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                                                                  Lake Lanier Area Destination Guide











 BURDS
    Be on the lookout for














    Deep in the pine thickets and lush valleys near
    Lake Lanier grow a flock of small, wild BURDS.
    With their wings proudly stretched, these
    distinctive creatures are no bigger than a hand
    yet large with personality and perpetual mischief.

               hat happens upon discovery is as mystical as the
               creatures themselves. With human detection,
               they freeze their movement, solidify their
    W posture, and maintain an eternal gaze and
     stance. Be quick, snap a picture before they disappear.
        The BURD project is part of the local Vision 2030 Public
     Art initiative to bring art in a variety of forms to public spaces
     throughout the community. The amazing flock of BURDs placed
     all around Hall County in parks, businesses, on benches and
     rooftops is staggering. Locals and visitors alike enjoy searching
     for the BURDs and sharing their finds on social media with the
     hashtag #2030BURDS.
        Art in public places is working on a grand scale and is
     part of the larger Vision 2030 program bringing many facets of
     quality of life, education, health and commerce to the forefront
     of community dialog. Vision 2030 is a volunteer-led effort of
     long-term initiatives defined by citizens to position the area as
     the most enviable community in Georgia by the year 2030.
        A highlight of the Public Art effort is their annual block
     party held in May featuring food trucks, live music and art for
     sale. Each work of art is valued at $100 or less, making owning   You never know where you’ll happen
     works from local artists attainable for almost every budget.  upon a little BURD.
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