Saturday, February 2, 2013
Groundhog Beauregard Lee, "Georgia's Own Weather Prognosticator," sees his shadow: get ready for six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania may have more notoriety in the groundhog-prediction game, but Gen. Beau Lee rules the business in these parts. He's been doing it for more than three decades. Stephanie Reeves, spokesperson for the Yellow River Game Ranch, reported a record crowd for this year's gathering. Well over 400 people gathered in the mid-20 degree weather, compared to an average of 150. After exploring around for a little bit, the infamous groundhog saw his shadow at 7:33 a.m. The crowd was visibly disappointed to hear about the extended winter. Dr. Flavia Mullens, the special guest of the day, said she hoped it would be a "nice winter," with a little bit of snow. "I just think there's nothing quite as special as a snowy day in …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Just before 8 a.m. on Feb. 2, Gen. Beau Lee will emerge and predict whether there will be six more weeks of winter.
Georgia's own General Beau Lee is set to make his annual weather prediction at the Yellow River Game Ranch on Saturday, Feb. 2. It's been a wacky weather week in Georgia -- 70-degree temperatures, tornadoes, and lots of rain, and in the past two weeks frigid temperatures and icy roads have been a problem. So, getting the furry forecaster's prognostication is just in time. Editor's Note: According to the U.S. Naval Observatory, sunrise for Lilburn, Ga., on Feb. 2 is at 7:32 a.m. That means Gen. Beauregard Lee could emerge from his home around that time. So, if you don't want to miss the South's very own groundhog, be early. Visitors are allowed in beginning at 7 a.m. "I think people enjoy having some news that's actually fun," said Codi …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
With friends in attendance, the Yellow River Game Ranch celebrated five decades of business and dedication to the community.
The Yellow River Game Ranch held a special celebration Oct. 11 to honor 50 years in business in the Stone Mountain and Lilburn area. Special guests were in attendance, including the founder of the ranch, Art Rilling. Rilling. He opened the game ranch in 1962. Initially at Stone Mountain Park, the facility moved to its current location in 1982. A love for animals and the community is why Rilling opened the business, and why he stuck with it for so long, despite challenges. "There's a lot of fun with it," he said. "That's the saving thing about this," he said, standing in the facility he built with his on hands. "Of course, we thought we were going to get rich. Everybody does when they start a business, but every day is different." For more …
Kim Roberto
4:41 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
But Punxsutawney Phil said an early spring. Who to believe? Who to believe? Maybe the north will warm up before the south this year. Hmmm? more ›