Many people feel playing golf is one of the most splendid ways to vacation. Whether you are an amateur or an expert golfer, challenging golf courses never fail your enthusiasm and interest. And if you are one of those folks who dreams of a golfing vacation but hasn't taken one due to the cost limitations, we can make your dream come true!

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Getting discounts to Six Flags over Georgia is a serious task. You have to scout stores and websites to get good discounts. There are a number of ways that I've tried and honestly, the only way I got really big savings to Six Flags is by using more than one way.

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Georgia's 1st welcome center, in Screven County, turns 50

Built in 1962, the first welcome center in Georgia, located in Screven County, turns 50 years old this month.

The Caucus: Political Tourism Comes to South Carolina

Among the growing ranks of political tourists in South Carolina is Dorothy Booker, 87, who traveled from Augusta, Ga., with her daughter and son-in-law to size up the candidates.

Last Original Welcome Center Now 'Historic'

The Georgia Welcome Center located off U.S. Highway 301 in Screven County is one of a kind — the last of the state's original welcome centers from the 1960s to remain open. Now the 50-year-old building has been added the National Register of Historic Places, the federal government's list of the...

Georgia Welcome Center granted historical listing

The Associated Press The Associated Press SYLVANIA, Ga. The Georgia Welcome Center located off U.S. Highway 301 in Screven County is one of a kind — the last of the state's original welcome centers from the 1960s to remain open. Now the 50-year-old building has been added the National Register of Historic Places, the federal government's list of the nation's most historically significant ...

Business calendar

Lunch and learn to focus on stress Managing stress in the workplace and work-life balance are the topics of a Tuesday, Jan. 17, lunch and learn in Pooler. The event, presented by the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc.

Chamber's new tourism team targets Flagler

While many people in cold northern climes are dreaming of vacationing in sunny Florida, Georgia Turner and her staff are working to make those dreams a reality. Turner, the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce's new vice president for tourism development, is ready to focus on a new strategic plan for marketing the county as a tourist destination now that she finally has her staff in place.

Georgia governor addresses tax exemptions, Savannah River deepening

ATLANTA -- Gov. Nathan Deal proposed Tuesday to expand tax breaks to small businesses and large developments to spur job growth.

Georgia legislators hear of low lottery revenues

ATLANTA - Rep. Ron Stephens scheduled a joint legislative committee hearing Monday on the first day of the 2012 session to give his colleagues a shock. It worked, in his estimation.

Georgia coast tourism officials unveil new logo

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau aims to draw more tourists to the area on Georgia's coast with a new logo that evokes the lure of nature. The Brunswick News reports (http://bit.ly/cEp60) the logo combines an iconic moss-draped oak tree on a wavy base to convey both land and water. Authorities say the new design replaces the long-used map of Georgia with an ...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Something good is going to happen for Effingham in a couple of weeks. This is something that will have an impact on all citizens in the county. It's the impact of using sales tax dollars for action, changing tourism from a noun to a verb.