read More »Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park will hold their Annual Memorial Day Ceremony – all is invited and encouraged to come! The North Georgia Honor Guard will be conducting the ceremony, which will feature a keynote speaker, rifle salute and Taps, and the Huey will be open for display for anyone who’d like to sit inside it. […]
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Cotton
Can you resist this smile? Meet Cotton, a 9 pound, 10 year old Shihtzu mix who came to us via animal control where he was picked up as a stray and nobody claimed him. Cotton never meets a stranger and is always ready to play or snuggle. He makes a great co-pilot and loves to […]
Read More »Best fruits and vegetables to grow in a summer garden
Okra Okra is a hot-weather-loving plant. Sow directly in the garden several weeks after the last frost has passed. If transplanting from seeds that were started indoors, be extremely gentle with seedlings, as they have very delicate roots. Plant in full sun in rich soil and be sure to harvest regularly. Pick okra pods when […]
Read More »Movies under the stars – Encanto
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for free, family-friendly Movie Under the Stars on the Braselton Town Green. Concessions will be available starting at 7 p.m. Movie starts as soon as it gets dark. Downtown restaurants offer to-go dinners and beverages. The June 11th movie will be Encanto, the new Disney hit! […]
Read More »First Friday Fests
Come enjoy the NE GA mountains! FREE concert on the first Friday of each month, June-Oct., 6-8PM at the historic Rock House lawn. Located on Main Street, Clayton, GA we are right in the midst of shopping, eating and strolling to your heart’s content! Free music along with a few farmers market vendors, Boy Scouts […]
Read More »Strawberry Trifle
Ingredients 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups cold milk 1 (9 inch) angel food cake, cut in cubes 4 bananas, sliced 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions Step 1 Prepare pudding with milk according to package directions. In a trifle bowl […]
Read More »Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park
Visit Stone Mountain Park during Memorial Day weekend for a special salute to the troops and an extended fireworks finale after the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision® for four nights in a row. Marvel as the skies above light up in a specially choreographed musical tribute honoring the brave women and men of the military. The special […]
Read More »Easy apple coleslaw
Ingredients 3 cups chopped cabbage 1 unpeeled red apple, cored and chopped 1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped 1 carrot, grated ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 green onions, finely chopped ⅓ cup mayonnaise ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste Directions: Step 1 In a […]
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Wilbur
If having a happy little bulldog mix is your kryptonite, you will probably want to meet Wilbur. He is a 4-year-old, 27 lb. lovebug whose past is a sad one. His Mom passed away and the family could not care for him and another dog, Gigi, who was surrendered with him. When he arrived, he […]
Read More »Memorial Day Car Show
Annual Memorial Day Car Show will be held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Registration is $25.00. Trophies will be given for Top 15, Top Ford, Top GM, Top Mopar, Top Truck, Farthest travelled, Top Street Rod, Most Original and GRHOF Best In […]
Read More »Spring plant sale
A spring plant sale will be held at Union County Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bags, boxes or tubs to carry plants. Pets are not permitted at the plant sale and the Union County Farmers Market will not be open that […]
Read More »Lemon-Ricotta Cornmeal Waffles
Perfect for a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed! Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornmeal ¼ cup white sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup half-and-half ½ cup ricotta cheese 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon lemon extract cooking spray Directions: Step 1 […]
Read More »First Annual Mother’s Day Crawl
This fun crawl takes place in Downtown Dahlonega. Crawl-goers are encouraged to visit participating businesses and enjoy food & retail specials. When you arrive at your first business on the crawl, you will be given an entry form or “passport”. For each business visited, you will receive a sticker on your entry form. Once you […]
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Gigi
Do you like polka dotted ears? If so, meet Gigi, a 35#, scruffy, fluffy terrier mix with the cutest polka dotted ears around! She is very shy when she meets you but will warm up quickly. Once she observes you for a little bit, she will come over and get ear scratches. In the week […]
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