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No Water, No Service: Dawsonville Taco Truck Closes After Failing Inspection

A taco truck operating under Hacienda Bar and Grill voluntarily closed after a health inspector found it had no running water and employees could not properly wash their hands.

Dawsonville, GA · 23d

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Chattanooga tore out its scrapyards and built the South’s best riverfront walk

Chattanooga’s downtown riverfront used to be industrial blight. Scrapyards and empty lots lined both banks of the Tennessee River. Now you walk the same stretch and find green lawns, paved paths, public art, and family attractions all within a few blocks of each other. The south bank and the...

Chattanooga, TN · 21d

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The Tiny Emerson, Georgia Restaurant Where Your Meat-And-Three Plate Tastes Like Sunday Dinner At Home

One bite of Southern comfort food can take you straight back to Grandma’s kitchen!. At Doug’s Place in Emerson, Georgia, a plate piled with homestyle favorites brings all the warmth of a Sunday dinner to the table. Think crispy fried chicken, creamy sides, and cornbread ready to soak...

Emerson, GA · 24d

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GNTC students net farmers market scholarships

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College students at the Floyd County campus earned scholarships from Rabbit Valley Farmers Market for the fall semester. “We are excited to continue our support of GNTC’s Culinary Arts and Horticulture programs and look forward to expanding our partnerships in the future,” said Samantha Leslie, executive director of the market in downtown Ringgold. Kelvin Padilla of Rome was awarded the Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Culinary Scholarship. It assists Culinary Arts students with equipment costs incurred at the beginning of the program and may also be used for tuition, fees or other educational expenses. Isabel Melton of Rome was awarded the Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Horticulture Scholarship. It was established to provide financial support to Horticulture students planning a career related to environmental issues, farming, floral design, gardening, horticulture or landscape design. “Support from the Rabbit Valley Farmers Market enables our Horticulture and Culinary Arts students to achieve their educational goals,” said Lauretta Hannon, executive director of Institutional Advancement at GNTC. “RVFM is doing so many wonderful things in the community, and we treasure our ongoing partnership with them.” Founded during the pandemic, the nonprofit Rabbit Valley Farmers Market is committed to building a sustainable food network

Floyd County, GA · 22d

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This Georgia All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant Has A Conveyor Belt And Unlimited Rolls

Your raw steak arrives at the table on a tiny truck riding a conveyor belt. Meanwhile, sushi rolls glide past your elbow on a second belt that never seems to stop. That’s the setup at one Georgia restaurant that mixes all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue with revolving sushi. You grill the meat yourself at your own table.

Kennesaw, GA · 24d

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It’s not Halloween without a stop at this Georgia horror superstore

CALHOUN, Ga. - Costumes? They got ‘em. Inflatables? They got ‘em. Animatronics? They got ‘em. A true love for Halloween? Oh, you better believe they’ve got that!. Scott Lunsford and the team at AllStar Halloween have become part of the Good Day Atlanta family, welcoming us in for spooky seasonal fun since 2023. And now that we’re less than two weeks away from Halloween, we decided we needed to take another drive up to Calhoun to check out this year’s hottest costumes and decor.

Calhoun, GA · 21d

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Thanksgiving Is Close, So Order A Pie From One Of These 7 Georgia Bakeries Now

Every November, someone in the family gets the pie job, and that someone might be you this year. Good news: Georgia is full of bakeries that already have the crust part figured out. This list covers seven spots across the state, from a tiny Duluth studio making mini pies to...

Georgia · 24d

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Yellow Creek Road Conservation Area and Trails will open soon

The Yellow Creek Road Conservation Area and Trails Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on Tuesday, October 13. The new park is located on the southern portion of Yellow Creek Road, possesses 538 acres of conservation land and will be primarily dedicated to hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoe/ kayaking, and camping opportunities.

Cherokee County, GA · 21d

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Georgia’s Historic Swan Drive-In Hosts Ghostbusters Double Feature This Weekend

Fans in Georgia can spend an evening bustin’ under the stars, as the historic Swan Drive-In Theatre in Blue Ridge is screening Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II as a double feature this weekend!. The screenings kicked off Thursday, October 15, continuing Friday, with two more nights scheduled for Saturday, October...

Blue Ridge, GA · 23d

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Dog left tied to Cherokee County thrift shop door overnight

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - A man abandoned a dog outside a Cherokee County thrift store Sunday evening, leaving the animal tied to a door without food or water for more than 15 hours until workers found it the next morning, according to investigators. Dog abandoned Cherokee County thrift shop. What...

Cherokee County, GA · 24d

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Around Town: Dumpling Kingdom coming to former Del Taco. Plus, saddle up for West Fest

There’s not a lot of Asian food options in West Rome, so it’s exciting to see that a Dumpling Kingdom is coming to the former Del Taco site at 2114 Shorter Ave. Del Taco opened with much fanfare in 2019, and closed with a whisper in February when its parent company Yadav Enterprises shuttered all its Georgia locations. There is very little information we can share about Dumpling Kingdom so far, except that it’s not a major chain, but it’s got a happy little mascot. The only restaurant by that name with an online presence appears to be a small one in Boston. However, a quick visit to the building found signs up advertising handmade soup dumplings, siu mai, sheng jian bao — which are pan-fried steamed pork buns — and fried rice. We’re looking forward to trying it out. County Commission honors state Sen. Chuck Hufstetler State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler was recognized by the Floyd County Commission for his work on property tax reform and legislation aimed at protecting utility customers from costs associated with data centers. During Tuesday’s commission meeting, County Manager Jamie McCord highlighted Hufstetler’s Legislative Service Award, presented in August by the Association County Commissioners of

Rome, GA · 24d

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Talk a walk, learn about trees this Halloween

If you’re looking for an educational way to spend your Halloween afternoon while surrounded by the great outdoors, the Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers’ annual Tree Walk may be the place for you. The Tree Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 31. Walkers will meet at the Mt. Berry Trail Head, which is located behind the post office at 1420 Martha Berry Blvd. NE. The trail is paved, and participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The walk will be held if it is lightly raining or misting. The extension office has not yet had to cancel the Tree Walk in years past, to county extension coordinator and agricultural agent Keith Mickler’s recollection. “The only way we will cancel is if it’s storming,” he said. No registration is necessary, and it is free to attend. Terry Paige, retired arborist for the City of Rome, began the Tree Walk 20 years ago, and it is a tradition that has continued since, Mickler said. The day is an opportunity to take a walk, look at the trees and learn about nature, he said. “(It’s an) entertaining time talking about trees and learning

Floyd County, GA · 24d

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This Tennessee Seafood Joint Piles Crab Legs, Shrimp, Corn, and Potatoes Into Massive Boils

Seafood might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Tennessee, but Jenni’s Seafood in Collegedale is giving locals a reason to rethink that. This family-owned spot has built a following around big, steamy seafood boils loaded with crab legs, shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage, all covered in bold, flavorful sauce. But the menu does not stop there. Guests also rave about hush puppies, shrimp and grits, po boys, fried seafood baskets, gumbo, and other Southern-inspired favorites.

Collegedale, TN · 26d

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Cherokee County dog tied outside shop

A dog abandoned outside a Cherokee County thrift store remained at the shop overnight without food or water until market volunteers found the animal the following morning.

Cherokee County, GA · 24d

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This Old-School Tennessee Burger Joint Has Been Serving Ice Cream And Burgers Since 1952

What if your favorite burger joint had been making people smile since your grandparents were kids?. In Tennessee, one old-school restaurant has been part of the neighborhood since 1952, serving the simple pleasures that never seem to go out of style. Juicy burgers, creamy milkshakes, and cold ice cream have...

Red Bank, TN · 27d

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Forget The Usual Dining Hotspots And Give These 10 Under The Radar Georgia Restaurants A Try

A restaurant in a small coastal shrimping town lets you order all-you-can-eat snow crab legs with drawn butter. Another serves a dessert sandwich, and I still can’t stop thinking about that idea. Georgia keeps surprises like these off the main roads. One spot cooks inventive Continental food inside a...

Georgia · 23d

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This Old-School Georgia Mountain Market Has Been A Roadside Favorite For Generations

Boiled peanuts labeled world famous are cooking outside a mountain country store that has been open since around 1920. That alone made me stop scrolling. The store is also the oldest operating business in its county, and it still sits in its original spot. The shelves hold sourwood honey, sorghum...

Blairsville, GA · 23d

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This Hidden Georgia Garden Turns Into A Stunning Fall Destination Every October

October brings a different kind of beauty to Gibbs Gardens, where changing leaves turn an already impressive landscape into a colorful fall escape. Located in Ball Ground, Georgia, this destination offers much more than the usual neighborhood garden. Its wooded surroundings and carefully designed spaces give visitors plenty to explore.

Ball Ground, GA · 25d

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This Unassuming Georgia Restaurant Serves A Breakfast Of Champions That Will Blow Your Mind

Nobody warns you about BumbleBee’s Café in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and that’s honestly a little unfair. You just show up one morning, see a bright yellow Volkswagen Beetle parked out front like it owns the place, and suddenly your whole understanding of what breakfast can be shifts dramatically.

Blue Ridge, GA · 25d