By the Editor on 9/12/2010 6:10 PM

The NFL is back on the box and the cooler temps are more present each day.  It won't be long before the leaves are fully turning.  We have had a sporadic amount of rainfall that should yield a brilliant array of colors and lengthy season.  The best weather is just beginning for touring local shops or attending any of the seasonal festivals held all throughout the Georgia Mountains. 

We have recently received several emails asking for guide packages, depending upon what you are looking for, make a reservation for your accommodations and anywhere is a short and scenic drive.  If you are planning to attend Oktoberfest or Gold Rush Days make your reservations now, these dates fill up quickly.

By the Editor on 9/4/2010 8:30 AM

The temperature is forecast to be in the mid 80's and sunny all weekend.  I think we've been waiting for a reprieve from the heat since Easter.  Some of the lake parks close after Labor Day Weekend and won't reopen until Memorial Day so get out and enjoy.

This is perfect weather for fishing and camping.  The nights are cool enough to get a fire started and it's still warm enough to going swimming during the day.  This weather pattern won't last as long as I'd like, soon the leaves turn and snow will be falling.  Make the most of it.

By the Editor on 9/1/2010 8:08 PM

There are a lot of great benefits to living in Georgia, but the Georgia DMV isn't one of them.  I just went to put tags on my new Jeep and instead of the support wildlife tag I usually purchase, I wanted something to show pride in my Air Force service.  It's been a few years since I need tags for a vehicle and Georgia has lifted restrictions on what can be put on license plates. 

Now, you can put just about anything on your tag, sports teams, NASCAR drivers, pets, colleges, but you can't put a branch of the military. Georgia only allows retired military, disabled veterans, medal recipients and POWS.  I qualify for the DV plate, but there a lot of other honorably discharged vets that would like to show some support for their branch of service.  What gives?  Support the troops.  I got into a discussion with the manager of Tax Commissioner's Office, and in complete...

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