Laura on Life: Flase Alarms

In the early morning hours, my slumber was interrupted by an ear-piercing screech...
Oct 18, 2008

Chocolate: Great for Your Skin

Think chocolate is one of the worst things for your skin? Think again...
Oct 17, 2008

Special Reading of “Simply American; A Gentle Warrior & His People” Announced

Simply American; A Gentle Warrior & His People was written by Dawson County residents, Lucy and Rick Harris, as a tribute to their son, Noah. Listen to the love and commitment of one of our country's heroes, 1st Lt. Noah Harris, as he grows from a child to a man of conviction and purpose. His parents will read from their book about their only precious son who was killed in action on June 18, 2005...
Oct 16, 2008

Komen Atlanta's 'Call for the Cure' Radiothon to Air Friday on B98.5FM

The Call for the Cure will kick off with the Steve and Vikki Morning Show, featuring a live breakfast that will honor 98 of Atlanta’s breast cancer survivors. The radiothon will continue throughout the day, raising funds for Atlanta’s medically underserved community and spreading the message of early detection...
Oct 15, 2008

Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners Help Out at Dawson Extension Office

Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners continued their efforts at the Dawson County Extension during the month of September. With the heat of summer behind, Master Gardeners went to work providing basic fall landscape maintenance...
Oct 15, 2008

A Tart Treat to Protect Against . . . Everything!

You know those infomercial gadgets that do 10 jobs in one? Well, there's a fruit that tops them all...
Oct 14, 2008

Laura on Life: People Will Talk

Women need to be so organized in order to make it through the harrowing hours of everyday life that they are sometimes very hard on themselves and other women...
Oct 13, 2008

Olive Oil for a Flat Belly

According to researchers, after testing two diets -- one high in carbs and the other based on healthy fats from olive oil -- the "fat" diet kept bellies flatter...
Oct 13, 2008

Blessed by Trees

It is with the positive assets of trees in mind that the Dawson County Tree Preservation Committee, the Georgia Forestry Commission, and Keep Dawson County Beautiful have joined together for the second year to recognize Champion Trees of Dawson County...
Oct 13, 2008

Dawsonville Hardware October Bargains

Step into Dawsonville Hardware on the square in October for these bargains of the month...
Oct 12, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2007 Flying Fish Washington State Riesling

This Riesling is bright and fresh with an abundant floral aroma suggesting apricots and lemon zest.  The flavors abound with fruit dominated by apples and tropical fruits. The finish is crisp without any lingering sweetness...
Oct 10, 2008

Laura on Life: Alarming Clocks

Getting up in the morning is hard enough, but without an alarm clock, it becomes even more difficult because I can't get a good night sleep when I’'m worrying about when I have to wake up...
Oct 10, 2008

Brenau Opera Center Inaugurates Fourth Season

American tenor Robert Breault will appear in Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium in a recital on Monday, Oct. 13, inaugurating the fourth season of performances presented by Brenau’s International Opera Center...
Oct 10, 2008

Georgia Aquarium Welcomes More Than 150 Jellies

Aquarium biologists ventured into 48 degree Pacific Ocean water dodging hefty sea swells and inclement weather in order to collect the jellies...
Oct 9, 2008

Discover Georgia's Great Outdoors This Fall

Georgia has long been known for its beautiful autumn colors, and Blue Ridge was recently recognized by CNN Money as one of the top 5 spots for fall foliage in the nation...
Oct 9, 2008