 Pick up a Fall 2005 issue of Gainesville Life at your local newsstand. Gainesville Life can be purchased at the following locations: Main Street Market, Riverside Pharmacy, Lemstone Christian Store, Ralph Waldo's Books, Corner Drugs, Wee Willy's BP at 1190 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., JNS Chevron at 2224 Thompson Bridge Rd., Citgo at 2808 Gillsville Highway and Tadmore Food Market at 2988 Gillsville Highway. Gainesville Life Magazine Amber Roessner, Editor 706-208-2331 Jena D. Wages, General Manager 706-208-2329 Amy Welch, Advertising Sales 706-208-2327 Anne Gatewood, Advertising Sales 706-208-2332 Address: PO Box 912, Athens, GA 30603-0912 Phone: 706-208-2331 In Georgia: 800-533-4252 Fax: 706-208-2339 E-mail: gainesville.life@onlineathens.com Copyright 2005 by Gainesville Life Magazine and the Athens Banner-Herald. |
Fall 2005 COVER STORY ATLANTA FALCONS: NESTING IN FLOWERY BRANCH Since moving their headquarters to Flowery Branch in 2000, Atlanta Falcons mania is hotter than ever in the community. Charles Shepard takes a look at the significant social and economic impact the Falcons have had on the area. More of this story FEATURES RED ELEPHANT RESOLVE
A RED HAT AFFAIR
LAKESIDE LIVING
DEPARTMENTS EDITOR'S NOTE With trips to the National Football League's playoffs during two of the last three seasons and the success of stars like quarterback Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons fever has never been hotter. Hall County has a bird's eye view of the Falcon's success. Read more. MY GAINESVILLE A Year Later: Drug Testing Student-Athletes Last year, the Hall County School System became one of the first schools in the state to initiate a testing program. A year later, community support and the system itself is as strong as ever. The Haunts of Gainesville Stories of Gainesville's most famous ghosts come to life for guests, at the second annual Ghost Tour presented by the Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University. IN BLOOM Creating Your Own Babbling Brook Adding water features to your home is much easier than you could have ever imagined. LOCAL COLOR Michael Crocker: Preserving a Time-Tested Tradition Michael Crocker turns hand-dug Georgia clay into beautiful pieces of art. BUSINESS VENTURE Gainesville's Medical Boom One of the most positive aspects of Hall County's population boom is the increase in top-notch medical facilities. NEAR & FAR Fall Festivals: Fun Family Escapes From Oktoberfest in Helen to the Sorghum Festival in Blairsville, why not make your trek to North Georgia's fall festivals a full-fledged weekend getaway. BOOK REPORT Jim Vitti's Cubs on Catalina The Gainesville author's love affair with the Cubs LAST WORD Darthy J.P. Williams: Q&A with the Trial Court Administrator |
