Along Atlanta Highway just south of the historic district in Flowery Branch you’ll find a real treasure of a place – Bits of Treasure Antique Mall is full of vintage furniture, clothing, jewelry and all kinds of collectibles. In fact, Bits of Treasure is part of a nice cluster of consignment, vintage, antiques and thrift... Read More Read More
Can’t get out and drive? If you are in Flowery Branch – get out and WALK! Here’s a link to the walking tour of the downtown district – grab a hot cup of coffee and a freshly baked sweet on Main Street and then brave the icy sidewalks for a little winter history lesson. Over... Read More Read More
Calliope Sweets is located in Historic Downtown Flowery Branch where they serve fresh baked goods that are delicious and made with only the finest ingredients. All of their desserts are freshly baked on site. Managers Patty Phillips and Diane Hanes have brought a little bit of the Big Easy to the Branch with the New Orleans theme... Read More Read More
The Atlanta Falcons make their nest in Flowery Branch, just a few miles from the shores of Lake Lanier. Every summer, they invite their fans out to observe training camp. From late July through early August, the team runs drills, practice games and even a scrimmage or two. Admission to camp is always free and... Read More Read More
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... Read More Read More
By Jennifer Jackson Whitley – For The Times Take a step back to the 1950s, where families sat around a pictureless box to listen instead of watch — hard to imagine, isn’t it? Before Xbox, Internet and HDTVs, the most popular form of leisure was found in radio, and that entertainment returns this weekend with Fifth... Read More Read More
Unbelievable Latin flavors are cooked up daily in Flowery Branch – who knew? Tropical Breeze Restaurant on Atlanta Highway is a family run business where Cuban-Americans create dishes their grandmothers would be proud of. The menu is filled with dozens of delicious options. Of course they have a fine traditional Cuban sandwich, but don’t be... Read More Read More
Get ready to hear some frightful tales from the players at Fifth Row Center Stage during their creepy crawly downtown Flowery Branch ghost tour this fall. Actors from the theater company located on Main Street in Flowery Branch have pulled together a series of local ghost lore and wrapped it up in a walking tour... Read More Read More
Pick up some fresh Georgia grown produce at the weekly farm market in Flowery Branch. The Spout Springs Library Farmers Market pops up in the parking area of the library on Spout Springs Road near the entrance of Sterling on the Lake every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. or when produce sells out which is just about every... Read More Read More