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May 2009

BLUE RIDGE ARTS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL

Run, Ride, Race

Global BMW Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge and USA CRITS Finals May 3, 2009 – Run, ride, race – outdoor fun for everyone.

Join us for the participants 5K run and/or 60K bicycle ride.

Then watch the best pro cycling that the region will see in 2009. Lots to see and do for the entire family. The run and ride begin at 7:30 a.m., Metric Century Ride at 9 a.m.; Crit Series races from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. All Day festivities from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information – www.sandyspringschallenge.org.

Taste the Taste of Sandy Springs May 30, 2009 – Taste delectable fare from around Sandy Springs at this annual tasting. Event is located on Sandy Springs Circle in the heart of Sandy Springs.

For more information call 770-206-1445.

2nd Annual

Sandy Springs Summer Splash 6-mile float down the Chattahoochee River

July 25, 2009

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

HOSTED BY THE

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND SANDY SPRINGS HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

866-511-7742 www.visitsandysprings.org

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Volume 47 Monthly

Number 8 May 2009

CONTENTS Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-6

May 8, 9 & 10

Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . . .7 Antiques, Art, and Museums . . .8-9 Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Memorial Day Events . . . . . . . . . .11 May Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-19 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .20-21 Atlanta Attractions Checklist . . .21 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

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rts in the Park will be held in downtown Blue Ridge May 23-24.

For more information on this festival and the many others planned for Georgia during May and June see the article beginning on page 12.

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

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

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

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

229-273-1668 Toll Free 866-426-3566

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GEORGIA CALENDAR MAY 1-29 – ELLIJAY – Pick’n the Park, Fridays. 706635-7400.

1-29 – SAVANNAH – Tea in the Garden, Davenport House. 912-236-8097.

1-June 26 – AUGUSTA – National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure exhibit at the National Science Center. 706-821-0200.

2 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Cruze & Tams Concert, Downtown, 6 p.m. 770-607-3480.

2 – CONYERS – Big Yard Sale at Lingering Memories, 1403 Old McDonough Hwy. 770-7613486.

2 – DEARING – Mayfest. 706-597-1000.

2 – MACON – Macon Symphony Orchestra, Grand Opera House, 7:30 p.m. 478-301-5300.

2 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – BBQ Cook-Off, 11 a.m.

770-464-1866.

2 – THOMASVILLE – Landmarks Kentucky Derby Party, Pebble Hill Plantation, 4:30-10 p.m.

229-226-6016. Meigs Mennonite School Benefit Auction & BBQ Dinner, 10 a.m. 229-227-6783.

2 – WARM SPRINGS – Happy Birthday to FDR’s Little White House, 12-3 p. 706-655-5870.

2-3 – ATHENS – Human Rights Festival, College Square. 706-208-8674.

2-3 – CLINTON – Old Clinton War Days, Historic District. 478-986-1123.

2-3 – ELLIJAY – Artist Studio Tour. 706-6354759.

2-3 – SNELLVILLE – Snellville Days, Briscoe Park. 770-985-3535.

2-3 – WARNER ROBINS – Robins Air Force Base Air Show. 478-222-7469.

2-3 – WATKINSVILLE – Southworks Artist Market & Arts Festival, OCAF. 706-769-4565.

2-30 – CARTERSVILLE – Mountain Music Series, Red Top Mountain State Park, Saturdays 8-9 p.m. 770-975-4226.

2-30 – COLUMBUS – Market Days on Broadway, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. 706-596-0111.

2-30 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam, Gold Museum, Saturdays 2-6 p.m. 706-864-3513.

2-30 – LITHIA SPRINGS – New Manchester History Hike, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Saturdays, 10 a.m. 770-732-5871.

2-30 – MACON – City Market on the Green, Downtown, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 478-743-1074.

3 – AUGUSTA – Day in the Country: Cars, Crafts, & Music Festival, Riverfront Marina. 803278-4849.

3 – BRUNSWICK – Youth Symphony of Coastal Georgia–Movie Music, Glynn Academy Auditorium. 912-230-1825.

3 – BRUNSWICK – Rhythm on the River, Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Downtown, 6 p.m.

912-265-4032.

3 – WASHINGTON – Southern Faces in Color PowerPoint, Robert Toombs House, 2:30 p.m. 706www.peachblossomtrail.com 678-2226.

4 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / May 2009 1 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Downtown, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 912-265-4032.

1 – DAHLONEGA – First Friday Concert, Downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-864-6133.

1 – ELLIJAY – Culinary Art Celebration/Silent Auction, Martyn House, 7-9 p.m. 706-635-4759.

1 – MACON – First Friday, Downtown, 6-10 p.m. 478-722-9909.

1 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Fireworks on the River. 912-234-0295.

1-2 – AUGUSTA – Historic Augusta’s Downtown Loft Tour. 706-724-0436.

1-2 – BLAIRSVILLE – Trash & Treasure Sale, Library, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-745-5789.

1-2 – HOBOKEN – Bluegrass Music Convention, Twin Oaks Park. 912-458-2365.

1-2 – LINCOLNTON – Lewis Family Homecoming & Bluegrass Festival, Elijah Clark State Park.

706-359-3458.

1-2 – LUMPKIN – Spring Fest, Westville. 888733-1850.

1-3 – MACON – Gardens, Mansions, & Moonlight. 478-742-8155.

1-3 – MADISON – Madison in May Bicentennial Tour of Homes. 706-342-4743.

1-18 – DAHLONEGA – Spring Art Show & Sale (Local Artists), Olde Cannery Art Ctr. 706864-3711.

Take the Road Less Traveled!

Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail

Enjoy Fresh Georgia Peaches Through August

GEORGIA CALENDAR MAY

4 – THOMASVILLE – Taste of Thomasville, Cultural Center, 6-8:30 p.m. 229-226-0588.

5 – BRUNSWICK – Pianist Lynn Wright; Violinist Adam DeGraff, Glynn Academy Auditorium, 8 p.m. 912-638-5616.

5 – CONYERS – Covington-Conyers Choral Guild Spring Concert, Rockdale Auditorium. 770602-2606.

6 – MANCHESTER – 50 Year Old Time Capsule Opened. 706-846-5341.

7 – ROME – Chieftains Low Country Boil, Civic Center, 6:30 p.m. 706-291-9494.

7-10 – THOMASVILLE – Bluegrass Spring Fest, Pickens Paradise Park. 334-618-2061.

7-28 – BLUE RIDGE – Pickin’ in Horseshoe Bend Pak, Thurs., 6 p.m.-dusk. 706-632-5680.

8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Ten Pianists’ Concert, Wesley UMC, 7:30 p.m. 904-728-1296.

8 – TYBEE ISLAND – SCAD Sand Arts Festival, North Beach. 912-525-5231.

8-9 – ATHENS – Symphony Pops Concerts, Classic Center. 706-357-4444.

8-9 – THOMASVILLE – Music & Drama Troupe, Munc. Aud., 8 p.m. 229-558-9470.

9 – ABBEVILLE – Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival 229-467-2144 or 229-467-2107.

9 – BLAIRSVILLE – CCC Reunion, Vogel State Park, 10 a.m. 706-745-2628.

9 – BLUE RIDGE – Ga. Mountain Classic Car Show, City Park, 12:30-3 p.m. 706-492-5252.

9 – BRUNSWICK – Mayfair, Downtown.

912-262-0628.

9 – CALHOUN – Movie Night, Sonoraville Recreation Complex, 5 p.m. 706-602-4435.

9 – CEDARTOWN – Del McCoury Band (Bluegrass), Civic Ctr., 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168.

9 – DALTON – Downtown Market, 9 a.m.1 p.m. 800-331-3258.

9 – EVANS – Pops Under the Stars, Univ.

Health Care Campus, 6:30 p.m. 706-826-4705.

9 – McDONOUGH – Sounds of the 60’s, Heritage Park. 770-898-9311.

9 – PAVO – Peacock Festival. 229-859-2516.

9 – SAVANNAH – Scottish Games, Bethesda Home for Boys. 912-233-6017.

9 – SAVANNAH – Symphony Orchestra: Johnny Mercer Pops Concert. Historic District.

800-514-3849.

9 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Car Show, 2 p.m.; Concert, 7 p.m. 770-464-1866.

9 – THOMSON – Blind Willie Blues Festival.

706-597-1000.

9 – THOMSON – Horse & Wagon Trail Ride, Belle Meade Hunt Stables. 706-595-3216.

9-10 – COLUMBUS – Salute to South, Uchee Creek Campground, Ft. Benning. 706-545-4499.

9-10 – TYBEE ISLAND – Mom’s Day Art in Memorial Park. 912-786-5920.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR

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

14-16 – MADISON – Social Security Car Club, Downtown. 404-505-9302.

15 – CARTERSVILLE – Duck Derby Concert, Riverside Park, 6-9 p.m. 770-387-1143.

15 – ROBERTA – Lunch & Learn/Archeologist Dr. Joe Joseph, Civic Center. 478-718-6596.

15 – TYBEE ISLAND – Beach Bum Parade.

912-786-5444.

15-17 – SAVANNAH – Antique Tackle Show, National Guard Armory. 352-622-2868.

16 – BLUE GRASS – Smokie Mountain Melodies Show, High School. 706-632-2081.

16 – CARTERSVILLE – Archaeology Day and Iron Pour, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. 770-975-4226.

16 – CARTERSVILLE – Duck Derby, Riverside Park. 770-387-1143.

16 – CLARKESVILLE – Mountain Laurel Festival. 706-754-4216.

16 – CONYERS – Olde Town Fine Arts Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 770-602-2606.

16 – FORT GAINES – Catfish Festival, George Bagby State Park. 229-768-2571.

16 – KNOXVILLE – Georgia JugFest, downtown. 478-718-6596.

16 – McDONOUGH – Geranium Festival.

770-898-3196.

16 – RUTLEDGE – Country Fair. 706-557-8600.

16 – SAVANNAH – SCAD Fashion Show, Trustees Theatre. 912-525-5231.

16-17 – BALL GROUND – Heritage Days Festival, downtown. 770-735-4263.

16-17 – CANTON – Festival of the Arts, Brown Park. 770-704-6244.

16-17 – RESACA – Battle of Resaca Reenactment. 800-887-3811.

17 – COLUMBUS – Arts in the Park, Lakebottom Park. 706-327-9533.

17 – RICHMOND HILL – Performing Arts in the Park, Station Xchange, 4-7 p.m. 912-756-2676.

17 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Little Light Music with the Stringrays, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.

17 – THOMASVILLE – Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Pebble Hill Plantation, 4-6 p.m.

229-227-5382.

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

(Check Memorial Day Section for long weekend events.)

23-31 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series at Unicoi State Park, Sat. & Sun. 800-573-9659.

29 – MABLETON – Montgomery Gentry, Mable House Barnes Amphitheater, 8 p.m. 770819-7765.

29-31 – THOMASVILLE – South Georgia Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast, Municipal Auditorium. 229-328-2887.

30 – CALHOUN – Ham Jam, Roe Springs, 3-8 p.m. 706-629-9101.

30 – MANCHESTER – Movie Under the Stars, Main Street. 706-846-5341.

30 – MIDWAY – Georgia in the War of 1812, Fort Morris, 2 p.m. 912-884-5999.

30 – THOMASVILLE – Adams/Robinson Musical Concert, Cultural Center, 7:30 p.m. 229226-5029.

30 – THOMSON – McDuffie Arts Council Art Show, Downtown. 706-699-1804.

30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Spring Arts & Crafats Festival, downtown. 706-994-4837.

31 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Sunday Dinner Dance, J.I. Club Hotel. 912-635-2400.

JUNE

5-6 – ALMA – Georgia Blueberry Festival, Goldwasser Park. 912-632-5859.

6 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy Festival, downtown. 706-485-8112.

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

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

13-27 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days Festival, Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.

229-273-1668.

12-14 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival.

478-825-4002.

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

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

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

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Atlanta, 404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org

May 2-3 May 14, 16, 17 May 22-23 May 28, 30 May 29

Itzhak Perlman Mozart’s Requiem Chris Botti, trumpet Music of South America Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist

Atlanta Opera: The Flying Dutchman Atlanta Ballet: Don Quixote Atlanta Ballet: Snow White Cirque Imagination

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

Movin’ Out Ray Romano & Brad Garrett Death Cab for Cutie Bill Engvall & Frank Caliendo Unwigged & Unplugged The Ten Tenors Jersey Boys

Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter..com

May 24-25

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Junior Brown & Belleville Outfit World Premiere Film: Perfect Disguise

ISLAND PLAYERS

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

May 14-17, 22-24, 29-31

Enchanted April

Atlanta, 770-335-8484, www.punchline.com

May 1-3 May 8-9 May 15-17 May 22-23 May 24 May 28-31

Dom Irrera Billy Gardell Craig Shoemaker Ricky Kalmon John Oliver Jim Jeffries

RITZ THEATRE

Brunswick, 912-262-6934, Goldenislesarts.org

GWINNETT CENTER May 15-16

May 6 May 8 May 23

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE

FOX THEATRE May 1-3 May 5 May 6 May 8 May 9 May 20 May 27-30

The Drowsy Chaperone Columbus Symphony Orchestra Little Mermaid (dance) The Ten Tenors

Augusta, 706-722-8341, www.imperialtheatre.com

Atlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com

May 7-10, 15-16 May 16-17 May 29-31

Columbus, 888-332-5200, www.rivercenter.org

May 5-6 May 9 May 16-17 May 19

IMPERIAL THEATRE

COBB ENERGY CENTRE May 1, 3

COLUMBUS RIVERCENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

N.E. Atlanta Ballet: Beauty & the Beast Atlanta Chinese Dance Co.

Thru May 3 Heartbreak

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

May 28

Kenny Chesney

National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure provides visitors with an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the thrilling world of maps! Learn how maps are tools for adventure through artifacts and interactive experiences, and be introduced to well-known land, sea, air and space explorers such as Zahi Hawass, Phil Masters, Amelia Earhart and Nainoa Thompson!

Join the adventure through June 26, 2009 in the Knox Gallery, first floor, National Science Center’s Fort Discovery – conveniently located in downtown Augusta on the Riverwalk, One Seventh Street, at the intersection of Seventh and Reynolds.

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the war at sea. See the ironclad ram CSS Jackson; the blockade runner Virginia; the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee; replicas of the USS Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle; the full-scale replica of the USS Water Witch; and a battle simulator theater.

Scheduled again for June, July, and August will be the Cool History programs which utilize the museum’s interior interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of staff and volunteers.

These living history events reenact famous or fascinating incidents in Civil War History.

Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 16. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information phone 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway This 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to McCaysville offers spectacular views of scenic valleys, forests, rolling hills, and the beautiful Toccoa River. This four hour round trip over tracks that were built over 100 years ago takes three to four hours. Each stop includes a trip to McCaysville. The train is diesel-powered and includes climate-controlled vintage coach cars, an open-air car, and a commissary car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.

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

Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and more information call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com or e-mail info-brscenic.com.

National Science Center’s Fort Discovery in Augusta National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure will be on exhibit through June 26 at the National Science Center’s Fort Discovery in Augusta.

For the price of general admission ($8 adults / $6 children) see all of Fort Discovery’s 250 hands-on exhibits plus this new exciting exhibit produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and the National Geographic Society.

Jump off the flat page and into the thrilling worlds of land, sea, air, and space exploration. Follow current National Geographic “Explorers-in-Residence” and see the world through their eyes. Learn from archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass who maps pyramids in Egypt; wildlife biologist Dr. J. Michael Fay who trekked 2000 miles across the African Congo documenting rare and vanishing wildlife; shipwreck specialist Phil Masters who is excavating a ship which once belonged to Blackbeard; planetary geologist Nathalie Cabrol with data returned by the Mars Rovers; wayfinder Nainoa Thompson who travels throughout the Pacific islands relying on the stars; climatologist Dr. Claire Parkinson explaining the weather; and Amelia Earhart, the famous record-breaking female pilot of the early 1900’s who mysteriously disappeared in the Pacific Ocean.

Go inside the cockpit of a full-scale Lockheed Electra, the model Earhart flew; and see her goggles and the medal presented to her by the National Geographic Society.

Also, see the full-scale replica Mars Rover!

For more information visit www.National ScienceCenter.org or phone 706-821-0245 or 800-325-5445.

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART Scott Antique Market in Atlanta Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more. Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be May 8-10 and June 12-14. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-3612000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

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

The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-December.

With ad on page 6 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value.

3595 Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org.

Armed Forced Day will be May 16, and active and retired members of the nation’s armed services will be admitted free.

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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia MAY 1 – Learn the Birds, Unicoi State Park, Helen, 7-8 p.m. 800-573-9659.

1-31 – Haunted Oatland Island–Hunt Ghosts with Exclusive Teams & Equipment, Weekends.

2 – Container Gardening Workshop, George Bagby St. Pk., Ft. Gaines, 1-2 p.m. 229-768-2571.

2 – Cherokee Native Plant & Heritage Seed Program, New Echota Cherokee Capital, Calhoun. 706-624-1321.

2 – Gardening in Small Places, NGCSU, Dahlonega, 9 a.m. 706-864-1918.

2 – Southern Appalachian Wildflowers, Smithgall Woods, 10 a.m. 706-878-3087.

2 – Pendleton King Park Plant Swap & Sale, Augusta. 706-738-4321.

2-3 – Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk & Garden Market, St. Simons Island. 912-638-1833.

2-30 – Moore in America Exhibition, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

4 – Cookin’ Up Compost, State Botanical Garden, 6 p.m.

7 – Create Herb Garden, NGCSU, Dahlonega, 9 a.m. 706-864-1918.

7-28 – Cocktails in the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Thursdays, 6-10 p.m.

9 – Mountain Laurel Hike, Pine Mt. Recreation Area, Cartersville, 9 a.m. 770-387-5626.

9 – Nature/Heritage Program, Red Top Mt. St. Pk., Cartersville, 10 a.m. 770-975-4226.

9 – Picnic in the Gardens, Hills & Dales Estate, 11 a.m.

9,10 – Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 8:45 p.m. 706-754-7981.

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Arts & Crafts • Antique Car Cruise-In Local Entertainment • Delicious Food Kids Area with rides, games & fun Crepe Myrtle Idol Competition Hammond Park • MONROE, GA

770-868-5137

www.crepemyrtlefestival.org

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9-10 – Rose Show, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

9-10 – Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

10 – Mother’s Day Tea, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.

13 – Container Gardening, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.

14-16 – Porcelain Art Show, Callaway Gardens.

16 – Koi Society Tour of Ponds, Warner Robins. 478-923-9602.

16 – Astronomy Night, Providence Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 9-11 p.m. 229-838-6202.

16 – Smyrna Garden Tour. 770-431-2863.

16-17 – Bonsai Show, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

20 – Snakes Alive! Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, 1-2 p.m. 229-838-6202.

21 – Edible & Medicinal Plants, NGCSU, Dahlonega, 10 a.m. 706-864-1918.

21 – Cooking in the State Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.

23 – Joyous Orchids, 10 a.m., & Romancing the Roses, 2 p.m., Callaway Gardens.

23 – Country Scene-Pen & Ink with Oil Rouging, Callaway Gardens.

23 – Sunny Sunflowers Family Day, State Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.

23 – Native Grasses/Wildflower Nature Walk, Etowah Indian Mounds, Cartersville, 1-4 p.m. 770-387-3747.

23-24 – Snakes Alive! Seminole State Park, Donalsonville. 229-861-3137.

29 – Amphibian Monitoring Workshop, Smithgall Woods.

30 – Cool Season Grasses, State Botanical Garden, 8:30 a.m.

30 – Kitchen Herb Gardens, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9:30 a.m.

30 – Growing & Using Herbs, Hills & Dales Estate, 10 a.m.

30 – Chattahoochee Valley Daylily Society Show & Sale, Callaway Gardens. 706-883-7716.

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Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah . . .912-921-5460 Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055 Elachee Nature Ctr., Gainesville . . . . . .770-535-1976 GSU Botanical Garden, Statesboro . . .912-871-1149 Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242 Medicine Bow, Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . . .706-864-5928 Melon Bluff Nature Ctr., Midway . . . . . .888-246-8188 Oatland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980 Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090 Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-828-2109 Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087 State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244 Tybee Island Marine Ctr. . . . . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917 Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108

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MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

22 – ATLANTA – Michael O’Neal Singers: Musical Theatre. Roswell UMC, 8 p.m. 770-5947974.

22-23 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Art on the Square. 678-226-2639.

22-24 – ADEL – Memorial Day Weekend, Reed Bingham State Park. 229-896-3551.

22-24 – HELENA – Memorial Day Mayhem, Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474.

22-24 – OMAHA – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, Florence Marina State Park. 229-8384706.

22-24 – SAVANNAH – Armed Forces Festival, River Street. 912-234-0295.

22-24 – YOUNG HARRIS – Horsin’ Around BBQ Showdown, Brasstown Valley Resort. 706379-9900.

22-25 – HELEN – Memorial Day Blast, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

22-26 – MADISON – Microcar Convention, Weiner Microcar Museum. 770-474-2318.

23 – BLAIRSVILLE – Memorial Day Parade, 10:30 a.m. 877-745-5789.

23 – ELLIJAY – Taste of Ellijay, Arts Around the Square, Yard Sale. 706-635-7400.

23 – MADISON – Soul of Madison Street Festival in the Park. 706-342-9191.

23 – RICHMOND HILL – Memorial Day Weekend at Fort McAllister, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 912727-2339.

23 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – BBQ Pig-Out, Community Center, 12-6 p.m. 706-878-9349.

23 – SAVANNAH – War of Jenkins’ Ear, Wormsloe Historic Site. 912-353-3023.

23 – STOCKBRIDGE – Wood Carving 101, Panola Mt. St. Pk., 2-5 p.m. 770-389-7801.

23 – TALLULAH FALLS – Memorial Day Canoe Outing, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 10 a.m. 706754-7981.

23 – WINDER – Memorial Day Campfire, Fort Yargo State Park, 7-9 p.m. 770-867-3489.

23-24 – ATLANTA – Atlanta Jazz Festival, Grant Park. 404-521-0938.

23-24 – BLAIRSVILLE – Spring Tour of Lakeside Homes, Lake Nottely. 706-835-3005.

23-24 – BLUE RIDGE – Arts in the Park, City Park. 706-632-2144.

23-24 – DECATUR – Decatur Arts Festival.

404-371-9583.

23-24 – FORT GAINES – Memorial Day Celebration, George Bagby State Park. 229-7682571.

23-24 – LUMPKIN – 1836 Creek Indian War, Westville. 888-733-1850.

23-24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show & Sale, Pier Village. 912-264-3254.

23-25 – CARTERSVILLE – Memorial Day Celebration, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. 770-975-0055.

23-25 – STONE MOUNTAIN – Weekend Salute to Troops, Stone Mountain Park. 770-4985690.

24 – ATLANTA – Veterans Remembrance Day, Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4000.

24 – ATLANTA – Heart, Joan Jett, Blackhearts, Chastain Park, 7:30 p.m. 404-233-2227.

24 – ATLANTA – Pianist Robert Henry, Callanwolde, 3 p.m. 404-872-5338.

24 – HAMPTON – Festival to Benefit Fallen Heroes Family Foundation, Nash Farm. 678-2337819.

24 – ST. SIMONS – Phil Morris Trio with Keith Williams, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912262-6934.

25 – ATLANTA – Zac Brown Band Memorial Day Picnic, Chastain Park, 5 p.m. 404-733-4848.

25 – LUMPKIN – Memorial Day Activities, Providence Canyon St. Pk., 1-4 p.m. 229-838-6202.

25 – MANCHESTER – Memorial Day Service with free lunch, Old Mill, 11 a.m. 706-977-9004.

25 – MIDWAY – Memorial Day Commemoration, Fort Morris, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-884-5999.

25 – ROSWELL – Memorial Day Program & Concert, 10 a.m. 770-640-3253.

25 – SMYRNA – Memorial Day at 20th Century Veterans Memorial, 10 a.m. 770-434-6600.

24-25 – TALLULAH FALLS – Gorge Floor Hike, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 10 a.m. 706-754-7981.

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May Is Marvel Arts in the Park in Blue Ridge If you’re planning a weekend getaway and are looking for something the whole family will enjoy, head to the North Georgia Mountains and the 33rd Annual Arts in the Park Festival on May 23-24. The festival will feature over 150 juried arts and crafts and fine art booths along with delicious food, demonstrations, children’s art activities, mountain music, and exhibits. There will be some special events to celebrate this 33rd anniversary of the festival which will be held under the oaks in the beautiful downtown City Park in Blue Ridge. Hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Some of the finest artists in the Southeast will be exhibiting paintings, photography, jewelry, glass, pottery, woodworking, sculpture, folk art, basketry, and metal work.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, which produces the festival, is housed in the historic Fannin County Courthouse adjacent to the park. During the festival the building will house a gallery with work by local artists, an exhibit by members of the Southern Appalachian Artists’ Guild, and artists demonstrating their crafts.

For more information contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association at 706-632-2144, e-mail brmaa@etcmail.com, or visit their website at www.brmaa.net.

Dalton, A Destination Worth Discovering Discover Dalton, nestled in the foothills of Northwest Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, and only 87 miles north of Atlanta just off I-75. Explore the area’s great outdoors by playing 18 holes of golf at Dalton’s very own PGA approved, Gary Player designed Nob North Golf Course. Visitors can also mountain bike and hike the Pinhoti Trail, or canoe and horse back ride at Fort Mountain.

Once you have finished that exploration, step back in time and experience the Civil War like never before. Relive the Trail of Tears and the area’s Native American Heritage. View and learn about one of the first major rail50th Annual road systems, the Western and Atlantic.

If in need of a more colorful, artistic twist, venture into downtown Dalton and visit the Creative Arts Guild or visit the Farmer’s Market every 2nd and 4th Saturday; it features local artisans as well Sat. 2009 as an abundant supply of local, fresh produce. Discover Dalton; they truly do Road Races • Parade have something for everyone! Call 1-800Arts & Crafts Fair 331-3258 or visit www.VisitDaltonGA.com.

Putnam County Dairy Festival June 6

Speakers • BBQ Entertainment • Food Free Ice Cream & Milk Rides & Games

EATONTON, GA Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Eatonton, GA, Inc.

www.pceatonton.org/dairy or e-mail glendar@pceatonton.org

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Arts, Music, Good Food, & Sports–All in Sandy Springs ArtSSpring is Sandy Springs’ city-wide celebration of the Arts through May 17. Highlights will include the production of Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story; the Atlanta Singers, the chamber music of Franklin Pond, the artistic excellence of the Georgia Artists Juried Art Show, fine wine and cuisine at the Art Institute of Atlanta, and comedy at the Punchline Comedy Theatre. Other events will include classical and cabaret music, romantic comedies, art exhibits, family events, a jazz brunch, a Lebanese holiday feast, and concerts. Local school students will present plays; orchestra, choral, and dance performances; and art shows. More than a dozen restaurants will feature music and art. See the Atlanta Calendar for more events. For information www.artsandysprings.org. or 404-255-3331.

Performing at the Society Entertainment Lawn will be Slippery When Wet on May 13, Banks & Shane on May 10, and Mama’s Love on May 27. 404-851-9111.

The Taste of Sandy Springs on May 30 will be an outdoor festival showcasing the community’s top restaurants and celebrating the culinary arts. www.tasteofsandysprings.org.

The USA CRITS Speedweek Finals and the Global BMW Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge is scheduled for May 3. This seven-city cycling race will begin in Athens and end in Sandy Springs with a day of events from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.sandyspringschallenge.com.

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

Crepe Myrtle Festival in Monroe The Walton County Crepe Myrtle Festival will be held June 13 at Hammond Park in Monroe.

It will have something for everyone: unique arts and crafts, children's activities, delicious food, local entertainment, and car and tractor exhibits. Festival hours will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The aisles will be filled with a variety of handmade merchandise including children's clothing and items, garden supplies, flowers and plants, metal art, soaps, wood carvings, quilts, framed art, jewelry, and other crafts.

Children's activities will include moon walks, a quad bounce, puppet show, sand art, pony rides, choo choo train, and more. The Cruise-In will feature rods, classics, muscle at at the the cars, trucks, and antique tractors.There will be a lot of entertainment throughout the day including a Crepe Myrtle Idol Contest.

Admission will be adults/$2; children and seniors/$1; children under 5 and those with military ID/free. For information call 770-8685137 or visit www.crepemyrtlefestival.org.

Come step back in time Battle of Resaca Reenactment

May 16–17 Relive history, see the smoke, smell the gunpowder and hear the thunder of Battle. Held on the original 1864 Battlefield.

Just an hour north of Atlanta, off I-75 and Exit 320.

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

The Kilted Golf Tournament and Ceilidh Reception with buffet dinner and entertainment will be held Friday, June 12.

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

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

Battle of Resaca Reenactment in Gordon County Smell the powder, see the smoke, and hear the thunder of battle at the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Resaca on May 16-17. Relive the first major Battle of the Atlanta Campaign, a reenactment held on 600 acres of the original 1864 battlefield. A reenactment battle will take place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. This event marks the 25th Annual Civil War Reenactment at Resaca.

Visit 1864 period Confederate and Federal military camps complete with infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Also visit the period civilian refugee camp, shop at period sutlers, and be entertained by period music. There will be a calvary competition, period dance with music by the 8th Regimental Band, living history exhibits, and a ladies’ tea with a guest speaker.

A Memorial Service at the Resaca Confederate Cemetery will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. On Sunday a non-denominational church service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Social Tent.

Resaca is 70 miles north of Atlanta. Take I-75 to exit 320; go east on US 41; turn left; go north 3 miles; turn right on Chitwood Road.

For information visit www.georgiadivision.org or phone 800-887-3811 or 706-625-3200. For information on lodging, visit www.explore gordoncounty.com.

May 16

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Antique & Vintage Folk Pottery Exhibit & Auction Old-Time Crafters on the Square • Kiln Sale Vendor Booths • BBQ • Entertainment Classic Cars & Antique Tractor Show Lawnmower Races Wood-fire kiln opening May 16, 8 a.m.

KNOXVILLE, GA US Hwys 80 & 341, west of Macon

478-718-6596 •

www.georgiajugfest.com

Roberta-Crawford Co. Chamber of Commerce

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Georgia JugFest in Knoxville Georgia JugFest, on May 16, will celebrate more than 200 years of the “jug making” tradition in Middle Georgia with potters working in old-time and modern styles, crafters, and folk artists. JugFest is now combined with “Old Knoxville Days” to add living history demonstrations, educational exhibits, building tours, and BBQ. Visitors can “play in the mud” with hands-on activities featuring the Lizella Clay that potters love. Don’t miss the antique tractor show, the classic car show, old-time crafters on the Square, musical entertainment, lawnmower races, and food by local groups.

The exhibit of antique, vintage, and contemporary folk pottery will be held in the new courthouse May 14-16 and will honor early potters H.D. and W. J. Marshall. Exhibit hours will be Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday noon-7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. A Lunch & Learn at the Roberta Civic Center on May 15 at noon will welcome archaeologist Dr. Joe Joseph.

There will be a community kiln firing on Thursday from noon-midnight; a concert at city park featuring the Darien Ogeechee Shouters and the Due South Bluegrass Band on Friday at 7 p.m.; a kiln sale at Knoxville Bottom Kiln on Saturday; and a benefit pottery auction and Hall of Fame induction at the courthouse on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Festival hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with no admission or parking fees. Knoxville is 20 miles west of I-475 at Macon. Call 478-718-6596 or visit www.georgiajugfest.com.

Peach Blossom Trail For 16 weeks during the heat of the Georgia summer, locally grown Georgia peaches are available fresh off the tree and direct to the consumer.

The first Georgia peaches were grown on St. Simons Island in the mid-1700’s. The most popular varieties, variations of the Elberta Peach, were introduced in the late 1800’s. Today over 40 varieties of peaches are commercially grown in the Peach State. COURTESY GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT In a good season 150 million pounds of peaches can be produced in Georgia with an economic impact of over $50 million.

35th Annual Producing almost 85% of the peaches grown in Georgia are the counties along Georgia’s Peach Blossom Trail: Clayton, Henry, Spalding, Lamar, Monroe, Crawford, Peach, and Houston Counties. The Trail, measuring just over 100 miles, stretches from Clayton County, just south of Atlanta, to Houston County in middle Georgia. It runs parallel to I-75 along US 41 and US 341 and & offers an alternative to the traffic of I-75.

LMA EORGIA From May until August, the fresh Georgia Peach is available at local packing facilities, • Crafts • Collectibles • Food Vendors from roadside stands, and from local food • Puppets • Clowns • Singers markets. Three packing sheds in Crawford • Cooking Contest • Carnival and Peach Counties offer the chance to see peaches graded, sized, and packed for con• Children’s Entertainment sumption. Fresh fruit is available along with a — 912-632-5859 — variety of peachy products and freshly www.georgiablueberryfestival.com churned peach ice cream. For information, visit www.peachblossomtrail.com.

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Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival The Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival will be held May 16-17. The two day event will feature food, local artists, antiques, arts and crafts, and music.

The downtown parade will begin Saturday, May 16th, at 10 a.m. Festival hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Entertainment will include Elvis impersonator Danny Deese, gospel and bluegrass bands, cloggers, and contests for kids. A parade will honor past and present military and will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Ball Ground.

The festival will be held at Calvin Farmer Park in Ball Ground. Take I-575N to exit 27; go right; go to bottom of hill to four way stop; turn left; go a mile to first traffic light; turn right. For more information visit www.ballgroundheritagedays.org or phone 770-735-4263.

Georgia Blueberry Festival in Alma The 35th annual Georgia Blueberry Festival will be held June 5-6 in Alma at Goldwasser Park. The fun will begin Friday at noon with food, arts and crafts, music, a sidewalk chalk contest, a blueberry pie eating contest, a senior beauty pageant, and a street dance.

Saturday will feature a blueberry pancake breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. and a 5K fun run/walk at 8 a.m. During the day visitors will enjoy arts and crafts, kiddie rides, delicious food, and live entertainment.

There will be something for everyone including a fishing contest, a car show featuring hot rods and antique cars, and a motorcycle run. There will be fresh blueberries and plants for sale at the 4-H booth. The blueberry cooking contest will be held Saturday, May 30, at the County Extension office. For more information call 912-632-5859 or visit www.almachamber development.com or www.georgiablueberryfestival.com or e-mail abcchamber@accessatc.net.

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Dairy Festival in Eatonton The 50th Annual Putnam County Dairy Festival will be held in Eatonton on Saturday, June 6.

Activities will begin at 8 a.m. with the 31st annual 10K Torture Trail Road Race & One Mile Fun Run. (706-485-9941). A parade at 10 a.m. will feature the Queen of the Dairy Festival and her court, Junior Miss Putnam County and her court, floats, antique cars, Shriners, dignitaries, clowns, and horses. A platform program will begin at 11 a.m. at which time the Putnam County Dairy Farm Family of the year will be recognized. The festival pays tribute to the county’s dairy industry and is held on the streets surrounding the courthouse.

An Arts and Crafts Fair, on the streets around the Courthouse, will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and will feature numerous arts, crafts, and food along with several children’s activities. The Pilot Club will sell barbeque and stew from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free ice cream and milk along with an educational dairy exhibit will be provided on the Courthouse Square.

Entertainment featuring local artists will be held from 12:30-5:30 p.m. on the Square; and evening activities are also being planned.

For booth space contact Yvonne Harrell at 706-485-8112. or e-mail glendar@ pceatonton.org. For more information about the festival or an application to participate visit www.pceatonton.org/dairy .

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

If you enjoy fireworks, a parade, seed-spitting contest, beauty pageants, arts & crafts, gospel sing, street dance, watermelon tasting, you don’t want to miss this festival. There will be a photo contest, fishing rodeo, 5K & 10K runs, quilt display, puppet show, dog show, talent show, watermelon decorating contest, watermelon eating contest, horseshoe tournament, and car and truck and antique tractor display.

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

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

For information call the Chamber of Commerce at 229-273-1668 or 886-426-3566 or visit www.cordele-crisp-chamber.com or email info@cordele-crisp-chamber.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Decatur Arts Festival Dancing to the beat of African drums; music rocking from the bandstand; over 140 artists from around the nation selling their works; the latest dances from nationally renowned choreographers; an inflatable maze and balloon art for kids; Giant Twister and the band The Lock Outs for teens; a speakeasy with poets, storytellers and an open mic time – these are just a few of the activities at the 21st annual Decatur Arts Festival set for Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24.

This interactive, inclusive arts extravaganza, coordinated by the Decatur Arts Alliance, includes art and artists from all disciplines and features hands-on participatory art as well as demonstrating and perfor ming arts. All events are free.

Events leading up to the final weekend include a poster unveiling on May 7 from 5-7 p.m.; an ArtWalk on May 22 from 5-10 p.m.; a Fine Arts Exhibition at Agnes Scott College from May 10-21; and a Literary Arts Festival from May 18-24 on the courthouse lawn.

The downtown festival on May 23-24 will Come Join The Fun! include an Artists Market with over 140 artists; a Performing Arts Stage with & Grand Marshall DANNY DEESE continuous entertainment both days from CALVIN FARMER PARK Elvis Impersonator noon-5 p.m.; a Kids and Teen’s Arts Festival • Parade (May 16, 10 AM) • Entertainment with games and music on Saturday from 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m.; storytelling, music, and an • Arts and Crafts • Good Food Open Mic on Friday from 7-9 p.m.; and a • Children’s Activities Dance Festival by the Beacon Dance Company on May 22-24 at 8 p.m.

BALL GROUND, GA Festival hours vary; all events are free. For 770-735-4263 more information phone 404-371-9583 or www.ballgroundheritagedays.org visit www.decaturartsfestival.com.

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Brunswick & The Golden Isles Nestled on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, are Brunswick and four barrier islands: St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island.

Brunswick’s Old Town, a National Register District, is filled with majestic homes. The downtown offers antique shops, specialty shops, and art galleries. At Mary Ross Park on the waterfront you’ll see fleets of shrimp boats.

St. Simons Island has a working Lighthouse (1872); Bloody Marsh, where British and Scottish soldiers defeated the Spanish; Fort Frederica; Christ Church; beaches; nature center; a Village with shops and restaurants; and Neptune Park with minigolf and a pier.

Little St. Simons Island is a private island accessible only by boat. The Lodge accommodates up to 30 guests who enjoy guided nature walks, canoeing, kayaking, and horseback rides.

Sea Island is home to The Cloister, a world-class resort renowned for its luxury and gracious service, full-service spa, golf, tennis, shooting school, horseback riding, kids programs, private beach, fishing, waterway excursions, and more.

Jekyll Island, once an exclusive winter retreat for some of America’s wealthiest families, has a Historic District from that era, 63 holes of golf, tennis, beaches, 20 miles of bike paths, minigolf, nature tours, a water park, hotels, restaurants, and a convention center.

For a free 70-page Visitors Guide, call the Brunswick-Golden Isles Visitors Bureau at 800933-COAST (2627) or visit them online at www.ComeCoastAwhile.com.

DixieLand Fun Park Near Fayetteville DixieLand Fun Park, a 25 acre family entertainment center located just north of Fayetteville, features a Screamin’ Swing, the Drop Zone, Scrambler, Spider, Scream’n Eagle Roller Coaster, Sea Serpent, indoor bumper cars, a giant slide, three go-kart tracks, bumper boats, an arcade, antique cars, 36 holes of miniature golf, batting cages, and a zip line.

Small children will enjoy the Playmaze with tunnels, slides, ball pits, and stairways; a kiddie arcade; the Junior Ferris Wheel; an indoor playground; kiddie rides;, and more.

The main building looks like a mining • Athletic Games town as does • Workshops the Dahlone• Scottish Dance ga Challenge • Live Music Miniature Golf • Great Food Course with • Clan Gatherings its waterfalls, • Kid Games rivers, caves, • Genealogy Tent mine shafts, mountain shack, and lakeside • Live Demos shack. The park includes a large picnic pavil• Animals ion on the 180 foot bridge that spans the • and more . . . three acre lake.

DixieLand Fun Park is open Saturdays CATCH THE EXCITEMENT and Sundays in May and open daily during June, July, and the first two weeks of August.

AT MEEKS PARK JUNE 13 & 14 New this year is an all day admission pass for FRIDAY, JUNE 12 only $19.

Ceilidh Reception & For more information visit www.dixieland Kilted Golf Classic funpark.com or call 770-460-5862. From 1-877-745-5789 Atlanta take I-75S to Exit 237A (GA 85). The www.blairsvillescottishfestival.org park is 9 miles from the exit on the left at 1675 GA 85N. May 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 19

METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR May

3 – Global BMW Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge & USA CRITS Finals. 770-206-1446.

3 – Jazz Brunch, with ArtSSpring Jazz Ensemble, Food 101, 11 a.m. 404-497-9700.

3 – Classical Music Concert, Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Sandy Springs. 404-255-3331.

5 – Atlanta Singers, Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Sandy Springs, 7:30 p.m. 404-255-3331.

5 – Shinedown, The Tabernacle, 7:30 p.m.

404-659-9022.

5,12 – Atlanta Theatre-To-Go, Hammond Glen, Sandy Springs, 7:30 p.m. 404-374-9542.

5-28 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.

6 – Taste of the Nation, Georgia Aquarium.

404-581-4000.

6-27 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.

6-27 – Blue Sky Concerts, Decatur Community Bandstand, Wed. noon-1 p.m. 404-370-4100.

6-27 – Decatur Organic Farmers Market, Bank of America Lot, Wed. 4-7 p.m. 404-377-0894.

7 – Blues with Reed, Monkey, Dudeck, & Edelstein, Atlanta History Center, 7:30 p.m. 404814-4150.

7 – Taste of Underground Atlanta, 11 a.m.1:30 p.m. 404-523-2311.

7-28 – Art in the City: Thursday Nights at the High Museum of Art, 5-8 p.m. 404-733-4437.

8-9 – The Zoo Story, Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Sandy Springs. 404-255-3331.

8-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

8-10 – Sweet Auburn Springfest. 404-4787820.

8-10 – Gem & Mineral Show, Cobb Civic Center. 770-979-8331.

9 – Batter Blaster Promo, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

9 – Curve Appeal Beauty/Fashion Convention, Convention Ctr., College Pk. 404-886-7801.

975 West Peachtree Street 9 – A Taste of the Highlands. 404-785-7316. at 10th Street 9 – All-Star Comedy X-Plosion, Civic ATLANTA, GEORGIA Center, 7 p.m. 404-658-7159.

9 – ShowStoppers, Riverwood High School, Sandy Springs. 404-255-3331.

9 – Fringe Atlanta Concert, Church of the Redeemer, Sandy Springs, 8 p.m. 404-255-3331.

9-10 – Colors Festival of Arts, Historic Roswell. 770-640-3253.

9-30 – Green Market, Piedmont Park, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-875-7275.

10 – Mother’s Day Open House, Smith Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded Plantation, Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, Roswell, continental breakfast as well as a complimentary 1-3 p.m. Free. 800-776-7935. dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette.

10 – Concert by the Springs with Banks & Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the Shane, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30 Midtown MARTA rapid rail station. p.m. 404-851-9111.

404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 13 – Poetry Reading, Callanwolde, 8:15 p.m. www.regencysuites.com 404-872-5338.

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1 – Georgia Artists Exhibition/Reception, Abernathy Arts, Sandy Springs, 6-8:30 p.m. 404303-6172.

1-2 – Kenny Loggins, Frederick Brown Amphitheater, 8 p.m. 770-631-0630.

1-2 – Frontier Days, Stone Mountain Park.

770-498-5690.

1-10 – Atlanta Symphony Decorators Show House & Gardens, St. Regis. 404-733-5374.

1-17 – ArtSSpring 2009 in Sandy Springs, various venues. 404-255-3331.

1-29 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

2 – Johns Creek Symphony–Light Classics & Pops, Northview H.S. 678-748-5802.

2 – Decatur Green Fest, Square, 3-9:30 p.m.

404-370-4100.

2 – Journeys Backyard BBQ Tour, North Point Mall, Alpharetta. 770-754-1433.

2 – Celebration of Arts in Alpharetta, Crabapple Govt. Ctr., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 678-297-6165.

2 – Cabaret Trilogy, Broadway Grill & Cabaret, Sandy Springs, 8 p.m. 404-257-8883.

2 – Concert, Riverside Park, Roswell, 7:30 p.m. 770-641-3705.

2-3 – Snellville Days, Briscoe Park. 770-9853535.

2-30 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

2-30 – Concerts on Decatur Square, Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. 404-370-4100.

2-31 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Saturdays & Sundays. 770-964-8575.

3 – Fiesta Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park.

404-223-4412.

REGENCY SUITES HOTEL

Elegant

Luxurious

METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR May 13 – Wind Down Wednesday with Slippery When Wet, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 5:30-7 p.m. 404-851-9111.

14 – Taste of Alpharetta, Wills Park, 5-10 p.m. 678-297-6078.

15 – Family Storytelling, Callanwolde, 7 p.m. 404-872-5338.

15 – Friday Jazz, High Museum of Art, 5-10 p.m. 404-733-high.

16 – Knightsong Concert, Sandy Springs Christian Church, 7 p.m. 404-255-3331.

16 – BBQ & Music Fest, Six Flags White Water, Marietta, 11 a.m-7 p.m. 770-427-0475.

16 – Artful Garden Tour to Benefit High Museum of Art. 404-733-4437.

16 – Trilogy Bash, Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, Smith Plantation, Roswell, 7-11 p.m. 770640-3253.

16 – Big Chicken Chorus Salutes Troops, Strand Theatre, Marietta, 3 & 7:30 p.m. 770-2930080.

16 – Atlanta Sacred Chorale, Schwartz Center, 8 p.m. 404-727-5050.

16 – Franklin Pond Chamber Ensemble, Abernathy Arts, Sandy Springs, 1 p.m. 404-255-3331.

16 – Spring Jamboree, Philips Arena, 2 p.m.

404-878-3000.

16 – Armed Forces Day, Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

16-17 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 888-729-6904.

16-17 – Spring Pottery Sale, Callanwolde.

404-874-9351.

16-17 – Alive! Expo, Ga. World Congress Center. 404-223-4000.

17 – Decatur Civic Chorus, 1st Baptist Church, 3 p.m. 404-370-4100.

17 – Cobb Symphony Salute to America, Kell H.S., Marietta, 3 p.m. 678-305-7148.

(Check Memorial Day Section for long weekend events.)

30 – Open House & Air Show, DeKalb Peachtree Airport. 770-936-5440.

30 – Taste of Sandy Springs – 770-206-1445.

30-31 – Indie Craft, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS J American Museum of Papermaking. . . . . . . . . 404-894-6663 J Atlanta Cyclorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-658-7625 J Atlanta History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-814-4000 J Atlanta International Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-688-2467 J Atlanta Preservation Walking Tours . . . . . . . . 404-688-3350 J Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center . . . . . . . 404-523-6275 J Braves Museum & Turner Field Tours . . . . . . . . 404-614-2311 J Breman Jewish Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 678-222-3700 J Bulloch Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-992-1731 J Bus Tours Gray Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-767-0594 J Callanwolde Fine Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-872-5338 J Carter Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-865-7100 J Centennial Olympic Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-222-PARK J Chattahoochee River Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-538-1200 J CNN Studio Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-827-2300 J Fernbank Museum of Natural History. . . . . . . . 404-929-6300 J Fox Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-881-2100 J Georgia Department of Archives . . . . . . . . . . . 678-364-3700 J Georgia Dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-223-9200 J Georgia State Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-656-2844 J Georgia Tech Ticket Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-894-9600 J Georgia World Congress Center . . . . . . . . . . . 404-223-4000 J Gone With The Wind Museum, Marietta. . . . . . 770-429-1115 J Governor’s Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-261-1776 J Kennesaw Mtn. Nat’l Battlefield . . . . . . . . . . . 770-427-4686 J Margaret Mitchell House & Museum . . . . . . . . 404-249-7015 J Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-528-1444 J Marietta Museum of History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-528-0431 J Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site . . . . . . . . 404-331-3920 J Michael Carlos Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-727-4282 J Museum of Civil War/Locomotive History. . . . . 770-427-2117 J Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia. . . . . 404-881-1109 J Oakland Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-688-2107 J Philips Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-878-3000 J Road to Tara Museum, Jonesboro. . . . . . . . . . . 770-478-4800 J Scott Antique Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-569-4112 J Six Flags Over Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-948-9290 J Smith Plantation, Roswell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-641-3978 J Southeastern Railway Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-476-2013 J Stone Mountain Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-498-5690 J Underground Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-523-2311 J Woodruff Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-733-4200 J World of Coca Cola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-676-5151 J Wren’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-753-7735 J Yellow River Game Ranch, Lilburn . . . . . . . . . . 770-972-6643 J Zoo Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-624-9453

23-24 – Decatur Arts Festival, downtown.

404-371-9583.

24-31 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

27 – Wind Down Wednesday with Mama’s Love, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 5:30-7 p.m.

404-851-9111.

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

28 – Screen on the Green, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

29 – Tango Night, Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404872-5338.

29-31 – Atlanta Green Expo, Georgia World Congress Center. 404-223-4000.

29-31 – Blade Show & International Cutlery Fair, Cobb Galleria Centre. 877-746-9757.

May 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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Sports Schedules BASEBALL

FISHING

Home Schedules ATLANTA BRAVES

May 9, 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fly Fishing Clinics Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 May 15-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antique Tackle Show Nationall Guard Armory, Savannah, 352-622-2868 May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Fishing Day Smithgall Woods, Helen, 706-878-3087

May 1-3 . . . . . . . . .HOUSTON May 4-5 . . . . . . . . . .NY METS May 15-17 . . . . . . .ARIZONA May 18-21 . . . . .COLORADO May 22-24 . . . . . . .TORONTO 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

(See info on fishing tournaments at www.flwoutdoor.com)

GOLF

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS May 2-5 . . . . . . . .LEXINGTON May 6-9 . . .BOWLING GREEN May 20-23 . . . . .GREENVILLE May 24-27 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE 706-736-7889 greenjacketsbaseball.com

May 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Bacon Golf Tourney Fox Creek Course, Smyrna, 770-431-2842 May 4, 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golf Tournaments Golf Club of Georgia, Alpharetta, 404-720-7878 May 15-16 . . . . . Legends of Sports International Golf Challenge Tucker, 770-723-3856

ROME BRAVES May 2-5 . . .BOWLING GREEN May 6-9 . . . . . . . .LEXINGTON May 20-23 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE May 24-27 . . . . .GREENVILLE 706-378-5144 www.romebraves.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS May 2-5 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE May 6-9 . . . . . . .GREENVILLE May 20-23 .BOWLING GREEN May 24-27 . . . . . .LEXINGTON 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

WNBA Home Schedules ATLANTA DREAM May 27 (PS) . .CONNECTICUT 404-604-2626 www.AtlantaDream.net

MISCELLANEOUS May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tree Top Excursion Panola Mountain State Park, 1-4 p.m., 770-389-7801 May 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAKES Day Smithgall Woods, Helen, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 706-878-3087 May 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dirty Spokes Duathlon (run-bike-run) Fort Yargo State Park, 770-867-3489

BIKING May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dirty Spokes Mountain Bike Race Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, 770-867-3489 May 3. . . . . . . . . . . USA Crits Speedweek Finals & Global BMW Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge, 866-511-7742 May 7 . . . . . . Great Southern Bike Rally, Douglas, 912-389-3401 May 22-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of Atlanta Georgia Cycling Event 678-297-2811 May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bike Ride in Olde Town Conyers (4M) 4-6 p.m., 770-602-2606 May 30 . . . Bike Ride in Old Town Conyers (10k), 770-602-2606

ARENA FOOTBALL Home Schedules AUGUSTA COLTS May 17 . . . . . . . . . .CANTON May 23 . . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI www.augustacolts.com

COLUMBUS LIONS May 3 . . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA May 9 . . . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI www.columbuslions.net

GEORGIA FORCE

WATERSPORTS May 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Moon Canoe Outing Tallulah Gorge State Park, 7:30 p.m., 706-754-7981 May 9 . . . . . . . . . Basic Canoe Clinic, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 10 a.m., 770-389-7801

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May 3 . . . . . .NEW ORLEANS May 12 . . . . . .PHILADELPHIA May 31 . . . . . . . .TAMPA BAY www.georgiaforce.com

f a task is once begun, never leave it ‘til it’s done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all.

S. GA. WILDCATS

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.

ECCLESIASTES 9:10 NKJV May 9 . . . . . . . . . .KENTUCKY May 30 .BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT GOD’S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR WOMEN Honor Books, Tulsa, OK www.southgawildcats.com 22 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / May 2009

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Sports Schedules HIKES & RUNS May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Byron, 5K, 478-956-2409 May 2 . . . . . . . . . . Cumming, 5K, 678-491-0639 May 2 . . . . . . . . . Dalton, 5K, 2K, 706-272-6662 May 2 . . . . . . Hartwell, 5K, 10K, 706-376-8590 May 2 . . . . . . Lawrenceville, 5K, 770-513-7139 May 2 . . . . . . . . . . Richland, 4M, 770-423-6174 May 2 . . . . . . . Tallulah Falls, 5K, 706-754-0400 May 3 . . . . . . Sandy Springs, 5K, 770-206-1445 May 3 . . . . . . . . . . Snellville, 5K, 770-972-2966 May 9 . . . . . . Madison, 5K, 12K, 706-224-0002 May 9. . . . . . . . . . . . Winder, 5K, 404-327-7738 May 16 . . . Alpharetta, 5K, 10K, 678-297-6078 May 16 . . . . Dawsonville, 100M, 770-403-7846 May 16. . . . . . . . Dunwoody, 5K, 770-730-9064 May 16 . . . . . . Jekyll Island, 5K, 770-926-2367 May 16 Summerville, 26M, 13M, 706-734-4173 May 22 . . . . . . . . . . Statham, 5K, 678-753-0785 May 23. . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 678-429-6483 May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . Dacula, 5K, 770-513-1725 May 30. . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 10K, 770-992-2055 May 30. . . . Dahlonega, 5K, 15K, 678-795-0115 May 30 . . . . . . . . Kennesaw, 4M, 678-895-2631 May 30 . . . . . . . . . Louisville, 5K, 478-625-7584 (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)

RACING ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mopar Southern Classic May 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Off-Season Legends Race May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drags Test & Tune May 15-17 .Sports Car Club of Amer. Time Trials May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drags & Show-N-Shine

ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com May 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mitty Challenge May 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drift Atlanta May 30-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA National Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782 www.atlantadragway.com Oglethorpe Speedway Park . .Pooler, 912-964-8200 www.ospracing.net Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414 www.silverdollarraceway.com

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Fair, FDR State Park, Pine Mt., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 706-663-4858

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com May 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dixie Cup Spring Classic May 6-10 . . . . . .Atlanta Premier H/J Horse Show May 13-17 . . .Atlanta Challenge H/J Horse Show May 30-31 . . . . . . . . .Good Horseman’s Dressage May 30-31 . . . . . . . . . .S.E. Hunter Jumper Series May 2009 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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