June / July 2009 Guide to Georgia

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DixieLand Fun Park in Fayetteville

Events Attractions Fairs & Festivals

June/July 2009

2nd Annual

Summer Splash 6-mile float down the Chattahoochee River

July 25, 2009 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Float from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island on the Chattahoochee River.

Rafts, kayaks, and canoes (non-motorized boats) are all welcome to join this summer splash. Following the float there will be food, live music, crafts, wildlife programs, exhibitors, and self-guided hikes at Powers Island.

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CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND SANDY SPRINGS HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

866-511-7742 www.visitsandysprings.org

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Volume 49 Monthly

Number 1 June/July 2009

CONTENTS Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-6 Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . . .7 Antiques, Art, and Museums . . .8-9 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11 June & July Events . . . . . . . . .12-17 4th of July Events . . . . . . . . . .18-20 Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

ON THE COVER ixieLand Fun Park near Fayetteville is a 25-acre family entertainment center with a wide variety of rides, games, miniature golf, picnic areas, and more. See information on it and many other attractions in Georgia in the article beginning on page 12.

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801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816 Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620 E-mail guidetogeorgia@windstream.net Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor Debi Richardson . . . . . . . .Graphic Editor Hayley Yawn . . . . . .Publisher’s Assistant Dennis King . . . . . . . . . .Advertising Rep 706-846-9854, dennis@guidetogeorgia.com

The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Eight issues are published each year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is $18 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.

WATERMELON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Watermelon Days Festival June 13 - 27 Fun for the ENTIRE Family!

• Arts & Crafts • Street Dance • Fireworks • Car, Truck & Tractor Display • Train Ride • Photo Contest • Seed Spitting Contest • Eating and Chunking Contest • Slice of Talent • Dog Show • Quilt Display • Gospel Music • Watermelon Capital Queen Pageant • Fishing Rodeo • Dance • Puppet Show • Dog Show • 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk • and Much, Much More!

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GEORGIA CALENDAR 6 – FITZGERALD – Jeff Davis’s Birthday Celebration, Jeff Davis’s Site. 229-831-2335.

6 – LINCOLNTON – Mountain Dulcimer 4 – COLUMBUS – Willie Nelson Concert, Instruction, Elijah Clark St. Pk. 706-359-3458.

Civic Center, 8 p.m. 706-494-8330.

6 – SAVANNAH – Asian Festival, Civic 5 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row, 5Center. 912-651-6417.

10 p.m. 706-826-4702. First Friday & Car Show, 6 – SAVANNAH – First Saturday on the Common, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.

River. 912-234-0295.

5 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday Promenade, 6 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tour of Homes. 912downtown, 5:30-8 p.m. 912-279-2603.

786-7979.

5 – MACON – First Friday, downtown, 6 – WARM SPRINGS – Rosie the Riveter & 6-10 p .m. 478-722-9909.

D-Day Observance, FDR’s Little White House, 125 – RICHMOND HILL – Music Night in Park, 3 p.m. 706-655-5870.

Station Xchange, 6-9 p.m. 912-756-2676.

6-7 – DAHLONEGA – Georgia Wine Country 5-6 – ALMA – Georgia Blueberry Festival, Festival, 3 Sisters Vineyards. 706-865-9463.

Goldwasser Park. 912-632-5859.

6-7 – HELEN – Georgia Fine Wine Festival, 5-6 – CARTERSVILLE – Georgia Barbecue Blackstock Vineyards. 800-392-8279.

Classic, Milam Farm. 770-607-0610.

6-7 – ROYSTON – Civil War Encampment, 5-7 – RINGGOLD-MARIETTA – Dixie Victoria Bryant State Park. 706-245-6270.

Highway 90-Mile Yard Sale. 800-733-2280.

6-27 – CARTERSVILLE – Mt. Music Series, 6 – BOSTON TO PAVO – 12 Mile Yard Sale Red Top Mt. St. Pk., Sat. 8-9 p.m. 770-975-4226. & Festival. 800-973-3134.

6-27 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam, 6 – CARTERSVILLE – Day of Discovery, Gold Museum, Sat. 2-6 p.m. 706-864-3513.

Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747. Down6-27 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts, town Car Show. Concert 7 p.m. 770-607-3480.

Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

6 – CHATSWORTH – Georgia Travelers Band 7 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – The Three of Us Concert, Fort Mt. St. Pk., 5 p.m. 706-422-1932.

Concert, lighthouse lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.

6 – DAHLONEGA – First Friday Concert, 7-28 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz, downtown, 5:30 p.m. 706-864-3711.

Riverwalk, Sundays, 8 p.m. 706-821-1754.

6 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy 10-14 – SAVANNAH – Blue Ocean Film Festival, Courthouse. 706-485-8112.

Festival. 912-525-5050.

12 – AUGUSTA – Tracy Lawrence, Jamey Johnson, Justin Moore, LakeOlmstead Stadium.

803-278-4849.

12 – JONESBORO – Taste of Clayton, Stately Oaks. 770-473-0197.

12 – MADISON – Juneteenth Celebration, African American Museum. 706-342-9191.

12 – THOMASVILLE – Bluegrass Concert, Muncipal Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 229-227-4050.

12-14 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival, Downtown. 478-825-4002.

12,26 – AUGUSTA – Movies in the Common, 9 p.m. 706-821-1754.

13 – CHATSWORTH – Leap of Faith Band, Fort Mountain State Park, 5 p.m. 706-422-1932.

13 – LINCOLNTON – Rope Making & Spinning, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-3458.

13 – MONROE – Crepe Myrtle Festival, Hammond Park. 770-868-5137.

13 – ROME – Symphony Orchestra, Darlington School, 7 p.m. 706-291-7967.

13 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Car Show, 2 p.m.

Downtown Concert, 7 p.m. 770-464-1866.

13-14 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Meeks Park. 877-745-5789.

13-27 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days Festival, Ga. Vet. Mem. St. Pk. 229-273-1668.

14 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Jam, Harris Arts Center, 2-5 p.m. 706-620-2599.

14 – WARNER ROBINS – Car, Truck, Motorwww.peachblossomtrail.com cycle Cruise-In, Museum of Aviation. 478-926-6870.

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JUNE

Take the Road Less Traveled!

Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail

Enjoy Fresh Georgia Peaches Through August

GEORGIA CALENDAR JUNE

15 – COLUMBUS – Bob Barr Community Band Concert, Trade Ctr., 6:30 p.m. 706-323-4649.

15-17,20 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach Festival. 478-825-4002.

19 – CALHOUN – The Tams & 14 Kt Gold Band, downtown, 7-10 p.m. 706-602-5570.

19 – FITZGERALD – Gospel Sing, Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 229-424-7107.

19-20 – BLUE RIDGE – Music Fest & Comedy, Jonica Gap Campground. 706-374-5465.

19-21 – N.E. GEORGIA – Arts Tour, Scenic 197, Four Counties. 706-947-1351.

20 – BLAIRSVILLE – RE-MAX Car & Motorcycle Show, Meeks Park. 706-379-1587.

20 – ELLIJAY – Arts Around the Square. 706635-7400.

20 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach Festival, downtown. 478-825-4002.

20 – LINCOLNTON – Quilting, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-3458.

20 – SAVANNAH – Juneteenth Family Day, Telfair’s Owens-Thomas House. 912-790-8800.

20-21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Georgia Sea Islands Festival, Pier Street. 912-634-0330.

21 – AUGUSTA – Paul Roberts & Fresh Music All-Star Jazz Quintet, Morris Museum. 706-724-7501.

21 – SAVANNAH – Jepson Gospel Brunch, 1st Tabernacle Baptist Church. 912-790-8800.

21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – JB Scott’s Swingin’ All Stars, Lighthouse, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

23 – DOUGLAS – Main Street Beach Bash, downtown, 4-9 p.m. 912-384-5161.

23 – HIAWASSEE – Taste of the Southern Highlands, Fairgrounds, 6-8 p.m. 706-896-4131.

25-28 – ATHENS – Ath Fest Music & Arts Festival, downtown. 706-548-1973.

27 – CARTERSVILLE – Indian Flute & Dancing, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.

27 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days Festival Main Day, Ga. Vet. Mem. St. Pk. 229-273-1668.

27 – LINCOLNTON – Colonial Medicine, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-3458.

27 – RICHMOND HILL – Fair on the Square, Station Xchange, 12-4 p.m. 912-756-2676.

27-28 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mt. Fling Arts & Crafts Show, N. Ga. Tech. College. 706-896-0932.

27-28 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show & Sale, Postell Park. 912-264-3254.

28 – DULUTH – Georgia Bridal Show, Gwinnett Center. 770-736-1979.

JULY

3 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.

3 – AUGUSTA – July Jamboree Concert & Car Show, Common, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.

3 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show, 6 p.m. Still Cruizin’ Concert, 7 p.m. Dntwn. 770-607-3480.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR JULY

3 – DAHLONEGA – First Friday concert, downtown, 5:30 p.m. 706-864-3711.

3 – MACON – First Friday, downtown, 6-10 p.m. 478-722-9909.

4-25 – CARTERSVILLE – Mountain Music Series, Red Top Mt. St. Pk., 8 p.m. 770-975-4226.

4-25 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

5 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Little Light Music, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.

5-26 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz Series, Riverwalk, Sun., 8 p.m. 706-821-1754.

9-26 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Headwaters/Community Play, Art Ctr. 706-878-3300.

11 – LAVONIA – Blood Bought Gospel Music, Tugaloo St. Pk., 709 p.m. 706-356-4362.

11 – LINCOLNTON – Thunder Over Thurmond, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-3458.

11 – MADISON – Jazz Festival, African American Museum. 706-342-9191.

11 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Car Show, 2 p.m.

Downtown Concert, 7 p.m. 770-464-1866.

11 – WARNER ROBINS – Museum of Aviation Found. Auction & Raffle. 478-923-6600.

12 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Jam, Harris Arts Center, 2-5 p.m.706-620-2599.

12 – COLUMBUS – Wedding Extravaganza, Columbus Trade Center. 678-548-9498.

15-25 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia Mountain Fair. 706-896-4191.

18 – COLUMBUS – Denim & Diamonds Gala w. Montgomery Gentry, Civic Ctr. 706-494-8330.

18-19 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut Creek Festival, Meeks Park. 706-781-1221.

18-19 – ROCKMART – Homespun Festival, Downtown. 770-684-8760.

19 – ELLIJAY – Arts ‘Round the Square. 706635-7400.

19 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Noel Freidline Quartet, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

24-25 – MACON – Bragg Jam Festival, downtown. 478-743-3401.

25 – BLUE RIDGE – Jazz & Blues Festival, downtown, 12-8 p.m. 706-632-2144.

25 – CHATSWORTH – Chief Vann House Days. 706-695-2598.

25 – MANCHESTER – Street Dance, Main Street. 7-9 p.m. 706-977-9004.

25-26 – DULUTH – Asian Cultural Experience, Gwinnett Center. 770-813-7500.

26 – SAVANNAH – Jepson Gospel Brunch, 1st Tabernacle Baptist Church. 912-790-8800.

29 – DULUTH – Demi Lovato, Gwinnett Center. 770-736-1979.

31 – DULUTH – American Idols Live, Gwinnett Center. 770-813-7500.

31-Aug. 1 – CORNELIA – Big E (Elvis) Festival, Loudermilk Boarding House. 706-778-2001.

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Atlanta, 404-733-5000, www.classicchastain.org

June 5 June 6 June 24 June 26 June 27 July 1 July 8 July 10 July 11 July 15 July 17 July 18 July 22 July 25 July 29 July 31

Pink Martini & Sneakin’ Out John Prine & Levon Heln Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang ASO & Led Zeppelin Anita Baker Michael McDonald & Boz Skaggs Gladys Knight & Smokey Robinson ASO & Kansas Diana Krall Regeneration Tour Joe Cocker Corey Smith & Randy Rogers Band War & Average White Band Chris Isaak Neville Bros. & Dr. John & Lower 911 Tom Jones

COBB ENERGY CENTRE Atlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com

June 15 June 20 June 23-24 June 26 July 26

Andrew Bird Beatlemania Eddie Vedder Bill Maher Neko Case

Heartbreak

ISLAND PLAYERS St. Simons, 912-638-0338, www.theislandplayers.com

Abracadabra Aladdin

July 14-27

PHILIPS ARENA Atlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com

June 13 June 20 June 27 July 1

Keith Urban & Taylor Swift Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 14 Dane Cook Beyonce

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE Atlanta, 770-335-8484, www.punchline.com

June 5-7 June 11 June 12-14 June 19-21 July 9-12 July 17-19 July 31-Aug. 2

Bob Riggle Stewart Huff Henry Cho Kevin Hart Michael McDonald Darrell Hammond Jon Reep

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com

June 6 June 20

FOX THEATRE Atlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org

June 2-21 June 26-28 July 1 July 14-19 July 28-Aug. 2

Brunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislearts.org

June 11-14

Jersey Boys Thomas & Friends II Divo Legally Blonde 42nd Street

June 21 June 27 July 4 July 11 July 25

Earth, Wind, & Fire & Chicago ASO: Carmina Burana & Barber of Seville Styx, REO Speedwagon, .38 Special ASO– Mozart ASO–4th of July Celebration ASO–Star Wars & More ASO–Beethoven

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LeAnn Rimes Beach Boys The Spinners

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART Flint RiverQuarium in Albany Located on the banks of the Flint River, the Flint RiverQuarium tells the story of the Flint River and the blue hole springs that helped create it. Visitors experience the unique ecosystems of the Flint River watershed through a variety of interactive exhibits featuring more than 100 species of native aquatic life. A recent aviary addition also gives visitors an up-close look at a wide variety of birds found in the surrounding wetland habitat.

The Flint RiverQuarium’s Imagination Theater presents films, including their current offering, Amazing Journeys, on a screen three stories tall. Other ongoing programming, such as dive shows, alligator feedings, and animal presentations, ensure that every visit has something new to offer.

The RiverQuarium is open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. For information and directions call 229-639-2650 or 877-goflint or visit www.flintriverquarium.com.

National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus Explore 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 war at sea. See the ironclad ram CSS Jackson; the blockade runner Virginia; the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee; replicas of the USS Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle; the full-scale replica of the USS Water Witch; and a battle simulator theater.

Scheduled again for June, July, and August will be the Cool History programs which utilize the museum’s interior interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of staff and volunteers. These living history events reenact famous or fascinating incidents in Civil War History.

Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 17. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. 706-3279798. www.portcolumbus.org.

Blue 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 four hour round trip over tracks that were built over 100 years ago takes three to four hours. Each stop includes a trip to McCaysville. The train is diesel-powered and includes climate-controlled vintage coach cars, an open-air car, and a commissary car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.

The ticket office is in the 100 year old depot in Blue Ridge, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.

Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and more information call 877-4138724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com or e-mail info-brscenic.com.

Scott Antique Market in Atlanta Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more. Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be June 12-14 and July 10-12 and August 7-9. 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 in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum • Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties • Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses • Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Apr.-Dec.) Present This Ad and Receive One Free Admission (with the purchase of an admission of equal or greater value)

3595 Peachtree Road • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART National Science Center’s Fort Discovery Georgia has the distinction of being home to the National Science Center which was founded in the 1980’s by an Act of Congress with the mission to inspire the youth of America.

National outreach is in many formats. The most visible, perhaps, are the Mobile Discovery Centers (MDC’s), 18-wheelers which roll down America’s highways, interstates, and back roads delivering interactive science demonstrations to children at schools, Native American Indian reservations, and parking lots. Kids see the space shuttle plastered on the outside, climb the ramp, sit on benches that fold out from the walls, and get excited about sonic glass breaking, Van de Graaff electricity generators, and other kid-friendly, cool stuff! For information phone 706-821-0200 or 800-325-5445 or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

Ready for some youth-oriented science, technology, engineering, and math fun today? Head to Fort Discovery, the National Science Center headquarters in downtown Augusta on the banks of the Savannah River. With over 250 hands-on exhibits, live science demonstrations, rides like the Human Gyro and Moon Walk, you’ll know immediately that you’ve arrived at “The Smart Place to Have Fun!” Open daily 10 a.m.5 p.m./ Sundays noon-5 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon There's no need to swelter this summer! Cool off at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, and let science sizzle instead.

Sizzling Science Summer takes place June 9-26 and July 14-31 from Tuesdays through Saturdays at 11 a.m. Activities are free with regular museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Teaching Tuesdays will be presented by “Dr. A,” (AKA university professor Dr. Craig Anderson). Wonder-full Wednesdays will welcome kids ages 2 to 5 and their adults to the Polar Bear Den for stories, art, and science. (Children/$3 and adults and MAS members free.) Thrilling Thursdays will feature a Science Surprise: visitors can try out an interactive science activity somewhere in the museum. Feeding Fridays will let adventurous youngsters watch the Mini Zoo staff feed the animals.

Due to the “ick” factor, this activity is not recommended for very young or sensitive visitors. Friday Night Lights will offer a special telescope session in the Museum’s observatory from 8-10 p.m. Science Disguise Saturdays will feature demonstrations and hands-on experiments including Reptile Rendezvous on June 20 and Bug Day on July 18.

For information, visit www.masmacon.com or call 478-477-3232.

Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many of the predecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are normally available for $1 per person.

The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-Dec. With ad on page 8 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. 770-4762013. www.srmduluth.org. A Locomotive Celebration will be held June 27-28. There will be temporary locomotive tattoos, a locomotive hunt, food, and crafts for children.

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR 7 – Concert by the Springs with Rupert’s Orchestra, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30 1-30 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone p.m. 404-851-9111.

Mountain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

7-28 – Sundays on the Roswell Square 2-30 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Concerts, 3 p.m. 770-641-3705.

Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.

8-30 – Puppet Shows at Roswell Cultural 3-24 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Arts Center. 770-596-6411.

Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.

12 – Outdoor Movie, Kennesaw Swift4 – Taste of Underground Atlanta, 11 a.m.Cantrell Park, 6 p.m. 770-422-9714.

1:30 p.m. 404-523-2311.

12 – Jazz on the Lawn with Nick Longo 4-6 – Southern Building Show & ConferBand, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338. ence, Cobb Galleria Centre. 703-934-4700.

12 – Magnolia Ball for Preservation of 4-25 –Screen on the Green, Centennial Bulloch Hall, Roswell Country Club of South.

Olympic Park, Thursdays. 404-223-4412.

770-992-1731.

5 – Chante Moore, Civic Center, 8 p.m. 40412-14 – Scott Antique Market. Atlanta 658-7159.

Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

5-26 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank 13 – The Mustangs Concert, Village Green, Museum, Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

Smyrna, 7-10 p.m. 770-434-6600.

6 – Kiss 104 FM’s Family Soulfest, Stone 13 – Free Concert, Art Station, Kennesaw, Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

7 p.m. 770-514-5930.

6 – Mighty McFly Concert, Kennesaw 13 – Mac McAnally & Verna Law Concert, Depot, 8 p.m. 770-424-8274.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 770-641-1260.

6 – Riverside Sounds Concert, Riverside 13-14 – Eastman Gun Show, Atlanta Motor Park, Roswell, 7:30 p.m. 770-641-3705.

Speedway. 770-946-4211.

6-7 – Virginia-Highland Summerfest. 40414 – “June Singing” of the Sacred Harp, 327-7738.

Alpharetta City Hall. 770-490-4232.

6-27 – Green Market, Piedmont Park, 14 – Alpharetta City Band Concert, Adult Saturday Mornings. 404-875-7275.

Activity Center, 3 p.m. 678-297-6140.

6-27 – Downtown Alpharetta Farmers’ 17-20 – Atlanta Fest (Christian Music), Market, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 404-402-5389.

Stone Mountain Park. 800-965-9324.

18 – Alive After Five Street Park, Roswell’s Historic District. 770-640-3253.

18-20 – Greek Picnic, Morris Brown College.

770-361-7764.

19 – Decatur Beach Party, Square, 5-12 p.m.

404-371-8386.

19-20 – Roswell Magnolia Storytelling August 29, 2009 • 10 AM-6 PM Festival. 770-640-3253.

Hampton, Georgia 20 – Electronics Recycling Day, Adams Park, Kennesaw. 770-429-1308.

Fun for the 20-21 – Curves/Chrome Motorcycle Expo, Entire Family!

• Vintage Planes Ga. Int’l. Convention Ctr., College Pk. 770-997-2566.

• Air Show 21 – Atlanta Gospel Fest, Civic Center, 5 p.m. 404-658-7159.

Drive your car on the 21 – Banks & Shane in Tribute to Kingston •Model Train Atlanta Speedway track!

Display •Vintage Auto Show Trio, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-9 p.m.

•Train 404-851-9111.

Memorabilia •Trackless 25 – Drum Corp International, Georgia Train Dome. 404-223-9200.

25-26 – Peach State Depression Glass Hampton, Georgia’s “Trains, Show, Cobb Civic Center. 770-528-8450.

Planes, & Automobiles” Show is a 26 – Infinity Band, Glover Park, Marietta, day-long celebration of Hampton’s spot in the history 8 p.m. 770-794-5601. of Georgia Transportation. Join in the Fun on Aug. 29!

26 – Jazz on the Lawn with Marsha TICKETS: Adults $5, Children 12 & under free DuPree, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

Tickets available at Hampton, GA, Railroad Depot 26-28 – Go Green Expo, Cobb Galleria. 770Shuttle service provided to Tara Field Airport from 955-8000. downtown Hampton. Event is sponsored by the Downtown 27 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Glover Development Authority of Hampton. Proceeds go to improving the downtown district of Hampton.

Park, Marietta, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601.

770-946-4306 27 – V103 Car & Bike Show, Georgia World www.cityof hampton-ga.gov Congress Center. 404-223-4000.

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR June 27 – Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

July 1-31 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

1-31 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.

2-30 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.

3-31 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

4-25 – Downtown Alpharetta Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 404-402-5389.

1-25 – Puppet Shows, Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 770-594-6411.

5 – Concert by the Springs with Kid Brothers, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111.

10 – Jazz on the Lawn with Serenata Band, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

10-11 – Atlanta Int’l. Military Show, North Atlanta Trade Center, Norcross. 704-282-1339.

10-12 – Scott Antique Market. Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

11 – Night at the Southern Museum, Kennesaw, 5-8 p.m. 770-427-2117.

11 – Magno Concert, Village Green, Smyrna, 7-10 p. 770-434-6600.

16 – Alive After Five Street Park, Roswell’s Historic District. 770-640-3253.

17-19 – Battle of Atlanta Weekend, East Atlanta Neighborhoods. 404-377-6148.

17-19 – S.E. Showdown Truck, Car, & Bike Show, Gwinnett Fairgrounds. 864-230-5576.

18 – Free Concert, Art Station, Kennesaw, 7 p.m. 770-514-5930.

22-26 – Atlanta International Fashion Week, Atlantic Station. 888-215-5141.

24 – Tango Night with Tango-Rio, Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404-872-5338.

25 – Kingston Trio Concert, Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 770-641-1260.

25 – Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

31 – Jazz on the Lawn with Gary Motley Trio, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

31 – Grapevine Concert, Glover Park, Marietta, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601.

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Summer is Just DixieLand Fun Park Near Fayetteville For Fantastic Family Fun DixieLand Fun Park in Fayetteville has been a staple in fantastic family fun for 19 years. With over 20 rides and attractions, DixieLand has something for every age. For the thrill seekers, DixieLand offers many high thrill rides, including the Drop Zone, Stealth Attack Zip Line, Scream’n Eagle Coaster, the Scream’n Swing, and more. Two new high thrill attractions for 2009 include the Great Air Race Zip Line and the Impulse. For kids, DixieLand offers outdoor kiddie attractions as well as an indoor playmaze complete with slides, tubes, and an indoor ferris wheel.

Also new for 2009, DixieLand offers an incredible value that rivals all other Georgia amusement venues. Visitors can enjoy Unlimited Fun at DixieLand at a price of only $19 for guests 44" or taller and $12 for guests between 31"-43". Paid admission allows riders access to all rides and attractions as well as in-house entertainment.

For those who don’t wish to ride, a $5 Mini Golf Links Pass is available. Links Pass holders have unlimited access to DixieLand’s 36-hole mini golf course and in-house entertainment. DixieLand Fun Park can accommodate groups from 10-3000 and offers special pricing.

All rides and attractions are based on height. For more information about DixieLand Fun Park or to book a group outing, visit www.dixielandfunpark.com or call 770-460-5862.

Arts, Music, Good Food, and Sports – All in Sandy Springs The 2nd Annual Sandy Springs Summer Splash on July 25 is a 6 mile float down the Chattahoochee River. There will be live music, wildlife programs, exhibits, crafts for kids, and self-guided hikes. The float will begin at Morgan Falls Dam and end at Powers Island. The float will be 9 a.m.-noon with music, food, and exhibits continuing until 4 p.m. Take your own raft, kayak, or canoe or rent from a local outfitter. Register at 678538-1249 or 770-206-1445.

Performing at Heritage Green on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn will be Rupert’s Orchestra on June 7 and Kid Brothers on July 5.

These outdoor concerts are free. 404-851-9111.

The Hospitality Highway Century Ride (100M) in Roswell is set for July 12. www.bikeroswell.com or 770-642-4057. Fastpitch softball camps are scheduled for June 8-10 in Sandy Springs. Summer camps will also be held at the Young Chefs Academy.

The Punchline Comedy Club is Atlanta’s Number One comedy club and has hosted a big list of nationally recognized and industry honored comedians. Some of comedy’s all-time legends have appeared on the Punchline stage. www.punchline.com or 770-335-8484.

For more information see www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 770-206-1446.

Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Races The Savannah River is going to boil on July 17-19 as the 24th Annual Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Races bring fun and excitement for the entire family. Over one hundred racing teams from twenty-five states will compete for $140,000 in purse and prizes as they try to beat the record of 252.94 MPH in the “World’s Richest Drag Boat Race”! See the fastest and loudest boat racing action in the country as competitors race down the liquid quarter mile!

The race is part of the IHBA Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and is sanctioned by the International Hot Boat Association. The event benefits the Augusta Chapter of the Georgia Special Olympics.

Tickets are available at www.tixonline.com or charge by phone at 803-278-4849. Advanced series tickets for the weekend are $22, and patron tickets are $60. Check it out at www.augusta southernnationals.org. For more information call 706-823-0440, ext. 1.

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Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games on June 13-14 at Meeks Park will celebrate Scottish heritage by showcasing Scottish foods, athletics, music, and dance.

The Kilted Golf Tournament and Ceilidh Reception with dinner and entertainment will be held Friday, June 12. For tickets call the Chamber. Festival hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.5 p.m. with an opening ceremony Saturday at noon, a worship service followed by Kirkin’ of the Tartans Sunday at 9 a.m., and a closing ceremony Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be a genealogy tent; children’s activities; Border Collie, Gordon Setter, and falconry demonstrations; exhibit of Scottish Highland Cattle; fiddle, harp, and bagpipe workshops; a Mini Cooper car show; and reenactments by the Wild Highlanders and the Clann Nan Con. Music and entertainment will be presented by Colin GrantAdams, Keltic Kudzu, Tres de Solei, Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums, Alhambra Highlander Pipes & Drums, Chattahoochee Pipes & Drums, Appalachian St. Andrews Pipes & Drums, John Mor MacIntosh Pipes & Drums, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Glencoe School of Scottish Highland Dance. The Blair Band concert will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

The Highland Games will include traditional athletic contests, and athletes must wear a kilt to compete. Admission will be $10/day or $15/two days with children 12 & under free. Phone 706-745-5789 or 877-745-5789 or visit www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com.

Butternut Creek Festival in Blairsville The 11th Annual Butternut Creek Festival will be held July 18-19 at Meeks Park, less than a mile west of Blairsville on Hwy. 76/515. Festival hours will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibitor booths will be located under the shady trees along the banks of the Butternut Creek.

The park has playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic facilities. Blairsville is located only 80 miles north of Atlanta.

This juried show will feature 70 fine artists, artisans, and craftsmen from throughout the mountain area of north Georgia, western North Carolina, and eastern Tennessee. There will be demonstrations of woodturning, soap making, quilting, chair caning, and pottery turning. A fine variety of festival foods will be available.

There will be a bake sale by the Union Hospital Auxiliary, quilting demonstrations by the Misty Mountain Quilt Guild, a Plant Rescue Program by the Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center, and work by the Union County Senior Center Art Class.

Entertainment will feature dulcimer, bluegrass, mountain, folk, country, and gospel music performed by five exceptionally talented musicians.

The festival is presented by the High Country Artisans, Inc. Admission and parking will be free along with free shuttle service between parking and vendor booths. For more information call 706-781-1221 or visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com.

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Peaches are one of the most popular fruits in the United States and have always been symbolic of something good as indicated by the saying “pretty as a peach.” The State of Georgia is indeed fortunate to be so well known for such a wonderful commodity (although anyone who has ever been whipped by a Georgia peach twig may not think so.) Today, Georgia is known as the Peach State, not because it produces the most peaches, but rather because it was the birthplace of the commercial peach industry.

When traveling in Georgia from mid-May through August, the Peach Blossom Trail BusinessWeek’s Best Place to Raise a Family offers several roadside stands where visitors • Air Force Command Band can find sweet Georgia peaches! During their Independence Day Concert travels down the trail, they can see thousands featuring THE MIRACLES – of acres of peach orchards. There are several July 2 FREE farms that offer tours into the orchards, • Georgia Golden Olympics providing a close look at the peach trees and September 23-26 information on the history of how this fruit • Wings & Wheels Car Show from China made its way to Georgia.

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Visit Cordele-Crisp County June 13-27 for the 60th Annual Watermelon Days Festival and help celebrate the crop that has made the area famous. The main day of the festival will be Saturday, June 27.

If you enjoy fireworks, a parade, seed-spitting contest, beauty pageants, arts & crafts, gospel sing, street dance, watermelon tasting, you don’t want to miss this festival. There will be a photo contest, fishing rodeo, 5K & 12K runs, quilt display, puppet show, dog show, talent show, watermelon decorating contest, watermelon eating contest, horseshoe tournament, and car and truck and antique tractor display.

Stay a few extra days and visit the State Farmers Market, the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, and the historical downtown with many stores and Southern cooking at its best. The Cordele area also offers boating, swimming, fishing at Lake Blackshear, golfing, and races at the Watermelon Capital Speedway.

Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designated as the “Watermelon Capital of the World” for having the sweetest and most abundant watermelons. More than 200 million watermelons each year go through the Cordele State Farmers Market.

For information call 229-273-1668 or 886-426-3566 or visit www.cordele-crisp-chamber.com or e-mail info@cordele-crisp-chamber.com.

Georgia Peach Festival in Fort Valley & Byron The 23rd annual Georgia Peach Festival will be held June 12-14 in Byron with events in Fort Valley on June 15-17 and June 20.

Events in Byron will begin Friday, June 12, at noon with a Historical Society Luncheon at the Byron UMC and a Peach Community Choir Performance at Byron Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The festival on Saturday will include rides, games, food, a free concert at 8 p.m., and fireworks. Sunday will feature a performance by the Peach Community Choir at the Municipal Complex at 2:30 p.m.

The festival will move to Fort Valley with a performance by the Peach Community Choir at Austin Theatre on Monday at 7 p.m., a Painting of the Peaches downtown on Tuesday at 6 p.m., and Khoury’s Walk for Health on Wednesday at 7 a.m. in the Historic District.

Saturday, June 20, will feature arts and crafts, music, food, kiddie rides, water slides, inflatable play, a free tour of Lane Packing, and a free shuttle. The day will include the annual 5K road race at 7 a.m., the Peach Parade through downtown at 10 a.m., the Historical Society Luncheon at McArthur Saxson House, the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler served free at 2 p.m., a free concert at 8 p.m., and a fireworks finale.

For details call 478-825-4002 or 478-396-1015 or visit www.GaPeachFestival.com.

Homespun Festival in Rockmart The 32nd annual Polk County Homespun Festival will be held July 17-18 in downtown Rockmart at the Seaborn Jones Memorial Park (Wayside Park) and will feature arts and crafts exhibitors from all over the Southeast.

The festival will begin Friday at 5 p.m. with a concert of gospel music and will conclude at 9:30 p.m.

Festival hours on Saturday will be 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and will include continuous live entertainment from country and rock bands to soloists, dance troupes, and cloggers. Games and events for the whole family will be scheduled throughout the day as well as a 5K race at 8 a.m. on the Silver Comet Trail, a parade at 10 a.m., a Rotary Duck Rodeo, Kiwanis Car Show, and a fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m.

There will be a variety of foods to choose from at the festival: barbecue, homemade ice cream, baked goods, funnel cakes, shaved ice, lemonade, boiled peanuts, and plenty of ice-cold Coca Cola. Admission will be free. Call 770-684-8760 or visit www.thehomespunfestival.com.

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Trains, Planes, and Automobiles in Hampton The City of Hampton will celebrate its historic role in transportation on Saturday, August 29.

The event will be staged in the downtown district of Hampton which is currently going through a face-lift. The event will be sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority, and all proceeds will go towards the improvements of downtown.

Vintage cars, a trackless train, model train displays, transportation art, train memorabilia, and food vendors will be in the downtown district. There will be a shuttle bus from downtown escorting guests to the nearby Tara field airport to view vintage planes, a military static fly over, and helicopter rides.

Tickets will be available the day of the event at the train depot. They will be $10 for adults and $5 for children with children under 6 free.

For festival information or vendor booth information, contact Patti Battle at 770-946-4306 or visit www.cityofhampton-ga.gov.

Tom Watson Watermelon Festival in Thomson The Tom Watson Watermelon Festival will be held in Thomson on Saturday, August 1. Hours will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with lots of contests and games for all ages.

Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, historical and educational displays, mansion tours, and allyou-can-eat watermelon.

Weigh, waddle, carve, color, spit and grease. Each August the Tom Watson Watermelon Festival offers every activity imaginable that can involve a watermelon. There will be a watermelon recipe contest, watermelon growing contest (must be a Tom Watson variety melon), watermelon carving contest, seed spitting, shot-put, greased watermelon 3-legged relay, watermelon roll, watermelon sling-shot, and more.

Tom Watson (1856-1922) was a lawyer, statesman, journalist, and author. The Watson watermelon seems to have originated around 1900 when a Florida farmer sent Watson an envelope of melon seeds he had named in his honor. Each year, the WatsonBrown Foundation gives out more than 1,000 watermelons during the festival.

Admission to this fun-filled family festival is free. For more information or directions, visit www.ExploreMcDuffieCounty.com or call 706-597-1000.

Battle of Atlanta Weekend This year will mark the 145th Anniversary of the historic Civil War Battle of Atlanta. To commemorate this event, the neighborhoods in Atlanta’s 5th Council District (where the battle was fought) have organized B*ATL for the weekend of July 17-19.

A dinner will be held Friday night at the historic Neil Reid-designed East Lake Golf Club, once the home court of Bobby Jones, and will feature a concert by Banks & Shane. The Double Quick 5K Run will begin Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Bessie Branham Park.

Van tours on Saturday will highlight troop movements, interesting facts, and personal stories about the battle. A new van tour will trace General McPherson’s last ride. There will also be walking tours along the battle lines. On Saturday and Sunday there will be limited free tours of Oakland Cemetery and the Cyclorama, the circular painting of the battle. The antebellum Sylvester Cemetery and Clay Family Cemetery will offer tours.

Civil War re-enactors will be positioned in a recreated front line trenchwork to tell stories of their days in the war, and the boom of cannonfire and the sights and smells of a horse calvary will add to the scene. Wreaths will be laid at the monuments of Gen. Walker and Gen. McPherson who both died during the battle.

The East Atlanta Village and The Kirkwood Business District will be home to the BATL Storytellin' Fest on Saturday and will feature a hilarious performance of Gone With the Wind in 20 Minutes, Civil War Ghost Tales, African Folktales, and true stories of past heroes. A concert

by Atlanta’s Sacred Harp Singers and Living History Performers from Civil War to Civil Rights will all be offered for free.

For information and a full schedule call 404-377-6148 or visit www.batlevent.org.

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Dalton, A Destination Worth Discovering Nestled in the foothills of Northwest Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is Dalton.

Conveniently located just off of I-75, only 87 miles north of Atlanta, visitors can explore the great outdoors by playing 18 holes of golf at Dalton’s very own PGA approved, Gary Player designed, Nob North Golf Course.

Outdoor enthusiasts can also mountain bike and hike the Pinhoti Trail or canoe and ride horses at Fort Mountain.

After finishing that exploration, step back in time and experience the Civil War like never before. Relive the Trail of Tears and learn about the area’s Native American Heritage. View and learn about one of the first major railroad systems–the Western and Atlantic.

In need of a more colorful, artistic twist?

Venture into downtown Dalton and visit the Creative Arts Guild; or visit the Farmer’s Market which every 2nd and 4th Saturday features local artisans as well as an abundant supply of local, fresh produce.

Discover Dalton, where there is something for everyone! Visit www.VisitDalton GA.com or call 1-800-331-3258.

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Fourth of July Events Fabulous 4th Festival in Conyers

Conyers will celebrate community and freedom with lots of fun, entertainment, and fireworks as the Georgia International Horse Park hosts the Fabulous 4th Festival presented by 104.7 FM The Fish on Saturday, July 4.

Now in its 6th year, the Fabulous 4th Festival will feature arts, crafts, vendors, and live performances on the Conyers Honda stage by local bands, Jessie Bock & Livin’ Easy, and The Mike Rogers Band. A patriotic program honoring females in the military will take place on the stage at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Brigadier General Maria L. Britt. Guests can choose their favorite custom Corvette or Japanese car at the 2 Unique Corvettes of Atlanta Car Show and Nostalgic Japanese Street Fighters Car Show. Meet Barney Fife and Gomer Pyle as the entertainment group, Memories of Mayberry, joins the festivities.

The event will offer lots of children’s activities with attractions such as a moonwalk, radar speed pitch, and free patriotic crafts provided by Stone Mountain Ministries. Spin Art will be offered at the 104.7 FM The Fish booth, and a miniature outdoor railroad will be provided by the North Georgia Live Steamers. The event will conclude with the main attraction, fireworks, at dark. Both admission and parking will be free. For information, contact the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606, or visit www.conyersfabulousfourth.com.

Douglas to Celebrate Freedom Fest July 4th

For many years, the Douglas Exchange Club and the City of Douglas have partnered to provide the citizens of Coffee County and the surrounding areas with a July 4th celebration. Freedom Fest will include vendors, an entertainment act, popcorn, hotdogs, cokes, and fireworks after dark. The event will be held at the Douglas Municipal Park, and gates will open at 5 p.m.

“The Freedom Fest 4th of July celebration is a big deal in Douglas,” says City of Douglas Central Services Director, Georgia Henderson. “It’s a family tradition! Every year, we have people there who have been coming since they were small children as well as individuals who have never come to Freedom Fest before. It’s a tradition that we are proud to help the Douglas Exchange Club carry on.”

For more information about Freedom Fest, call the City of Douglas tourism office at (912) 384-4555 or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.

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Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks at dark!

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For Watermelon Eating Eating Contest Contest Watermelon Greased Pole Pole Contest Contest Greased Prizes • BBQ Cookoff Prizes Starting at at 66 p.m. p.m.

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Celebrated Across Georgia July 4th in the Golden Isles

Brunswick’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July will be held Saturday, July 4th, at the downtown Mary Ross Waterfront Park. The festivities will start at 7 p.m. and feature organized and supervised classic games like sack races, tug-of-wars, horseshoes, various ball games, hula-hoop contests, and more. Players will compete for prizes of delicious whole South Georgia watermelons. Free slices of watermelon will be handed out all evening, compliments of the City of Brunswick. The fireworks over the waters of the East River and Oglethorpe Bay will start about 9 p.m. 912-265-4032.

Celebrate Independence Day on the beach as Jekyll Island hosts a family-fun party at the Beachdeck featuring the DeeJay game show – the Big Dawg and Paul Show – with a fireworks finale that is said to be one of the best in the region. 877-4jekyll or 912-635-3636.

The Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show will be held at Pier Village on St. Simons Island July 3-5.

There will be a carnival, live entertainment, and food. There will be fireworks on July 4th. 912-262-0628.

For more information on the Golden Isles call 800-933-2627 or visit www.bgivb.com or www.ComeCoastAwhile.com.

Fitzgerald’s Fourth of July Celebration

Spend a fun-filled July 4th afternoon at Paulk Park in Fitzgerald enjoying old-fashioned contests, free hotdogs and cokes, free balloons, and a BBQ Cook-Off. There will be a watermelon eating contest and a greased pole contest for both children and adults with prize money for the winners.

Entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. when a live band will entertain intermittently until dark; then a spectacular fireworks show will be held over a lake at Paulk Park. Take chairs and blankets and pack your coolers for a picnic.

Make a day of it and enjoy some of the other interesting points in Fitzgerald. The Blue & Gray Museum has more than 1200 artifacts and tells the story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Visit the Fire Engine Museum and walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. Maps for the drive-by historic home tour will be available at the park.

For more information call 800-386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.

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26,28 – ROSWELL – UMCP Patriotic Celebration, RUMC Sanctuary. 770-594-0512.

27 – MORROW – SummerFest on the Green, 6-10 p.m. 770-968-1623.

27 – THE ROCK – Celebrate America, 2-10 p.m. 706-647-6374.

JULY 2 – WARNER ROBINS – Independence Day Celebration, M.T. Stadium. 888-288-9742.

3 – DARIEN – Waterfront’s Red, White, & Blues on the Bluff, 7 p.m. 912-437-4837.

3 – MADISON – Independence Day Concert & Picnic, Cultural Center. 706-342-4743.

3 – McCAYSVILLE – Celebration & Fireworks, Tater Hill. 706-492-5900.

3 – THOMASVILLE – House of 100 Flags, Lapham-Patterson House, 3-7 p.m. 229-225-4004.

3-4 – CORDELE – July 4th Weekend Celebration, Ga. Veterans St. Pk. 229-276-2371.

3-5 – DAWSONVILLE – July Jamboree, Amicalola Falls State Park. 706-265-1969.

3 – KENNESAW – Frontiers Concert & Fireworks, 8 p.m. 770-424-8274.

3-5 – HELEN – July 4th Mountain Style, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

3-5 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show, Pier Village. 912-262-0628.

3-5 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK – Fantastic Fourth Celebration. 770-498-5690.

4 – ACWORTH – July 4th Celebration, Cauble Park, 4 p.m. 770-974-3112.

4 – ADEL – Celebrate America, Reed Bingham State Park. 229-896-3551.

4 – ALPHARETTA – July 4th Festivities & Fireworks, Wills Park, 5 p.m. 678-297-6140.

4 – ALPHARETTA – Yankee Doodle Dandy, Verizon Wireless, 8 p.m. 404-733-5010.

4 – ATLANTA – 4th of July Celebration, Centennial Olympic Pk., noon-dark. 404-223-4412.

4 – AUGUSTA – Riverblast July Fourth Celebration, Augusta Common, 2-10 p.m. 706-826-0026.

4 – BLAIRSVILLE – Independence Day at Vogel State Park. 706-745-2628.

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Indepencence Day Concert in Warner Robins

An Independence Day Concert will be held Thursday, July 2, in Warner Robins at the McConnellTalbert Stadium on North Davis Drive (I-75 Exit # 146). On the program will be the Air Force Reserve Command Band along with a guest performance by The Miracles.

The concert will be free to the public .

Take the family for a night of patriotic festivities as Warner Robins also celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Reserve Command with music and spectacular fireworks. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and entertainment will begin at 7:15 p.m.

Visitors are invited to take blankets, chairs, and picnics.

Picnic bags will be subject to check, and no glass bottles or alcohol will be allowed. There will be a concession stand available.

For further information call 888-288-9742 or visit www.warnerrobinsga.gov.

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July 4th Events ✰✰✰

4 – BLUE RIDGE – Outdoor Bluegrass Concert, downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-632-2144.

4 – BLUE RIDGE – Fireworks, BBQ, Live Music, Lake Blue Ridge, 4 p.m. 706-632-2618.

4 – BLUE RIDGE – Old Timer’s Day Celebration/Parade, downtown, 10 a.m. 706-632-5680.

4 – BRUNSWICK – Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, downtown. 912-265-4032.

4 – CALHOUN – Star Spangled Celebration, Cherokee Capital Fairgnds, 5 p.m. 706-602-3200.

4 – CONYERS – Fabulous 4th, Georgia International Horse Park, 5 p.m. 770-602-2606.

4 – DAHLONEGA – 4th of July Celebration, Gold Museum. 706-864-3513.

4 – DARIEN – July 4th Churn-Off, Ashantilly Center, 4 p.m. 912-437-4473.

4 – DECATUR – Pied Piper Parade, Concert, Fireworks, downtown, 6 p.m. 404-371-8386.

4 – DEMOREST – July 4th Fest. 706-778-4202.

4 – DOUGLAS – Freedom Fest, Municipal

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4 – ELLIJAY – Parade, Arts Around Square, Fireworks. 706-635-7400.

4 – FITZGERALD – 4th of July Celebration, Paulk Park. 800-386-4642.

4 – GRIFFIN – Fourth of July Parade. 770229-6400.

4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – 4th of July Extravaganza, beach. 912-635-3636.

4 – JULIETTE – Ol’ Time 4th at Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

4 – LAVONIA – Old-Fashioned 4th of July, Tugaloo State Park. 706-356-4362.

4 – LUMPKIN – July 4th at Providence Canyon St. Pk., 1-4 p.m. 229-838-6202. Independence Celebration at Westville. 888-733-1850.

4 – MANCHESTER – Independence Day Parade & Celebration. 706-977-9004.

4 – MIDWAY – Independence Day Colonial Faire, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.

4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – July 4 Star Spangled Beach Party, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.

4 – RICHMOND HILL – July 4th Celebration at Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.

4 – ROME – Salute to America 4th of July Celebration, Ridge Ferry Park. 706-291-0766.

4 – ROSWELL – Riverside Park Concert, 7:30 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza. 770-641-3705.

4 – SAVANNAH – Fantastic 4th of July on the River. 912-234-0295.

4 – STOCKBRIDGE – Starlight & Fireworks, Panola Mt. State Park, 6:30 p.m. 770-389-7801.

4 – THOMASVILLE – 4th of July Celebration/ Fireworks, Remington Pk., 6:30 p.m. 229-227-7001.

4 – WARM SPRINGS – Letters to Eleanor, FDR’s Little White House, 11 a.m. 706-655-5870.

4 – WASHINGTON – Robert Toombs House Honors Independence Day. 706-678-2226.

4-5 – McRAE – 4th of July Fun, Little Ocmulgee State Park, 1-9 p.m. 229-868-7474.

4-5 – OMAHA – July 4th Celebration, Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.

4-5 – RUTLEDGE – Sunflower Farm Festival.

706-557-2870.

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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia

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JULY

6 – Alligator Day, Florence Marina Stare Park.

229-838-4706.

6 – Full Moon Nature Hike, Callaway Gdns.

6 – Bog Container Gardens, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 9 a.m.

8-12 – Family Camp for All Ages, Unicoi State Park, Helen. 706-878-2201.

10 – Hydrangeas, Atl. Bot. Garden, 6 p.m.

13 – Overlooked Native Plants that Perform Well in Landscape, Smithgall Woods.

13 – Gardening for Wildlife, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.

13 – Azalea Propagation Workshop, Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m.

20 – Evening of Astronomy, FDR State Park, Pine Mountain, 9 p.m. 706-663-4858.

20 – Grand Opening of New Discovery Ctr. & Lakeside Pavilion at Chattahoochee Nature Ctr. 20 – Invasive Plants Hike, Providence Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 1-3 p.m. 229-838-6202.

20 – Snakes Alive, Tugaloo St. Pk., Lavonia, 8 p.m. 706-356-4362.

23 – Modern Skirts Concert, State Botanical Garden, 7 p.m.

26 – Nanci Griffin Concert, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 8 p.m.

26-28 – Women in Outdoors, Smithgall Woods.

5 – Classic City Band Concert, State Botanical Garden, 3 p.m.

10 – The Wallflowers Concert, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 8 p.m.

14 – Five Eight Concert, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 7 p.m.

16 – Canning the Summer Garden, State Botanical Garden, 2 p.m.

18 – Butterfly Festival, Birdsong Nature Center, Thomasville. 800-953-bird.

18 – Astronomy Night, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, 9-11 p.m. 229-838-6202.

18-19 – Flying Colors Butterfly Festival at Chattahoochee Nature Center.

22 – Joan Baez Concert, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 8 p.m.

24 – Bruce Hornsby & Noisemakers, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 8 p.m.

2 – Insect Identification, Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, 7-9 p.m. 706-422-1932.

25 – Plumleaf Azalea Hike & Callaway Home Tour, Callaway Gardens.

25 – Geology Day, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, 11 a.m. 229-838-6202.

25 – Birds of Prey, Tugaloo State Park, Lavonia. 706-356-4362.

• Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 • Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 • Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway

• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055 • Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087 • State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244

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Sports Schedules WATERSPORTS

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS

June 6 .Full Moon Canoe Outing, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., Tallulah Falls, 8 p.m. 706-754-7981 June 17-19 .Augusta Southern Nationals Boat Races, Riverfront Marina. 803-278-4849 June 20 . . . . . . . .Paddle Georgia (Ellijay-Rome) Oostanaula River. 706-235-1170 June 20-21 . . . . . .Family Overnight Canoe Trip Tallulah Gorge St. Pk. 706-754-7981 July 25 . . . . . . . .Sandy Springs Summer Splash 6M Float down Chatt. River. 678-538-1249

June 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Frontier Pro Rodeo Thomson. 706-597-1000

HIKES & RUNS June 6 . . . . . . Intracoastal Hike, Skidaway Island Savannah. 912-598-2300 June 6-27 . . . . . . Hiking in Helen (3-6M), Unicoi St. Pk., Sat. 10 a.m. 800-573-9659 June 6 . . . . . . . . . . . Conyers, 5K, 770-602-2606 June 6. . . . . . . . . . Eatonton, 10K, 706-485-1941 June 6 . . . . . . . . . . . Suwanee, 5K, 770-277-1171 June 13. . . . Cave Spring, 5K, 2M, 706-777-2294 June 13. . . . . . . Cordele, 5K, 12K, 229-271-1900 June 13. . . . . . . . Fayetteville, 5K, 770-858-5703 June 20 . . . . . . . . Alpharetta, 5K, 770-664-1220 June 27. . . . . . Lawrenceville, 5K, 404-583-1595 July 4. . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 10K, 404-231-9064 July 14. . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta, 5K, 229-219-0010 July 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Decatur, 4M, 404-231-9064 July 21. . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta, 5K, 229-219-0010 July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Canton, 5K, 770-928-4239 (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)

MISCELLANEOUS JJune 13 . . . .GA/FL Throw Down (Martial Arts), Thomasville Fairgrounds. 229-873-0716 June 20 . . . .TrailBlazer Race (paddle, run, bike) Ft. Yargo St. Pk. 770-867-3489 June 20 . . .Atlanta Muddy Buddy Run & Ride Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers. 770-602-2606 June 21 . . . .Callaway Gardens Sprint Triathlon Pine Mountain. 770-565-5208 July 19 . . . .Carrollton Triathlon. 770-565-5208

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GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com June 5-7 . . . . . . .GAHA Summer Classic/Working Hunter Horse Show June 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pony Boy Clinic June 10-14 . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic I June 17-21 . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic II June 27-28 . . . . . . . . .Good Horseman’s Dressage July 3-5 . . . . .Stars & Stripes GQHA Horse Show July 7-12 . . . . . .GQHA Big A Circuit Horse Show July 18-19 . . . . . . . . .Hunter Jumper Horse Show July 24-26 . . . . .Everglades Paso Fino Horse Show

BIKING June 6-13 . . . .BRAG Bike Ride Across Georgia 770-498-5153 June 25 . . . . . . . .Hospitality Highway Century Ride, Roswell. 770-642-4057 June 27 . . .Century Bike Ride (15, 30, 55, 100) Cartersville. 770-382-5500 June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bike Ride in Olde Town Conyers (4M), 4 p.m. 770-602-2606 July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Family Fun Run (5M) Roswell Historic District, 8 a.m. 678-520-7337 July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bike Ride in Olde Town Conyers (4m). 770-602-2606

RACING ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com June 4-25 & July 2-30 . .Thursday Thunder Races June 5-26 & July 3-31 . . . . . . .Friday Night Drags July 24-25 . . . . . . . . . .Brewery Collectibles Show July 11 . . .Sports Car Club of America Time Trials

ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com June 27-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WERA Cycle Jam July 18-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA Regional

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Sports Schedules BASEBALL Home Schedules

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ROME BRAVES

May 1-3 . . . . . . . . .HOUSTON June 2-4 . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO June 5-7 . . . . . . .MILWAUKEE June 8-11 . . . . . .PITTSBURGH June 23-25 . . . . .NY YANKEES June 26-28 . . . . . . . .BOSTON June 30-July 2 .PHILADELPHIA July 16-19 . . . . . . . . .NY METS July 20-23 . .SAN FRANCISCO July 31-Aug. 2 . .LA DODGERS 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

May 2-5 . . .BOWLING GREEN June 2-5 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA June 12-14 . . . .CHARLESTON June 15-17 . . . . .SAVANNAH June 27-29 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA June30-July 3 . . .BOWLING GREEN July 13-16 . . . .GREENSBORO July 17-20 . . . . . . . .WEST VA July 30-Aug. 2 . . . .ASHEVILLE 706-378-5144 www.romebraves.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS June 6-8 . . . . . . .SAVANNAH June 15-17 . . . .CHARLESTON June 18-26 . . . . . . . . . .ROME June 30-July 3 . . .LEXINGTON July 13-16 . . . . . . . . . . .W. VA July 17-20 . . . .GREENSBORO July 3-Aug. 2 . . . .GREENVILLE 706-736-7889 greenjacketsbaseball.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS May 2-5 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE June 2-5 . . . . . .CHARLESTON June 9-11 . . . . . . . . . . .ROME June 12-14 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA June 25-29 . . . .CHARLESTON June 30-July 3 . . . .ASHEVILLE July 13-16 . . . .KANNAPOLIS July 17-20 . . . . . . . .HICKORY July 31-Aug. 3 . .BOWLING GREEN 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Batter Blaster Promotion Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. 404-223-4412

BASKETBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA DREAM

June 6 . . . . . . . . . . .INDIANA June 19 . . . . . .WASHINGTON June 21 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK June 23 . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO June 26 . . . . . . . . . . .DETROIT June 30 . . . . . . . .MINNESOTA July 3 . . . . . . .WASHINGTON July 7 . . . . . . .CONNECTICUT July 30 . . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIX 404-604-2626 www.AtlantaDream.net

GOLF June 6..............Women’s Golf Classic, Bradshaw Farms 770-213-2226 June 12...Blairsville Highland Games Kilted Golf Classic Butternut Creek Golf Course 706-439-6076

FOOTBALL July 22 ............World Football Challenge, Georgia Dome 404-223-9200

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