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Parks and Recreation
Monster Trucks Roar into Stone Mountain Park for Spring Break
Atlantans can say good-bye to winter and a big hello to spring at Stone Mountain Park’s Spring Fun Break. During the nine-day kids’ festival, families get a rare chance to explore up close some of the nation’s most popular monster trucks, plus see them in action in a thrilling 4D movie...
Mar 17, 2008
Awards Presented to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites
Each year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes outstanding state parks and historic sites for their customer service, programming, maintenance and other achievements. Most of this year’s awards were presented during the January Managers Conference and the February Rangers Conference, both held at Unicoi State Park in Helen. Employees were recognized for accomplishments as serious as fighting wildfires and as unusual as hosting bug-eating programs...
Mar 10, 2008
Wine Highway Weekend
The Winegrowers Association of Georgia is sponsoring its third annual Wine Highway Weekend on Saturday, March 29thst, and Sunday, March 30, 2008...
Mar 5, 2008
New Boat Registration and Hunting and Fishing License Sales System to Result in Better Service
The Georgia Online Automated Licensing System (GOALS) is being updated, bringing welcome improvements to Georgia's hunting, fishing and boating enthusiasts. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is adopting a real-time, Web-based license and boat registration system that will replace the current decade-old system housed on computer hardware that is no longer produced or repaired...
Feb 27, 2008
DNR's New Online Reports Highlight Statewide Law Enforcement Activity on a Weekly Basis
Curious about recent law enforcement activity in your area? The Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is making it easy for residents to keep up with what’s going on in and around their county with a new online weekly law enforcement activity report...
Feb 5, 2008
Batter Up
Registration is underway for Gainesville Parks and Recreation's Little League Baseball and Softball programs. The deadline for registration is February 22, 2008...
Feb 4, 2008
New Sidewalks at Wilshire Trails Park
A sidewalk replacement project is underway at Wilshire Trails Park. Portions of the damaged concrete walkways near the park pavilion are being removed and new concrete poured...
Jan 28, 2008
Governor’s GoFish funds awarded to Hall County’s Laurel Park
Hall County Parks and Leisure Services’ Laurel Park is among 10 sites announced last Friday to receive funding for mega-ramps capable of launching 400 boats, allowing these parks to host major fishing tournaments...
Jan 2, 2008
Governor Perdue Announces Sites for Go Fish Georgia Facilities
Community Support Drives Selection of Locations for Visitors Center and Mega-Ramps...
Dec 31, 2007
Calling all Brides to Be
The Bridal Event of 2008 is just around the corner! The 16th annual Bridal Expo will be held Sunday, January 27 from 1pm-4pm at the Gainesville Civic Center...
Dec 27, 2007
Hall County Parks and Leisure Services
Hall County Parks and Leisure Services have closed the following restroom facilities for winterization, Murrayville Park, Platt Park & Rafe Banks Park, ball field side.
Dec 17, 2007
Kool Kidz Foundation announces flagship programs for 2008
The Kool Kidz Foundation creates inclusive environments where all children can learn and play together without limitations and without the stigma or prejudices of a developmental label. Flagship programs include Camp Kool Kidz, Can Imagine Triathlon, Adaptive Swim Program and much more...
Dec 17, 2007
Holiday Gift Ideas From Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites
Gift giving can be even more rewarding when the present helps preserve Georgia ’s beautiful scenery and rich history. Georgia ’s State Parks & Historic Sites offer a range of gift items that encourage people to enjoy the great outdoors and explore their past...
Oct 21, 2007
Hall County Parks & Leisure Services named Agency of the Year
Hall County Parks & Leisure Services was honored last evening as the Georgia Recreation & Park Association (GRPA) Agency of The Year during the annual GRPA District 7 Awards Banquet, held in Gainesville...
Oct 16, 2007
