Archive for the 'Gilmer County' Category

Atlanta Firefighters Plan 1,000 Mile Bike Ride – Group to Compete in 2011 World Police & Fire Games
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

August 31, 2010, Gilmer County, Georgia – Atlanta firefighter Mike Palmeri plans to honor the memory of firefighters, police officers, and civilians lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack with a 1,000-mile bike ride from Ellijay, Georgia to New York City to compete in the 2011 World Police and Fire Games.
The World Police & [...]

Georgia Outdoors
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Gilmer County Businesses Offer Classes in the Great Outdoors
Gilmer County, Georgia, July 12, 2010 – Visitors throughout the state of Georgia who are looking to spend some time getting to know the great outdoors, but may be somewhat intimidated due to a lack of experience or knowledge, need not worry, as several businesses and associations [...]

North Georgia’s Carters Lake a Step Back in Time
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Lakes Sidney Lanier and Allatoona, just outside of Atlanta, are two of the most frequently visited lakes in the nation, averaging a combined 14 million visitors annually. Atlanta’s urban sprawl can be found along the shorelines of these lakes, yet Carters Lake, situated one hour north of Atlanta in Gilmer County, looks much like it did when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed it in 1977.

Mountain Biking in North Georgia
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Mountain Biking in North Georgia
The Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce was pleased to host several staff members from Dirt Rag Mountain Bike Magazine to north Georgia during Spring Break – showcasing exactly why Gilmer County is the official “Mountain Bike Capital” of Georgia.
Dirt Rag, one of the nation’s premier magazines for mountain biking enthusiasts, were [...]

North Georgia’s Gilmer County a Generational Destination
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

North Georgia’s Gilmer County a Generational Destination
Gilmer County, Georgia, March 24, 2010 – North Georgia’s Gilmer County, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and just an hour outside of Atlanta, is becoming a leading destination for “generational tourism,” or individuals who return to a favorite travel destination on a regular basis to pass along childhood experiences [...]

Spring Break Deals that won’t “Break” the Budget
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

A Spring Break Vacation That Won’t “Break” the Budget
Gilmer County, Georgia, February 23, 2010 — With Spring Break just around the corner, tough economic times are forcing many families to take a closer look at the cost associated with a family vacation.  Enter the leading cabin rental companies of North Georgia’s Gilmer County, offering Spring [...]

North Georgia’s Gilmer County Promotes Cabin Fever
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

North Georgia’s Gilmer County Promotes Cabin Fever - Vacation Rentals in the Mountains
Gilmer County, Georgia, February 17, 2010 – Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and just a one-hour drive from Atlanta, North Georgia’s Gilmer County has come down with “cabin fever,” but according to the area’s Chamber of Commerce – “cabin fever in a good [...]

b2 ideas to Promote North Georgia’s Gilmer County
Thursday, January 28th, 2010

North Georgia’s Gilmer County Set to Spread the Word - County Launches Public/Media Relations Campaign
Gilmer County, Georgia, January 28, 2010 – With hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, cabin rentals to suit any budget, great shopping and restaurants, friendly folks, and of course, apples galore, Georgia’s Gilmer County is a secret no more, as [...]