Guide to Georgia Fall 2018

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Fall 2018

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For 42 years, the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a non-profit arts council, has provided a unique art experience through their Arts in the Park Festival series in the Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, GA. Whether your travel plans are in the spring or in the fall, these art festivals are fun for the whole family. Located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the Arts in the Park festival series draws in excess of 20,000 attendees annually and a wide array of artists and food vendors. With over 170+ artists, exhibitors, and vendors booths, visitors enjoy a variety of fine arts and fine crafts, demonstrations, food, and much more during the Arts in the Park festivals.

The 2018 Fall Arts in the Park Festival will be held in the Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge on October 13 & 14 from 10am5pm. See page 24 for more details on this event. See pages 24 and following for more fairs and festivals in Georgia this fall.

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WARM SPRINGS, GA

coming to

Meriwether Menu A Culinary Experience

A unique dining experience inside the historic

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Arts & Crafts Great Food Parade Kids’ Activities Entertainment

Quercus Farm QC Arena 1017 Flat Shoals Rd. Gay, Georgia

Saturday,

September 22 10 a.m.

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Augusta Arts in the Heart. . . . . . . p. 28 www.artsintheheart.com

OCAF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 26

Blue Ridge Arts in the Park. . . . . . p. 48 www.BlueRidgeArts.net

Plains Peanut Festival. . . . . . . . . . . p. 36 www.plainsgeorgia.com

www.brscenic.com

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. . . . . . . p. 18

Riverfest Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . p. 40 www.serviceleague.net

Chiaha Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 39 www.chiaha.org

Rock City Blowing Springs Farm. p. 31 www.BlowingSpringsFarm.com

City of Fitzgerald. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 38

Rock City Rocktoberfest . . . . . . . . p. 32 www.SeeRockCity.com

Conyers Fall Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 9 www.oldetownfallfestival.com

Scott Antique Markets. . . . . . . . . . . p. 7

Cumming County Fair . . . . . . . . . . . p. 34 www.cummingfair.net

Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival. . . . . . p. 6 www.smyrnacity.com

Georgia Marble Festival. . . . . . . . . p. 44 www.georgiamarblefestival@ pickenschamber.com

Southeastern Railway Museum. . p. 19 www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org

www.fitzgeraldga.org

www.ocaf.com

www.scottantiquemarkets.com

Hiwassee River Railroad. . . . . . . . . p. 19

St. Marys Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20 www.StMarysRailroad.com

Lane Southern Orchards . . . . . . . . p. 45

Summerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 47 www.summervillega.org

www.tvrail.com

www.lanesouthernorchards.com

Lyons Real Squeal Festival. . . . . . . p. 27 www.therealsqueal.com Madison-Morgan Cultural Ctr.. . . p. 41 www.mmcc-arts.org Manchester Railroad Days . . . . . . p. 21 Facebook.com/ ManchesterRailroadDays Massee Lane Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . p. 13 www.americancamellias.org

Meriwether County Chamber. . . . . p. 4 http://meriwethercountychamber.org

Merritt Pecan Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 44 www.merritt-pecan.com

Swamp Gravy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 45 www.swampgravy.com Toccoa Harvest Festival. . . . . . . . . p. 35 www.mainstreettoccoa.com Tumbling Waters Art in the Park.p. 30 www.hurricaneshoalspark.org Tour of Southern Ghosts . . . . . . . . . p. 8 www.artstation.org Warner Robins CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 29 www.warnerrobinsvisitorscenter.com

Washington-Wilkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 37 www.WashingtonWilkes.org

Million Pines Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . p. 40 www.millionpines.org Mountain Moonshine Festival . . . p. 33 www.kareforkids.org September/October 2018 / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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Fall Jonquil Festival in Smyrna The Fall Jonquil Festival will be held in Smyrna Oct. 27-28 on the downtown Village Green next to Market Village. The festival will feature more than 175 handmade arts & crafts booths, live music, a wide selection of festival foods, and children’s activities with interactive inflatable activities, sand art, and more. The Children’s Halloween Costume Parade is Saturday at 9:30am.

The event will be free and prizes will be given for best costume in three age groups.

Friends of the Smyrna Library will have a book sale, and Keep Smyrna Beautiful will be distributing Jonquil bulbs. J. Scott Thompson, one of the founding members of Peachtree Station (voted Atlanta Magazine’s Best Country Band 2000), will entertain at the Veteran’s Memorial.

Festival hours will be Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 12-5pm. Admission will be free. Take I-75 to Exit 260, go west via Windy Hill about three miles to Atlanta Rd., turn left, and the festival will be one mile on the right. For more information, call 770-423-1330 or visit www.jrmmanagement.com or www.SmyrnaGa.gov.

Sat., Oct. 27 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. & Sun., Oct. 28 - Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Event Highlights to Include: • Featured Artists Market • More Than 175 Crafters • Fresh Harvest Market • Festival Foods • Continuous Entertainment • Children’s Entertainment

www.smyrnacity.com

Ongoing Fall Events Ongoing – Anne Frank in the World Exhibit. Parkside Shopping Ctr., Sandy Springs. 770206-1558.

Thru Oct. 20 – Lasershow. Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

Thru Oct. 30 – Six Flags Over Georgia.

Open weekends. 770-739-3400.

Sept. 1, Oct. 6 – Old Jail Museum Tour. First Saturdays 10am-12:30pm, 967 Milstead Ave., Conyers. Rockdale County Courthouse complex. 770-922-3740.

Sept. 1-Oct. 27 – Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Markets. Saturdays. 404-851-9111.

Sept. 6, Oct. 4 – First Thursday Art Walk.

Downtown Atlanta. 5-8pm. 404-658-1877.

Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 – Jazz nights at Scottish Rite. Decatur, Thurs. 7pm. 678-615-0915.

Sept. 7-Oct. 27 – First Friday Art Walks.

Roswell Historic District. 6pm. 770-594-9511.

Sept 7-Nov. 2 – Marietta Square Art Walk.

5-9pm. 470-899-3008.

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METRO ATLANTA

Scott Antiques Market in Atlanta The Scott Antique Market is the world’s largest monthly indoor antique show! It features more than 3,500 booths, outdoor shopping and a courtyard of all things antique in two buildings (366,000 square feet). The Scott Antique Market is a one-stop destination for all antique lovers, whether they’re looking for antique furniture, vintage hardware, rare art, heirloom silver, stunning jewelry or much more.

The Scott Antique Market, described as “America’s favorite treasure hunts,” takes place the second weekend of every month at the Atlanta Expo Centers, conveniently located on either side of I-285 at Exit 55. Parking is free. Admission is $5 and includes a complimentary shuttle that takes shoppers from one building to another. Show hours are Thursdays 10:45am-6pm, Fridays & Saturdays 9am-6pm and Sundays 10am-4pm.

Food is available for purchase.

Upcoming shows will be Sept. 6-9, Oct. 11-14, Nov. 8-11 and Dec. 6-9. For more information, call 740-569-2800 or visit www.scottantiquemarkets.com.

Ongoing Fall Events Sept. 8-15 – Tykes, Tots. Teens Consignment Sale, Ga. Int’l Horse Pk. 888-860-4224.

Sept. 8, 29 – Concerts on the Square.

Decatur. Saturdays 7pm. 678-615-0915.

Sept. 8, Oct. 13 – North Ga. Live Steamers. Public train rides. www.northgeorgialive steamers.org; Friends of the Library Book Sale. 864 Green St., Conyers. 770-388-5040.

Sept. 9, Oct. 14 – Greater Atlanta Coin Show. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta. 770-772-4359.

Sept. 12, 26 – Blue Sky Concerts. Decatur, Wed. 12n. 404-371-8286.

Sept. 13-23 – Gwinnett County Fair. 770963-6522.

Sept. 14-Oct. 26 – South Arts Film Series.

Christ Church, Hapeville. 404-669-8269.

Sept. 20, Oct. 18 – Alive After Five. Roswell, 5-9pm. 770-640-3253.

Sept. 20-30 – North Georgia State Fair. Jim Miller Park. Marietta.

Sept. 22-Oct. 28 – Pumpkin Festival. Fri. to Sun., Stone Mountain Park. 800-401-2407.

Oct. 1 -31 – Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival. Various venues. 404-634-8664.

Oct. 11-27 – Tour of Southern Ghosts. ART Station, Stone Mtn. Thurs.-Sat. 770-469-1105.

Oct. 4-Nov. 4 – Netherworld Haunted House. Norcross. 404-608-2484.

Oct. 18-28 – Capturing Spirit of Oakland Cemetery Tours. 404-688-2107.

September Thru 3 – Dragon Con. M-F, 9am-5pm. 404669-0773.

1-3 – Art in the Park. Marietta, 50 N. Park Sq. NE. 404-966-8497.

2 – Caribbean Jerk Festival. Ga. International Horse Park. www.atlantajerkfest.com.

6-9 – Scott Antique Market. Jonesboro Rd. 404-361-2000 or 404-363-2299.

6-9 – Yellow Daisy Festival. Stone Mtn. Thu. & Fri. 8am-6pm; Sat. 8am-7:30pm; Sun. 10am5pm. 800-401-2407.

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JAN 10, 11, 12 & 13 FEB 7, 8, 9 & 10 MAR 7, 8, 9 & 10 APR 11, 12, 13 & 14

Directions

3 miles East of Atlanta Airport, I-285 at Exit 55 (3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Rd SE)

740-569-2800 www.scottantiquemarkets.com P.O. Box 60, Bremen, OH 43107

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A Tour of Southern Ghosts at Stone Mountain Park The 33rd annual A Tour of Southern Ghosts will be presented by ART Station at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park Thursdays through Sundays, October 11-27.

Meet professional storytellers weaving their tales of famous Southern Ghosts along the lantern-lit paths of the Antebellum Plantation grounds at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park. A Tour of Southern Ghosts is held during the Halloween season so the stories are a little scary, many times humorous, but never too frightening and always appropriate for young children. Each night will offer a different cast of six storytellers, which means audience members may return to A Tour of Southern Ghosts on additional nights to hear a new collection of stories.

The first 45-minute tour will begin at 7pm with a new tour beginning every 10 minutes. Tickets may be purchased on tour nights at the box office of the Antebellum Plantation beginning at 6:45pm. Ticket prices will be $17 for adults or $12/adult presale and $8 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 770-469-1105 or visit www.artstation.org.

September 7-9 – Home Show. Cobb Galleria Centre.

770-955-8000.

8-9 – One Musicfest. 467 Central Park Place, NE. 8am-9pm. info@onemusicfest.com.

9 – Concert by the Springs. Sandy Springs Society Lawn. 7pm. 404-851-9111.

15 – UGA Extension Rainbow Party. 10am2pm. 1400 Parker Rd., Conyers. 770-278-7373.

15 – East Cobber Parade & Festival. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. 770-640-7070.

15 – Roswell Historical Society Tour of Homes. Roswell. 770-992-1665.

15 – Taste of Smyrna. Village Green. 11am8pm. 770-423-1330.

15-16 – European Market. Downton Alpharetta. 678-297-2811.

October 11-27

A Tour of Southern Ghosts Stone Mountain Park Thursday - Friday - Saturday Admission: $17 Adult / $8 Child 770-469-1105 • www.artstation.org

15-16 – Marietta Streetfest. 39-75 E Park Sq. 770-794-5710.

15-16 – Roswell Arts Festival. 610 Atlanta St. 770-640-3253.

15-16 – Atlanta Arms Gun Show. Atlanta Expo Center N. 404-361-2000.

15-16 – Music Midtown. Piedmont Park.

888-512-7469.

15-16 – Suwanee Festival. 330 Towne Center Ave. Suwanee.

16 – Back to Your Roots Farm Fair. Roswell, 9135 Willeo Rd. 770-992-2055.

20-30 – North Georgia State Fair. Miller Park. Marietta. 770-528-8875.

21 – Downtown Live Concerts. Hapeville.

7pm-11pm. 404-669-2136.

21-22 – Happy Days Festival. Hapeville.

404-669-2136 ext. 2133.

22 – Doug Kessler Sandy Springs Lightning 5K/10K. 404-851-9111.

22-23 – Sandy Springs Festival. Heritage Green. 404-851-9111.

27-30 – Greek Festival. Atlanta, 2500 Clairmont Rd. 404-633-5870.

28 – Glover Park Concert. Marietta. 8pm.

770-794-5601.

28 – Yacht Rock Revue. Fred Brown Amphitheater, Peachtree City. 770-631-0603.

28 – The Cheese Festival. 680 Dallas St., NE, Atlanta.

29 – Arrogressive 2018 5K Walk/Run. Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers. 770-860-4190.

29 – Alpharetta Scarecrow Harvest. 10am2pm, Milton Ave. 678-297-2811.

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Conyers 38th Annual Olde Town Fall Festival The 38th Annual Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 20 from 10am-5pm. Hang out with us for a full day of browsing handmade arts and craft vendors, tasty festival food, entertainment, live music and fun kid’s activities.

The Rockdale County Historical Society established this festival, the oldest in Rockdale County, 38 years ago and it has grown almost four decades to bring a juried, eclectic variety of crafters to Olde Town for shopping experiences and unique gift giving this holiday season.

Children’s activities, costume contests at noon, delicious food court, live entertainment and so much more await at this annual fall tradition. Parking and admission are free! For more information call 1-800-CONYERS or visit www.visitconyersga.com.

Run the Race Against Violence 5K on Festival Morning!

Before you head to the festival, get your blood pumping for a good cause at the Race Against Violence (RAV) 5K on festival morning, Sat., Oct. 20 at 8am at Conyers First United Methodist Church. For information or to register, visit www.rockdaleaware.com.

September 29-30 – Quick Quotes Mini Reserve Scrapbooking Workshop. Ga. International Horse Pk., Conyers. 770-860-4190.

29-30 – Duluth Fall Festival. 855-385-8841.

29-30 – Candler Park Fall Festival & Tour of Homes. 404-606-3595.

30 – Sunday in the Park. Oakland Cemetery. 12-6pm. 404-688-2107.

October 3-6 – Consignment Sale. Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hampton. 770-946-4211.

6 – Spooky Walk-N-Wag. Six Flags. 770-7393400.

6-7 – Sweet Auburn Music Festival. Atlanta.

6-7 – Norcross Arts Festival. 770-452-1727.

7 – Roswell Wine Festival. 770-640-3253.

11-14 – Scott Antique Market. Jonesboro Road. 404-361-2000/404-363-2299.

12-13 – Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival. Downtown. 678-297-2811.

13 – Oakhurst Porchfest. Decatur. 678-6150915.

13 – Lilburn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival.

770-921-2210.

13 – Annual Youth Day Parade. Roswell.

770-640-3253/800-776-7935.

13 – Taste of Acworth. Hist. Dist. 770-974-3112.

14 – Pink Pooch Parade & Festival. Olde Town Pavilion, Conyers. 1-5pm. 770-712-7653; Conyers Latin Festival. 11-6pm. Rockdale County Annex. www.unidossomosunited.org.

14 – Harvest on the Hooch in the Unity Garden. 9135 Willeo Rd. 770-992-2055.

19-21 – Highland Games. Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

20 – Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival.

10-5pm. 770-602-2606; RAV Race. 8:15am, Conyers First United Methodist Church. www. raceaginstviolence.com.

20 – Snellville Fall Festival. 770-310-0429.

20-21 – Festival on Ponce. 404-614-0006.

26-28 – Country Living Fair. Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

27 – Train or Treat. Southeastern Railway Museum. Duluth. 770-476-2013.

27-28 – Fall Jonquil Festival. Smyrna. 770423-1330.

27-28 – Spartan Race Sprint Georgia. Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers. www.spartan.com.

Fall Festival

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 10AM - 5PM • FREE PARKING & ENTRY

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WWW.OLDETOWNFALLFESTIVAL.COM 901 RAILROAD ST. • CONYERS GA 30012

1-800-CONYERS • VisitConyersGA.com

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The World Gathers at Scott Antique Markets in Atlanta

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ngland, France, India, Egypt, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Australia, and the United States — the whole world can be found in one place, once a month: Scott Antique Markets in Atlanta, Georgia.

Taking a trip to the two huge buildings at the Atlanta Expo Centers is like taking a trip around the globe in one fun-filled day. Each vendor has a unique experience awaiting you around every corner. A vendor who deals in Persian rugs imported from Turkey can be situated right next to a vendor who deals in antique book plates from Europe or lighting from the southern United States.

Laurie Ward, who has been a vendor at Scott Antique Markets for 15 years, travels to England and France multiple times a year to pick up fresh merchandise for her customers.

“I always have an itinerary and I just go shop,” she said. “I’m not there sightseeing. I’m not having tea with the queen. I’m not going to visit cool castles.

I’m just there to hunt.”

Ward always has a list of places she shops regularly, as well as a few new places to try. She says you never know where you’ll find your next treasure trove.

Matt Culverson, part of the family-run business Nostalgia Fine Art, says he and his family get their original pieces from all over.

“The original antique prints, we have a buyer in Europe that buys for us,” he said. “But we’re always looking. We buy everywhere. We buy online. It’s a constant treasure hunt.”

Culverson says he and his family also work with a few museums to buy the rights to make giclee reproductions of their images. Nostalgia Fine Art has tens of thousands of images on hand from all over the world available for purchase every month with prices ranging from just $10 to thousands.

All of the vendors at Scott Antique Markets work hard to make sure they have the best, most unique pieces for their customers and many of them take trips overseas to hand-pick the best treasures or import items they know people will love.

Andrew Harley, for example, takes trips to Germany to bring back furniture and smaller items to display. Hundreds of Persian rugs are available to browse through that are imported from Turkey with prices ranging from a few hundred to thousands of dollars. Sterling silver from American makers like Gorham and Reed & Barton shine in another booth run by Michael Weaver and his family with a 6-piece Chantilly silver tea set selling for $9,900-a steal as the set retails for $15-$20,000and a set of Francis First flatware that includes 12 four-piece settings and a six-piece hostess set going for $2,600 while it retails in the world market for $6,000.

Vendors from India, Australia, Egypt and other countries that have settled in the United States also bring their personal flair to the show, adding items that are rarely seen in America to the market.

If you want to shop the world but can’t afford the travel, just head to Atlanta, Georgia the second weekend of every month. Scott Antique Markets is one of the world’s largest museums — and everything is for sale.

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Art Meets Nature at Massee Lane Gardens Fall is a great time to enjoy Massee Lane Gardens’ collection of porcelain sculptures.

The Edward Marshall Boehm collection is the largest on public display in the United States and features many one-of-a-kind, nature-themed pieces. Cybis, Connoisseur and Bronn sculptures are also showcased in the Stevens-Taylor Gallery and the Annabelle Lundy Fetterman Educational Museum.

An International Garden of Excellence and the headquarters of the American Camellia Society, Massee Lane Gardens features several specialty gardens with thousands of camellia varieties.

Walking paths offer easy access to the formal gardens, show greenhouse, and environmental garden. The camellia blooming season begins in September, with new varieties opening every day through late April.

Camellias are often called the winter rose because they bloom throughout the cool months.

The Festival of Camellias kicks off on February 2, 2019 with free admission and activities for children and workshops on gardening. Don’t miss our expanded gift shop and new nature-themed toys for children. Open 10am until 4:30pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1pm until 4:30 on Sundays. Make reservations now for professionally guided tours and boxed luncheons. Visit www.americancamellias.org to learn more, ask questions, and find driving directions. Call 877-422-6355 toll-free.

N A T U R Ongoing Events E Sept. - Early-season Camellia japon-

9, 14 – Fall Birdseed Fundraiser, Sundays on the River Concert. Chattahoochee Nature Center. icas and sasanquas, Day Lilies, Hydran9, Oct. 7 – Heritage Tours. 1-3pm. geas, Hibiscus, Azaleas, and native wildAutry Mill Nature Preserve and Center. flowers in bloom at Massee Lane Gardens.

10 – Beekeepers Association MeetOct. - Early-season Camellia japoning. Oxbow Meadows. icas and sasanquas and fall wildflowers 11, Oct. 9 – Puddle Ducks. Phinizy blooming at Massee Lane Gardens.

Swamp.

Sept. 4, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 – 13, Oct. 11 - Cooking and Crafts.

Take A Peek Tuesday. 12n-2pm. SumAutry Mill Nature Preserve and Center. merour House. Autrey Mill Nature Cen14 – Sept. Friends First Friday. ter and Preserve.

9-10:30am. State Botanical Garden.

Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 15 – Decorative Gourd Workshop.

– Nature Ramblers. 9-10:30am. State Hills & Dales Estate.

Botanical Garden.

15, Oct. 14, 18 – Fall Bird Ramble.

Sept. 16-Nov. 30 – Special Exhibit: 8-9:30am. State Botanical Garden.

Naturally Artistic – Back to Your Roots 19 – Fall Wildflowers of the Georgia Farm Fair. Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Piedmont. 9am-10pm. State Bot. Gdn. 20 – Agroforestry and Wildlife Field September Day. Ga. Mountain Research Center.

20, Oct. 18 – Audubon Society 1, 6 – Swamp Saturday Hike. Phinizy Lecture Series. Oxbow Meadows.

Swamp.

20, Oct. 18 – Time Travelers Club.

1, 8, 15 – Twilight “Live” Music 2-4pm. Groovy 70’s Program Barn, AuSeries. 4:30-7:30pm. Gibbs Gardens. trey Mill Nature Preserve and Center.

2 – Annual Churn-off with Live 21, Oct. 5, 26 – Free Friday Night Music. 4-6pm. Ashantilly Center.

Hike. Dunwoody Nature Center.

4, Oct. 2 – Swing Night at the Gar22 – Fall Native Plant Sale. Coastal den. 7-10pm. State Botanical Garden.

Wildscapes. 9am. Ashantilly Center.

5 – A Midsummer Nights Dream.

22 – Planting Trees and Shrubs Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Workshop. Hills & Dales Estates.

5, Oct. 3 – Tadpole Time. Flint River 24 – September Full Moon Hike.

Quarium, Albany.

7-8:30pm. State Botanical Garden.

8 – Snake Day. Elachee Nature Ctr. 25 – September Sunflower Concert.

8, Oct. 13 – Children’s Hike with 7-9pm. State Botanical Garden.

Story Time. Phinizy Swamp.

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27 – Fall Native Plant Sale. Chattahoochee Nature Center.

28-29 – Water, Wings & Wildlife Education Day and Festival. Flint River Quarium.

28, Oct. 19 – My Best Friend Club/ Doll Club. 4:30-6pm. Paper Dolls in the 40’s. Program Barn, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Center.

29 – Natural History of Georgia’s Insects. 9am-1pm. State Bot. Garden.

29, Oct. 6 – Monet Waterlily Celebration. 11am-4pm. Gibbs Gardens.

30 – 108 Sun Salutation Festival.

5:30-6:30 pm. State Botanical Garden.

October

1 – October Friends First Friday.

State Botanical Garden.

3 – Warm Season Gasses of the Georgia Piedmont. St. Bot. Garden.

4 – Southeast Ga. Sportsman Social. 6:30pm. Mill Creek Nature Center.

4 – Historic Rural Churches of Ga. Lecture and Book Signing. Hills & Dales Estate.

5, 11, 12, 13 – Connect to Protect Nature Plant Sale. 4-6pm. State Botanical Garden.

Garden & Nature Centers in Georgia

• Ashantilly Center, Darien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912-437-4473 • Atlanta Botanical Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-876-5859 • Autrey Mill Nature Preserve/Ctr., Johns Creek.678-366-3511 • Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah. . . . . . . . . . . 912-921-5460 • Barrington Hall, Roswell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-640-3855 • Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, Conyers. . . . 770-860-4190 • Birdsong Nature Ct., Thomasville. . . . . . . . . . . . 800-953-bird • Callaway Gardens, Pine Mtn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-Callaway • Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell. . . . . . . . . . . . 770-992-2055 • Cochran Mill Nature Ctr., Palmetto. . . . . . . . . . . 770-306-0914 • Columbus Botanical Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-327-8400 • Dunwoody Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-394-3322 • Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville . . . . . . . . . . 770-535-1976 • Flint RiverQuarium, Albany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-639-2650 • Ga. Mt. Research Ctr., Blairsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-745-2655 • Ga. Nature Center, Watkinsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-769-1000 • Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-893-1881 • GSU Botanical Gdn. Statesboro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912-871-1149 • Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-882-3242 • Massee Lane, Fort Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478-967-2358 • Mill Creek Nature Center, Buford. . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-787-7887 • Oatland Island, Savannah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912-395-1212 • Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-507-9550 • Phinizy Swamp, Augusta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-828-2109 • Sandy Creek Nature Center, Athens. . . . . . . . . . 706-613-3615 • Smithgall Woods, Helen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-878-3087 • State Botanical Garden, Athens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-542-1244 • Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912-786-5444

6 – Pumpkin Painting. Columbus Botanical Garden.

10 – Flower Arranging Unit 2. 9am3pm. State Botanical Garden.

13 – Girl Scout Workshop. 10am4pm. Program Barn, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Center.

13 – Rivers Alive. 9:30am-noon. Mill Creek Nature Center.

13-14 – Middle Georgia Camellia Society’s Georgia National Fair Show.

Perry, Georgia.

14 – Stories in the Garden. Hills & Dales Estate.

14 – Harvest on the Hooch in the Unity Garden. Chatt. Nature Center.

16 – Sunbelt Ag Expo. Ga. Mountain Research Center.

16 – Garden Gala. Columbus Botanical Garden.

19-20 – Halloween Hike. 5-8pm.

Oatland Island Nature Center.

19, 20, 26, 27 – Halloween Hike.

Chattahoochee Nature Center.

20 – Classic City Band Fall Concert.

2pm-4pm. State Botanical Gardens.

21 – Athens Flute Choir Fall Concert. State Botanical Garden.

22 – Seeking Eden Lecture & Book Signing. Hills & Dales Estate.

24 – October Full Moon Hike.

7-8:30pm. State Botanical Garden.

25, 28 – Spooky Mill 2018. Program Barn, 6-9pm. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Center.

26 – Tricks & Treats. Flint RiveQuarium.

27 – Halloween Family Camping Night 2018. Phinizy Swamp.

27 – Japanese Maples Celebration.

9am-5pm. Gibbs Gardens.

31 – Halloween at Callaway Family Home. Hills & Dales Estate.

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G A R D E N A N D N A T U R E

“It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.”

—Theodore Roosevelt

WEEKEND EVENTS

Aug. 30-Sept. 2 - DECATUR – Book Festival. 404-471-5769.

Aug. 30-Sept. 2 - AUGUSTA – Labor Day Jazz Festival. 706-724-4067.

Aug. 30-Sept. 3 - ATLANTA – Dragon Con. 404-669-0773.

Aug. 31- Sept. 2 - PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival, Callaway Gdns. 800-Callaway.

Aug. 31-Sept. 2 - ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Southern Grown Festival. 7pm.

844-460-2539.

Aug. 31-Sept. 3 - OMAHA – Labor Day on the Lake, Florence Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706.

Sept. 1 - ATLANTA – Chic-fil-a Kickoff Game, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Washington vs. Auburn. 678-686-4400.

Sept. 1 - BLAIRSVILLE – Grape Stomping Festival, Paradise Hills Resort. 706-745-7483.

Sept. 1 - JULIETTE – Labor Day at Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

Sept. 1 - RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day Celebration. 912-727-2839.

Sept. 1 - SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Show, Sautee Museum. 706-878-3300.

Sept. 1 - VALDOSTA – Labor Day Weekend, 3766 Old Clyattville Rd. 229219-7080.

Sept. 1-2 - BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Heritage Festival, Mountain Life Museum. 706-745-5493.

Sept. 1-2 - ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show, Postell Park. 912-2677822.

Sept. 1-3 - ATLANTA – Six Flags.

770-739-3400.

Sept. 1-3 - BLUE RIDGE – Annual BBQ & Music Gospel Show. Downtown.

706-455-3818.

Sept. 1-3 - MARIETTA – Art in Park.

770-429-1115.

Sept. 1-3 - STONE MOUNTAIN – Labor Day Weekend. 770-498-5690.

Sept. 2 - TYBEE ISLAND – Beach Bash & Fireworks. Pier & Pavilion.7pm.

912-786-5444.

Sept. 3 - BLUE RIDGE – Labor Day BBQ. Dwntwn. City Pk. 706-455-3818; 706-633-6459.

Sept. 3 - DARIEN – Labor Day Weekend at Fort King George. 912-437-4770.

Sept. 3 - JONESBORO – Labor Day Celebration, Clayton County Int’l Park.

770-477-3766.

Sept. 3 - MIDWAY – Labor Day Commemoration, Fort Morris. 912884-5999.

“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”

—Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Tribute in Light 911 Remembrance

Tribute in Light is a commemorative public art installation first presented six months after 9/11 and then every year thereafter, from dusk to dawn, on the night of September 11. It has become an iconic symbol that both honors those killed and celebrates the unbreakable American.

Assembled on the roof of the Battery Parking Garage south of the 9/11 Memorial, the twin beams reach up to four miles into the sky and are comprised of 88 7,000watt xenon light bulbs positioned into two 48-foot squares, echoing the shape and orientation of the Twin Towers.

On the anniversary of 9/11, the Memorial Plaza is open to the public from 3pm to midnight for the viewing of Tribute in Light. The installation can also be viewed from a 60-mile radius around lower Manhattan.

Tribute in Light was conceived by several artists and designers who were then brought together under the auspices of the Municipal Art Society and Creative Time: John Bennett, Gustavo Boneverdi, Richard Nash Gould, Julian LaVerdiere, and Paul Myoda, with lighting consultant Paul Marantz.

Georgia Tech architecture alumnus Michael Arad designed the 9/11 Memorial in remembrance of those killed in the attacks on September 11, 2001.

“Reflecting Absence”

is a serene, public space for collective contemplation and remembrance. Two 30-feet deep reflecting pools create footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. The names of the 2,983 people whose lives were lost are etched across bronze panels surrounding the two pools. The memorial was dedicated on the 10th anniversary of the attacks in September 2011.

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T ACTOR’S EXPRESS 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com H Atlanta, Sept. 1-30 A Doll’s House, Part 2 E A ACT 3 PRODUCTIONS Sandy Springs, T 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org 7-23 GodSpell R Sept.

Oct. 12-28 The Graduate E 

AGATHA’S

Atlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com Thru Nov. 7 Murder on Agatha’s Express

AUGUSTA PLAYERS

706-826-4704 www.augustaplayers.org Sept. 28-30 Anything Goes

AURORA THEATRE Lawrenceville, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com Sept. 20-Oct. 21 Be Here Now BACK LOT PLAYERS

Forsyth, 478-994-0443, www.thebacklotplayers.org Sept. 21-30 Exit Laughing

M THEATRE Atlanta, U ALLIANCE 404-733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org S Sept. 5-Oct. 1 A Midsummer Night’s Dream I at the Atlanta Botanical Garden C Sept. 29-Oct, 28 Nick’s Flamingo Grill

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER

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BRUNSWICK ACTORS’ THEATRE

Oct. 2-Nov. 4 Little Raindrop Songs

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATER

www.townandgownplayers.org D 706-548-3854, Oct. 5 Nunsense A N ATLANTA BALLET C 404-873-5811, www.atlantaballet.com E Sept. 14-16 Return to Fall

ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE

Marietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com Oct. 19-Nov. 4 Newsies

ATLANTA OPERA

404-881-8801, www.atlantaopera.org Sept. 27-30 Charlie Parker’s Yardbird

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

706-632-9223, blueridgecommunitytheater.com Sept. 7 The GMOS (rock & roll) Sept. 20-Oct. 7 Hotbed Hotel by Michael Parker Oct. 25 Haunts & Harvest, An Evening

of Appalachian Ghost Stories 912-262-0628, www.soglogallery.com Oct. 13-28 WIT by Margaret Edson

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

Atlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org Thru Sept. 23 The Tortoise, The Hare &

Other Aesop’s Fables Sept. 25-28 Peter Pan Oct. 30-Nov. 11 Brother Coyote & Sister Fox

GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCE

678-717-3624, www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org Sept. 27-Oct. 6 Sophie & the Pirates

GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE

Roswell, 770-641-1260, www.get.org Sept. 13-30 9-5 The Musical 404-33-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org Oct. 25-Nov. 11 I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti Sept. 8 ASO Gala Sept. 13 Chris Isaak GRAND THEATRE Cartersville, Sept. 14 Chris Botti with ASO 770-386-7343, www.thegrandtheatre.org Sept. 15 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Oct. 8-20 Seussical, Jr.

Prince with the ASO Sept. 20-23 Rachmaninov’s Dreamy HABERSHAM COMMUNITY

Second Piano Concerto THEATER Clarkesville, Sept. 26 Lang Lang 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org Sept. 28 Howie Mandel with special guest Sept. 21-23, 27-30 Little Women

Preacher Lawson Oct. 5-7 Harry Potter and the Chamber of

Secrets in Concert HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE Brunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org Oct. 11-13 Vive’ la France Sept. 21 U.S. Air Force Band of the Oct. 20 Hanson: String Theory Live w/ASO

West Mission Winds Oct. 21 Mystery Science Theatre 300 Live!

Sept. 27-30 & Oct. 6-7 Shame the Devil: An

Oct. 25 Britten War Requiem

Audience with Fanny Kemble Oct. 26 The Tenors: Fan Favorites Tour Oct. 20 Soul Street Dance in Oct. 27 Britten War Requiem

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HENRY PLAYERS

770-892-9906, www.henryplayers.com Sept. 27-20, Oct. 4-7 Death Trap

HISTORIC HOLLY THEATRE Dahlonega

706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com Sept. 14-16 School House Rock Live! Jr. Sept. 21 Alter Eagles Sept. 22 Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel AND

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Oct. 14 Always…..Patsy Cline

ISLAND PLAYERS Saint Simons Island, 912-638-0338, www.theislandplayers.com Oct. 5-7, 11-14, 18-21 She Loves Me

SAVANNAH THEATRE

912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com Sept. 1-Nov. 17 Savannah Live Thru Nov. 16 The Piano Men

SERENBE PLAYHOUSE

Chattahoochee Hills, 770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com Sept. 5-30 The Seagull Sept. 22 Peter Pan performed at

Quercus Farm, Gay, Ga. Sept. 26-Nov. 4 The Sleepy Hollow Experience

SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILD

Fairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com Sept. 13-23 Where the Lilies Bloom

LEGACY THEATRE Tyrone, 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org Sept. 6-30 Daddy Long Legs

SPRINGER THEATRE Columbus, 706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org Sept. 21-Oct. 7 Mama Mia Oct. 12-21 Amazing Grace

MACON LITTLE THEATRE

ST. MARYS LITTLE THEATRE

478-471-plsy, www.maconlittletheatre.org Thru Sept. 2 Inherit the Wind Oct. 12-21 The Mousetrap

912-729-1103, www.stmaryslittletheatre.com Sept. 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 An Evening with

The Stars

SWAMP GRAVY Colquitt,

NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TAVERN Atlanta

SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE Atlanta,

404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com Thru Sept. 9 Geoffrey Chancers:

The Canterbury Tales Sept. 15-Oct. 21 In Repertory: Henry The

Fourth Parts One & Two Oct. 26-Nov. 4 Macbeth

229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Fourth & Long 404-484-8636, www.synchrotheatre.com Sept. 11-12 Walk, Girl Sept. 27-Oct. 21 Nell Gwynn

TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONS Jasper, 770-547-1096, www.tataerpatchplayers.com Sept. 7-23 The Second Time Around

THEATRE GUILD VALDOSTA

Conyers, 678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com Sept. 28-Oct. 1 & 5-8 The Last Night of Ballyhoo

229-247-8243, www.theartguildvaldosta.com Sept. 14-15, 21-22 The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet

NEWNAN THEATRE COMPANY

THEATRE MACON

770-683-6282 www.newnantheatre.org Sept. 13-16, 20-23 The 39 Steps Oct. 18-21, 25-28 Young Frankenstein

478-746-9485, www.theatremacon.com Sept. 7-16 Peter and the Starcatcher Sept. 28-Oct. 7 Matilda the Musical Oct. 26-Nov. 4 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

PERRY PLAYERS

THEATRICAL OUTFIT

NEW DEPOT PLAYERS

478-987-5354, www.perryplayers.org Sept. 6-16 Anything Goes Oct. 19-28 The Kitchen Witches

ROME LITTLE THEATRE

Atlanta, 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org Thru Sept. 9 The Book of Will Oct. 10-Nov. 4 The Royale

WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE

706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com 478-929-4579, www.wrlt.org Oct. 5-14 Alice in Wonderland Oct. 19-Nov. 3 Suddenly Last Summer September/October 2018 / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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Griffin, 770-229-9916, www.mainstreetplayers.org Sept. 26-Oct. 7 Dixie Swim Club

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We Love Trains!

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway All aboard for a trip that will spark kids’ imaginations, adults’ memories, and leave everyone smiling! It all starts at the historic 100+ year-old depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, and heads north from there. As the train winds through the mountains alongside the beautiful Toccoa River, car hosts will share the history of the railroad and sights along the way. The views are spectacular from both the vintage climate-controlled coaches and from the open-air car. Want to ride in style? Try the new “Premier Class” which is available to adults 18 years and older. Need a snack?

Visit the concession car for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.

After a leisurely one-hour trip, the train stops in the unique twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. You will have time to shop, tour, and dine during the layover. Then it’s back to Blue Ridge where you can purchase railroad-inspired souvenirs at the gift shop.

The ticket office is in the depot tucked in the charming mountain village of Blue Ridge within the lush Chattahoochee National Forest, only 95 miles north of Atlanta. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and information, visit www.brscenic.com, or call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724.

2018 SCHEDULE

REGULAR RIDES 3/10-9/24 11/13-11/21, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/26-12/31 FALL FOLIAGE 9/28-11/12 HARVEST FESTIVAL 10/28 SANTA EXPRESS 11/23-11/25, 12/1-12/2, 12/8-12/9, 12/15-12/23 NEW YEAR’S EVE 12/31

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Photo by Greg McCary

Photo by Gaylon Mathews Media

Summerville Railroad Days Located 22 miles north of Rome and 60 miles south of Chattanooga on Hwy. 27 - Nestled in the mountains of Northwest Georgia you will find the city of Summerville, a city of history, hospitality, and plenty of small town charm. Home to one of only a few operating train turntables in the southeastern United States, Summerville is truly a step back in time for train and history buffs alike.

Enjoy the October weather of Northwest Georgia Mountains, while celebrating some spectacular events and the arrival of fall. Bring the entire family out to visit the historic Summerville Depot and greet the Tennessee Valley Railroad passenger trains as they arrive.

Families will fall in love with Summerville and the six week celebration of Steam Into Summerville Railroad Days. Train arrivals, working of the Summerville Turntable, and special events are held every Saturday in October through mid November. Whether young or old, there’s something for everyone. From our Sum Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival to our mini Renaissance Festival, there is lots of good food & fun for all. Visitors often enjoy the festive fall decorations, handcrafted Scarecrow displays, local flavor restaurants, and visiting Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden.

For more information, phone 706-8590900, ext. 1337, or visit www. summervillega.org.

The Hiwassee River Railroad Ride the historic Hiwassee River Railroad scenic rail excursion through the unspoiled Cherokee National Forest, along the beautiful Hiwassee River, and through the secluded Hiwassee River Gorge. All trips feature the engineering marvel, the Great Hiwassee Loop. At the top you’ll pass over a bridge 62 feet above the tracks on which you’ve just traveled as the rails negotiate a spiraling formation.

All trips begin with a short bus trip from the restored L&N Depot & Museum in Etowah, TN. For those riders choosing a trip to Copperhill, the route continues beyond Farner through Turtletown and Ducktown to the border towns of Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA. The trains feature comfortable coach seating with large viewing windows for standard service. Dome seating allows passengers a panoramic view from high above the car. Observation lounge seating provides a unique view from the car at the rear of the train in one direction. While traveling in the other direction, the car will be directly behind the locomotive.

Special rates are available for groups of 25 or more; charter trips can be arranged for groups of 80 or more. For information, phone 423-894-8028, x0 or visit www.tvrail.com.

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T R A I N S & T R A I N E V E N T S

Southeastern Railway Museum The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, showcases the colorful history that railroads and transportation played in shaping both Atlanta and North Georgia. The 35-acre museum is home to more than 90 pieces of historic railroad equipment, buses and artifacts that bring to life the region’s transportation history. The state designated the museum “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum.” Many of the historic railroad cars and locomotives on display are open for guests to climb aboard and explore. Visitors can buy tickets to ride on a train made up of vintage cabooses or purchase a cab ride and join the engineer as he operates the train around the property.

Among the rail cars on display is The Superb, a Pullman Co.-built private car President Warren G. Harding used during his 1923 “Voyage of Understanding.” Harding died before finishing the trip, and the car carried the president’s coffin to Washington, D. C., for the state funeral and then to Marion, Ohio, for his burial. The car is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum hosts special events throughout the year, including an annual photo contest in February, Caboose Days in April, the Fast Track 5K in May, Locomotive Celebration in June, Train-or-Treat in October and Polar Express Experience in December.

For more information about the exhibits, prices and special events, visit SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org.

Train Ride Adventures in St. Marys

You never know who you’ll meet on the St. Marys Express as you ride the rails through scenic woodlands and marshlands. Storybook characters and Santa Claus, hobos and goblins, American heroes, rock and roll stars, superheroes – all there to entertain and beguile you.

Whether taking a journey into yesteryear or tomorrow, a ride on the St. Marys Express is always filled with smiles and laughter and sometime even tears when the heart strings are tugged by inspirational performances or patriotic song. The St. Marys Express is all about history, adventure, and most of all fun – fun for all ages from Halloween (Oct. 20 & 27) to the most fun Christmas celebrations at Santa Land (Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8 & 15), this fall treat yourself to a great getaway in St. Marys, Georgia, and a ride on the St. Marys Express.

Visit www.stmarysrailroad.com for the entire schedule or call 912-200-5235.

Historic Railroad Depot in Fitzgerald The historical railroad depot in Fitzgerald was built about 1902 when the Atlanta and Birmingham Railroad arrived in town. The passenger area and various offices house City Hall and the Welcome Center. The original baggage room houses the Blue & Gray Museum.

Phone 229-426-5069 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.

Get Tickets Now! Ride the

Visit www.StMarysRailroad.com

Halloween Express October 20 & 27 Santa Express Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8 & 15

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Manchester Railroad Days Manchester Railroad Days will celebrate its 21st year October 19 and 20, 2018. This wellknown annual event features a train show, trainwatching at the city’s major rail junction, and a free Friday evening program and reception. The free reception kicks off the weekend 7pm Friday at the Manchester Senior Center, 121 Perry Street, with a guest speaker and a complimentary light meal.

The train show has both railroadiana and model vendors and takes place Saturday 9am-4pm at The Manchester Mill, 10 Callaway Street, on Ga. 85E. The show includes train layouts and displays of railroad artifacts, photos, and records. Admission is $4 ages 13-adult; 12 years and under are free. CSX active and retired employees are $3 with proper ID. Watch the daily and nightly parade of trains from the observation deck and bridge overlooking the Manchester Yard, where the busy lines from Atlanta and Birmingham join to go south to Waycross and Jacksonville. The deck is behind Main Street and has plenty of parking. For more information email manchesterrailroaddays@gmail.com, call 706-9754546, or see Manchester Railroad Days on Facebook.

Depot Row in Warner Robins

For railroad enthusiasts, visit “depot row” in Warner Robins where you’ll find the historic 944 train depot which is now the E. L. Greenway Welcome Center, designated National MANCHESTER RAILROADa DAYS Historic Site. Mildred’s Country Store is full of local antiques offering a glimpse of “the TRN • 10/01/2018 • 4C • 1/6 V way things used to be” from the days when Warner Robins was known as Wellston. The Southern Railroad caboose X556 from 1071 houses a railroad display. The Elberta Train Depot will soon be a transportation museum tracing the role that railroads played in the development or Robins Air Force Base. For information, visit www.warnerrobinsvisitorscenter.com or phone 478-922-5100 or 888-288-9742.

Heritage Station Museum & Whistle Stop Souvenir Shop in Douglas

The Heritage Station Museum in the former Georgia-Florida rail depot in Douglas is a railroad and local history museum with permanent and special exhibits and monthly MANCHESTER RAILROAD DAYS programs.

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Photo courtesy of Freddy Frank

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Guide to

Georgia’s Hands-Free Law On July 1, a new law aimed at eliminating distracted driving was enacted in Georgia. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the following provisions are enacted to prohibit distracted driving and encourage technology-free travelling throughout the state.

While driving, you can’t . . .

Hold or support any wireless telecommunication device with any part of the body.

Write, send, or read texting of any kind in the form of text message, instant message, email or internet data.

Watch a video or movie on a wireless telecommunication device.

Record or broadcast video footage.

Get out of the seat or remove the seat belt to reach for device.

You can . . .

Use earpieces, headphones, or Apple Watch to talk.

Use voice recognition (like “Hey Siri” or “OK Google”) to text, email, instant message, etc.

Use Maps application and GPS, which includes entering location information while driving.

Use one button to activate voice recognition.

Use devices such as: “radio, CB radio, CB radio hybrid, commercial two way radio, subscription based emergency communication device, prescribed medical device, amateur/ham radio device, in-vehicle security and navigation, or remote diagnostics system.”

This law doesn’t apply . . .

When reporting a traffic incident, medical emergency, fire, crime or road condition that poses a hazard.

To employees or contractors of utility service providers responding to a utility emergency.

To police, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, etc.

While the vehicle is lawfully parked (not just stopped).

Many distractions exist while driving, but cell phones are a top distraction because so many drivers use them for long periods of time each day. Almost everyone has seen a driver distracted by a cell phone, but when you are the one distracted, you often don’t realize that driver is you.

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The Personal Story of a Cancer Survivor

by Teresa Worsley

I was 42 years old, married with 2 grown sons, 1 grandchild and another on the way. My husband and I had recently left our home in Georgia and moved to Louisiana for work. We bought a new house; my husband was enjoying his job and visits from family made for a “wonderful life.” Then, things changed!

I looked up from my hospital bed into my husband’s distraught face. Still groggy from anesthesia, I asked, “Was everything OK?” He simply shook his head, no. Breast cancer... and it had spread!

What should have been the most terrifying time in my life, was soothed by the presence of my Lord. The sentiment, “It is well with my soul” came to life for me. No matter what lay ahead for me and my family on this journey called “breast cancer,” I knew, right then, that all would be ok. The Lord’s will would be done.

The next year of my life included a mastectomy, reconstructive surgery and chemotherapy treatments. In that time, I came to know that the Lord is truly with His children. I could feel His presence as if He were standing next to me. He lead me to some wonderful doctors and nurses that were dedicated to making my life better!

I always “thought” that the Lord would be with me through troubled times but now I KNOW!! I KNOW that He will hold my hand. I KNOW that He will never leave me. I KNOW that His grace is sufficient!!

It has been 20 years since that “wonderful” time in my life. Yes, wonderful! The world is such a better place to live in knowing what I learned during that time. I gained so much more than I lost!

If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, I pray that you will be transformed the way that I have been.

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Georgia: I Hear You

Fall Arts in the Park Festival in Blue Ridge

The 2018 Fall Arts in the Park Festival will be held in the Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge on October 13 & 14 from 10am-5pm. The two-day festival admission will be $5/ adults and children/free. Proceeds will benefit the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a nonprofit Arts Council in Blue Ridge, Ga. The Fall Arts in the Park Festival, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, is only 90 minutes north of Atlanta and will feature over 90 fine arts and crafts with multiple food vendors.

The festival will offer paintings, glass, sculpture, pottery, photography, jewelry, woodworking, basketry, metalwork, and much more.

Inside the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association’s Art Center, the Southern Appalachian Artists Guild National Juried Show, the artwork of Chris Albertson and the Fall International Plein Air exhibit will all be on display.

For information, contact 706-632-2144, e-mail Nichole at blueridgearts.director@ gmail.com, or visit www.BlueRidgeArts.net. For area information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 706-632-5680 or visit www.BlueRidgeMountains.com.

Ongoing Events in Georgia

Thru Sept. 8 – DUBLIN – Splash Pad, 575 Southern Pines Rd. 478-277-5060.

Thru Sept. 16 – WATKINSVILLE – 16th Annual Perspectives: Ga. Pottery Invitational. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.

Thru Oct. 26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday night concerts, Courthouse. 7pm.

706-745-5493.

Thru Oct. 28 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline Excursion Train. Various dates.

Call for schedule. 877-ga-rails.

Sept. 1-29 – BLUE RIDGE – BRMAA National Juried Photography Show. 706633-2144.

Sept. 1, Oct. 6 – NEWNAN – Pickin’ on the Square. 11am. 770-253-8287.

Sept. 1, Oct. 6 – ROME – First Saturday Concerts, 7-10pm. 800-444-1834.

Sept. 1-Nov. 11 – BUFORD – Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Rd. 678-835-7198.

Sept. 2-Oct. 7 – BRUNSWICK – Rhythm on River Concerts, Waterfront Park. 912-265-4032.

Sept. 6-Oct. 28 – HELEN – Oktoberfest Festhalle. 706-878-1908.

Sept. 7-15 – CALHOUN – North West

Ga. Regional Fair, 1060 Liberty Rd, SW. 706-625-3200.

Sept. 7-15 – CLARKESVILLE – Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. 182 Hwy 17. 706-768-6890.

Sept. 7, Oct. 5 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Dwntwn, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032.

Sept. 7, Oct. 5 – DAHLONEGA – First Friday Concerts. Hancock Park.

6:30pm. 706-864-3513.

Sept. 7, Oct. 5 – DUBLIN – First Friday Concert Series. 478-272-2560.

Sept. 7, Oct. 5 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Art March. 1st Presbyterian, 7:30 pm. 877-savannah.

Sept. 7, Oct. 5 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Fireworks, River St. 912-234-0295.

Sept. 7, Oct. 5 – THOMASVILLE – First Friday, Dwntwn. 6-9pm. 229-227-7020.

Sept. 7-Oct. 5 – VALDOSTA – First Friday, Downtown. 6:30-9:30pm. 229259-3577.

Sept. 7-Oct. 27 – CLEVELAND – Live Music Sat. Yonah Mtn. Vineyards 4-8pm 800-392-8279.

Sept. 7-Oct. 27 – WOODBINE – Opry, Fri & Sat 7-10pm. 912-552-5113.

Sept. 7–Nov. 2 – THOMASVILLE –1st Friday Outdoor Concert. 229-227-7020.

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ur Voice Calling . . .

Memories Await in Meriwether

Memories await in Meriwether with an unforgettable performance of Peter Pan presented by Serenbe Playhouse at Quercus Farm Arena September 22nd at 10am. Engage and interact with this “kid-friendly” production. Memories are made in Meriwether.

“When there is a smile in your heart there’s no better time to start.”—J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Leave your cares behind and join us in Warm Springs for the 15th Annual Harvest Hoedown in the historic town of Warm Springs with its unique shopping, great restaurants, and lots of southern hospitality. There are arts, crafts, a parade, and kid activities in this little town “where dreams are born and time is never planned”.

Memories await Meriwether. Join us on November 3rd to enjoy a unique dining experience in one of the most iconic locations in Georgia, the historic Read Oak Creek Covered Bridge, near Woodbury, Georgia. Meriwether Menu, A Culinary Experience, will be memorable, with delicious farm-to-table food as the stars look on.

For more information visit meriwethercountychamber.org.

Ongoing Events in Georgia

Sept. 8, Oct. 13 – RINGGOLD – Rods & Relics Cruise-In. 706-935-3061.

Sept. 8, Oct. 13 – ALBANY – Freedom Singers, Civil Rights Institute. 1pm.

866-750-0840.

Sept. 9-Oct. 28 – HELEN – Annual Oktoberfest, Downtown. 706-878-1908.

Sept. 13-14, Oct. 20-21 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards.

Weekends. 706-273-3838.

Sept. 15, Oct. 20 – ELLIJAY – Acoustic Blends, Gilmer Arts Ctr. 7pm.

706-635-5605.

Sept. 15-Oct. 13 – THOMSON – Sunset Auctions. 706-836-1413.

Sept. 21-30 – NEWNAN – Kiwanis Coweta County Fair 770-254-2627.

Sept. 28-Oct.30 – FLINTSTONE – Rock City’s Enchanted Maize, Blowing Springs Farm, Fri., Sat., Sun. 706-820-2531.

Sept. 28-Jan. 20, 2019 – MADISON – South by South, an Alice Williams Exhibit on display. Cultural Center. www. mmcc-arts.org.

Sept. 30-Nov. 3 – CALHOUN – Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch, Cooper Creek Farm, Fri. & Sat. 770-548-7746.

Oct. 1-28 – CLEVELAND – Pumpkin Festival, North Ga Zoo. 706-348-7279.

Oct. 3-7 – AUGUSTA – Westobou Festival. 706-755-2878.

Oct. 4-14 – PERRY – GA National Fair. 478-987-3247 or 800-987-3247.

Oct. 5,6,12,13,19,20, 26, 27 – COLQUITT – Swamp Gravy. 229-758-5450.

Oct. 5-13 – GRIFFIN – Spalding County Fair. 770-229-6400.

Oct. 6-28 – ROCK CITY – Rock​toberfest. Sat. & Sun. 800-854-0675.

Oct. 6-Nov. 10 – BLUE RIDGE – SAAG National Juried Show. 706-632-2144.

Oct. 12-20 – HIAWASSEE – GA Mountain Fall Festival. 800-899-6867.

Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21 – BLAIRSVILLE – Sorghum Festival. 706-745-4745 Oct. 15-20 – STATESBORO – Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair, Ga 67. 803-956-0298.

Oct. 27-Nov. 3 – SAVANNAH – Film Festival. Trustees Theater. 912-525-5050.

September

1 – BLAIRSVILLE – Grape Stomping Festival, 366 Paradise Rd. 706-7457483.; Mountain Heritage Festival, 1pm2pm, 25 School St. 706-745-5493.

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Perspectives 2018: Georgia Pottery Invitational in Watkinsville The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) will host the 16th Annual Perspectives Georgia Pottery Invitational™ Aug. 31-Sept. 16, 2018 from 10am-5pm at OCAF, 34 School Street, in Watkinsville. As the premiere pottery event of its kind, a juried selection of 50 of Georgia’s finest potters will have over 6000 pieces of contemporary functional and decorative handmade pottery for sale. Admission and parking will be free, the main building is now air conditioned, and tour groups and buses are welcome.

In addition to the sale, Perspectives will include three exhibitions, gallery talks and pottery demonstrations. This annual event is a favorite of artists and attendees, highlights a wide collection of styles, forms, colors and price ranges, and has earned the distinction as a “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Details for Perspectives can be found online at www.ocaf.com or by calling 706-769-4565.

. . . but the days grow short when you reach September

September

1 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Folk Pottery Arts Festival, 293 Hwy. 255N. 706-878-3300.

1 – SUMMERVILLE – Cowboy/Western Heritage Festival, 119 E. Washington St. 706-859-0900.

1-2 – ELLIJAY – Cartecay Vineyards Crush Festival. 11am-7pm. 706-698-9463.

1-3 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High Hot Air Balloon Fest., Callaway Gardens.

800-852-3810.

6-8 – HIAWASSEE – Dailey & Vincent Landfest in the Mountains & On the Lake, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hwy. 76W. 706-896-4191.

6-8 – HOBOKEN – Bluegrass Music Convention, Twin Oaks Pk. 912-458-2365.

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The Real Squeal: Lyons BBQ & Music Festival Lyons, Georgia will host its 9th annual BBQ & Music Festival on October 12th & 13th.

The Real Squeal is a KCBS sanctioned event including Professional & Amateur BBQ Competitions. The festival will kick off Friday, Oct. 12th, in downtown Lyons with an Amateur BBQ Contest, BBQ Sauce Contest, Classic Car Cruise-In and Cruise-Out, traditional festival foods, motor build-off, street dance with Sam’s Drive-In Band, and end with fireworks!

On October 13th, head to Partin Park for the Professional BBQ Competition. Join in “The Pig Jig” traditional music contest; banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar & traditional song categories. Activities for the entire family include Folk to Fine Art Show, Quilt Show, Gail Mirabella & the DynamoDogs, Civil War Reenactment, Soccer Tournament, Squeal-In Classic Car Show, Kids’ Creative Play area, live music and more!

For more information visit www.therealsqueal.com or Like on Facebook.

38th Annual Georgia Marble Festival in Jasper Jasper, Georgia and the entire Marble Valley of Pickens County will celebrate the history of Georgia Marble during the 38th Annual Georgia Marble Festival on Oct. 6-7 at Lee Newnan Park, 500 Stegall Drive.

A 5K Run/Walk will begin Saturday at 8am followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run at 9am. (www.jasperumc.org).

There will be a parade down Jasper’s Main Street at 10am. Inside the festival gates will be arts, crafts, food, entertainment, demonstrations, and children’s activities.

Free trolley rides will be available to take you to Marble Festival on Main, which is located on Main Street to shops, restaurants, vendor booths and a concert with Jacob Bryant on Saturday night, with CC Morgan Band kicking things off.

The public is allowed to tour the largest open pit marble quarries in the world during the Georgia Marble Festival. Call 706-692-5600 or visit www.georgiamarblefestival.com to book your quarry tour today! The tour fees are $15/adult, $13/6-12, and free/under 5. Handicapped accessible by request. This includes entrance to the festival.

Parking and shuttles will be free at Ingles and Chattahoochee Technical College. Festival hours will be Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm.

Admission will be $5/adult, $3/ages 6-12, and free/5 & under. For info or for vendor applications, visit www.georgiamarblefestival. com or phone 706-692-5600.

September

6-9 – BLUE RIDGE – Plein Air International Paint Out. 706-632-2144.

7-8 – DOUGLAS – South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival, 440 Elton D Brooks Blvd. 912-383-0277.

7-8 – SAVANNAH – Savannah Bacon Festival, River St. 912-234-0295.

7-8 – WINDER – Jug Tavern Festival, 113 E Athens St. 678-425-6805.

7-9 – DAHLONEGA – Annual Dahlonega Trail Festival, Public Sq. 706-867-9742.

7-9 – DALLAS – Paulding Meadows Arts & Crafts Festival, 472 Paulding Meadows Dr. 770-445-6016.

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Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival One of the South’s FAVORITE Festivals! Award-winning Arts in the Heart of Augusta kicks off the Georgia arts season September 14-16 in downtown Augusta. Every year it gets bigger with more performances, more art, more international food and this year is no exception.

Five stages offer over 200 non-stop performances all weekend that include rock, R&B, jazz, spoken word, cultural performances, alternative, hip-hop and more!

You won’t want to miss featured performances by Livingroom Legends, King Cat & the Elders, Bethany & the Southside Boys, Buckhead Boyz, Dolo Jayy and voxnbass. Headlining Saturday on the Global Stage is the popular African drum and dance group Soweto Street Beat.

You can truly eat your way around the world in delicious Global Food Village which is famous for its authentic cuisine. This year there are 26 international food booths with Yemen and France joining he festival and Pakistan returning.

With an ear full of music and a belly full of amazing food, the next must-do is the Fine Arts and Crafts Market where 160 regional and national artists and artisans offer everything from paintings to jewelry to woodworking and more. The interactive Family Area is enormous and not only offers family oriented performances but also has an amazing array of hands-on cultural activities, exciting street performers, a hot dog stand and the popular Young Artists Market where local artists under the age of seventeen sell their creative wares.

Of course the beer garden in the Augusta Common returns with a large selection of unique and popular craft beers and so does Authors Alley which showcases regional authors, and Live painting all weekend by the “Artzilla” artists.

Advanced passes are available online at www.artsintheheartofaugusta.com for only $7. Festival Badges will be good for the entire weekend. Badges purchased during the event are $12 each. Children 10 & Under are admitted free. For more information, menus, maps, hotels, and schedules, visit www.artsintheheart.com.

September

8 – ATHENS – Athens Water Festival, Sandy Creek Fesival, 10:30am2pm. 706-357-4430.

8 – BUFORD – Bubble Run, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway.

8 – ELBERTON – Granite City BBQ Festival & Annual Cornhole Tourney, Public Square. 706-213-3204.

8 – FORSYTH – City Yard Sale. 478994-7747.

8 – GAINESVILLE – Snake Day, 2125 Elachee Dr. 770-535-1976.

8 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Dog Splash & Luau at Liberty Bell Pool. FDR State Park. 1-4pm. 706-663-4858.

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It’s Time to Come Back to Warner Robins If it’s been awhile since you visited Warner Robins, it’s time to come back! Rigby’s Entertainment Complex is the place in Middle Georgia for family entertainment including bowling, in-lane skating, 2-story laser tag, go karts, video and redemption games, and a full service restaurant with adult only lounge. And this summer Rigby’s Water World and Lazy River attraction opened. Conveniently located off I-75 exit #142 (Hwy 96) to Karl Drive, Rigby’s is a must do for your family’s fun time together. Visit www. rigbysec.com and www.waterworld.com for full details.

The Wings & Wheels will bring together more than 200 entries for one of the most longstanding shows of its kind spotlighting cars, trucks and motorcycles. Each vehicle is judged on its appearance and appeal with scores given for interior, exterior, paint and engine. Show date is Oct. 13 at the Museum of Aviation off I-75 exit #144. Registration begins at 8am and ends at 11am, but the show runs from 9am to 4:30pm. Awards will be given around 3:30pm. Wings & Wheels is free to the public and is a Charity for Disabled American Veterans. Contact Bob Denison at 931-284-1020 for further details, or register online at the Museum of Aviation website.

The Georgia Artisan Center in Warner Robins continues to be a source of high quality unique works of art, handcrafted by Georgia artists. The variety is wide-ranging and includes hand crafted baskets, jewelry, wooden ornaments and pens, books, musical CDs, quilts, jams and sauces. Each is an original and makes the perfect gift. The Center is located inside the E.L. Greenway Welcome Center, 99 Armed Forces Boulevard, N. and is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Call 888-288-9742.

Mark your calendar now for Christmas on the Circle Nov. 9-10 in downtown Warner Robins. Also, the 10th Annual Planes & Trains Show hosted by the Middle Georgia Model Train Builders Club will be at the Museum of Aviation. This year’s dates are Thanksgiving week Nov. 17-25. The show is free and a delight to see. Learn more about Warner Robins by visiting www.warnerrobinsvisitorscenter.com.

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Art in the Park at Historic Hurricane Shoals Park Near Maysville Bluegrass, art, living history, civil war reenactmnts and BBQ . . . come celebrate with Tumbling Waters Society’s Art Festival under the trees at beautiful Hurricane Shoals between Jefferson and Maysville Sept. 15th 10am-6pm and Sept. 16th 12:30-5:30pm.

Admission, parking and all concerts are free.

Enjoy the best bluegrass in North Georgia with BlueBilly Grit & bands from 1-5pm both days – Saturday featuring Southern Gospel in Village Chapel. Other festivities include BBQ and festival foods, handmade arts & crafts, children’s art, Kids Zone with ponies, games & inflatables, 5K Mill Race Saturday at 8am.

Live history by watching the old grist mill grind cornmeal – $5/bag or play “Spirit of the River” miniature golf among Indian and cabin replicas. In Heritage Village travel back to 1800’s with folk art demonstrations & tours of cabins. There’s a huge weekend of Civil War reenactment battles Sat. 4pm & Sun. 2pm with artillery and cavalry, soldiers’ camps, field hospital, and history for sale from Civil War merchants called Sutlers.

Finale Sunday is hilarious Duck Dash. For information visit www.hurricaneshoalspark.org or call 706-652-2318. Sorry, no pets or alcohol.

September

8 – VILLA RICA – Gold Rush Festival and Parade, 106 Temple St. 678-840-1160.

8 – WACO – Waco Fall Festival, Atlantic Avenue. 770-316-6308.

8 – WASHINGTON – Cruise In On the Square, Dwntwn. Washingtonwilkes.org.

8-9 – BAINBRIDGE – Southern Nationals Drag Boat Race, Earle May Boat Basin Recretaion Area, 110 Boat Basin Circle. 229-220-1546.

8-9 – LUMBER CITY – Farm Day Festival, 33 Main St. 229-868-6365.

8-9 – RYDAL – Pine Log Arts Crafts Tumbling Waters 2018 ad:Layout 1 &8/8/2018 12:22 Fair, 3497 Pine Log Rd, NE. 770-386-2736.

TUMBLING WATERS SOCIETY

ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL

Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12:30-5:30pm

SEPTEMBER 15 & 16

Hurricane Shoals Park near Maysville, GA Bluegrass Bands • 5K Mill Race Sat. 8am Grist Mill • Southern Gospel • Arts & Crafts Food & BBQ • Kids Zone • Duck Dash Civil War Battle Reenactments Camps, Cavalry, Artillery & Hospital

Heritage Village Living History NO ALCOHOL — NO PETS ALLOWED

FREE PARKING & ADMISSION www.hurricaneshoalspark.org

11-12 – ALBANY – Paw Patrol LIVE!, Albany Civic Center. 229-317-4760.

13 – CARROLLTON – Taste of Carrollton, Adamson Square. 770-832-6901.

13-15 – BLUE RIDGE – Blues & BBQ Music Festival, Downtown City Park.

877-277-5409.

14-15 – ROME – Balloon Festival, 304 Russell Field Rd., NE. 706-238-2277.

14-16 – AUGUSTA – Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, 836 Reynolds St. 706-826-4702.

14-16 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Shrimp & Grits: The Wild GA Shrimp Festival, Historic District. 912-635-3636.

15 – ATHENS – Insectival, 2450 S. Milledge Ave. 706-542-6156 15 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Music & Arts & Crafts Festival, Vogel State Park, 10am-6pm.706-745-2628.

15 – BROOKLET – Brooklet Peanut Festival, 202 E Lee St. 15 – BUCHANAN – Haralson County Fried Pie Festival, 145 Van Wert St. 770646-3369.

15 – NICHOLS – Love Bug Festival, 46 John Coffee Rd. 912-384-7082.

15-16 – CARTERSVILLE – Arts Festival at Rose Lawn, 224 W. Cherokee Ave. 770-387-5162.

15-16 – MACON – Ocmulgee Indian Celebration, 1207 Emery Hwy. 478-7528257.

15-16 – MAYSVILLE – Art in the Park Festival, Hurricane Shoals Pk. 706-335-6723.

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Blowing Springs Farm Enjoy a full day of fall fun for the whole family with a visit to Chattanooga’s best-kept fall secret! Blowing Springs Farm is nestled at the foot of Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from Downtown Chattanooga. Get to the fun faster and enjoy activities with signature Rock City magic! Go on a hayride, get lost in the corn maze, play one of our supersized board games like giant dice or checkers! Refresh with a Coke fountain drink and a sausage and pepper sandwich with a side of roasted peanuts. Ride the cow train, take aim with the corn slingshots or make furry friends at Bagby’s Critter Corral.

Our pumpkin market is back with lots of fun choices of carving canvases for you to buy and take home. The day wouldn’t be complete without treating yourself to a fresh funnel cake and a swing in a hammock!

Blowing Springs Farm is the closest farm to Downtown Chattanooga and offers free parking and room to roam at 271 Chattanooga Valley Road in Flintstone, GA. Buy your ticket at BlowingSpringsFarm.com or call us for questions at 706-820-2531.

September

15-16 – SUWANEE – Suwanee Festival. 330 Town Center Ave. Suwanee.

15-16 – VALDOSTA – Pecan Harvest Festival, 3766 Old Clyattville Rd. 229219-7080.

15-16 – YOUNG HARRIS – Celebrate Autumn Arts & Crafts Show, 150 Foster Park Rd.706-896-0932.

20-23 – BARNESVILLE – Barnesville Buggy Days. 770-358-5884.

21-22 – ATHENS – GSSDA (Square Dancing) Convention. 229-378-8017.

22 – ALBANY – AMA Chalkfest: Home Grown Museum of Art, 10am5pm. 229-317-4760.

22 – CORNELIA – Annual Big Red Apple Festival, 102 Grant Rd. 706-7688585.

Enjoy a day full of fall fun!

Get lost in the corn maze, go on a hayride, race in the pedal cars, take aim with our corn slingshots, enjoy a homemade funnel cake and roasted peanuts, meet furry friends at Bagby’s Critter Corral and more!

Kids Under 4 get in FREE !

Visit☛ BlowingSpringsFarm.com

Community Partners:

for hours, pricing, and activities!

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Rock City’s Rocktoberfest Rock City celebrates its German heritage every Saturday and Sunday throughout October.

The region’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration offers live German music along with specialty German food like sauerkraut, grilled bratwursts, Rueben sandwiches, and Weiner schnitzel. You can participate in a polka lesson or sit back and watch German-inspired dance performances in the Rock City Pavilion. Enjoy German-style beer in a collector Rocktoberfest beer stein alongside a hearty beer cheese soup served in a bread bowl.

Take a guided tour of the gardens during peak fall foliage, catch a birds of prey show featuring the amazing Rock City Raptors, and be sure to visit the Fudge Kitchen for a sample of our seasonal Pumpkin Spice Fudge. Our souvenir pink birdhouses, mugs and pins are available to help raise funds for MaryEllen Locher scholarship foundation and MEL’s Club.

Get ready to Oompah by visiting SeeRockCity.com for tickets today! For more information, call 706-820-2531.

September

22 – EATONTON – Briar Patch Arts & Antiques, Downtown. 706-485-5826.

22 – FORSYTH – Art Walk. 10am5pm. 478-994-7747.

22 – HINESVILLE – Blues, Brews & BBQ, 201 S. Main St. 912-368-3580.

22 – PORTERDALE – Yellow River

Jam, 8:30am-1pm, Main St. & Hemlock St. 404-876-2900.

22 – PLAINS – Peanut Festival. 229824-5373.

22-23 – HELEN – Alpine Village Arts & Crafts Show. Unicoi Hill Park. 706-8782181.

28-29 – TENNILLE – BBQ Blast, 110 N. Main St. 478-232-9500.

Saturdays & Sundays in October m 8:30 to 5:00

Music Food Fun for the whole family!

Enjoy live music, polka lessons and German food as we celebrate Rock City’s German Heritage during the 11th annual Rocktoberfest... the region’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration !

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Million Pines Arts & Crafts Festival in Soperton The 46th annual Million Pines Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Nov. 3rd and 4th in Soperton’s Iva Park. Under shady pines you will find arts and crafts and food booths and demonstrations on pottery, basket weaving, chair caning, and blacksmithing. Hours will be Saturday 9am-5:30pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. No pets are allowed at the festival.

The food, reminiscent of fall cookouts and fairs, will include hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, turkey legs, chicken and dumplings, boiled peanuts, pork rinds, funnel cakes, blooming Vidalia onions, fried fruit tarts, and more. Children’s activities will include a giant slide, moonwalk, pony rides, spider mountain, and face painting. Continuous entertainment on Saturday will feature cloggers, singers, and bands.

The slash pines, planted in Treutlen County in 1926, launched an era of reforestation in the South. Soperton is located between Macon and Savannah off I-16, Exit 67 (Hwy. 29). For more information, phone 912-529-6611, 478-609-0635, or visit www.millionpines.org.

Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville During the 4th weekend in October, KARE For Kids of Dawsonville, GA proudly presents the 51st Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival! They welcome over 100,000 visitors to experience vintage race cars, revenuers and more authentic moonshine-hauling cars than you’ll ever see gathered in one place anywhere in the US! With a huge car show with judging and awards, a parade, over 300 vendors, kids activities, three stages of entertainment, and great food, there is something for everyone!

The weekend kicks off on Friday, Oct. 26 at 8am with the start of the Car Show. At 10am the 8th Annual Moonshine Run will be leaving from Bearden’s Funeral Home to travel the routes the moonshine runners raced through in years past (registration at 9am). On Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9am, a parade of vintage race cars and moonshine era cars will present the 2018 Grand Marshal followed by Opening Ceremonies and this year’s Moonshine Hall of Fame inductees will be announced. Live music, arts and craft vendors, food, children’s activities, and 51 st Annual exhibits continue through Sunday evening, Oct. 28 at 5pm. You can purchase Mountain Moonshine Festival souvenirs, taste real moonshine at the Dawsonville Distillery and tour the GA Racing Hall of Fame.

This festival is a reunion of sort for many well-known race car drivers and owners, so you never know who you may see milling around! The event is free; parking is $10 per car. Shuttles will be running. Bring your entire family, your cameras, and be prepared to stay all day or weekend to see what Dawsonvilleand the North Georgia mountains have to offer.

For more information, phone 706-2165273 or visit www.kareforkids.org. All proceeds go directly to helping children in need in Dawson County. We Thank You & Are Most Grateful for Your Support!!

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Cumming Country Fair & Festival The Cumming Country Fair & Festival will be held October 4-14 with more than 40 amusement rides and games by the James H. Drew Exposition. The covered concert arena will feature free evening concerts with the price of admission: Confederate Railway on Oct. 6, Trace Adkins on Oct. 11, and the American Bull Riding Tour on Oct. 13-14.

Free shows will include Oscar the Robot, Brian Ruth “Master of the Chainsaw,” North Georgia Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, Lady Houdini, Horses Horses Horses, High Dive, Michelle’s Magical Poodles, Cowboy Woody, and the Atlanta Puppet Show.

Heritage Village has a working cotton gin, saw/corn/syrup/grist mills, blacksmith shop, cider press, and chicken house; displays of a moonshine still and steam engines; and reproductions of a schoolhouse, churches, doctor/dentist/post offices, barbershop, and general store. The Cherokee Indian Village with a living history encampment will explain Native American culture, traditions, and lifestyle.

Admission will be $7/11 years & older and free/10 & under. Parking will be $5. Unlimited ride specials will be on Oct. 5, 9, 10, 11. For advance discount tickets or information, phone 770-781-3491 or visit www.cummingfair.net. Take GA 400N to Exit 15 and follow the signs.

September

October 4-14, 2018

A covered arena for free concerts and entertainment, including Trace Adkins, Confederate Railroad, Marvel Super Heroes Show, 2018 Miss Cumming Fair Pageant, and the American Bull Riding Tour.

Heritage Village, daily live family shows and demonstrations, an exciting carnival midway and much more!

28-30 – GRIFFIN – Gourdfest, visit on the web georgiagourdsociety.com.

29 – ATHENS – North Ga. Folk Festival, 400 Holman Rd. 706-357-4430.

29 – CAVE SPRINGS – Georgia Mushroom Festival, 13 Old Cedartown Rd. 678-871-0288.

29 – CLARKSVILLE – Taste of Clarkesville, Downtown. 800-835-2559.

29 – CLEVELAND – Agri-Fest/Country Market/Pottery. Freedom Park. 706865-5356.

29 – CUMMING – Forsyth County Play at the Park, 11am-8pm. 770-7812215.

29 – NASHVILLE – NashvilleBerrien County Harvest Festival. Downtown. 9am-4pm.

29-30 – BALL GROUND – Monet Waterlily Festival. 800-899-6867.

29-30 – CANTON – Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival. Etowah River Park. 404863-1841.

29-30 – ELLIJAY – Dancing Good Folk Festival, Main St. 404-617-8415.

29-30 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Art Under the Oaks, Postell Park. 912-6388770.

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

—L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

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2nd Annual Toccoa Harvest Festival Celebrate fall in beautiful historic downtown Toccoa at this free outdoor festival. The 42nd Annual Toccoa Harvest Festival will be held Oct. 27-28. Enjoy music and dancing while taking in smells of fall mingling with roasting peanuts, mulling spices, and regional and international foods.

There will be more than 150 craft and food vendors.

All crafts will be “homemade, home baked, or home grown.” There will be free buggy rides as well as a variety of activities for children. The Currahee Artist Guild will have a sale and demonstration at the festival as well as a classic car show sponsored by the Stephens County Recreation Department on Saturday from 10am-3pm.

While at the festival, visit the downtown stores which include antique markets, specialty shops and a book store. The Historical Society Museum and Currahee Military Museum with WWII items from Band of Brothers are within walking distance from the festival.

Festival hours will be Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. For information, visit www.mainstreettoccoa.com or phone 706-282-3309 or 877-6toccoa.

October

1 – BRUNSWICK – Costal Symphony of Ga., High School 8pm. 912-634-2006.

3-31 – FT. VALLEY – Lane Southern Orchards. Fall fun on the farm, hayrides, pumpkin patch. 800-277-3224.

4 – NEWNAN – Taste of Newnan, Downtown. 770-253-8283.

4 – TYBEE ISLAND – Pirate Festival 800-868-2322.

4-7 – TOCCOA – Currahee Military Weekend. 706-886-2132.

4-14 – CUMMING – Country Fair & Festival. 770-781-3491.

5-6 – HAHIRA – Honey Bee Festival.

229-242-2600.

5-7 – SAVANNAH – Annual Oktoberfest on River Street 912-238-1453.

5-7 – ADAIRSVILLE – Great Locomotive Chase Festival. 770-7733451/770-387-1357.

5-7 – LINCOLNTON – Fall Festival Weekend, 2959 McCormick Hwy. 706359-3458.

6 – BAINBRIDGE – Sprint on the Flint Triathlon, Earle May Basin Rec. Area, 100 Boat Basin Circle, 229-243-8555.

6 – BLUE RIDGE – Home Builders Showcase. 800-899-6867.

6 – HARLEM – Oliver Hardy Festival.

Parade at 10am. 706-556-0401.

6 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Friendship Festival. 770-464-1866.

6 – SUMMERVILLE– Sum Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival. Dowdy Park, 9am3pm. SummervilleGa.org.

6-7 – ANDERSONVILLE – Historic Fair. 229-924-2558.

6-7 – DACULA – Elisha Winn Fair, 908 Dacula Rd. Sat/Sun 10M-5PM. 770822-5174.

6-7 – GAY – The Cotton Pickin’ Fair.

706-538-6814.

6-7 – JASPER – Ga. Marble Festival, Woody Gap School. 706-745-5789.

6-7 – SUCHES – Indian Summer Festival, Woody Gap School. 706-7455789.

6-Nov. 10 – BLUE RIDGE – SAAG National Juried Show. 706-633-2144.

6-Nov. 10 – SUMMERVILLE – Steam into Summerville Railroad Days. SummervilleGa.org.

12-13 – LYONS – The Real Squeal: Lyons BBQ & Music Festival. 912-5266445.

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Plains Peanut Festival The Plains Peanut Festival on September 22 will honor the peanut industry, the peanut farmer, and Plains’ native son, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. 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 8am and a 5K Road Race at 8:30am with President Carter presenting awards for these events at 10am from the platform of the depot which was headquarters for his campaign in the 1970’s. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will open at 9am with continuous entertainment in Maxine Reese Park and on Main Street. A parade will begin at 11am. A Peanut Pavilion will offer exhibits on the peanut industry and samples. The Carters will have a book signing starting at 1:30pm.

The SAM Shortline Excursion Train will run shuttles Saturday afternoon. A Street Dance will be held Saturday night from 8:30-11:30pm. President Carter will be teaching Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains on Sunday morning at 10am.

October

12-13 – SANDERSVILLE – Kaolin Festival, Linton Park.478-552-3288.

13 – ALBANY – Artesian City Car Club 45th Anniversary Car Show, Albany Mall, 9am-3pm. 229-669-8970.

13 – APPLING – Family Fall Festival, 3725 Mistletoe Rd. 706-541-0321.

888-860-4224. Olde Town Fall Festival.

770-602-2606.

13 – DALLAS – Paulding Fine Arts Fall Festival. 770-445-9008.

13 – FOLKSTON – Okefenokee Fest.

912-496-2536/Chesser Island Pioneer Days. 912-496-7836.

13 – LULA – Lula Belton Historical Society Fall Festival, 5959 Athens St. 706-677-2016.

2018 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 nd PLAINS, GEORGIA Home of President & Mrs. Carter

SATURDAY 22nd

One Mile Fun Run / 5K Road Race Arts & Crafts Vendors Peanut Pavilion Exhibits Road Race and Post Card Awards • Main Street Parade President & Mrs. Carter’s Book Signing SAM Shortline Train Rides • Entertainment Acts • Street Dance

SUNDAY 23rd

Sunday School with President Carter

229-824-5373

www.plainsgeorgia.com

13 – MADISON – Chili Cook-Off & Fall Festival. 706-342-1251.

13 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Fall Celebration Festival, 143 Highway 17.

706-878-1077.

13 – WARM SPRINGS – Harvest Hoe Down, Downtown. 800-337-1927.

13 – WASHINGTON – Southern Heritage Festival, Mule Day. 706-678-2013.

13-14 – BLUE RIDGE – Fall Arts in the Park, Dwntwn City Pk. 706-632-2144.

13-14 – CARROLLTON – Fine Arts & Crafts, Cultural Art Ctr. 770-838-1083.

13-14 – DALTON – Prater’s Mill Country Fair. 706-494-6455.

13-14 – ELLIJAY – Ga. Apple Festival Fairgrounds, Apple Arts, Downtown.

706-636-4500.

13-14 – ROME – Wings Over North Ga. Air Show. 706-291-0030.

13-15 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Ridge Mountains Marching Festival. 706-6327445.

16-18 – MOULTRIE – Sunbelt Ag Expo. 229-985-1968.

18-19 – MACON – Octoberfest, Downtown. 478-743-1074.

19-20 – CALHOUN – Antique Engine Tractor Show, Frgrnds. 800-887-3811.

19-20 – MANCHESTER – Railroad Days. Manchester Mill. 706-975-4546.

19-21 – RICHMOND HILL – Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival. 912-756-3444.

20 – BLAIRSVILLE – Fall Hoedown, Vogel State Park. 706-745-2628.

20 – BLUE RIDGE – Paws in the Park, Downtown City Park, 10am-2pm.

706-632-5680.

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Historic Washington, Georgia!

Discover great food served in some pretty unique settings such as: An 1898 hotel, a food truck dining deck, a converted horse stable, and a 1920’s car showroom. Search our website for where to go to satisfy your food cravings! WashingtonWilkes.org > DINE. Washington is known for its history, but the present has just as much to offer. Our Downtown is filled with passionate business owners offering a variety of unique shopping. Our boutiques offer day spa services, custom jewelry designs, antiques, art classes, designer clothes . . . and more. Plan your shopping trip by visiting: WashingtonWilkes.org > SHOP. The Holidays will be here before you know it! From Candlelight Shopping to Snow On The Square, visit our Event Calendar for schedule. Washington-Wilkes.org > EVENTS. Like on Facebook: HistoricWashingtonWilkes.

October

20 – BREMEN – Bremen Towne Festival, Downtown. 770-537-6570.

20 – CARTERSVILLE – Bluegrass and Folk Festival. 770-607-3480.

20 – CHIKAMAUGA – Annual Pumpkin Festival, 111 Gordon St. 423-710-0754.

20 – COCHRAN – Cochran-Bleckley Country Fest, Downtown. 478-934-2965.

20 – DAHLONEGA – Gold Rush Days, Downtown. 800-231-5543.

20 – DONALDSONVILLE – Harvest Festival, Shane Owens Band. 229-5245803/Big Fish Festival. 229-524-2588.

20 – FORSYTH – Public Safety Day, Courthouse Sq. 10am-3pm. 478-994-7747.

20 – FT. VALLEY – Fall Festival. Lane Southern Orchards. 800-277-3224.

20 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Deep Roots Festival. 478-414-4014.

20 – QUITMAN – Brooks County Skillet Festival. 229-263-9085.

20 – WASHINGTON – Resthaven Revisited. Resthaven Cemetery. Visit historyofwilkes.org.

20 – WATKINSVILLE – Oconee Chamber Fall Festival. 706-769-7947.

20 – YOUNG HARRIS – Crane Creek Vineyards Annual Harvest Festival, 916 Crane Creek Rd. 706-379-1236.

20-21 – BLUE RIDGE – Arts & Crafts Sale, Old Farmers Mkt. 423-761-9985.

20-21 – HOGANSVILLE – Hummingbird Festival. 706-333-2520.

20-21 – JOHNS CREEK – Arts Festival. www.johnscreekartsfestival.com.

20-21 – TALKING ROCK – Heritage Days. 706-692-5600.

22 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Festival. Depot. 706-778-8585.

25 – DOUGLAS – Hometown Harvest by city hall. 4-7:30pm. 912-383-0277.

26 – AUGUSTA – Halloween Party.

Mistletoe St. Pk., 6-8pm. 706-541-0321.

26-27 – ATHENS – Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade & Spectacle, College Square. 706-353-1820.

26-27 – BRASELTON – Antique and Artisan Festival, 126 Harison St., 706824-7204.

Saturday, October 13th 9am-4pm

Callaway Plantation: 2160 Lexington Rd., Washington

MuleDaySouthernHeritageFestival.org Dulcimer Players • Hit String Band • Jail Wagon and Chuck Wagon Mule Competitions • Tiny Mules • Garrocha Pole Riding & Dressage Antique Tractors • Arts & Crafts • Sheep Dog Herding Petting Zoo • Pony Rides • Panning for Gold Kids Games Including: Egg-on-a-Spoon Race & Sack Race Underground Railroad Quilts & Quilt Show September/October 2018 / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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Fitzgerald — the place of reconciliation . . .

Fitzgerald the seat of Ben Hill County, located in the heart of south central Georgia, is best known as a place of reconciliation among Civil War (1861-65) veterans.

Philander Fitzgerald, a former drummer boy in the Union army, had become a pension attorney with a thriving practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. His interest in the welfare of his fellow veterans is well documented and led Fitzgerald to conceive of the idea for a soldiers’ colony in the South.

Early on, the prospect of so many northerners inhabiting the Deep South was a strange concept, but as soon as settlement began, the locals offered their cooperation. An early nickname of Fitzgerald, the “Colony City,” is still in use today. Through this harmony the idea that the town would be a spotlight of post-Reconstruction reconciliation was assured.

There was little strife among the new colonists, who proved their dedication to unity by naming an equal number of streets in the city proper for Union and Confederate notables.

Fitzgerald is still a place of reconciliation: A place to live, work, and play. Visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.

October

26-28 – BAINBRIDGE – USTA Ga. Southern Combo Doubles Tennis State Championship, Bill Reynolds Tennis Center, 1500 Cox Ave. 229-248-2020.

26-28 – DAWSONVILLE – Mountain Moonshine Festival. 706-216-5273.

27 – ALBANY – Sunnyland Farms

Pecan Festival, 9am-1pm. 229-436-5654.

27 – CALHOUN – Harvest Festival, Court Street. 706-602-5570.

27 – HIAWASSEE – Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival, 1311 Music Hall Rd. 706-896-4191.

27 – YATESVILLE – Chilin’ Hoedown, Yatesville Highway. 706-647-9686.

Fitzgerald Area Convention and Visitors Bureau www.fitzgeraldga.org 1-800-386-4642

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Chiaha Harvest Fair in Rome Join us for the 54th annual Chiaha Harvest Fair, a toe-tappin’, cider-sippin’ fun for everyone arts festival. The festival will be held on the banks of the Oostanaula River in Rome’s Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Oct. 28, from 10am to 5pm. This familyfriendly festival will offer a variety of handmade arts and crafts by more than 140 artists from around the region. Several artists will demonstrate their work.

Continuous live entertainment will be a highlight of the Chiaha stage and will include Americana, bluegrass, country, and Southern rock musicians.

Bring the kids for a wide variety of children’s art projects designed to help kids get in on the fun of selfexpression. Area students are invited to display their artwork, creating a showcase of future artists in the Northwest Georgia region. Visitors stroll through the festival sipping complimentary hot apple cider served from a giant cauldron, a tradition since the very first year. Enjoy Southern home-cooking and sweet treats from over a dozen food booths, and delight in a variety of family-friendly activities.

Admission will be $5/adults, $4/students & seniors, and $1/kids under 12. Parking will be free. Take I-75N to Exit 290; left on GA 20W to Loop 1 and Riverside Pkwy. For information, visit www.chiaha.org or www.facebook.com/ChiahaHarvest, or email info@chiaha.org.

October

27 – GOOD HOPE – Poppy Festival.

706-255-2609.

27 – OCILLA – Georgia Sweet Potato Festival. 229-468-9114.

27 – YATESVILLE – Chitlin’ Hoe-

down, Yatesville Hwy. 706-647-9686.

27-28 – JULIETTE – Green Tomato Festival, 474 McCracken St. 478-992-9996.

27-28 – ROME – Chiaha Harvest Fair. 706-235-4542.

27-28 – TOCCOA – Harvest Festival, Dwntwn. 706-282-3309 or 877-6toccoa.

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Canton Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival The 2018 Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 29 from 10am to 6pm and Sun., Sept. 30 from 10am to 5pm. The popular Riverfest event, presented by the Service League of Cherokee County, will take place at a new location, Etowah River Park in Canton, GA along the picturesque banks of the Etowah River. Riverfest is a juried show, featuring original, creative, handmade work from artisans all over the region. The event also showcases extraordinary entertainment throughout the weekend - live music and dancing - as well as a fun-filled children’s area where children of all ages can participate in a number of rides and activities.

For many families Riverfest has become a not-to-be-missed event for kicking off the fun of the season as the cooler, crisp days of autumn arrive. This year’s festival features more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, concessionaires, and entertainers. There are many returning favorites as well as several new and exciting exhibitors and features. Select recipes from The League’s latest cookbook, Gatherings & Traditions, will be offered for tasting, and cookbooks will be available for purchase.

The Service League of Cherokee County is one of the oldest service organizations in Cherokee County, with a membership of 100 women who work year-round, collectively volunteering more than 10,000 hours per year to raise funds for needy children throughout Cherokee County. Funds raised during Riverfest, and other fundraising events sponsored by the League, provide needy families with day-to-day necessities such as food; clothing; dental care; eyeglasses; medical care; rental and utilities assistance; scholarships and much more. To learn more about the work and legacy of the Service League, visit www.serviceleague.net.

Admission to Riverfest for adults and children 11 and older is a $5 donation. The event will take place rain or shine at our NEW location, Etowah River Park. Free parking and shuttle services are available. For more information phone 404-290-9080.

October

28 – BLUE RIDGE – Pumpkin Express Train Ride. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. 877-413-8724.

31 – BLUE RIDGE – Halloween Safe Zone 800-899-6867.

31 – FORSYTH – Fall Festival on the Square. 478-994-7747.

31 – KINGSLAND – Kingsland Fall Festival, 295 E Chester Ave. 912-7292848.

Soperton’s 46th Annual

Million Pines

September 29 & 30

Etowah River Park • Canton, GA Sat. 10am-6pm & Sun. 10am-5pm

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

November 3-4

Sat. (9am-5:30pm) & Sun. (10am-4pm)

• •

Arts & Crafts Demonstrating Craftsmen Kids’ Activities Food Live Entertainment — No Pets Allowed —

•

Just follow I-16 & Hwy. 221 to SOPERTON millionpines.org 912-529-6611 • 478-609-0635

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For information visit

www.serviceleague.net

South by South, An Alice Williams Exhibit September 28 - January 20, 2019

From the South of France to the Southern US, an artist comes home.

Taking in an Alice Williams painting is a meditation; transporting, comforting, inspiring, and revealing. Luring one in ever more deeply with its color play and thoughtful composition, her rhythmic strokes delightfully blur the sharp edges of reality, and take the viewer into a lovely, timeless, secret world they never even knew they were missing.

This collection of oil paintings is on display at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, www.mmcc-arts.org, 706-342-4743, or 855-627-0723.

The exhibit is a collection of oil paintings by Alice Williams - an incredible American, post-modern impressionist. Trained in America, but spending most of her time now in France, Alice’s French atmosphere and love of gardening are apparent in her paintings.

“Alice Williams paints, laughs, gardens, and lives with an ease and awakened wonder which infuse the very fibers of her canvas and inspire every stroke of her brush. Taking in an Alice Williams painting is a meditation; transporting, comforting, inspiring, and revealing.” Alice’s homes and gardens have been the subjects of at least 14 articles in major publications, and her paintings can be seen in galleries across the country. To learn more about the artist and her work, visit www.alicewilliams.com.

November

Looking Ahead . . .

3 – MERIWETHER COUNTY – Meriwether Menu, a culinary experience.

Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge. 706655-2558.

3-4 – SOPERTON – Million Pines Arts & Crafts Festival, Iva Park. 912-

529-6611.

10 – MANCHESTER – Christmas Craft Express. Manchester Mill. 10 Callaway St. 16-Dec. 31 (Closed Christmas Eve) – LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN – Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City.

6-9pm. 706-820-2531. SeeRockCity.com.

South by South An Alice Williams Exhibit September 28 - January 20, 2019 On display at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Madison, GA (1 hour East of Atlanta) Free Opening Reception Friday, September 28 6:00-8:00PM Wine & light bites Painting Demonstration by Alice Williams Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:00AM - Noon, Luncheon to follow Tickets: $50. Limit 50 people.

From the American South to Southern France, an artist comes home. Taking in an Alice Williams painting is a meditation; transporting, comforting, inspiring, and revealing, Luring one in ever more deeply with its color play and thoughtful composition, her rhythmic strokes delightfully blur the sharp edges of reality, and take the viewer into a lovely, timeless, secret world they never even knew they were missing. This collection of oil paintings by master post-impressionist is truly breathtaking.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main Street Madison, Georgia 30650

www.mmcc-arts.org

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ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphonyorchestra.org Sept. 15 4U: A Symphonic Celebration

of Prince

COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER

706-494-8330, www.columbusciviccenter.org Sept. 15 Latino Festival Oct. 13 Return of Soulfest Oct. 20 Newsboys

AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX CUMMING FAIRGROUNDS 706-722-3521, www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com Sept. 14 Jerry Seinfeld Sept. 28 Travis Tritt Oct. 4 Disney On Ice Presents

Worlds of Enchantment Oct. 9 Taylor BMW Broadway in Augusta Oct. 10 Maxwell Oct. 27 Steve Martin & Martin Short

Cumming, 770-781-3491, www.cummingfair.net Thru Sept. 2 IPRA World Championship Rodeo Sept. 8, 15 NGQMA Race Oct. 4-14 Cumming County Fair and Festival

FOX THEATRE

Atlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org Sept. 12-23 Aladdin Sept. 26-27 Nine Inch Nails Sept. 28 St. Paul & The Broken Bones Oct. 2 David Byrne Oct. 13-14 Dance Theatre of Harlem Oct. 29 A Perfect Circle

CHASTAIN PARK Atlanta, 888-292-8495, www.chastaintickets.com Sept. 21 Lenny Kravitz Sept. 28 Australian Pink Floyd Show Oct. 6: RBRM: Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIRGROUNDS

Ricky Bell & Michael Bivens Hiawassee, 706-896-4191, Oct. 12 Maxwell www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com Oct. 13 Lauryn Hill Sept. 6-8 Dailey & Vincent Landfest Sept. 15 Corey Smith CLASSIC CENTER Athens, Sept. 22 Kentucky Headhunters & Artimus Pyle 800-918-6393, www.classiccenter.com Oct. 12-20 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival Sept. 20 Clint Black Oct. 27 Appalachian Brew, Que & Stew Festival Sept. 22 Brandi Carlile Sept. 23 Brian Regan GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS Sept. 26 Million Dollar Quartet Perry, 478-987-3247, www.gmfa.com Oct. 5 Kirk Franklin Sept. 9-16 Good Sam RV Rally Sept. 18-23 Horseman’s Quarter Horse COBB ENERGY CENTRE Atlanta,

Association Fall Show 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com Oct. 4-14 Georgia National Fair Sept. 1 My Brother, My Brother and Me Oct. 6 I Love The 90’s Tour Sept. 2 The Adventure Zone Oct. 7 Southside Baptist Band Sept. 6 Shaken & Stirred - Feinstein & Friends Oct. 8 Nell McCoy Sept. 9 Shonkar-Ehsan-Loy and Farhan Akhtar Oct. 9 Starship ft. Mickey Thomas Sept. 20 Russell Peters Oct. 10 Peabo Bryson Sept. 22 Jeanne Robertson Sept. 28 Kansas GRAND OPERA HOUSE Sept. 29 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Macon, 478-301-5461, www.thegrandmacon.com Oct. 5 Danny Gokey Oct. 1 Grand Kids: The Magic School Bus Oct. 6 Rickey Smiley Oct. 19 Movie: The Allman Brothers Band Oct. 10 Alice Cooper Oct. 20 Black Jacket Symphony: Oct. 13-14 Dance Theatre of Harlem

Journey’s Escape Oct. 18 #IMOMSOHARD Oct. 26 Halloween Double Feature: Nosferatn Oct. 20 Incognito featuring Maysa

& The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Oct. 29 Grand Kids: We the People COBB GALLERIA CENTRE

Atlanta, 700-955-8000, www.cobbgalleria.com GWINNETT CENTER Duluth, Sept. 7-9 Fall Atlanta Home Show 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com Sept. 14-16 Ga. RV & Camper Show Sept. 1-2 Cirque Du Soleil Presents Coreto Sept. 21-23 Anime Weekend Atlanta 2018 Sept. 6 Childish Gambino Oct. 3-5 Southern Automotive Conference Sept. 7 Ozuna Oct. 13-14 Atlanta Brick Con 2018 (Continued on the next page) 42 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / September/October 2018

GWINNETT CENTER (Continued) Sept. 8 Giselle-Act 2 Sept. 9 Ksheera Sagara Mathanam Sept. 9 Georgia Bridal Show Sept. 15-16 Japanfest Atlanta 2018 Sept. 22-23 Rubber Stamp, Paper Crafts and

Scrapbook Show Sept. 23 Timbiriche Sept. 23 Rods for Rescues Oct. 7 Navarasa Natabhamini Kuchipudi

Dance Drama Oct. 9 Romeo Santos Oct. 15 2018 Christmas Cantata Oct. 18 Josh Groban: The Bridges Tour;

Good Taste Gwinnett Oct. 20 Trick or Treat Trot 5K and

Family Festival Oct. 24 Russ Oct. 26 J Balvin

IMPERIAL THEATRE Augusta, 706-722-8341, www.imperialtheatre.com Sept. 7 Balsam Range Sept. 21 Columbia County Ballet, Michael Viaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cinderella Oct. 6 Westobou Festival Presents Escaping

Tara: Depictions of Southern Culture

In American Cinema Oct. 12 Del McCoury & Friends LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATER Atlanta, 404-443-5090, thelakewoodamphitheater.com Sept. 5 G-Easy, Ty Della Sign & Lil Uzi Vert Sept. 12 Paul Simon Oct. 20 Chris Stapleton, Marty Stuart &

Brent Cobb

RIVERCENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Columbus, 706-256-3600, www.rivercenter.org Sept. 1 US Navy Band Country Current Sept. 8 CSO: Rachmanino FF Meets

The New Piano Sept. 19 Something Rotten!

Sept. 29 The Magic School Bus

Lost In The Solar System Oct. 6 Gaither Vocal Band Oct. 8 Branford Marsalis Quartet Oct. 13 CSO: Beethoven & Baroque Oct. 16-17 The Wizard of Oz Oct. 26 An Evening with Lyle Lovett &

Robert Earl Keen Oct. 28 CSO: The Wild, Wild West Oct. 29 US Navy Band Commodores

ROCK RANCH The Rock,

706-647-6374, www.therockranch.com Oct. 6-Nov. 3 Fall Family Saturdays Oct. 7-28 Fall Family Sundays Oct. 10 Columbus Day Nov. 3 National Pumpkin Destruction Day

SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE CENTER

V E N U E S

SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER

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706-878-3300, www.snca.org Sept. 1 Folk Pottery & Arts Festival Sept. 29-30 DeDe Vogt Oct. 5 Georgia Mountain Vintage Affair Oct. 22 Vega Quartet 800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com Sept. 9 Jo Koy: Break the Mold Oct. 7 RBRM: Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike Oct. 24-28 Disney on Ice 2018

SWEETLAND AMPHITHEATRE LaGrange, MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATRE Mableton, 706-298-5434, www.sweetland.events 770-819-7765, mablehouse.org/amphitheatre Sept. 7 SCAA Candlelight Concert-Tray Dahl

& Jugtime Ragband Sept. 22 Gregory Porter Sept. 29 Ga. Blues & Roots Festival Oct. 13 Brian Bulbertson Oct. 20 Sweetwater Mission

Hunger Relief Concert

RIALTO CENTER

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

Sept. 7

Rebirth Brass Band with Maggie Koener and Front Porch Collective

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com Sept. 14 Deep Purple & Judas Priest Sept. 15 4U: A Symphonic Celebration

of Prince with ASO Sept. 20 Niall Haran with Maren Morris Sept. 27 Lady Antebellum with Kip Moore

and Russell Dickerson Oct. 19 Chris Stapleton 2018

Atlanta, 404-413-9TIX, www.rialtocenter.org Sept. 19 Feed Yours Senses featuring

the Good Vibes Two Oct. 17 Feed Your Senses featuring

Claire Campbell WOLF CREEK AMPHITHEATER Atlanta Oct. 20 Ailey II 877-725-8849, wolfcreekamphitheater.com Oct. 20 MainKoi Aisa Geet GaaoonSept. 2 Anthony Hamilton and Friends

A Show Jared Akhtar Sept. 29 An Evening Under the Stars

Blues Festival Oct. 28 Youssou Ndour September/October 2018 / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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Lane Southern Orchards It’s Fall y’all, and the best time to spend a day on the farm. You can romp through the 6 acre corn maze and try to find the corny signs hidden inside for a chance to win weekly prizes. Take an old fashioned hayride, pick the perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch and test your shooting skills with a corn cannon. You and your family can compete to see who’s rubber duck can make it down the flume the fastest, or who’s the champion at pumpkin checkers. The kids can play on a farm themed playground with real tractors.

While you’re there, enjoy breakfast or lunch at the Peachtree Café. You can end your day with a big bowl of home-made peach cobbler, a bunch of spoons and tell all your tales while sitting on the front porch in one of their rocking chairs.

Lane Southern Orchards is located just off I-75 at Exit 142, or Exit 24 off of I-16, tucked between Macon and Fort Valley in the heart of Middle Georgia. Get away from the hustle and bustle and spend your day on the farm. Call 800-2773224 or visit LaneSouthernOrchards.com for more information. We hope to see y’all soon!

Swamp Gravy: Fourth and Long For more than twenty five years, community members in Colquitt have been creating their own success story. They’ve collectively written, composed, and performed original storytelling theatre, and in doing so have revitalized their dying town. The show is called Swamp Gravy, a reference to a tomato-based concoction that, like the piece itself, varies in ingredients and is full of local flavor.

This community-based play uses true stories told by the residents of Miller County, and though these stories are from small-town Georgia, they reveal some deeper truths about humanity as a whole.

With the aid of professional theater collaborators, Swamp Gravy is performed by approximately 100 volunteer citizens of the town each year.

This October, Swamp Gravy will be telling stories set under the Friday night lights, with a brand new production titled Swamp Gravy: Fourth and Long. Written by Will Murdock, Swamp Gravy will run October 5-27, 2018 and March 1-23, 2019 on Fridays at 7:30pm and Saturdays at 2 and 6pm. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.swampgravy. com or by calling 229-758-5450. Group rates are available.

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Merritt Pecan Company in Weston Merritt Pecan Company, located on Hwy. 520 in Weston, specializes in farm-fresh pecans and offers a large selection of items including pecans, pecan candies, brittle, divinity, jams, jellies, sauces, souvenirs, homemade pies and cakes, t-shirts, cookbooks, and gift baskets. The pecans are grown and harvested on their farms and processed at their plant.

The company, in business since 1980, is halfway between Albany and Columbus. It has a Chevron Foodmart and offers convenience store items, BBQ sandwiches, hot wings, hot dogs, cheeseburger dogs, sausage biscuits, and other food items. The store also offers a picnic area with tables for customers, an inside ATM, clean restrooms, walking area for dogs, and bus and camper parking. Local produce items, ranging from peas to peaches, are available when in season. Football fans will find souvenir items for Georgia, Auburn, and other local teams ranging from books to back scratchers.

Merritt Pecan Company, reminiscent of a general store, is decorated with memorabilia, has a display of John Deere toys inside, and an antique tractor barn with John Deere tractors and other antique tools. The store is open from 7am-7pm daily except for Christmas Day. Visit www.merritt-pecan.com or phone 800-762-9152.

2018 Haunted Road Trips • Colonial Park Cemetery 201 Abercorn St., Savannah • The Marshall House 123 E. Broughton St., Savannah • Harville House 1850 Harville Rd., Statesboro • Devil’s Bridge Cochran • Andersonville Prison Andersonville • Central State Hospital 620 Broad St., Milledgeville • Spirit of Oakland Tour 248 Oakland Ave., SE, Atlanta • Tunnell Hill 215 Clisby Austin Rd., Tunnell Hill • Tennga Motel Tennga • Blue Orb Zombie Ghost Tour 14 Hull St., Savannah

• Turner County Jail Tour 241 E College Ave., Ashburn • Gates of Misery Haunted House 174 Chatillon Rd., Rome • 13 Stories Haunted House 320 Temple Ave., Newnan • Roswell Ghost Tour 617 E President St., Savannah • 17 Hundred 90 Inn & Restaurant 30 E President St., Savannah • Nightmare’s Gate 4179 Vansant Rd., Douglasville

• Haunted Corn Maze Copper Creek Farm, 1514 Reeves Station Rd., SW, Calhoun • Dahlonega Ghost Walk 19 E Main St., Dahlonega • Sinister Suites Haunted House 132 W. Solomon St., Griffin

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RACING

ROAD ATLANTA

FOOTBALL Home Schedule

Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.com ATLANTA FALCONS Sept. 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERA Regional Double Header Sept. 16 . . . . . . . PANTHERS Sept. 14-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ferrari Challenge Sept. 23 . . . . . . . . . . SAINTS Sept. 21-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Historic Races Oct. 10-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Petit Le Mans Sept. 30 . . . . . . . . BENGALS Oct. 14 . . . . . BUCCANEERS ATLANTA DRAGWAY Oct. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . GIANTS Commerce, 770-335-2301, www.atlantadragway.com 404-223-8444 Oct. 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wally Race $2000 www.atlantafalcons.com

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Hampton, 770-946-4211, www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGS

OGLETHORPE SPEEDWAY PARK

Sept. 1 . . . . . . AUSTIN PEAY Sept. 15 . . . . . . . MIDDLE TN Sept. 29 . . . . . . TENNESSEE Oct. 6 . . . . . . . . VANDERBILT

Pooler, 912-964-8200, www.ospracing.net

SILVER DOLLAR RACEWAY

Reynolds, 478-847-4414, www.silverdollarraceway.com

GOLFING

877-542-1231 georgiadogs.com

Sept. 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GA Invitational Golf Tournament GEORGIA TECH Warner Robins, skoohang@museumofaviation.org YELLOWJACKETS Oct. 24-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GA-FLA Golf Classic Jekyll Island, 877-4jekyll Sept. 1 . . . . .ALCORN STATE Sept. 22 . . . . . . . . CLEMSON Sept. 29 . .BOWLING GREEN EQUESTRIAN Thru Sept. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IRPA Championship Rodeo Oct. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DUKE Cumming Fairgrounds, 770-781-3491 888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5446

CONYERS INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK

770-860-3001, www.georgiahorsepark.com Sept. 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GDCTA Labor Day Classics I & II Sept. 8-9 . . . . . . Newton Co. Saddle Club Open Horse Show Sept. 15-16 . . . . GHF/Massey Ferguson Fall Dressage Show Sept. 15-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. J. Fox Autumn Classics I & II Sept. 19-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.E. Charity Horse Show Sept. 28-29 . . . . . . . . . Southern Championship Charity Show Sept. 29-30 . . . . Newton Co. Saddle Club Open Horse Show Sept. 29-30 . . . . . . . . . Cheryl & Co. Fall Festival Horse Show Oct. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Youth Dressage Oct. 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.E. Hunter/Jumper Series Oct. 12-14. . . . . . . . Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Championship & Atlanta National Fall Dressage Oct. 20-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. J. Fox Halloween Classics Oct. 26-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lendon Grayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dressage 4 Kids & Atlanta Youth Festival Oct. 27-28. . . . . . . . Athens Area Hunter/Jumper Assoc. Fall Classics & 2018 Medal Finalists

HOCKEY Home Schedule

MACON MAYHEM

ramblinwreck.com

CHICK-FIL-A KICKOFF GAME

Sept. 1 . WASH. vs. AUBURN Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 855-478-8337

BASEBALL Home Schedule

ATLANTA BRAVES Sept. 1-2 . . . . . . . . PIRATES Sept. 3-5 . . . . . . . .RED SOX Sept. 14-16 . . . . NATIONALS Sept. 18-19 . . . .CARDINALS Sept. 20-23 . . . . . . PHILLIES 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

SOCCER

Oct. 19. . . . . . . PENSACOLA Home Schedule ATLANTA GLADIATORS Oct. 20. . . . . . FAYETTEVILLE ATLANTA UNITED Oct. 19. . . . . . . GREENVILLE Oct. 26. . . . . . . . KNOXVILLE Sept. 22 . . . . . . . .SALT LAKE Oct. 20. . . . . . . . . ORLANDO Oct. 27. . . . . . . PENSACOLA Oct. 6 . . . . . .NEW ENGLAND Energy Arena, Duluth Macon Centreplex Oct. 21 . . . . . . . . . CHICAGO 770-497-5100 www.atlantaladiators.com

478-803-1592, maconmayhem. pointstreaksites.com

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium www.atlutd.com

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