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Farm Fresh in Flowery Branch

Lake Lanier CVB — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:22 +0000

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 week!
6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
For more info on the market, email: sslfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Outdoor Concerts – Summer music series offer variety of tunes

Lake Lanier CVB — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:41:38 +0000

Flowery Branch – Historic Downtown
Concerts at the Depot, Flowery Branch. Bring a picnic, blankets and chairs. 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays in June, July and August. Grafted by Grace, Saturday; Blossom Creek Breeze, July 10; Grafted by Grace, July 24; Jordan Rager, Aug. 14 and Blossom Creek, Aug. 28. Old Train Depot, 5600 Main St., Flowery Branch. Free. 678-698-1387.

Flowery Branch – Sterling on the Lake
Songs 4 Summer concert, Flowery Branch. Featuring Reality Showband. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sterling on the Lake Village Green, 7005 Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch. Free concert; $5 parking. 770-967-9777.

Gainesville – Brenau University
Patriotic Picnic Pops concert, Gainesville. Gainesville Symphony Orchestra with Shawn Megorden. 7:30 p.m. July 3, Brenau University Amphitheater, Brenau University, 500 Washington St., Gainesville. $30 adults, $27 seniors, $12 students. Add $50 per table of eight. 770-532-5727.

Gainesville – The Arts Council
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Gainesville. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. July 30, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Rain date Aug. 1. $35; $32 seniors, $28 students and children; $320 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.

Summer MusicFest, Gainesville. The Swingin’ Medallions. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. $25; $240 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.

Back in Time Band, Gainesville at The Arts Council. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. Friday, June 25th Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Free for members; $20 nonmembers; $200 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.

Flowery Branch Gospel Trio Honored by Industry

Lake Lanier CVB — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:05:56 +0000

Members of The Homeland Boys, a Southern gospel group based in Flowery Branch, recently were invited to the Music City Gospel Showcase in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

The trio was one of 48 groups performing at the event. Performances also included legends such as Bill Shaw and Roy McNeal. The showcase started about 10 years ago as a way to promote independent gospel groups.

The Homeland Boys sang for three days — June 16 through last Saturday — and during the event’s final evening, the group was awarded Trio of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.

The showcase will air later this year on WATC-TV Channel 57 in Atlanta and online at

Freddie the Falcon Shows off His Skills

Lake Lanier CVB — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:31 +0000

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 Branch near Lake Lanier, Freddie uses an eager volunteer to show of his tumbling skills…or not…

Running Drills with the Atlanta Falcons

Lake Lanier CVB — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:30:03 +0000

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 the team usually sets up some fun family activities. It’s a great way to get an upclose look at the players before the season begins.

Check out the video below to get a fan’s perspective of training camp…

Lewis named new secondary coach for Falcons

Lake Lanier CVB — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:00:31 +0000

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons today hired Tim Lewis as the team’s Secondary Coach.

Lewis has spent 15 seasons as an NFL coaching assistant as was most recently with the Seattle Seahawks as the team’s Defensive Backs Coach last year. He began his professional career as the Defensive Backs Coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-99) before serving as the team’s Defensive Coordinator from 2000-03. In 2000, the Steelers ranked seventh overall in total defense and jumped to the League lead in 2001. Lewis moved on to the New York Giants as the team’s Defensive Coordinator for three seasons (2004-06) before joining the Carolina Panthers staff as the Secondary Coach from 2007-08.

Lewis was the 11th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He played four seasons in Green Bay and twice led or shared the team lead in interceptions. Although his career was cut short due to a neck injury, Lewis totaled 16 interceptions in 51 games.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Lewis earned his coaching start as a Graduate Assistant for Texas A&M from 1987-88. He also had collegiate stints with Southern Methodist (1989-92) and his alma mater from 1993-94.

Emerald City LIVE at the Lake House in The Branch

Lake Lanier CVB — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:00:11 +0000

“Emerald City” is Atlanta’s best powerful 7 piece band will perform live at The Lake House in Flowery Branch January 29th and 30th. Shows are from 9-11pm both nights.

You will never find Another classic rock band like them. With great male & female vocals the hits are endless and the band members are musically amazing!

The members have shared the stage with “The Doobie Brothers, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, MC5, Rick Derringer, Ratt, Helloween, Accept, Skid Row, Yngwie Malmsteen, Humble Pie, Jackyl, Zakk Wylde, Triumph and April Wine.

The Lake House Bar & Grill
5466 McEver Road
Flowery Branch

Reservations recommended: 770-967-4979

Falcon Flies South for Pro Bowl

Lake Lanier CVB — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:31:47 +0000

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White is replacing Sidney Rice on the NFC roster for Sunday’s Pro Bowl game in Miami.

White will make his second straight Pro Bowl appearance after leading the Falcons with 85 catches for 1,153 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns.

He is the Falcons’ first receiver to have at least 80 catches and 1,100 yards receiving in three straight seasons.

White will be the Falcons’ only player in the game.

Go Roddy – we’ll be cheering you on!

Finger Lickin’ Good Fun at Pie Bake Off in The Branch

Lake Lanier CVB — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:44:46 +0000

SWEET! How about a free movie night and all the pie you can eat? Well, at least all the pie you can taste?
Come on out tonight (Friday, September 25th) for some fun and fellowship during The Springs Church Pie Bake-off and Family Movie Night in Flowery Branch.
Pie judging and tasting, 7 p.m.; outdoor movie at dusk.
The Springs Church, 6553 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. 770-335-9073

Car Show & Cookout in Flowery Branch – June 6th

Lake Lanier CVB — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:00:57 +0000

The Spirit of Joy Church in Flowery Branch will host their 8th Annual Car Show and Cookoff on June 6th with an alternate rain date of June 13th.

The event will run from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm in downtown Flowery Branch.

Enter your car or truck for $20 – all proceeds benefit the Spirit of Joy Food Pantry and Children’s Christmas Fund. Admission to enjoy the show is FREE!

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best of Show, Best Muscle, Best Truck, Best Foreign, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Mopar, Best Chevy, Best Ford, Best BOP, Best Late Model 1995+, People’s Choice.

For more information, contact:
Garen Dodson 678-362-7328
Send email requests to: info@spiritofjoychurch.com