People & Places Pencil in this Art Exhibit Before it Checks Out http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/pencil-in-this-art-exhibit-before-it-checks-out/

Members of the Colored Pencil Society of America have been hard at work, and the fruits of their labor can be seen on the walls of the Hall County Library. “The library displays the art in the gallery to promote education about the arts, to give people an opportunity to explore new means of self-expression and to highlight...read more

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People & Places President’s Day Honored by Sons of Revolution http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/presidents-day-honored-by-sons-of-revolution/

Celebration of the Birth of President George Washington, Gainesville. Lyman Hall Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Washington Monument, corner of Washington St. and Green St., Gainesville. president@lymanhallsar.org. Titled Washington’s Birthday, a federal holiday honoring George...read more

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People & Places Take a Sentimental Journey this Saturday http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/take-a-sentimental-journey-this-saturday/

Join the Voices of North Georgia and the Sentimental Journey Jazz and Swing Band this Saturday, February 18th at the Gainesville Civic Center for an evening of 1940′s music, dancing and romancing. Advanced tickets required – $15 per person Show starts at 7:30pm (dessert included) Email: sylvanhill1@comcast.net to...read more

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People & Places Parody of “Empire State of Mind” Pays Tribute to Peach State http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/parody-of-empire-state-of-mind-pays-tribute-to-peach-state/

After all, Georgia is the Empire State of the South…so what’s a more fitting tribute than to parody Jay Z and Alisha Keys’ hit Empire State of Mind with a tribute to the peach state? With over 20,000 hits and growing, this video features sites all over Atlanta and even some spots across the state like the Ray...read more

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People & Places All You Can Eat Wings – Cocktail Cove Grill & Bar http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/all-you-can-eat-wings-cocktail-cove-grill-bar/

Monday nights at Cocktail Cove enjoy all you can eat wings for only $9.99. Join in the fun with Bingo at 7:00 – game sign up is at 6:15pm. Other Weekly Specials at Cocktail Cove Tuesday & Thursday – Texas Hold Em Contest @ 8pm Wednesday – Baby Back Ribs $12.99 – Rock Band Karaoke @ 9pm Thursday –...read more

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People & Places Five Questions with Monica Spears, jazz singer http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/five-questions-with-monica-spears-jazz-singer/

Story by: Ashley Bates Gainesville Times For years, Monica Spears played with bands at nightspots, restaurants, festivals and fairs and lived the crooner lifestyle. But now as a mother of three girls in Alto, she has changed the way she expresses her musical talent. Spears branched out to jazz standards and torch melodies because...read more

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People & Places 11Alive’s Chris Holcomb Knows Where to Find Good Eats http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/11alives-chris-holcomb-knows-where-to-find-good-eats/

Check out the video of local newsman Chris Holcomb when he visits one of his favorite restaurants near Lake Lanier. Loretta’s in Oakwood, Georgia is an authentic southern cafeteria with fresh cooked veggies, hot baked breads and some of the best fried chicken on planet earth. MMMMMmmmmm…we’re getting hungry...read more

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People & Places Get your Falcons Pep On with Verizon Wireless http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/get-your-falcons-pep-on-with-verizon-wireless/

Verizon Wireless will hold Falcons Pep Rallies at select stores around Atlanta on Friday night. The pep rallies have been rescheduled twice due to the weather. Although the available tickets to the Falcons’ first home playoff game since 2004 sold out in nine minutes, Verizon Wireless is giving fans one more opportunity to...read more

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People & Places Rise Up Falcons Nation – Help spread Falcons Fever – Jan 15th! http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/rise-up-falcons-nation-help-spread-falcons-fever/

Rise Up America We’re charting the Falcons faithful across the country: just tell us where you’re from, then check out the map to view the concentration of fans in each state. Otherwise, just provide your first name, last name, city and state below and submit. Thanks for your incredible support this season! ...read more

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People & Places Freddie the Falcon Shows off His Skills http://www.lakelaniercvb.com/freddy-the-falcon-leapfrogs-a-fan/

We are so proud of our season superstar Atlanta Falcons – in fact, their mascot is flipping head over heels about all their wins! All work and no play makes for a pretty dull NFL mascot…luckily, Freddie the Falcon knows how to have fun with the fans. Shown here at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp facilities in Flowery...read more

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