Good Day Atlanta viewer information: December 16, 2022
ATLANTA - Snow Tubing at Margaritaville at lake Lanier:
It’s rare to experience a White Christmas here in Georgia, but there’s one place that’s always guaranteed to have a fresh blanket of snow this time of year.
We’re talking about popular lakeside getaway Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, of course, which transforms into a winter playground during the holiday season thanks to License to Chill Snow Island. And you know how they say, "What goes up must come down?" Well, never was that more accurate than at Blizzard Mountain, which towers eight stories high and drops brave tubers down a 575-foot-long path in the snow. License to Chill Snow Island also features classic amusement park rides, but for those looking for "chills" rather than "thrills," there’s also an ice skating rink and a snow-covered play zone.
Oh, and did we mention the lights? In the evenings, visitors can enjoy Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular, a walk-through light show. And here’s a little tip: we’ve heard rumors that Santa Claus himself will stop by License to Chill Snow Island tomorrow through Tuesday (Dec. 17 through the 20) starting at 5 p.m. to meet fans and take photos.
License to Chill Snow Island is open daily through Jan. 4th, and then weekends only through Feb. 26 — and Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is located at 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. For information on hours and tickets, click here. And click the video player in this article to check out our morning racing down Blizzard Mountain on live television!
The Good Day teams take a look at how their brackets turned out: The epic match between global powerhouses Argentina and France takes center stage on FOX Sunday morning, Dec. 18 with live coverage starting at 9 a.m.; kick off 10 a,m.
Getting into the holiday 'spirits' with the Distillery of Modern Art
There's nothing better to get into the holiday spirit than some special drinks and nobody does cocktails and mocktails like the Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee. Owner Seth Watson and bar manager Arielle Frank joined Alyse Eady to show off some easy-to-make drinks and talk more about the space.
Distillery of Modern Art talks mocktail and cocktail pairings: Distillery of Modern Art is an amalgamation of distillery, gallery, event space, covered patio, and cocktail lounge. Seth Watson, founder of Distillery of Modern Art, wanted to build the only full-sensory craft distillery for those who share his sentiment for a glass of whiskey, art and music. He and bar manager Arielle Frank also brought in pairings including charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, locally made cheeses and chocolates, and more. They have a few events coming up before and for the New Year. Distillery of Modern Art is located at 2197 Irvindale Way, Chamblee, GA 30341, in close proximity to MARTA. For more information click here.
Myles Truitt and Demetrius Flenory Jr. on the true story behind 'BMF'
Following its hit first run, 'BMF' is coming back for a second season about two brothers who rose from Detroit to give birth to one of the most influential crime families in the country. Myles Truitt and Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory Jr. star in the second season, and they say down with Good Day's Sharon Lawson to talk all about the project.
Myles Truitt and Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr. talk season 2 of BMF: Following its hit first run, "BMF'' continues the inspiring true story of two brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory (Demetrius Flenory, Jr.) and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory (Da’Vinchi), who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late ’80s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in the country, Black Mafia Family. This season explores ‘The Unconventional Road to Success." Watch the season 2 trailer here.
Pike Nursery gives tips on garden-inspired gift wrap: Christmas is just a few days away, and it’s time to wrap all those gifts we’ve gotten for everyone on our list. If you need a little inspiration to take your gift-wrapping skills to the next level, here are some tips on how to create Instagram-worthy packages with a little help from your garden.
Veda Howard shares a 'wisdom nugget' on joy and laughter
The highs and lows of the holiday season can be stressful to hear, and it's a good reminder to step back and find the joy in your life. Radio personality Veda Howard joins Brooke Zauner with a 'wisdom nugget' to give some inspiration for the weekend.
Veda Howard shares Wisdom Nuggets: A Wisdom Nugget is an inspiring or encouraging quote from Howard, business moguls, bumper stickers, and everywhere in between accompanied by a scripture: Catch Veda Howard on Praise 102.5 every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.