The Swan Drive-In is now showing The Lost City, with the last showing tonight! featuring Sandra Bullock and Channin Tatum Rated PG-13 When: TONIGHT, Sunday, March 27 at 8:00 p.m. Where: Swan Drive-In 651 Summit Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 The Swan Drive-In features a full concession stand, with Funnel Cakes and Deep Fried Oreos! The […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Odin
Odin is so cute, he got his picture up here twice! He is still looking for his forever home! Here is a message from the Homeward Bound Pet Rescue: “Odin is such a great dog. I’m surprised that he hasn’t been snapped up yet. If I only had room for all of them!” Read more […]
Read More »Featured home for sale: 1323 ZENITH TRL ELLIJAY, GA 30540
Look no further for a great river front home! Beautiful level river lot and setting with charming ranch style, 2BR/2BA home with all paved road access and close to town! Great River Frontage! Full Length Porch overlooking the Coosawattee River with stairs leading down to the spacious and gentle backyard and private river deck! Home […]
Read More »Spring has sprung! Celebrate the first day of spring with these seasonal activities
Best things to do in Georgia in Spring Go to the beach – Brunswick and its four barrier islands – St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island – are brimming with activities from deep-sea fishing to golfing and shopping. Seek out the otherworldly landscape of Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, hunt […]
Read More »French Spring Soup
Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 pound leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 quarts water 3 large potatoes, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces ⅓ cup uncooked long-grain white rice 4 teaspoons salt ½ pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream Directions Step 1 Melt the […]
Read More »Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival
This yearly craft beer festival celebrates the science and agriculture of the region by showcasing the area’s finest artisan brews. Beer, food and music enthusiasts alike will gather to enjoy the celebration. Come sample some of the best brews in the region… with the Great Smoky Mountains as your backdrop. Hops in the Hills also […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Odin
Meet Odin, who got his picture taken when being driven to the vet today. He was hesitant about getting into the car, but once in….he was good! This 5 year old guy is about 55 lbs. and never meets a stranger. Although he is a bit shy, he not stand-offish. He’s always ready for an […]
Read More »Copperhill Brewery ~ Live Music and Events
Copperhill Tap Room and our Ducktown Brewery (with Food Truck) Friendly, fun atmosphere serving pints and flights of exceptional tasting craft beer. EVENT SCHEDULE: Thursday, March 17th – St. Patty’s Day Trivia – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Copperhill location) Saturday, March 19th – Karaoke – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Ducktown/Ocoee location) Friday, March 25th – […]
Read More »Time to change your clocks
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging all Georgians to change their smoke alarm batteries this weekend when they change their clocks to mark the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. “Smoke alarms protect your lives and belongings by warning when there might be a fire in your home or place […]
Read More »Senior resident finds a ‘furever’ home
From the Humane Society of Blue Ridge: “Tears of joy!!! That is what everyone at the shelter has been experiencing today! You see, Tux, our senior and also longest resident, has been adopted! Tux’ journey with us has been quite a special one! When he arrived, he weighed 74 pounds!! He had already lost 10 […]
Read More »St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Pie
Ingredients: Crust: 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons white sugar Filling: 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 4 large egg yolks ½ cup key lime juice 2 tablespoons key lime zest 1 tablespoon honey 2 drops green food coloring, or as needed Directions: Step 1 Preheat the oven […]
Read More »Irish Stew
Ingredients 3 pounds lamb shoulder chops salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken stock ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 2 carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped water as needed 1 ½ pounds baby Dutch yellow potatoes ¼ cup chopped green […]
Read More »Best Flowers to Plant for Spring
Roses Fertilize them in early spring and make sure to keep them watered, especially during the hot summer months. Roses perform best in a location that receives at least six hours of direct sun daily. When it comes to roses, there are myriad choices, but a few are easy to grow for gardeners of all […]
Read More »Arts in March
March 26th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Arts in March celebrates local arts and culture in downtown Brevard. 2022 will mark the 4th year of the event. The event has something for everyone–open houses, artist demonstrations, live music, and special offers at participating businesses. The 2022 event will incorporate made brevard, Heart of Brevard’s first […]
Read More »Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
April 23-24, 2022 Bear on the Square is as authentic as it gets. This Appalachian heritage festival and experience will play you some mountain music — or you pick your own fiddle, bajo, dulcimore and more and join in on this annual town tradition. Dahlonega’s historic public square is prime music territory for two full […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Fergie
Looking for a fun, playful little girl? Meet Fergie, a 22 lb., 2 year old terrier mix. Fergie may be choosy about her canine playmates but is a guaranteed lover of all people. A fenced yard would be great for her to expend her energy and willingness to chase a ball (but not necessarily retrieve). She […]
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