All items tagged with sports

Hall County Parks & Leisure Events Booklet

Ever wonder what’s going on in the local parks around Lake Lanier? Well, wonder no more. Take a minute to click the link below and you’ll find a wealth of knowledge about sports, fitness, social and civic events produced by the Hall County Parks & Leisure Department. Some event require pre-registration and cost a nominal... Read More  Read More

Islands Honors Fallen Heroes with 5K, 10K and 1K Runs

Fallen Heroes of Georgia 10k 5k 1k A cooperative effort of Lake Lanier Islands Resort, the Duluth Police Department, and Operation One Voice- a police, fire, and other community leaders organization in support of our nation’s fallen and injured Special Operations Soldiers. Saturday, April 10, 2010 5k 9am start 10k 9:10am start 1k fun run/walk... Read More  Read More

Lewis named new secondary coach for Falcons

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... Read More  Read More

Falcon Flies South for Pro Bowl

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... Read More  Read More

Sports Hall of Fame – Damon Evans

Reaching a goal he had set for himself, former Gainesville High School athlete and scholar Damon Evans was named athletic director at the University of Georgia in 2003. He succeeded the legendary Vince Dooley, who recommended Evans for the position. After receiving a master’s degree in education and sports management, Evans held positions with the... Read More  Read More

Atlanta Falcon Matt Ryan Coaches Kids

Kids 7 to 14 can learn from the pros during Atlanta Falcons Youth Camp with Matt Ryan - sponsored by Topps.  Read More

Falcons Mini-Camp Madness Package

Come out this weekend and get a sneak peek at the Atlanta Falcons new line up for the 2009 season during mini-camp. Hampton Inn & Suites in Flowery Branch is running a package deal for the mini-camp. $89 plus tax Standard King or Double Queen 2 to 4 people Package includes: hot breakfast, free wireless... Read More  Read More

Mini Camp – Open to fans May 9th

The Atlanta Falcons will hold their first mini-camp of the 2009 season this weekend at their team headquarters in Flowery Branch. The Falcons will practice twice on Friday and Saturday and once on Sunday. Both Saturday sessions are open to the public – 10:30am and 4:15 pm. The first 150 fans to arrive at each... Read More  Read More