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Gainesville’s ‘Queen City’ name about more than a parkway

Rich, long history behind city's nickname

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Updated: Sep 18, 2017, 10:34 PM

Published: Sep 19, 2017, 5:00 AM

Gainesville’s Queen City nickname is about much more than a parkway.

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8 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Hall County

Get your party started at Lanier Islands for the ultimate St. Patty’s Bar Crawl. Visit three lively bar spots—Game Changer, LandShark Bar & Grille and Bullfrogs Bar & Grille—while enjoying drinks and good company. Photo provided by Lanier Islands Resort.

St Pattys Day.jpg — Get your party started at Lanier Islands for the ultimate St. Patty’s Bar Crawl. Visit three lively bar spots—Game Changer, LandShark Bar & Grille and Bullfrogs Bar & Grille—while enjoying drinks and good company. Photo provided by Lanier Islands Resort.

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The Times

Updated: Mar 12, 2025, 6:03 PM

Published: Mar 11, 2025, 1:18 PM

March is here, and St. Patrick's Day festivities are just around the corner.

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