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Brookhaven, Ga., Offers Small Town Charm And Big City Access

  • 9/15/2023

Located 19 miles northeast of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and just 10 miles from downtown Atlanta, Brookhaven ’s small-town charm and community-focused vibe enchants visitors and locals alike. Composed of distinct neighborhoods, Brookhaven is reminiscent of a laid-back smaller town with all the perks and benefits of a big city. The area’s authentic charm is interwoven throughout the community’s walkable neighborhoods, well-preserved greenspace , outstanding locally owned restaurants , one-of-a-kind shops and lodging with big city access. Here’s a sampling of Brookhaven’s most charming spots. Explore the outdoors Get out and enjoy the gorgeous spring weather ... (click for more)

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Visit several family-owned farms in Dawsonville, Georgia to experience the best of fall. Burt’s Farm features hayrides, along with thousands of homegrown pumpkins, popcorn, Indian corn, and ornamental gourds. See story for details.
Visit several family-owned farms in Dawsonville, Georgia to experience the best of fall. Burt’s Farm features hayrides, along with thousands of homegrown pumpkins, popcorn, Indian corn, and ornamental gourds. See story for details.
Photo by Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism Development

Tourism In Hamilton County Generated $1.6 Billion In Travel Spending In 2022

  • 9/14/2023

The 2022 Economic Impact of Travel on Tennessee report reveals tourism in Hamilton County generated $1,628,952,100 in domestic visitor spending, an 8 percent increase from 2021. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development released the new data at the industry’s annual Governor’s Conference in Knoxville, and celebrated growth across all ... (click for more)

141 Million Tennessee Visitors Spent A Record $29 Billion In 2022

  • 9/14/2023

Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell announced the news Thursday at Hospitality TN’s Governor’s Conference on Hospitality ... (click for more)

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Saying Goodbye To Zarzour's
  • 9/19/2023

Of the many legendary restaurants we lost in recent years, only Town and Country gave us the parting gift of a recipe booklet with their most beloved dishes and beverages. Many of us were saddened when Mount Vernon, Eidson, and Nikki's said goodbye and the dishes we adored were gone forever. Joe "Dixie" Fuller and Mary R. Smith, I urge you to publish the recipes for your most popular menu items. I think your public would treasure such a keepsake. Also, those of us who can no longer get ... more

Lookouts End Season With 5-1 Home Playoff Loss To Smokies
  • 9/21/2023

The Chattanooga Lookouts dropped game two of the Southern League North Division Championship Series to end their season at home on Thursday night. The team finished the year with a record of 70-67. After a quick 1-2-3 inning by Sam Benschoter, the Smokies offense clicked into gear. In the second inning, two straight walks put two runners on for Kevin Alcantara who launched a three-run homer to give Tennessee the lead. They added one more on an Andy Weber RBI single. Chattanooga ended ... more

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