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Hall County Parks & Leisure Events Booklet

Lake Lanier CVB — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:26 +0000

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 fee.

CLICK HERE to download the brochure.

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

Lake Lanier CVB — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:00:38 +0000

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 will follow

Entry : 5k/10k Pre-registration $20, Race Day $255k/10k Family of 4 Pre-registration $55, Race Day $651k Fun Run Pre-registration $12, Race Day $15Pre-registration
Make check payable to: Operation One Voice

Online Registration: Click HERE

Awards: 5k and 10k Overall m/f, Top 3 m/f in 14 age groups, and ribbons for the first 100 finishers in the 1k Fun Run for those 12 and under.

Go to http://www.oerationonevoice.orgfor a quick link to active.com sign up form
More Information: fallenheroesofgeorgia@yahoo.com or call 678-794-6135

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.

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!

Sports Hall of Fame – Damon Evans

Lake Lanier CVB — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:00:53 +0000

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 Southeastern Conference and the University of Missouri.

Evans was a star athlete in football, basketball, and track at Gainesville High and played wide-receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs.

To learn more about Damon Evans and other athletes from the area, visit the Northeast Georgia History Center.

Atlanta Falcon Matt Ryan Coaches Kids

Lake Lanier CVB — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:31 +0000

Topps and Matt Ryan have announced plans to host the inaugural Topps Matt Ryan Football Clinic featuring Justin Blalock and Sam Baker. The clinic is set for Saturday June 6 at Centennial High School in Roswell.

Ryan, Blalock and Baker will be on site to lead the activities of the camp and provide instruction to youth football players along with the help of area high school coaches. Open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14, this non-contact football clinic will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In addition to three hours of football instruction, all campers will receive a Matt Ryan autograph, a football clinic t-shirt, and the opportunity to win additional contests and prizes. Cost of the clinic is $99.

Participants will experience various stations, specializing in the fundamental skills and team concepts of football. Individual groups will be small to assure that each camper receives maximum personalized instruction.

Campers are encouraged to register early, as spots are limited.

Additional information and registration is available at www.toppsmattryanclinic.com or call 513-793-CAMP.

Falcons Mini-Camp Madness Package

Lake Lanier CVB — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:23:36 +0000

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 internet, and Touchdown Turndown in-room gift.

Call to book it! 770.965.0357

Mini Camp – Open to fans May 9th

Lake Lanier CVB — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:35:34 +0000

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 mini camp practice on May 9th will receive a $5 Arch Card courtesy of McDonalds. Go to blogs.atlantafalcons.com for more info on the Big Mac party – enter your email to register for a drawing to win a McDonald’s meal with players, coaches and three of your friends.

For more information on mini camp and the 2009 season, visit www.atlantafalcons.com