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Georgia Wine Country Festival Expands To Three June Weekends
The 10th Anniversary Georgia Wine Country Festival, held at Three Sisters Vineyard, will include unique musical guests every weekend, farm exhibits, folk art, and vendors...
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Puppy Love & Kitty Kisses to Benefit Dawson County Humane Society
This Valentine's Dinner fundraiser is planned for Saturday, February 12, and door prizes collectively valued at more than $3,000 will be given away to guests during the dinner...
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Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club holds 14th Annual Polar Bear Swim
On January 1, many will be celebrating the New Year in a most unique way.  They will jump into freezing cold water during the annual 2011 Polar Bear Swim...
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‘Stars and Strikes’ in Cumming Hosts Family-Filled New Years Eve Celebration
Stars and Strikes’ first New Year’s Eve package, “Make it a Family Night,” runs from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2010 and includes: bowling for the entire family, shoes, one session of lazer tag or bumper cars, snacks, pizza buffet, party favors, raffles and prizes – for only $140.00 per lane, for up to six guests...
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Breakfast with Santa Set for December 4
Don't forget that Breakfast with Santa is tomorrow!  The third annual magical event is adding a fun new addition this year -- the opportunity to purchase a live Christmas tree on-site. Trees range from 5ft-10ft and start at $35.00...
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Amelia Island is a Quick Getaway
Amelia Island, just off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla., is about the size of New York City but is the complete opposite of that Yankee island. Amelia is quiet and serene...
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Lake Lanier Islands Resort Turns Switch on New Haunted Nights of Lights
Families will huddle together as they take a driving tour of Lake Lanier Islands Resort this Halloween...
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Trout Unlimited's Gold Rush Chapter Expands Fly Fishing Challenge
The competition, which will allow two-person teams to match their skills against other teams, is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, November 6-7...

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Voices of North Georgia Announces Two Concerts
Every Time I Feel the Spirit! is an inspirational choral performance of the best arrangements of the American Spiritual style, along with "foot-stamping," rousing, celebratory tunes from the past, guaranteed to uplift and inspire... 
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Dawson County Celebrates New Welcome Center with October 8-10 Grand Opening
The celebration will kick off with a ribbon cutting and last all weekend, with the Dawson County Convention & Visitors Bureau providing free apple cider, a visit from a Cabbage Patch Kid®, displays from local attractions – including pumpkins and fall decorations from Uncle Shuck’s and Bradley’s pumpkin patch -- and more...
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Cedar Hill to Present Symposium on Sept.12
"Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream" Symposium is scheduled for Sunday, September 12 from 1 - 5 p.m...
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Gainesville to Host World's Top Junior Anglers
The 2010 National Guard Junior World Championship will feature 82 youth anglers from 41 states fishing for over $30,000 in scholarships and prizes. Two junior champions from each state, one in each age bracket, 11-14 and 15-18, will vie for the championship titles...
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Once On This Island – The Concert to Benefit American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund
The Red Clay Theatre will debut its summer production on July 16, which will also include a Gala and Silent Auction, benefiting the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief Effort. Special guests include Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and Barbie in Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3...
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Chestatee River Diving Bell Fundraiser Event Set for July 31
Heading the night's entertainment is country and western entertainer, Freddie Way.  A native of Northeast Georgia, Freddie, a songwriter, also plays the guitar and fiddle, and has opened for various major acts including Sammy Kershaw, Little Big Town and Ricky Skaggs... 
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Gourmet Highway: A Prayer for the Gulf
From the great Gulf fishing village of Carrabelle over to places like Destin – these places have historically been popular with Atlanta travelers who came to vacation and fish. My first day in a boat on the Gulf waters was during a weekend in Carrabelle with my father...
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State Parks Provide Star-Spangled Fourth of July
A variety of Fourth of July celebrations are planned at numerous North Georgia Parks, with activities that appeal to visitors of all ages...
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Dawson Day Sparks in the Park Independence Day Celebration Set for July 3
The second annual event promises fun for all ages.  Kids will enjoy moonwalks, inflatable slides, face painting and more.  Adults (and kids!) can dance to tunes from The Frogz, and all will find popcorn, boiled peanuts, snow cones, and other favorite carnival snacks at their fingertips...
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‘Stars and Strikes’ Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with Family Fun Day
Highlights of the day, set for Saturday, July 17, include face painting, jumping castles, live entertainment, special appearances by popular sports mascots, corporate/sponsor booths, special anniversary pricing and lots of surprises...
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Pinecrest Academy Students Choose Mission Work for Senior Trip
Twenty-one boys, including four former Pinecrest graduates, and twenty girls, along with parents, a priest, and consecrated women, traveled to Nicaragua, setting out to transform society with the words of Mother Teresa, “We can do no great things, only small things with great love”... 
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Brenau Barbecue Championship Offers More than Barbecue
World-class vendors will be selling everything from food and beverages to T-shirts and jewelry, and live performances by musician Kimberly Clark and the Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Sons of Sailors, will add to the fun...
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