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Groundhog Day

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Gen. Beau Lee Says It's Going To Be a Long Winter (With Video)

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 …

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 ›

Friday, February 1, 2013

Waiting with Bated Breath for Groundhog Day

Last year General Lee didn't see his shadow. What will happen tomorrow morning, and what will it mean for Dunwoody?

Groundhog Day is on Saturday, Feb. 2 this year, and fans of General Beauregard Lee will be gathering tomorrow morning to see if Dunwoody will see a longer winter or a soon-to-arrive spring. According to the myth, if a groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if he does not, spring is right around the corner. General Lee, Georgia’s furry forecaster, will make his annual weather prediction at the Yellow River Game Ranch just before 8:00 am. 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. "I think people enjoy having …

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