For years, Jeff Russo dreamed of trekking the famed Camino de Santiago and following in the footsteps of ancient and modern pilgrims alike to bask in the warmth of Spanish sunshine, culture and history.
Braselton’s winter farmers market opens Friday, January 15, at 4 p.m., featuring a variety of vendors and products suitable for meals.
2020 was a tough year for everyone, but local Rotarians made sure the Christmas season was still special for needy families in the Braselton area.
MotoAmerica will return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta this spring.
American Pest Control is hosting 50 Miles in 50 Days to support the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.
Elachee Nature Science Center plans a number of spring events, including both virtual and socially-distanced events.
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Tickets are on sale for Braselton's seventh annual Chocolate Walk.
Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club is continuing in its preparation with the City of Gainesville and the Lake Lanier Olympic Park to host the the 23rd annual Polar Bear Swim on Jan. 1.
Braselton’s mayor and town council recently honored eight residents who completed the 10th annual Citizens Academy.
Longtime antique dealers, Christopher and Jodi Birts, are the new owners of A Flea Antique in downtown Braselton.
Robbin Riccio submitted this picture of their family's Christmas light show in Braselton. The show features six songs and runs nightly from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The display is located in Sienna On The River neighborhood off Liberty Church Road. Submit your Christmas display photos to alex@mains…
The Rotary Club of Braselton has provided 100,000 meals to those in need through gifts to a number of different organizations.
The I-85 North Board of Realtors held its annual Fall Golf Tournament on October 22 at The Chimneys Golf Course in Winder. There were over 60 players. Over $2,000 was raised to benefit Peace Place, a safe shelter for domestic violence which provides supportive services and community awarenes…
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $72,319 in grants during its November meeting, including $55,000 to organizations serving area residents. Grants included:
Hall County Parks & Leisure is in the process of creating a master plan that will guide the future of one of Healan’s-Head’s Mill.
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Tricia Massey, business development specialist and community relations at Piedmont Athens Regional, was surprised as she was announced as the winner of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Woman of the Year. Here, she accepts the award at The Venue from, Tracy Woodall, Woodall Creat…
Santa Claus is coming to the Town of Braselton on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Athens on Ice is currently under way at the outdoor 440 Foundry Pavilion in Athens.
Vince Criswell, general manager of North American Stainless, Pendergrass,, a donor to the JCCO 22nd annual Scholarship Fundraiser event, was the winner of the raffle, consisting of a Dina-Glo 3 Burner Grill and a Ryobi Screw Gun Kit. The Grill Raffle was a component of this years JCCO's annu…
So how does a Braselton business survive when Covid-19 has cut revenues by thirty-five percent?
The Chateau Elan community recently held a benefit concert to support a local couple who were seriously injured in an accident.
Braselton’s historic grammar school building has been renovated for the first time since it was built in 1933 when the school served the growing population as the Braselton Brothers Enterprise grew and more families called Braselton home.
The Town of Braselton held its annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 21.
Braselton plans a number of upcoming holiday events — from the town’s annual tree decorating competition to the new “Cravin’ Bacon Walk.”
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Industry of the Year Awards were presented recently at the 12th Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon.
The Rotary Club of Braselton recently hosted Tina Fischlin, District Governor of District 6910.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total $84,030 in grants during its October meeting, including $62,500 to organizations serving area residents. Grants included:
Braselton's upcoming farmers market will offer a seasonal variety of goods with a focus on family gatherings for the holidays.
Marty Clark received the Community Leadership Award at the 22nd annual JCCO Banquet, which was presented virtually.
The Jackson County Historic Courthouse — which recently completed its full restoration — plans a handful of Christmas events in the coming weeks.
Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club plans its 23rd annual Polar Bear Swim on Friday, Jan. 1.
The Greater Hall Chamber's 12th annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon is Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at Lanier Technical College.
The Town of Braselton is hosting a Bonbon Trail through Dec. 24.
Braselton will hold a virtual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m.
Elachee Nature Science Center's long-time president and CEO, Andrea O. Timpone, will be retiring in March 2021.
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce plans its annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Lanier Tech College, Ramsey Conference Center.
The Town of Braselton is hosting its first ever Cravin' Bacon Walk.
Reese Daniel and Chad Copper, MD, co-chairs of the 29th Annual Medical Center Open (MCO) golf tournament, recently announced that this year’s tournament raised more than $306,000 for Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) COVID-19 Relief Fund. This fund benefits patient care, employees and…
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School FFA will hold the first of its semi-annual Chicken Mull Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, at the Jackson County Comprehensive High School cafeteria, located at 1668 Winder Hwy., in Jefferson.Â
The local charity, Kares 4 Kids, in partnership with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, recently donated over 1,200 board books to Piedmont Regional Library System’s 10 library locations in Banks, Barrow and Jackson County.
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) is offering $65,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences or a related field, Swayne Cochran, Jackson County Farm Bureau president, has announced.
Chances are, if you live in northeast Georgia you’ve come across an East Asian Joro spider this fall.
Lanier Islands is closing its drive-through Magical Night of Lights, opting for a new walking light show.
Athens-Clarke County Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE, Inc.) will hold its third annual Survive to Thrive event on Oct. 29. Due to COVID-19, the event will be held virtually this year.
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) will hold its All Howls Eve Adoption Event on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the HSNEGA Adoption Center.
Beanies for Hope, a project that began in The Village at Deaton Creek in March, has more than accomplished its first goal of knitting/crocheting beanie hats for Hall County cancer patients. The goal was originally set to make 200 beanies. On Friday, Oct. 2, over 400 beanies were delivered to…
The first annual Team Ezra event will be held Saturday, October 24, at 8 a.m. in downtown Hoschton. This year’s event is the Roar N Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. This event is offering both in person and virtual options for runners and walkers to support Team Ezra.
Downton Braselton’s fall farmers market series continues Friday, October 16, from 4-7 p.m.
Hall County's parks and leisure will host a youth basketball season this year.
Braselton will host its Zombie 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Both in-person and virtual options are available.
The Southern States Llama Association will host its first llama and alpaca show at the Rabun Arena in Tiger on Oct. 23-25.
Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library hosted its semi-annual book sale last week. The event was a success according to event chair, June McRae of Braselton. Pictured are: June McRae, Sheryl Munch and Debbie Walker, all Friends volunteers.
The Jackson County Community Outreach will host its 22nd annual scholarship fundraiser: A virtual You-tube event on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. The theme this year is "Gateway Inland Port: Northeast Georgia and Jackson County's Link to Growth."
Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) announced recently that the Hice Headliner for the month of October is Barrow County resident Kirsten Medlam. Working as a volunteer, she serves as the Director of Operations at New Path 1010, a nonprofit organization that provides weekend food bags to children …
The Fourth Annual Sheila Fest is coming up Oct. 23-24.
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