Community Events

Nature lovers and curious hikers will have the opportunity to discover the edible plants growing in the wild during a special guided walk at Smithgall Woods State Park on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The program, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will be led by Dr. Hennigan, an avid forager and herbalist with decades of experience studying wild foods and natural plants. Participants will learn how to identify some of the edible plants that grow naturally in the area and g

Piedmont University will once again host one of its most heartwarming traditions when the Piedmont PAL (Piedmont Athletic Lions) Games return on March 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event brings together Piedmont students and elementary school children with special needs for a day filled with games, laughter, and meaningful connections. Now in its ninth year, the PAL Games began in 2015 and have become a cherished experience for both the university students who vol

By: Nora Almazan Community members are invited to take the plunge for a good cause at the 30th Annual Polar Bear Plunge & Winter Festival on Saturday, March 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lake Hartwell. The event raises funds and awareness for the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence. The annual tradition brings together brave participants willing to leap into the icy waters of Lake Hartwell, along with families and supporters who come to enjoy a full day of ent