Each year, during the third weekend in October, Scots gather in the meadow at Stone Mountain Park. For 37 years the Stone Mountain Highland Games have not only provided cool athletic competition, but also a great musical performances and social interactions.
I have been to a few of the events over the years and enjoyed watching athletic events like the Caber Toss (this is throwing a telephone pole, kids…), the Hammer Throw and the Sheaf Toss.
I’m also a sucker for bagpipe music.
Hit up the Stone Mountain Highland Games website for more info. Events start Friday evening and continue through Sunday. There IS an additional charge to get into the meadow, aside from the park’s entry fee.
from LilburnDwellings.com
The Gwinnett County Library System is reviewing the plan it had for several of its library branches; Lilburn, Snellville and Dacula.
According to the News article on the Library’s website, they are moving to a Regional Service Model. Under that model, the three mentioned libraries would become “Computer Libraries” and would have “Customers will be able to use computers for longer periods of time, return books, pick up holds, get library cards and use a photocopier at the computer access Library locations. These library centers will continue to be staffed by librarians and other staff qualified to address information and reference questions. You will still be able to browse the entire collection online and request delivery of materials to the pick up location of your choice.”
The way I read that is that the affected branches wouldn’t have many books… but rather would be places to pick up ordered books instead of roaming the stacks.
The Gwinnett Daily Post recently had a story about the outcry from some business and civic leaders regarding the changes. While I understand the desire to cut budgets… This doesn’t really seem to be that much of a game changer to me…
We've all been there... Travelling across country or even out of the country... We have to eat.
There are two basic choices. Do we experiment and try something local? Maybe hit up a "Mom & Pop" place with purely local fare... Or there is the chain... We know what they serve, we have their menus memorized.
No matter where you go, the #2 at McDonald's is a Double Cheeseburger. If it isn't #2, it is still nearby. And no matter where you go, NO food critic is going to drop out of the sky and think that his #2 is the most exceptional thing EVER. If it is perfect, it is ok... Just ok. And I like a Double Cheeseburger with a few McDonalad's fries...
But what about the Court of Two Sisters in NOLA? Or the Country Pump somewhere in rural MN? Moab Brewery in Moab, UT? Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Atlanta, GA? Cioffi's in Lilburn, GA? Chances are that you don't know their menu. Chances are that you don't know what to expect when you walk in the door the first time. Chances are that you haven't been to all of these places... unless you are stalking me.
Four of them have incredible food. The other isn't much different that microwaving something storebrand... and they even serve you Coke in the can... They DO pop the top, though.
Not just food...
We do it with many things... We opt for the tried and true. It might not be that great, but it is a known commodity. It takes guts to step out of the "known" and try new things and new places. It can also take research... Whether that means asking friends or surfing the net...
But it is worth the effort. Every once in a while there is a "FAIL"... but there are rewards, too. Chances are that the manager at Burger King isn't going to know your name and what you like to eat... but the ladies at Cossetta's Italian Market might...
And sometimes even real estate agents that don't have red, white and blue balloons or gold jackets have pretty good ideas... ;^ )
For the last 35 years, local crafters and entertainers have gathered at Lilburn’s City Park to display their crafts and entertain the spectators and shoppers… For the 36th Annual event this year, it will be no different… and don’t forget to bring an appetite as well. If you like craft and art shows, as well as good festival food and a variety of music, you should fit right in. There are a few things to keep in mind: Here are a couple of resources:
Here is a map of the parking and venue.
From LilburnDwellings.com
One of the thing Atlanta is famous infamous for is traffic... We have some of the heaviest traffic in the country. Not only are commutes long, but the roads are clogged. Most other major metro areas have limits to their growth, while Atlanta has a LONG way to go before it hits oceans or mountains.
Recently I ran across a transportation study from the Georgia Governor. It is called IT3, Investing in Tomorrow's Transportation Today. They are asking for opinions from area residents. So... let's give them some input...
Here is the link to the input form.
It is pretty easy to participate and have a voice in the decisions.
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