Buford Trout Hatchery Hosts Guided Bird Walk in Early May

Buford Trout Hatchery offers a combination of habitat that is very attractive to neotropical migrants, making it the perfect location to spot a beautiful summer tanager or orchard oriole. Local bird expert Karen Theodorou will be leading a bird walk along the hatchery’s Lincoln Sparrow Trail...
Apr 25, 2008

Tour de Georgia Rolling Health & Wellness Fesival Expo in Dahlonega Today

Stage Five is underway as the Tour de Georgia cyclists race from Suwanee to Dahlonega today. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will be providing a fun environment where parents and children can learn important information on healthy lifestyles and injury prevention at the Health and Wellness Expo...
Apr 25, 2008

Author Offers Healthy Alternative for Battling ADD

The causes of ADD, which is a recurrent pattern of behavior characterized by short attention spans, impulsivity and may include hyperactivity, are hot topics for debate and speculation as to whether it is environmental or genetic. Years of research and studying, consulting with the world’s premiere authorities in holistic medicines and promoting raw food nutrition led David Sandoval to create the Plant-Based Nutrition Program, which he believes can potentially help ADD sufferers...
Apr 23, 2008

Old Fashioned Barn Dance Wee Read Fundraiser This Saturday

The family event will be held at Kinsey Family Farm and will feature BBQ dinner, a bonfire, wagon rides and barn dancing. Tickets are $35 in advance and $38 at the door.  All proceeds benefit the Wee Read program, bringing books to every child in Dawson County from birth to age five...
Apr 23, 2008

Black's Mill Elementary Students Compete in Young Georgia Authors' Competition

Students Maggie Wright and Bim Peacock will be competing in the Dawson County Young Georgia Authors’ Writing Competition... 
Apr 22, 2008

Georgia Movies in the Park Returns for Third Year

Each movie event starts a 7 p.m., with the movie beginning at dusk. Families are encouraged to come out early to enjoy delicious food items from food vendors and pre-movie activities such as NoJoe’s Clown Circus show, petting zoos, face painting, airbrush tattoos, give-a-ways, children's activities and many large inflatables.  Dawsonville movie dates are June 6 and August 29...
Apr 22, 2008

Tour de Georgia and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Collaborate for Health and Wellness of Georgia Children

The not-for-profit children's hospital has teamed up with the Tour de Georgia’s Health and Wellness Expo at each finish line Host Venue including: Savannah, Augusta, Gainesville, Braselton, Dahlonega, Brasstown Bald Mountain/Towns County and Atlanta...
Apr 18, 2008

'Flying High' Benefits Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Purchase a ticket by May 23 to be entered to win a chartered flight for two. The winner will fly high above the Atlanta skyline in a WWII-style biplane the night of the exciting fundraising event...
Apr 16, 2008

Dawson Arts Council Now Offering Exciting Summer Camps

A team of broadway stars from incredible shows such as Wicked, les Miserables, High School Musical and more will let your child spend a week learning from professional performers at an exciting camp available through the Dawson Arts Council...
Apr 15, 2008

Southern Catholic College Hosts Sports Camps

Exciting football, golf and lacrosse camps are available this summer for all boys ages 10 to 14...
Apr 14, 2008

Reading Between the Lines: Homework HELP!

Many teachers ask students to write at home. Don’t dread these assignments. Relax and try some of the following strategies to make the experience pleasant for everyone in your home...
Mar 20, 2008

Dawson County 4-H Selling Six Flags Tickets

The cost is just $27, a $23 savings.  Find out where you can purchase tickets and do so before they run out...
Mar 19, 2008

Riverview Middle Students to Represent School in Oratorical Contest

Riverview Middle School students Emily Stowers and Cody Hall were chosen to represent Riverview at the district competition on March 29, 2008 at Jasper Middle School...
Mar 13, 2008

The Holly Children's Theatre presents SEUSSICAL Live On Stage, March 13-16

Live On Stage, March 13-16 combining 13 of Dr. Seuss' works in a fanstastical, magical, musical extravaganza!...
Mar 12, 2008

Small Tales II

Puppy love can get the best of us, and it can begin much earlier than you would imagine.  Take some love-smitten four-year-olds, for instance...
Mar 7, 2008