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Now celebrating its 25th anniversary year,the Sandy Springs Festival is the primary
fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization dedicated to building the
community through preserving and promoting thehistoric and cultural identity of Sandy Springs.
Festival Highlights Include:•5K/10K Race •Artist’s Market •Children’s Park•Heritage Crafters •Pet Parade •Silent Auction•Live Entertainment •Car Show •Food Court•Green Market •and much, much more!
HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS6075 Sandy Springs Circle • Sandy Springs, Ga.
25th Annual
SANDYSPRINGSFESTIVALSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
9 A.M. - 7 P.M.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2611 A.M. - 5 P.M.
For more information visit www.sandyspringsfestival.com
For more event and lodging information in Sandy Springs, GA visit us atwww.visitsandysprings.org or call TOLL FREE at 866-511-7742.
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Volume 50 Number 1Monthly August 2010
CONTENTS
Trains Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8Georgia Events & Activities . . .9-11August Events in Georgia . . . .12-15Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .18-19Theatre, Music, & Drama . . . .20-21Garden and Home . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Atlanta Attractions . . . . . . . . . . .22
ON THE COVER
The Westobou Festival will takeplace in Augusta September 16-25.
Images of some of the performers areshown on the cover. For information onthis and other special events scheduledin Georgia during August and the coming months, see the article begin-ning on page 12.
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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activities andentertainment in Georgia. Eight issues are published eachyear, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 GeorgiaWelcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, andnumerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.Subscription is $18 per year. Contents are copy righted andmay not be reproduced without permission.
“Being the parent of a teenageris almost like nearing the end of
a great cruise: I’m amazed athow fast it’s gone by, not readyfor it to be over, and thankful tohave been along for the ride.”
–Alan Fox, “Vacations to Go”
“Train a child in the way he should go,and when he is old he will not turn
from it.” Prov. 22:6 (NIV)
August 13-15Sept. 10-12
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Train Rides, Museums,& Depots in Georgia
Railroad Museums in GeorgiaSoutheastern Railway Museum in Duluth
The Southeastern Railway Museum features over 90 pieces of retired railroad equipment in its 35-acre site in Duluth. Known as “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum,” it includes vintagesteam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car,wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenanceof way equipment. Transit history features busses and trolleysfrom the early 1900’s to mid 1930’s, including MARTA’s historic bus fleet and its predecessor systems.
Ride in restored cabooses behind restored antique diesellocomotives, stand next to the massive driving wheels of thelocomotive that once pulled passenger trains to Key West onthe “railroad that went to sea,” tour the business car thathelped bring the Olympics to Atlanta, and pose on the platformof the private car once used by President Warren G. Harding.
“Trains, Trucks, and Tractors” will be an event of August 7-8 and will offer refreshments, temporary tattoos, face paint-ing, a craft corner for children, hayrides, a parade, barrel races, kids wagon race, and visiting exhibits.
The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. from April-December. With ad on page 7 one free train ride with each paid admission. 3595 Peachtree Rd.770-476-2013. www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org.
Heritage Station Museum in DouglasRide the rails of Coffee County’s rich history at Heritage Station Museum, open every Thursday-
Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Located in the old Georgia & Florida Railroad Depot, Heritage StationMuseum features an array of permanent collectionsincluding military, agricultural, African American, andlocal business exhibits. The museum also boasts a uniquecollection of train memorabilia and highlights Douglas’connection with the railroad industry.
Guided tours are available by request. Field trips andgroups are welcome during normal hours or by appoint-ment. Admission to the museum is a $1 donation perperson. Don’t forget to visit the museum’s gift shop, the
Whistle Stop Souvenir Shop, which has a full selection of local goods including postcards, books, preserves and jams, T-Shirts, gift baskets, fine art, and more. For more information on Heritage StationMuseum, contact Roseanna Harbuck, Museum Coordinator, at 912-389-3461 or email [email protected] or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.
The Augusta Museum of History houses Georgia Railroad Steam Locomotive #302, the soleremaining engine of the line. Built in 1914, the locomotive is accompanied by its coal tender and apassenger car. There is also an exhibit on the Ga. Railroad & Banking Company which includes inter-esting railroad artifacts. 560 Reynolds Street. 706-722-8454 or www.augustamuseum.org.
The Roundhouse Railroad Museum in downtown Savannah is housed in the old Central ofGeorgia Railroad repair shops. This National Historic Landmark features a massive operationalturntable and a variety of railroad engines and cars from different periods of history. The museum isalso home to a large model train layout of Savannah. Open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 601 West HarrisStreet. 912-651-6823 or www.chsgeorgia.org.
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History in Kennesaw is home of the famouslocomotive, the General, which was stolen during the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase. Relive theexciting chase, learn about the vital role railroads played in the War, and experience life in a post-warlocomotive factory. 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. 770-427-2117 or www.southernmuseum.org.
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The Tallulah Falls Railroad Museum in Rabun Gap has railroad artifacts and photographs plus a full-size two-foot gauge locomotive, passenger car, flag car, caboose, and tracks built by Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School students. 706-746-2237.
The Tallulah Station in Tallulah Falls, a historic depot listed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces, has three shops: Idyllwood Gallery, Depot Delights, and Wild Wood Works. 706-839-1906.
Train Rides in GeorgiaBlue Ridge Scenic Railway
This 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to McCaysville offers spectacular views of scenic valleys,forests, rolling hills, and the beautiful Toccoa River. This fourhour round trip over tracks that were built over 100 years agotakes three to four hours. Most trips include a layover inMcCaysville. The train is diesel-powered and include climate-controlled vintage coach cars, an open-air car, and a conces-sions car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. The ticket officeis in the 100 year old depot in Blue Ridge, only 95 miles northof Atlanta.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticketprices, and more information call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit on the web www.brscenic.com or e-mail info-brscenic.com.
SAM Shortline Excursion Train at CordeleRiding in air conditioned, 1949 vintage cars of the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, you’ll enjoy a
mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of today’sSouth. The SAM Shortline Railroad extends 42 miles past pecangroves and scenic country farms. Along the way it stops in fivetowns filled with fun attractions, restaurants, and shopping:the Victorian town of Americus, Leslie with its Rural TelephoneMuseum, Plains (the hometown of President Jimmy Carter),Archery (the President’s boyhood home), and Cordele.
You can step off the train at any of these depots and catchit back on the return trip. Or better yet, spend the night in acharming hotel to resume your excursion the next day.
Hot dogs, BBQ, ice cream, chips, popcorn,drinks, and souvenirs are available for purchaseon the train, and picnic lunches are welcomeprovided they fit under the seat. There are rest-rooms on the train and a gift shop in the Cordeledepot. For information visit www.samshort-line.com or call 877-GA-RAILS.
The Parks at Chehaw in Albany has a trainride through the forest Thursdays throughSundays. 229-430-5275. parksatchehaw.org.
Six Flags Over Georgia has a diesel trainthat circles the park. Located in Metro Atlanta.770-948-9290 or www.sixflags.com.
The Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad takesa five mile journey in open-air train cars aroundthe base of the world’s largest mass of exposedgranite. A live show can be seen on the trainduring the summer season. The train departsfrom a scale replica of the Main Train Depot fromlate 19th century downtown Atlanta. 770-498-5690 or www.stonemountainpark.com.
Wild Adventures in Valdosta has a 20-minute safari train ride which travels through theanimal section of the park and encounters exoticanimals. 229-219-7080.
Come Ride the Rails of Local History at the
HERITAGE STATIONMUSEUM
Open Thursday-Saturday10 a.m.-4 p.m.
219 W. WARD ST. • DOUGLAS, GA912-389-3461
WWW.CITYOFDOUGLAS.COM
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Model Train DisplaysThe Misty Mountain Railroad, a large O-Gauge model train display is located in Blairsville and
is open for tours January thru April on Wed nes days and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and from May 1 throughDecember 29 on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Phone 706-745-9819.
Charlemagne’s Kingdom is located in picturesque alpine Helen. This model train layout depictsGermany from the North Sea to the Alps. For more information phone 706-878-2200 or visitwww.georgiamodelrailroad.com.
A Model Train Show is held at the Cobb Galleria in March and features over 200 vendor tables,a “Kids Operating Layout,” and model railroad displays. www.piedmont-div.org.
Historic Depots and Locomotives in GeorgiaThe Adairsville Depot houses a Visitos Center and the Rail Depot Age of Steam Museum. The
museum features local and area history with special emphasis on the Great Locomotive Chase of Civil Warfame. 770-773-1775.
The Atlanta Historic Freight Depot was built downtown in 1869 and served as the main freightdepot for the Georgia Railroad. It is located directlyacross the tracks from the zero-mile post that today isthe entrance to Underground Atlanta. It is used as ameeting facility. 404-656-3850.
The Byron Depot, built in 1870 and restored, features a pictorial history and memorabilia of the townand historical facts about trains and cabooses. Shown byappointment. 478-956-2409.
The Cartersville Depot at Friendship Plaza is usedas a Welcome Center. This 1854 W&A Depot survivedthe War Between the States, fires, and 20th centuryprogress. 800-733-2280.
The Cedartown Depot has a historic museum with depot train memorabilia and memoirs ofCedartown’s Sterling Holloway, the voice of Winnie the Pooh. 770-748-2090.
In Chickamauga the Walker County Regional Heritage & Model Train Museum displays Indian artifacts, antique guns, and other local historic highlights. 706-375-4488.
The Columbus Depot is the rehabilitated Union Station that dates from 1901 and is located at 1200Sixth Street. It now serves as the home of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. 706-327-1566 orwww.columbusgachamber.com
The Conyers Depot was once an important stop along the Georgia Railroad route from Augusta toAtlanta. This 1891 depot is now the Welcome Center for Conyers. Located across the tracks is the
Milstead 104 “Dinky” Steam Locomotive, a1905 Rogers steam locomotive which once ran railservice from Conyers to Milstead along 3.3 milesof rail. 800-266-9377.
The Dalton Depot, now the up-scale DaltonDepot Restaurant, was important during much ofthe early action for the Atlanta Campaign of theCivil War. 706-226-3160.
The Fayetteville Historic Train Depot servesas a Welcome Center. 250 Lanier Avenue. 770-719-4173.
The Fitzgerald Railroad Depot, built in 1902when the Atlanta and Birmingham Railroadarrived in town, now houses City Hall. Uniquefeatures include a terra cotta roof and shed topeaves. The original baggage room houses the Blue& Gray Museumwhich tells through a documen -tary and more than 1200 artifacts the foundingstory of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. 800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
The Flowery Branch Depot, over 100 yearsold, serves as a community center and museum.Open by appointment. 770-967-6371.
Milstead 104“Dinky” Steam Locomotivein Conyers
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Historic Depots and Locomotives in GeorgiaThe Folkston Depot houses a museum with old train memorabilia such as pictures, log books, lights,
and maps. Open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A viewing platform features lights, ceiling fans, a scanner to listen to radio traffic between trains, picnic table, grill, and restrooms. More than 60 trains pass throughFolkston each day. A Railwatch Day is held in April. 912-496-2563.
The Gordon Depot and Railroad Museum houses Civil War memorabilia and is in a town that waspart of Sherman’s March to the Sea. First & third Saturdays. 478-628-2866.
The Hampton Depot, built in 1867, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is used as for citycourt. 770-946-4306.
The Incline Railway climbs historic Lookout Mountain with trolley-style railcars, and the breath taking72.7% grade of the track near the top gives it the unique distinction of being the steepest passenger rail-way in the world. 423-821-4224 or visit the web www.ridetheincline.com.
Lake Winnepasaukah, in Rossville is an amusement park with a bright red mini tour train providinga picturesque view of the park which is open from April to September. For information 877-525-3946 orwww.lakewinnie.com.
Step inside the Little Red Caboose in Jesup to learn about Wayne County history from General “MadAnthony” Wayne to the railroad boom. Open Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. A railroad platform allows visitors to situnder the fan and listen to the chatter of conductors and engineers on passing trains. 912-427-3233.
In Montezuma the restored railroad depot houses the Macon County Historical Museum with aminiature model railroad diorama and exhibits on natural and cultural resources. 478-472-4777.
The Moultrie Locomotive is a turn-of-the-century original steam locomotive that is quite popularwith train enthusiasts. It is used as the office for the Main Street program. 888-40-visit.
The Okefenokee Heritage Center in Way cross includes the depot from the early 1900’s, a 1912Baldwin steam locomotive, a coal tender, two freight cars, apostal car, a passenger car, 342 feet of track, and exhibits onrailroading in the area. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 912-285-4260.
The Plains Depot, built in 1888, gained nationalattention in 1976 as the local campaign headquarters forJimmy Carter in his bid for the White House. It is nowfilled with memorabilia from his campaign. Open daily 9a.m.-5 p.m. 229-824-4104.
The Richland late-1800’s train depot houses a railroadmuseum along with related memorabilia. 229-887-3323.
The Ringgold Depot, built in 1850, is one of the few antebellum railroad depots in Georgia. Once used in the Civil War as a supply point for Confederatetroops, the depot today is a multipurpose center. There is a viewing platform there. 706-935-5290.
The Smithgall Arts Center in Gainesville is located in a restored train depot and has meeting andbanquet facilities, performance space, and gallery exhibit space. 770-534-2787. Also in Gainesville arethe steam locomotive, the Gainesville Midland 209, and a caboose. 770-297-5900.
The Thomson Depot, located in the Commercial Historic District, is a link to the town’s railroad-ing past. When the Georgia Railroad was surveyed through the state in 1834, the route went rightthrough Thomson (then known as Hickory Level). Trains began passing through to Crawfordville by1837. When the first train rolled through Thomson people came from miles around to witness it. Awooden depot served until the granite one was constructed in 1860; the brick was added later.Thomson was renamed after Edgar Thomson, the Chief Engineer of the Georgia Railroad, because hewas so popular. The Depot is scheduled for restoration in the very near future. 706-597-1000.
In Warner Robins the E. L. Greenway Train Depot & Caboose houses local memorabilia linking groundtransportation to the city’s growth. The historic 1918 depot is listed on the National Historic Registry.888-288-9742.
SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’s Official Transportation History Museum
• Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties• Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses• Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday (April-December)
Present This Ad and Receive One Free Train Ride (with each paid admission)
3595 Buford Hwy. • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013
Plains Depot
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The Winder Depot is the home of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce. It was built in 1910as the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Depot. Under the shed is Gainesville Midland 208, a 1930 Baldwin2-10-0 steam locomotive. 770-867-9444.
Railroad Festivals in GeorgiaManchester Railroad Days features railroadiana sales, personal collection displays, and model
train layouts the third weekend in October on Friday and Saturday at the Manchester Mill on GA 85.The Railfan Platform in town allows visitors the opportunity to watch the junction of CSX lines from
Atlanta, Birmingham, and Waycross. Forinformation phone 706-846-5341.
The Great Locomotive Chase Festival isheld the first weekend in October inAdairsville, the town that witnessed the CivilWar’s Great Locomotive Chase. The festivaloffers arts and crafts, entertainment, parades,pageants, fireworks, and a street dance eachevening. 800-733-2280.
The Camak Railroad Days Festival inApril features historic railroad memorabilia, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, kiddie rides, andmore. For more information phone 706-465-2449.
A Railwatch Day is held in Folkston the second Saturday of April each year. It includes arts, crafts,railroad vendors, a photo contest, videos, and train music. 912-496-2536.
A Railroad TunnelThe Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel at Tunnel Hill is the oldest in the South. During the
Civil War the tunnel played a part in the Great Locomotive Train Chase as the General and Texas racedthrough. The Heritage Center showcases local, railroad, Cherokee, and Civil War history; and thetracks there are perfect for train viewing and photos. 706-270-9960.
From Manchester Railroad Days
AUGUST1 – BRUNSWICK – Gone with the Wind,
Historic Ritz Theatre, 3 p.m. 912-262-6934.1-29 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz Series,
Riverwalk, Sundays 8-9 p.m. 706-495-6238.1-29 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi
St. Pk., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 800-573-9659.1-29 – SENOIA – Southern Living Idea House
(Except Mon. & Tues.), 1-5 p.m. 770-254-2627.3-31 – ATHENS – Farmers Market, Sat. AM at
Bishop Park, Tues. afternoon dntn. 800-653-0603.3-31 –DAHLONEGA– Farmers Market, Hancock
Park, Tues. & Sat., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 706-864-6133.4-28 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. Model Rail -
road Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819.4-28 – JASPER – Farmers Market, Newton
Park, Sat. & Wed. mornings. 706-253-8840.4-29 – ELLIJAY – Gilmer County Farmers
Market, Sat. AM & Wed. 5 p.m. 706-635-4426.5 – AUGUSTA – First Thursday, Midtown
Market, 5-8 p.m. 706-922-5000.5-8 – LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN PARKWAY –
450 Mile World’s Longest Yard Sale. 706-657-4488.6 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Downtown,
5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. Car Show, Common, 6-9:15 p.m. 706-831-1793.
6 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Downtown,5-8 p.m. 912-265-4032.
6 – CARTERSVILLE – First Friday Family FunNight, Downtown, 6-11 p.m. 770-607-3480.
6 – DAHLONEGA – Fools Gold of DahlonegaConcert, Downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-864-6133.
6 – DALTON – First Friday Art Hop, Down -town, 6 p.m. 706-278-0168.
6 – ROME – Infinity Show Band, BridgepointPlaza, 7-10 p.m. 706-236-4520.
6 – SAUTEE – First Friday, Sautee Village, 6 p.m. 706-878-5522.
6 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Fireworks onthe River, 9:30 p.m. 912-234-0295.
6 – THOMASVILLE – First Friday, Down -town, 5-9 p.m. 229-227-7020.
6-7 – BOWDON – Founders Day, Down -town. 770-258-8980.
6-7 – DILLARD – Bluegrass Festival & BBQCook-Off, City Hall. 706-746-5891.
6-8 – DALTON – Treasures of the Earth Gem& Jewelry Show, Convention Ctr. 706-272-7676.
6-27 – BLAIRSVILLE - Friday NightConcerts, Courthouse, 7 p.m. 706-754-5493.
6-27 – FORSYTH – County Farmers Market,Fridays 12-6 p.m. 478-994-7747.
6-28 – WOODBINE – Opry, Fri. & Sat., OldSchool, 7-10 p.m. 912-576-3027.
7 – BLAIRSVILLE – Taste of Blairsville, 12-8p.m. Cruise In, 1-5 p.m., Square. 706-379-1555.
7 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Cruize, Down -town, 5-8 p.m. 770-607-3480.
7 – HELEN – Schindaufest & Taste of Bavaria,Festhalle, 7-11 p.m. 706-878-1908.
7 – NEWNAN – Market Day, 10-2; Pickin’ onthe Square, 11 a.m. Downtown. 770-254-2627.
7 – SAUTEE – Folklife Festival/Folk Pottery Show/Curley Maple Concert, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
7 – SAVANNAH – First Saturday on theRiver. 912-234-0295.
7 – TATE – First Night Cruisers Cruise-In,Quick Burger, 5-8 p.m. 706-692-1164.
GEORGIA’S WONDERFUL WATERFALLS are some-times visible from roads or parking lots, but most areeasily reached by hiking. Many are located inNortheast Georgia. For information, start by callingBlairsville at 877-745-5790 or White County at 706-865-5356 or Rabun County at 706-782-4812.Shown in the photo is Anna Ruby Falls.
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Fair opens nightly at 6 p.m.,Saturday 9 a.m., Sunday 1 p.m.
706-768-6890www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org
Family Entertainment IncludingMiss Chattahoochee Fair Pageant •RodeoCarnival Rides •Pony Rides •Petting Zoo
Bingo •Cake Walks •Gospel MusicArt Show •Arts & Crafts • Food
Motor Cycle Show •Horseshoe TournamentEntertainment Nightly •Livestock Shows
Exhibits & Demonstrations
September 10-18, 2010Celebrate one of Hambersham County’s mostanticipated events when the fair returns.
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AUGUST7 – THOMASVILLE – Downtown Market,
Courthouse, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 229-227-7020.Gandy Brothers & Big River Bluegrass, MunicipalAuditorium, 7:30 p.m. 229-228-7977.
7 – THOMSON – Tom Watson WatermelonFestival, Hickory Hill. 706-597-7777 or 706-597-1000.
7-8 – SAVANNAH – Georgia’s First Fourth,Wormsloe Historic Site. 912-353-3023.
7-28 – BLUE RIDGE – Farmers Market, Down -town, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. 706-258-4552.
7-28 – CARTERSVILLE – Mt. Music Series,Red Top Mountain St. Pk., Sat. 770-975-0055.
7-28 – COLUMBUS – Market Days onBroadway, Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon. 706-596-0111.
7-28 – CORNELIA – Farmers Market,Saturdays, 6-10 a.m. 706-778-7875.
7-28 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam,Gold Museum, Saturdays 2-5 p.m. 706-864-3513.
7-28 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts,Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.
7-28 – MACON – City Market on the Green,Downtown, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 478-743-1074.
7-28 – ST. MARYS – Community Market,Down town, Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-882-8111.
8 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Jam, HarrisArts Center, 3-6 p.m. 706-620-2599.
8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Silver Lining(jazz), Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-638-4666.
10-14 – ATHENS – Popfest, various venues.800-653-0603.
12 – ELIJAY – Cherry Log Pickin’ (local blue-grass), Gilmer Senior Center. 706-635-3786.
12-14 – HIAWASSEE – Ga. Mountain Moon -shine Cruize-In, Ga. Mt. Fairgrounds. 662-587-9572.
12,26 – MADISON – Concert, Town Park, 6-8 p.m. 706-342-1251, x208.
14 – BRUNSWICK – Art in the Alley. Down -town, Grant Street. 912-262-0628.
14 – CARTERSVILLE – The Tams, Down -town, 7-9 p .m. 770-607-3480.
14 – DALTON – Street Machines Cruise-In,Hamilton Street, 4-9 p.m. 800-331-3258.
14 – ELLIJAY – Cruise-In, Downtown, 5-7p.m. 706-635-2221.
14 – FORSYTH – Chick Willis Blues Concert,8-11 p.m. 478-994-7747.
14 – JASPER – Steve Cunningham Band, TheTerraces, 7:30 p.m. 706-692-1164.
14 – SAUTEE – Contra Dance, Art Center, 8-11 p.m. 706-878-3300.
14 – ST. MARYS – Big V & ScreamingDeacons, Waterfront Pk., 7-9 p.m. 912-882-4000.
14 – TALLULAH FALLS – Witch’s HeadExcursion, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 11 a.m. 706-754-7981.
14-15 – JASPER – David Meece Concerts, Mt.Zion Baptist. 706-692-1164.
14-15 – SAVANNAH – Eastman Gun Show,Civic Center. 229-423-4867.
14-28 – CORDELE – Archery Explorer, SAMShortline Excursion Train, Saturdays. 877-ga-rails.
17 – DARIEN – Clay & Chardonnay Evening,Old Jail Art Center, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-437-7711.
19 – CARTERSVILLE – Bullets & Ballads (withdinner), Booth Museum, 7 p.m. 770-387-1300.
19 – DOUGLAS – Railroad History Program,Heritage Station Museum, 2-4 p.m. 912-389-3461.
19 – SAUTEE – Open Stage Night, Art Center,7-9 p.m. 706-878-3300.
20 – AMERICUS – Southwest Georgia Flyer,SAM Shortline Excursion Train. 877-ga-rails.
20 – CLARKESVILLE – Regional Car & TruckShow, Fairgrounds. 706-754-9277.
20 – RICHMOND HILL – Music Night in thePark, Station Xchange, 6 p.m. 912-756-2676.
20-21 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Beach MusicFestival & BBQ Bash, Beach. 877-4-jekyll.
20-22 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400Antiques Market. 770-889-3400.
21 – BLUE RIDGE – Art Walk, Downtown Galleries, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 706-946-3278.
21 – BROOKLET – Peanut Festival, Down -town. 912-842-2137.
21 –CALHOUN – Marvin Beach (patrioticgospel), City Park, 7-10 p.m. 706-602-5570.
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AUGUST21 – COLUMBUS – Second Band Bash
Reunion, Trade Center, 6:30 p.m. 706-256-3647.21 – FORSYTH – Blues-n-BBQ, Ladebco
Guitar Shop, 7-11 p.m. 478-994-4433.21 – HELEN – Gold Fever, Smithgall Woods.
706-878-3087.21 – NEWNAN – Pickin’ on the Square, 11
a.m. 770-254-2627.21 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Pickin Blue -
grass Concert. 770-315-3986.21 – TURIN – Tractor Pull & Parade. 770-
254-2627.21 – YOUNG HARRIS – Tomato Festival,
Cane Creek Vineyards. 706-379-1236.21-22 – MARIETTA – Eastman Gun Show,
Cobb Civic Center. 229-423-4867.22 – CONYERS – Hannah Thomes, Olde
Town Pavilion, 8 p.m. 770-922-3143.22 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Gwen Hughes &
the Retro Jazz Kats, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m.912-262-6934.
24 – TALLULAH FALLS – Full Moon Sus pen -sion Bridge Hike, Tallulah Gorge State Park. 706-754-7981.
26 – COLUMBUS – Sea Ghosts–Tours ofHaunted Port Columbus, 8 p.m. 706-327-9798.
27 – CORDELE – Peanut Express, SAMShortline Excursion Train. 877-ga-rails.
28 – AUGUSTA – Josh Kelly, Bell Auditorium,8 p.m. 706-722-3521.
28 – BLAIRSVILLE – Kickin at the Park Rock& Roll, Meeks Park, 6-10 p.m. 706-745-7865.
28 – BLUE RIDGE – Classic Cars Cruise-In,Downtown, 6 p.m. 706-492-5184.
28 – CARTERSVILLE – Flintknapping,Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
28 – CALHOUN – Cherokee Artists & His toricDemonstrations, New Echota. 706-624-1321.
28 – JASPER – JMA Car Cruise, Downtown,4-8 p.m. 706-692-1164.
28 – SAVANNAH – Old Fort Jackson Auction& Low Country Boil, 5-9 p.m. 912-232-3945.
28-29 – CONYERS – Big Haynes Creek Wild -life Festival, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-602-2606.
28-29 – NORCROSS – Eastman Gun Show,North Atlanta Trade Center. 229-424-4555.
28-29 – SAVANNAH – Tools & Skills thatBuilt a Colony, Wormsloe. 912-353-3023.
28-29 – YOUNG HARRIS – Arts Festival,Mayors Park. 706-897-6179.
28-Sept. 15 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspec -tives 2010: Georgia Pottery Invitational, OCAF.706-769-4565.
SEPTEMBER4-6 – KINGSLAND – Labor Day Catfish
Festival. 912-729-4382.10-11 – OMEGA – Pepper Festival. 229-528-
4400.10-18 – CLARKESVILLE – 35th Annual
Chatta hoochee Mountain Fair. 706-768-6890.11-Oct. 31 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee,
Hillcrest Orchards, weekends. 706-273-3838.16-25 – AUGUSTA – Westobou Festival,
various venues. 706-755-2878.17-19 – AUGUSTA – Arts in the Heart of
Augusta, Common. 706-826-4702.25 – PLAINS – Peanut Festival. 229-824-
5373.
HILLCREST ORCHARDS
706-273-3838
HILLCREST ORCHARDSHwy. 52, 9 miles east of Ellijay
706-273-3838www.hillcrestorchards.net • [email protected]
Pick your
own apples.
Pony Rides - Playground - Cow Milking - Pig RacesWagon Rides - Music - Petting Farm - Pedal KartsFood - Moonshine & Farmhouse Museums and more!
9 a.m.-6 p.m. • $5 per person(Petting Farm admission add $3 per person)
Pick your
own apples.
APPLE PICKIN’JUBILEE
Sept. 11 - Oct. 31 (Weekends)
APPLE PICKIN’JUBILEE
Sept. 11 - Oct. 31 (Weekends)
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The Big Haynes Creek Wildlife FestivalAugust 28-29 10 AM-5 PM
Something for the Entire Family . . .BIRDS OF PREY H ARTS & CRAFTS H LIVING HISTORY
REPTILE SHOW H CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESLearn to Fly Fish and the basics of Archery.
THE GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK$5 Admission Fee & Free Parking
Children 4 and under are Free
770-860-4190www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com
Westobou Festival in AugustaThe 2010 Westobou Festival, September 16-25, will celebrate excellence in the arts and will
feature local, regional, and nationally-recognized artists. Performances and exhibitions, includ-ing dance, music, theater, and visual arts, will take place indowntown Augusta, at Augusta State University and PaineCollege, and in North Augusta, SC. Each day and evening ofthe Festival will be filled with a variety of presentationsdesigned to showcase Augusta’s wealth of artistic talent.
Highlights of the 2010 Festival will include legendary soulsinger Al Green, country music legend The Charlie DanielsBand, Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves, 13 Most Beautiful . . .Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests with Live Soundtracksfeaturing Dean & Britta , Cajun Cabaret featuring JuilliardJazz, “Clay in a Can” Exhibition, the 30th Annual Arts in theHeart of Augusta Festival, Del McCoury and the PreservationHall Jazz Band, Miss Saigon presented by The AugustaPlayers, the Cavani String Quartet, The Nina SimoneExhibition, the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, The Augusta-Columbia Connection Exhibition, and more.
The Westobou Festival was conceived in 2005 by theTrustees of the Academy of Richmond County in conjunction with their work on behalf of thePorter Fleming Foundation. Now in its third year, the 2010 Westobou Festival will include per-formances appealing to a variety of audiences. The 2009 Festival drew over 85,000 visitors, andits website received more than 1.9 million hits! This year’s event is poised to be even bigger andbetter and will feature 200+ performances and exhibitions. Visit www.WestobouFestival.com forthe 2010 schedule of events, maps, and hotel partner information.
Labor Day Catfish Festival in KingslandThe 28th Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival will be held in downtown Kingsland September
4-6. The festival will kick off Saturday at 7:30 a.m. with a 5K run. More than 75 booths featuringhandmade original arts & crafts, antiques, and collectibles will be open Saturday and Sundayfrom 12-6 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. There will also be an antique classic car, truck,
and tractor show.Free outdoor performances will feature Out of
Desper ation, Minister Chat, and Voices of Praiseon Saturday afternoon and Jericho Road andEvergreen Baptist Choir on Sunday afternoon. Onthe Edge and Grafted by Grace will performSunday and Monday afternoons. On the programfor Labor Day will be the U.S. Navy BandSoutheast, a karate exhibition by Paks Karate, andclosing performances by Cheap and Easy. Visitorsare encouraged to take lawn chairs and beachblankets. Reserved seating for the elderly and dis-abled will be available under a canopy adjacent tothe stage.
The weekend menu will include succulent Southern fried catfish, grits, coleslaw, hush -puppies, and iced tea. Catfish nuggets and fries will also be offered a la carte. Serving time willbegin at 11:30 a.m. each day. A variety of other festival foods will be available; and the KingslandLions Club will serve a pancake breakfast on Labor Day.
The Labor Day parade at 10 a.m. will feature Kingsley the Lion, Cecil the Catfish, and theCamden County High School Marching Band. The amusement area, open from Saturday noonthrough Monday evening, will feature pony rides, kiddie train, inflatables, bungee jump, and amining attraction.
For information, call 912 729-4382 or visit www.kingslandcatfishfestival.com.
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Al Green in concert September 25
National Civil War Naval Museum at Port ColumbusExplore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery,
firearms, personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the warat sea. See the ironclad ram CSS Jackson; the block-ade runner Virginia; the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee;replicas of the USS Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSSAlbermarle; the full-scale replica of the USS WaterWitch; and a battle simulator theater.
Scheduled in August will be a Cool History programwhich utilizes the museum’s interior interpretive spacesto bring actual events from Civil War History to life withthe use of staff and volunteers.
Sea Ghosts: Tours of Haunted Port Columbus willbe offered the last Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.These candlelight tours highlight the more chilling artifacts in the museum as well as experiences of the Alabama Paranormal Research Team andEffigy Paranormal
Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 10. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. Formore information phone 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.
Apple Pickin’ Jubilee in EllijayThe 14th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held on weekends from Sept. 11-Oct. 31 from
9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Hillcrest Orchards, nine miles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52.Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow.
Meet Barney the Talking Bull. Ride the pedal carttrack. There will be pig races, pony rides, tricyclerides, face painting, honey bee demonstrations,apple bobbin’, corn shelling, clogging, countrybands, and wagon rides. Visit the MoonshineMuseum, the Farm House Museum, the petting farm,the Children’s Play Area with a giant slide, and theEnchanted Forest and Nature Trail with scenes fromnursery rhymes and fairy tales.
An operating gristmill will be grinding corn andselling cornmeal. Grandma’s Bakery will serve fried
apple pies, apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and homemade ice cream.There will also be mountain barbecue and other vittles.
All activities will be included for a $5 admission fee except for the petting farm which will havea separate $3 admission fee. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net or phone 706-273-3838 or e-mail [email protected].
Omega Pepper FestivalThe 8th annual Omega Pepper Festival will be held September 10-11 at Ponder Park in
Omega which is located on Hwy. 319S betweenTifton and Moultrie.
The Festival will begin on Friday evening,September 11, with a program of gospel music. Artsand crafts and food vendors will be open.
Saturday’s events will include a parade at 10:30 a.m., a pepper recipe contest, arts and crafts,food, and musical entertainment. A Kiddie Park willoffer a variety of inflatables as well as other fun activities for the children. A dance and concert will be held at Ponder Park from 8-12 p.m.
For more information or a vendor application call Yolanda Baker at 229-528-4400; e-mail [email protected]; or visit www.omegapepperfestival.com.
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Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival in ConyersThe 4th Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival will be held August 28-29 at the Georgia
International Horse Park in Conyers. The outdoor festival will feature wildlife exhibits, demonstra -tions, prey and reptile shows, hands-on activities, local perform-ances, children’s activities, and arts and crafts.
Children can follow the movements of various animals by participating in the “Animal Olympics”; adults and children can reelin a big fish or pan for gems; children can create nature themedartwork and learn to paint.
The event will feature Snake Master Steve Scruggs presentingsnakes from across North America, Wildlife Wonders providingup-close encounters with wild animals, Carol Brown telling NativeAmerican stories, and Jason Clark of Animal Planet relating wildand crazy reptile rescue stories. See native wildlife; shop forunique arts and crafts; learn the basics of fly-fishing, archery and
hunting; and watch reenactors show how Creek and Cherokee Indians lived off the land.The festival highlights the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center with its walking trails, observa-
tion decks overlooking the wetlands, and canoe launch. Admission will be $5 with children ages4 & under free. Coupons are available online for $2 off admission. Free parking will be availableacross from the festival entrance. For information, call 770-602-2606, or 770-860-4190, or 1-800-CONYERS or visit on the web www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com.
Plains Peanut FestivalThe Plains Peanut Festival on September 25 will honor the peanut industry, the peanut
farmer, and Plains’ native son, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the U.S. Admission and parking will be free. For information call 229-824-5373 or visit www.plainsgeorgia.com.
There will be a one mile Fun Run at 8 a.m. and a 5K Road Race at8:30 a.m. with President Carter presenting awards for these events at10 a.m. from the platform of the depot which was headquarters for hiscampaign in the 1970’s. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will open at 9a.m. with continuous entertainment in Maxine Reese Park and on MainStreet. A parade will begin at 11 a.m. A Peanut Pavilion will offer exhibitson the peanut industry and yummy samples. The Carters will have abook signing starting at 1:30 p.m. with a limit of three books per person.
The SAM Shortline Excursion Train will run shuttles Saturday afternoon. The Musical folk play, If These Sidewalks Could Talk, will beperformed at the school on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.A Street Dance on Saturday from 8:30-11:30 p.m. will feature the bandH2O. President Carter will be teaching Sunday School at MaranathaBaptist Church in Plains on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
Jekyll Island Beach Music FestivalThe Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival & BBQ Bash will be held August 20-21. It will be the
first Music Festival held in Great Dunes Park and the last in the Jekyll Island Convention Center.An Early Bird Party at the Convention Center on
Thursday, August 19, from 7-9 p.m. will offer food andentertainment by DJ Wayne Bennett. A golf tournament isscheduled for Friday.
The smell of savory BBQ will fill Great Dunes ParkFriday and Saturday. Visitors can check with the ConsumerChoice Panel tent for a chance to taste and judge the food.
On Friday night Tommy Black & Blooz, Band of Oz, andDJ Johnny B will be playing from 8-12 p.m. at theConvention Center. Admission will be $20 at the door.
On Saturday shag lessons will be taught at Atlantic Hall from 10 a.m.-noon for $10 per person. A free Beach Blast at Great Dunes Park from 12-4:30 p.m. will feature Craig Woolard,Band of Oz, Tommy Black & Blooz, and DJ John Hook.
The finale party on Saturday night from 8-12 p.m. will feature Craig Woolard, the Swingin’Medallions, and DJ Johnny B at the Convention Center. Admission will be $20 at the door.
Phone 912-635-3636 or 877-4jekyll or visit www.jekyllisland.com or ComeCoastAwhile.com.
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The Swingin’ Medallions
Perspectives Georgia Pottery Invitational in WatkinsvilleThe 8th annual Perspectives 2010: Georgia Pottery Invitational from August 28-Sept. 15 will
showcase the work of 50 potters from all corners of the state and willexemplify the finest cerami cists in Georgia. Featuring over 5000 pieces ofpottery for sale, an Opening Reception Gala, a Preview Sale, educationalexhibitions, gallery talks, workshops, free weekend pottery demonstra-tions, and studio tours, the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation is sponsor-ing this three-week pottery event at the OCAF Art Center in Watkinsville.
Rocket Hall (the Sales Hall) and the OCAF galleries will provide bothnovice patrons and veteran collectors an opportunity to select from thelargest display of hand-made pottery in any one location. Held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, a portion of proceeds will benefit CERF, CraftEmergency Relief Fund.
Perspectives 2010: Georgia Pottery Invitational is an annual eventestablished by volunteers to recognize and promote quality utilitarian pottery produced by established Georgia potters and promote pottery asa craft and art form consistent with the OCAF mission. It is Georgia’slargest annual pottery exhibition and sale and highlights a wide collectionof styles, forms, colors, and price range in contemporary functional pottery.
For information, visit www.perspectives09.myocaf.com or phone 706-769-4565.
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in ClarkesvilleThe 35th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair will be held September 10-18 at the
Habersham County Fairgrounds at 4235 Old Toccoa Hwy. in Clarkesville. The fair will open week-days at 6 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.
The fair will feature family entertainment including a carnival,livestock shows, arts & crafts, exhibits and demonstra tions, greatfood, and nightly entertainment.
Events will include the Hayes Dodge Rodeo, the MissChattahoochee Pageant, a horseshoe tournament, an art show,the Sam Path Petting Zoo with camel rides on the weekends,pony rides every day, bingo, cake walks, motorcycle show, one-day craft show.
Entertainment will feature a talent show on Monday, the Bandof Blue and HCHS Chorus on Tuesday, The Lords Messengersand Naomi & The Segos on Thursday, Other Side of Homer andFreddie Way on Friday, and The Big “E” Championship Show onS a t u r d a y ,Sept. 18. The
Soque Saddle Club events are the runningshow on Friday, Sept. 17, and the roping onSaturday, Sept. 18. On Sunday there will bespecial admission for church youth groups;and Jennifer Hart will do the music.
Admission will be $5/adults, children 6-10/$2, and 5 and under/free. For informa-tion call 706-778-3709 or 706-768-6890 orvisit www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org.
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September 10-11FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Gospel Music •Arts & Crafts Vendors (5-10:30 p.m.)SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Parade •Arts & Crafts •Food •Recipe Contest Kiddie Park with Inflatables •Musical EntertainmentDance/Concert at Ponder Park (8 p.m.-12 midnight)
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EQUESTRIAN SHOWSAug. 20-21 . . . . . . . .Rodeo, Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Blue Ridge, 706-632-6644
GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARKConyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com
Aug. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GHF Summer DressageAug. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buckskin Horse Show
Sports SchedulesSports Schedules
WATERSPORTSAug. 7, 21 . . . . . .Cathead Creek to Darien CanoeExcursions, Ft. King George, Darien, 912-437-4770
MISCELLANEOUSAug. 14 . . . . . . .Ga. Veterans St. Pk. Memorial
Triathlon/Duathlon, Cordele, 229-273-1668Aug. 14 . . . . . .Intro to Backpacking, Panola Mt.
St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801Aug. 14 . . . .Lost Person Prevention, Panola Mt.
St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801Aug. 20-22 . . . . . .Ga. Masters Bowling Special
Olympics, Warner Robins, 478-922-5100Aug. 21 . . . . . . .Tree Top Excursion, Panola Mt.
St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801Aug. 28-29 . . . . .Wilderness Survival Weekend
Amicalola Falls St. Pk., Dawsonville706-265-1969
FISHINGAug. 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . .Tripletail Fishing Rodeo
Coffee Bluff Marina, Savannah, 912-925-7474Aug. 1, 14 . . .Fly Fishing Clinics, Panola Mt. St.
Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801Aug. 5-8 . . . . . . .World Championship of Bass
Fishing, Lake Lanier, 800-224-6422Aug. 6-7 . . . . . .FLW Outdoors Expo, Gwinnett
Center, Duluth, 800-224-6422Aug. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth Fishing Days
Smithgall Woods, Helen, 706-878-3087
RACINGROAD ATLANTA
Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.comAug. 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASAAtlanta Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . Hampton
770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.comAtlanta Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commerce
770-682-3782, www.atlantadragway.comOglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler
912-964-8200,ospracing.netSilver Dollar Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reynolds
478-847-4414, www.silverdollarraceway.com
HIKES & RUNSAug. 3, 10 . . . . . . . . Valdosta, 5K, 229-219-0010Aug. 7. . . . . Alpharetta, 5K, 10K, 678-297-6100Aug. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-231-9064Aug. 7. . . . . . . Lawrenceville, 5K, 678-376-1416Aug. 7 . . . . . . . . . Milton, 5K, 2M, 770-664-5200Aug. 7. . . . . . . . . Woodstock, 5K, 256-239-9001Aug. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-231-9064Aug. 14 . . . . . . . . . . Marietta, 5K, 678-521-3379Aug. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . Smyrna, 5K, 404-237-7738Aug. 14. . . . . . . . . . Suwanee, 5K, 678-482-6519Aug. 14 Warner Robins, 5K, 10K, 478-972-2609Aug. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738Aug. 21 . . . . . . . Cartersville, 5K, 770-881-3697Aug. 21. . . . . . . McDonough, 5K, 678-977-7182Aug. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . Canton, 5K, 678-895-3631Aug. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-247-4021Aug. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738Aug. 28 . . . . . . . . . . Decatur, 5K, 404-733-0370Aug. 28 . . . . . . . Dunwoody, 4M, 404-633-3430
(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)
SOCCER(See www.usyouthsoccer.org and www.soccerga.com)
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706-736-7889greenjacketsbaseball.com
MACON PINETOPPERSAug. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALBANYAug. 4-5 . . . . . . .MILLEDGEVILLEAug. 6-7 . . . . .WARNER ROBINSAug. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALBANY
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706-378-5144www.romebraves.com
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Aug. 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S.E. Regional Little League SoftballWarner Robins, 478-971-7070
Aug. 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S.E. Regional Little League BaseballWarner Robins, 478-971-7070
Aug. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big 10 Series ISA Softball TournamentDellinger Park, Cartersville, 404-285-1949
Aug. 21-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ISA Nat’l Softball TournamentDellinger Park, Cartersville, 404-285-1949
FOOTBALLAug. 20-21 . . . . . .Kell Classic
Georgia Dome, Atlanta404-223-9200
Home SchedulesATLANTA FALCONS
Aug. 13 (pre) . .KANSAS CITYAug. 19 (pre) NEW ENGLAND
404-223-8444www.atlantafalcons.com
GEORGIA BULLDOGSSept. 4 . . . .LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
877-542-1231www.georgiadogs.com
GA. TECHYELLOWJACKETS
Sept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . .SC STATE888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447ramblinwreck.cstv.com
The Atlanta Camping & RV ShowThe Atlanta Camping & RV Show will be a three-day, no-frill sales event featuring the
biggest savings in its 34 year history. The show will be held September 17-19 at the AtlantaExpo Center South (exit 55 off I-285).
This supermarket of campers will feature Class Amotor homes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, Class C mini-motor homes, van campers, folding camping trailers, andtoy haulers, all with special low show prices. Dealers fromacross the region will be under the same roof, and shoppers can find instant financing and insurance representatives all on the same floor. There will be boothsproviding information on camping, campgrounds, vacationdestinations, RV organizations, RV equipment and accessories, storage, and maintenance. There will be cooking demonstrations and prizes.
Show hours will be Friday 11-7, Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 11-5. Admission will be$10/adults; $9 for 55 and over; $5 for 6-16; and free under 6. Parking will be free. For moreinformation, phone 770-447-3334 or visit www.atlantaRVshow.com for a $1 off coupon.
Events sometimes change,so phone for information
before driving long distances.
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BIKINGAug. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Roads & Bikes Charity Ride, Warrenton, 706-465-9604Aug. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olde Town Bike Ride (4M), Conyers, 4 p.m., 770-483-1110Aug. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Bike Ride (4M), Panola Mt., St. Pk., Stockbridge, 404-375-6789Aug. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain Bike Adventures, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801
METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR
August1 – Asian Cultural Experience, Gwinnett
Center, Duluth, 800-224-6422.1 – Kids Fest, Six Flags Over Georgia. 770-
948-9290.1-8 – Downtown Atlanta Restaurant
Week. 404-658-1877.1-8, 14, 21, 28 – Lasershow Spectacular,
Stone Mountain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.
3-31 – Music at Noon, Centennial OlympicPark, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.
4 – Mitchell Musso Concert, Six Flags OverGeorgia. 770-948-9290.
4-25 – Wednesday Wind Down, CentennialOlympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.
4-25 – Dunwoody Green Market, Wednes -days. 770-330-8196.
5 – First Thursday Downtown Arts Walk,Downtown, 5-8 p.m. 404-658-1877.
6-27 – Acworth Farmers Market, Down -town, Fridays, 7-11 a.m. 770-974-8813.
7 – Relient K Concert, Six Flags OverGeorgia. 770-948-9290.
7 – Smyrna B’day Party with Banks & ShaneCon cert, Smyrna, Village Green, 6 p.m. 770-434-6600.
7 – Old Soldiers Day Program & Parade &Annual Road Race, Alpharetta. 678-297-6078.
7 – So Real . . . Surreal Soiree, High Museum,8-12 p.m. 404-733-4437.
7-8 – Trains, Trucks, & Tractors, S.E. Rail -way Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.
7-10 – Bronner Brothers International Hair& Beauty Show, Georgia World Congress Center.404-223-4000.
7-28 – Smyrna Fresh Produce Market, 1stBaptist, Sat., 8 a.m.-noon. 770-431-2863.
7-28 – Riverside Farmers Market, City Hall,Roswell, Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. 770-640-3253.
8-27– Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum,Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.
11 – Callanwolde Coffeehouse with Music& Poetry, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.
REGENCY SUITESHOTEL
975 West Peachtree Streetat 10th Street
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded continental breakfast as well as a complimentary dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette.
Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.
404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629www.regencysuites.com
Luxurious
Elegant
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Sandy Springs – A Great Place to VisitSandy Springs, only 15 miles north of Atlanta, offers not only metropolitan amenities but also
many outdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues.The Anne Frank Exhibit at the Parkside Shopping Center includes a model of the hidden
rooms where the Franks lived, a life-sized recreation of Anne’s room, computers offering a virtual tour of the house, a recounting of the Frank family’s life in hiding, and a 28-minute movie aboutAnne’s life. Admission is free.
Gringo Star will be performing at Wind DownWednesday at Heritage Green on the SandySprings Society Entertainment Lawn on August11 from 5:30-8 p.m. Enjoy the pop-rock tunes,local food, beer, and wine. This outdoor concert isfree. 404-851-9111.
The Heritage Sandy Springs Beer Fest onAugust 14 will feature foreign, U.S., and local beers and will be held from 4-8 p.m. at HeritageGreen on the Society of Sandy Springs entertainment lawn. 404-851-9111.
The Sandy Springs Festival on September.25-26 will feature a 5K/10K race, juried artistmarket, business and civic expo, collector car show, food court, heritage crafters, pet parade,silent auction, antique and collector market, live entertainment, and more. For information visitwww.sandyspringsfestival.org.
The Punchline Comedy Club and Chastain Park both have acts scheduled throughout thesummer. See page 21.
For information, visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.
METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR
August11 – Wind Down Wednesday with Gringo
Star, 5:30-8 p.m., Heritage Green, Sandy Springs.404-851-9111.
11-14 – Chattahoochee River Paint-Out forArtists, Roswell Visitors Center. 770-640-3253.
13 – Gwen Hughes (Jazz), CallanwoldeLawn, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.
13-14 – Atlanta Gospelfest, Georgia WorldCongress Center. 404-223-4000.
13-15 – Scott Antique Market, AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
14 – Heritage Sandy Springs Beer Festival,Heritage Green, 4-8 p.m. 404-851-9111, x203.
15 – Third Sundae, Barrington Hall, Roswell.770-640-3855.
15 – Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell UNC,3 p.m. 770-594-7974.
19 – Alive After Five, Historic DowntownRoswell, 5-9 p.m. 770-640-3253.
20 – Friday Jazz, High Museum, 5-10 p.m.404-733-4437.
20-21 – Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQFestival, Adams Park. 770-422-9714.
20-22 – Slotin Folk Fest, North AtlantaTrade Show, Norcross. 770-532-1115.
21 – BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival,Harmony Park, Decatur, 4-10 p.m. 404-370-4100.
21 – Trolley Crawl, Barrington & BullochHalls, Smith Plantation, Roswell. 770-992-1731.
21-22 – Intergalactic Bead & JewelryShow, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.
22 – Peachtree Latino Festival, UpperAlabama Street. 404-523-2311.
27 – Tango Night, Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404-872-5338.
27 – Livin’ Large Concert, Glover Park,Marietta, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601.
27 – Atlanta Food Rave, Mason Murer FineArt. 404-879-1500.
28 – Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day,Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.
28 – German Bierfest, Woodruff Park, 2-7p.m. 678-244-1528.
28-29 – Summer Shade Festival, Grant Park.404-521-0938.
29 – Festival Peachtree Latino, Under -ground. 404-321-0663.
29 – Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin,Historic Roswell Square. 770-640-3253.
30 – Jeffrey Fashion Cares Charity Event &Fashion Show, Midtown. 404-420-1997.
September10-12 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta
Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.17-19 – Atlanta Camping & RV Show,
Atlanta Expo Center South. 770-447-3334.25-26 – Sandy Springs Festival. Heritage
Sandy Springs. 866-511-7742.
Scott Antique Market in AtlantaScott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400
booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorianand primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art andprints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs,antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instru-ments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools,campaign memorabilia, books, and more.
Always held the second weekend of every month,the next shows will be August 13-15 and September10-12. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4.Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located inthe Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. For more information phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.
Events sometimes change, so phone forinformation before driving long distances.
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AARON’S AMPHITHEATER AT LAKEWOODAtlanta, 404-627-9704, aaronsamphitheater.com
Aug. 1 Rockstar Mayhem FestivalAug. 7 Flashback FestivalAug. 8 LilithAug. 20 Jack Johnson
ALPHARETTA CHRISTIAN THEATERAlpharetta, 678-371-3079, www.act1theater.com
Thru Aug. 8 Little Women, the Musical
ACTOR’S EXPRESSAtlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com
Aug. 27-Oct. 10 Grey Gardens
AGATHA’SAtlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com
Thru Nov. 3 Perry Tyler’s The Dead Housewivesof Atlanta
ART PLACEMarietta, 770-509-2700, www.theartplace.us
Aug. 6-14 Dixie Swim ClubAug. 21 Jack Gafford Band
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATER706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org
Thru Aug. 8 Lion in Winter
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATREMarietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Thru Aug. 8 Hairspray
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org
Aug. 14 Rick Springfield
AURORA THEATRELawrenceville, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com
Aug. 5-Sept. 5 Singin’ in the Rain
P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance PBLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER
706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.comAug. 13-Sept. 5 I Hate Hamlet
CAPITOL CITY OPERA COMPANY(DINNER THEATER)Atlanta, 678-301-8013, www.ccityopera.org
Aug. 17 Petite AubergeAug. 19 Sugo
CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATERAtlanta, 404-233-2227, www.chastainseries.com
Aug. 2 Barenaked LadiesAug. 12 Goo Goo DollsAug. 15 Jackson BrowneAug. 20 Budweiser SuperfestAug. 22 Donna SummerAug. 23 Ray Lamontagne & David GrayAug. 26 Tears for FearsAug. 29 Billy Idol
CLASSIC CHASTAINAtlanta, 404-733-5000, www.classicchastain.org
Aug. 6 Cyndi LauperAug. 13 .38 Special & Sonia LeighAug. 14 Erykah BaduAug. 18 Heart with Neko CeseAug. 25 B-52’s & BlondieAug. 27 Train, Needtobreathe
COBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com
Aug. 21 Shen YunAug. 27 Natalie Merchant
ESSENTIAL THEATREAtlanta, 800-595-4849, www.essentialtheatre.tix.com
Thru Aug. 8 Sally & Glen at the Palace
14TH STREET PLAYHOUSEAtlanta, 404-733-4738, www.14thstplayhouse.org
Aug. 6 Thea Vidale . . . Live!Aug. 7 Lena’s Horn to Hollywood
FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
Aug. 4 CatsAug. 13 Tey Songz & MonicaAug. 18-22 The Color PurpleAug. 24-30 The Sound of Music
FREDERICK BROWN AMPHITHEATERPeachtree City, 770-631-0630, www.amphitheater.org
Aug. 7 Jose FelicianoAug. 19 Army Ground Forces Band
GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATREAtlanta, 404-264-0020, www.gashakespeare.org
Thru Aug. 6 Love’s Labours LostThru Aug. 7 King LearThru Aug. 7 Sword in the StoneThru Aug. 8 Shrew–the Musical
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September 25, September 25, 2010
FRIDAY & SATURDAYFolk Play: “If These Sidewalks Could Talk” SATURDAY
One Mile Fun Run/5K Road Race • Peanut Pavilion ExhibitsArts & Crafts • Food • President & Mrs. Carter’s Book Signing
Parade • Entertainment • SAM Shortline Train RidesSUNDAY
Sunday School with President Carter
229-824-5373www.plainsgeorgia.com
P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance PGWINNETT CENTER
Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.comAug. 1 American Idol LiveAug. 9 Justin BieberAug. 13 Sean Hannity Freedom ConcertAug. 14 The Wiggles
IMPERIAL THEATREAugusta, 706-722-8341, www.imperialtheatre.com
Aug. 13-14 Concert for Kids – Beatles Classics
KUDZU PLAYHOUSERoswell, 770-594-1020, www.kudzuplayhouse.org
Aug. 20-Sept. 19 The NerdAUg. 28-Sept. 26 Anne of Green Gables
MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATERMableton, 770-819-7765, mablehouseamphitheater.com
Aug. 13 Survivor/StarshipAug. 26 Hippie FestAug. 28 Montana Skies
NEWNAN THEATER COMPANY770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.com
Aug. 1 Secret GardenAug. 12-22 Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-
the-Moon Marigolds
NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARETHEATRE TAVERNAtlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com
Thru Aug. 8 Hamlet–the MusicalAug. 12-Sept. 11 Shrew, Midsummer,
As You Like It
PHILIPS ARENAAtlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com
Aug. 11 Tom Petty; Crosby Stills & Nash
PUMPHOUSE PLAYERSCartersville, 770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com
Aug. 6-14 Trip to Bountiful
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com
Aug. 1 Jim NortonAug. 5-8 Larry MillerAug. 12-14 Greg FitzsimmonsAug. 20-21 Jon ReepAug. 26-29 John Caparulo
ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com
Aug. 15 Atlanta Concert Band
SAVANNAH THEATRE912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com
Thru Aug. 27 The Beat Goes On
SOUTHSUDE THEATRE GUILDFairburn, 7870-969-0956, www.stgplays.com
Thru Aug. 14 Tom Sawyer’s Treasure HuntAug. 20-21 Robert Ray Show
STAGE DOOR PLAYERSDunwoody, 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net
Thru Aug. 8 Company
TABERNACLEAtlanta, 404-659-9022, www.tabernacleatl.com
Aug. 1 Crowded HouseAug. 19 Slightly StoopidAug. 21 Patton Oswalt
TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONSJasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org
Thru Aug. 8 Guys & Dolls
THEATRE ALBANY229-439-7193, www.theatrealbany.com
Aug. 13-28 Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
THEATRICAL OUTFITAtlanta, 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org
Aug. 11-Sept. 5 Confederacy of Dunces
TRUSTEES THEATERSavannah, 912-525-5050, www.trusteestheater.com
Aug. 27 Marcus Wiley
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com
Aug. 5 SugarlandAug. 7 ASO: Disney in ConcertAug. 9 Green DayAug. 11 Arcade FireAug. 14 Wizard of OzAug. 15 O.A.R.Aug. 19 Sheryl CrowAug. 21 Maroon 5, Kris Allen, VV BrownAug. 26 Dukes of SeptemberAug. 28 STS9
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� Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia �AUGUST
1 – Athens Brass Choir, State BotanicalGarden, 3 p.m.
1-31 – Glass Exhibition and Edible Art,Atlanta Botanical Garden.
1-31 – Plumleaf Azalea Blooms, CallawayGardens, Pine Mountain. 800-225-5292.
2 – Gardening in Season, Atlanta BotanicalGarden, 6-7 p.m.
3 – Archaeology Hike 9:30 a.m.; ContainerTea Garden, 1:30 p.m. Callaway Gardens.
3-4 – Geocaching at Callaway Gdns., 3:30 p.m.4 – Herbal Vinegars, Callaway Gardens,
10:30 a.m.7 – Plants that Beat the Heat, Advanced
Garden Photography, Atlanta Botanical Garden.13-15 – Rustik Native Workshop Week -
end, Martyn House, Ellijay. 706-635-4759.14 – Advanced Beekeeping, State Botanical
Garden, 1-3 p.m.14 – Astronomy Night, Ga. Veterans St. Pk.,
Cordele, 9 p.m. 229-276-2371.14 – Geology Hike, Sweetwater Creek St. Pk.,
Lithia Springs, 9 a.m. 770-732-5871.14 – Japanese Maple Primer, Atlanta
Botanical Garden, 9:30 a.m.14,15,21,22 – Photography Workshops,
Callaway Gardens.
17 – Hammered-Wired Jewelry, StateBotanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.
20 – Delbert McClinton, Atlanta BotanicalGarden, 8 p.m.
21 – Melon Fest, Atlanta Botanical Garden,12-3 p.m.
25 – Flower Arranging, St. Botanical Garden.26 – Plan Your Autumn Veggie Garden,
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.27 – Jenny Lang, Atlanta Bot. Gdn., 8 p.m.28 – Plant Conservation, State Bot. Garden.28 – Start Your Autumn Veggie Seeds,
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9:30 a.m.31 – Concrete Leaf Casting, State Botanical
Garden, 6:30 p.m.
Garden & Nature Centers in Georgia• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859• Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055• Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400• GSU Botanical Gdn., Statesboro . . . . .912-871-1149• Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358• Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980• Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-828-2109• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244• Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917• Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108
� Kennesaw Mtn. Nat’l Battlefield . . . . . . . .770-427-4686
� King Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-526-8923
� Margaret Mitchell House & Museum . . . . .404-249-7015
� Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . .770-528-1444
� Marietta Museum of History . . . . . . . . . . . .770-794-5710
� Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site . . . . .404-331-6922
� Michael Carlos Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-727-4282
� Museum of Civil War/Locomotive History .770-427-2117
� National Museum of Patriotism . . . . . . . . .404-875-0691
� Oakland Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-688-2107
� Philips Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-878-3000
� Road to Tara Museum, Jonesboro . . . . . . .770-478-4800
� Sandy Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-511-7742
� Scott Antique Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .740-569-4112
� Six Flags Over Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-948-9290
� Smith Plantation, Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-641-3978
� Southeastern Railway Museum . . . . . . . . .770-476-2013
� Stone Mountain Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-498-5690
� Underground Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-523-2311
� Woodruff Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-733-4200
� World of Coca Cola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-676-5151
� Wren’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-753-7735
� Yellow River Game Ranch, Lilburn . . . . . . .770-972-6643
� Zoo Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-624-9453
� Atlanta Cyclorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-658-7625
� Atlanta History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-814-4000
� Atlanta Preservation Walking Tours . . . . .404-688-3350
� Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. . . . . .404-523-6275
� Braves Museum & Turner Field Tours . . . . . 404-614-2311
� Breman Jewish Heritage Museum . . . . . . .678-222-3700
� Bulloch Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-992-1731
� Callanwolde Fine Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . .404-872-5338
� Carter Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-865-7100
� Centennial Olympic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-222-PARK
� Center for Puppetry Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-873-3391
� Chattahoochee River Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .678-538-1200
� CNN Studio Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-827-2300
� Dixieland Fun Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-460-5862
� Fernbank Museum of Natural History . . . . . 404-929-6300
� Fox Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-881-2100
� Georgia Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-581-4000
� Georgia Department of Archives . . . . . . .678-364-3700
� Georgia Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-223-9200
� Georgia State Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-463-4536
� Georgia World Congress Center . . . . . . . .404-223-4000
� Gone With The Wind Museum, Marietta . . . 770-794-5576
� Governor’s Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-261-1776
� High Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-733-4400
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ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS
September 4-6DOWNTOWN
Families receive the “Royal Treatment”in Kingsland this Labor Day weekend
Saturday & Sunday•5K Run (Saturday, 7:30 a.m.)
•75+ Arts, Crafts, Antiques &Collectibles Vendors (12 n.-6 p.m. )
•Catfish Dinners•Free Entertainment on Main Stage
•Family Amusement Area(featuring pony rides, kiddie train, inflatables, bungee jump, mining attraction)
Monday•Pancake Breakfast (7 a.m.) •Parade (10 a.m.)
•Paks Karate Demonstration (11:30 a.m.)•Antique Car & Truck Show (11:30 a.m.)
•75+ Arts, Crafts, Antiques & CollectiblesVendors (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) •Catfish Dinners
•Free Entertainment on Main Stage (begins 12:15 p.m.)
•Family Amusement Area
Sponsored by the Kingsland Community Betterment Program
912-729-4382www.kingslandcatfishfestival.com
