Guide to Georgia Summer 2014 by Johnny Craven

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Events Attractions Fairs & Festivals

Summer 2014

So much to do in Douglas, Georgia!

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Volume 54 Summer

Number 2 June/July/August 2014

CONTENTS Metro Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Labor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Garden & Nature Events . . . . . . . .7 Sporting Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Entertainment Venues . . . . . .10-11 Summer Events in Georgia . . .12-19 July 4th Events . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Theatre & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

ON THE COVER ouglas, Georgia will be the site of many unique events this summer. There will be a Summer Beach Bash downtown on June 3, a July 4th Freedom Fest at J.C. Adams Municipal Park, and the two day South Georgia Outdoor Expo at the Central Square Complex on August 22-23. For more information on Douglas, its events, and its attractions, see the articles inside this issue and the ad on page 23 and visit www.CityofDouglas.com.

GUIDE

65th Annual

Watermelon Days Festival June 2-28, 2014

GEORGIA

801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816 Phone 706-846-2620 E-mail guidetogeorgia@windstream.net Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor Debi Richardson . . . . . . .Graphics Editor 803-259-1990, debi@guidetogeorgia.com Hayley Yawn . . . .Social Media Specialist Johnny Craven . .Information Technologist Mike Norkus . . . . . . . . . . . . .Distribution The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Four 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 $10 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.

“Watermelon Capital of the World”

Cordele, GA

Main Day of Festival June 28nd Parade •Arts & Crafts •Train Ride •Dance Car & Truck and Tractor Display •Entertainment Watermelon Slice Give-away •Fireworks •Pageant Watermelon Eating Contest •Seed Spitting Contest Gospel Music •Photo Contest •Hot Air Balloon Rides 5K, 10K and Fun Run •Puppet Show •Taste of Melon Dog Show •Fishing Rodeo •Horseshoe Tournament Chunking Contest •SAM Shortline Train •much more!

to be entered into a drawing for a

229-273-1668

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METRO ATLANTA Scott Antique Market in Atlanta The Scott Antique Market at the Atlanta Expo Centers, the world’s largest monthly indoor antique show, features two buildings stocked full of pretty much every antique imaginable. With 366,000 square feet to explore, and over 3,500 booths, plus outdoor shopping and even a courtyard of merchandise, it’s almost impossible to leave without finding exactly what you’re looking for, according to the show’s organizers. All things antique wind up at the Scott Antique Market – antique furniture, vintage hardware, rare art, stunning glassware, heirloom silver, incredible jewelry, and so much more. The Scott Antique Market, described as “America’s favorite treasure hunt,” always takes place the second weekend of every month at the Atlanta Expo Centers which straddle I-285 at Exit 55. Parking is free; admission is only $5; and a complimentary shuttle goes between both buildings. Show hours are Thursdays 12:45-6pm, Fridays & Saturdays 9am-6pm, and Sundays 10am-4pm. Upcoming shows will be June 12-15, July 10-13, Aug. 7-10, and Sept. 11-14. For a complete list of show dates and more information on Scott Antique Markets, call 740-569-2800 or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

All Summer Events Ongoing – Anne Frank in the World Exhibit, Parkside Shop. Ctr., Sandy Springs. 770-206-1558. Thru Apr. 1, 2015 – Civil War in Sandy Spgs., Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. 404-851-9111. 1, 7, 8 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Sat. & Sun. 770-964-8575. June 1-Aug. 31 – Lasershow, Stone Mountain Park. Call for dates/times. 770-498-5690. June 3-Aug. 28 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Pk., Tues./Thurs., 12-1pm. 404-223-4412. June 4-Aug. 27 – Wednesday WindDown, Centennial Olympic Pk., 5:30-8pm. 404-223-4412. June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 – First Thursday Art Walk, Dntn. Atlanta, 5-8pm. 404-658-1877. June 5-26 – Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 10am, ages 3-10. 404-851-9111. June 6-Aug. 29 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank, Fri. 6:30-11pm. 404-929-6300. June 7, July 12, Aug. 2 – Smyrna Concert Series, Village Green, 7-10pm. 770-434-6600. June 8, Aug. 3 – Greater Atlanta Coin Show, Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel. 770-772-4359. June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 – Turtle Tours, Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, 11am. 404-851-9111. June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 – Alive After Five, Roswell Historic District. 770-640-3253.

June 26-27, July 26-27 – Alpharetta Art in the Park, Old Milton Park. 678-297-2811. June 27, July 25, Aug. 22 – Glover Park Concerts, Marietta Square, 8pm. 770-794-5601.

June 4-8 – Shakespeare in Piedmont Park, 7:30pm. 404-845-0793. 5 – Gumball 3000, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412. 7 – Brew Moon Summerfest, Downtown Alpharetta, 6:30-11pm. 678-297-2811. 7-8 – Locomotive Days, Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013. 7-8 – Virginia Highland Summerfest. 404874-2084. 7-8 – Peachtree Hills Festival of Arts. 404845-0793. 8 – Alpharetta City Band Concert, Adult Activity Center, 3pm. 678-297-6140. 8 – Concert by the Springs with Yacht Rock Revue, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111. 11-14 – Atlantafest (Christian Music Festival), Stone Mountain Park. 800-783-8839. 12-15 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000. 14 – HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash Block Party, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

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METRO ATLANTA Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. The museum is also home to buses from MARTA’s historic fleet and predecessor systems, vintage cabs and firefighting equipment, and more. The Locomotive Celebration on June 7-8 will include temporary tattoos, locomotive hunt, refreshments, and a kids’ craft corner. The museum will celebrate Independence Day on July 4 with both trains running and a variety of holiday themed refreshments. Trains, Trucks, and Tractors on Aug. 2-3 will offer refreshments, temporary caboose tattoos, craft corner for children, hayrides, and exhibits of tractors, trucks, and other vehicles, both old and new. Located at 3595 Buford Hwy. in Duluth, the Museum follows a seasonal schedule; days and hours of operation are available on the website. With ad on page 4 one free train or park train ride with each paid admission. For information, visit www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org or phone 770-476-2013.

June 14 – Tunes From the Tombs, Historic Oakland Cemetery. 404-688-2107. 14-15 – Peachtree Corners Festival, Corners Parkway. 678-492-6114. 20 – Beach Party, Decatur Square, 5-11pm. 404-270-4100. 20 – Movie Night, Hapeville Football Stadium, 7:30pm. 404-669-8269. 20 – Juneteenth Celebration, Cyclorama & Grant Park. 404-624-0697. 21 – Atlanta Green Festival, Grant Park. 678-379-8370. 21 – Lift Up Atlanta’s Summer Fun Festival, Riverview Landing, Mableton. 678-245-4622. 21 – Movie by Moonlight, Taylor-Brawner Park, Smyrna, 8:30pm. 770-434-6600. 21-22 – Juneteenth Celebration, Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4000. 26 – Rhythm & Brews/Melon & Mayhem, Heritage Sandy Springs, 6:30-8pm. 404-851-9111. 26-29 – Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, National Battlefield Park. 770-427-4686. 28 – Oakland Cemetery & Civil War Guided Walking Tour. 404-688-2107. 28-29 – Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival. 404-873-1222.

July

13 – Concert by the Springs with Grains of Sand Band, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111. 18 – Downtown Live Concert, Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville, 7pm. 404-669-8269. 19 – Cherokee Memorial Dedication, Roswell Riverside Park, 2-5pm. 800-776-7935. 20 – Civil War Encampment, Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4000. 20 – Cyclorama Family Day. 678-379-8370. 26 – Chattahoochee River Summer Splash, Morgan Falls, Sandy Springs. 678-538-1200. 26 – Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, Piedmont Park. 404-875-7275. 31 – Rhythm & Brews / The Bitteroots, Heritage Sandy Springs, 6:30-8pm. 404-851-9111.

August 2 – Old Soldiers Day Parade & Road Race, Alpharetta. 678-297-6048. 2 – Praise in the Park, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

REGENCY SUITES HOTEL 975 West Peachtree Street at 10th Street ATLANTA, GEORGIA All-suite hotel; Elegant kitchenettes; Luxurious continental breakfast; complimentary dinner (Mon.-Thurs.) Located two blocks from I-75/85, next to Midtown MARTA station. 404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 www.regencysuites.com

(See Pages 20-21 for Independence Day events.) 6 – Caffeine & Octane Car Show, 12600 Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta. 678-297-2811. 10-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000. 11-12 – Atlanta Antique Gun & Int’l. Military Show, Cobb Civic Ctr. 770-528-8450. 12 – Atlanta Street Food Festival, Piedmont Park, Noon. 404-875-7275. June / July / August 2014 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

METRO ATLANTA The Civil War in Sandy Springs Exhibit and Stars and Stripes Celebration The Civil War in Sandy Springs exhibit will be on view at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum through April 1, 2015, and is free, made possible by the Frances and Beverly Dubose Foundation. The story of occupied Sandy Springs is significant to the major turning point for the Civil War. The exhibit includes rare artifacts and previously unpublished accounts of the occupation of Sandy Springs by firsthand witnesses. It tells the story of the people of this small farming community who lived through the invasion and occupation and the effects these courses of events had on their lives. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11am-2pm and by appointment. For more information, call 404-851-9111 Ext. 2, or visit www.heritagesandysprings.org. Join the City of Sandy Springs for the Stars and Stripes Celebration on Saturday, July 5, at the Concourse Corporate Center. Enjoy food, fun, and an incredible fireworks display. Go to www.sandyspringsga.gov for event details.

August 2-3 – Train, Trucks, Tractors, Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013. 7-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000. 10 – Concert by the Springs/Highballs, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111. 15 – Downtown Live Concert, Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville, 7pm. 404-669-8269. 16 – BBQ, Blues, & Bluegrass, Harmony Park in Oakhurst, Decatur, 12-8pm. 404-370-4100.

16-17 – Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival. 404-875-7275. 17 – Bridal Extravaganza, Atlanta Convention Ctr. at Americasmart. 888-814-2752. 22-23 – Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, Adams Park. 770-422-9714. 24 – Festival Peachtree Latino, Piedmont Park. 404-875-7275. Aug. 29 – Rhythm & Brews/Packway Handle Band, Sandy Springs Heritage Green, 6:308pm. 404-851-9111.

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HHLABOR DAY EVENTSHH August 28, 30 – ATLANTA – Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games, Georgia Dome. 404-223-9200. 29-31 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival, Callaway Gdns. 800-callaway. 29-31 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK – Labor Day Weekend. 770-498-5690. 29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – DragonCon, Downtown. 770-909-0115. 29-Sept. 1 – FAYETTEVILLE – Fayette County Fair. 404-913-fair. 29-Sept. 1 – TYBEE ISLAND – Arts Assn. Show & Sale. 912-786-5920. 30 – OMAHA – Labor Day on the Lake, Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706. 30 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day Festival, Ft. McAllister State Park. 912-727-2339. 30 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Folk Pottery Show & Sale, Art Center. 706-878-3300. 30-31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show, Postell Park. 912-264-3254.

30-Sept. 1 – DECATUR – AJC Decatur Book Festival. 404-471-5769. 30-Sept. 1 – HELENA – A Labor-less Day, Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474. 30-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Art in the Park, Glover Park. 404-966-8497. 31 – ATLANTA – Pure Heat Community Festival, Piedmont Park. 404-875-7275. 31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sounds of Motown, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090. 31 – TYBEE ISLAND – Labor Day Beach Bash & Fireworks. 912-786-5444. 31-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Nibble & Noshfest, Temple Kol Emeth. 770-973-3533. 31-Sept. 2 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Southern Gospel Music Celebration, Epworth by the Sea. 912-638-8688.

September 1 – ROSWELL – National America Day, Smith Plantation House. 770-641-3978.

Garden and Nature Events June 1-Aug. 1 – PINE MOUNTAIN – FSU Flying High Circus. Callaway Gardens. June-Aug. – ATLANTA – Living Plant Sculptures, Atlanta Botanical Garden. June 1-Aug. 31 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Organ Concerts, Callaway Gardens (daily except Tues. & Thurs. in June & July; Sat. & Sun. in Aug.), 2-4pm. June 6, July 18-19, Aug. 1, Aug. 29 – ATLANTA – Concerts, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Walk, FDR State Park. 706-663-4858. 14 – ROSWELL – Lavender Festival, Barrington Hall. 770-640-3855. 21 – ATHENS – Digital Plant Photography, State Botanical Garden. 21 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Astronomy Show, FDR State Park. 706-663-4858. 27-28 – ELLIJAY – Garden Club Flower Show, Gilmer Arts Bldg. 706-889-1230. 29 – ATHENS – Protecting Plant Diversity, State Botanical Garden.

June

July

7 – ATHENS – Carnivorous Plants, State Botanical Garden. 7 – OMAHA – Alligator Day, Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706. 7-8 – COLUMBUS – Chattahoochee Valley Daylily Festival, Columbus Botanical Garden. 7-8 – ROSWELL – Flying Colors Butterfly Festival, Chattahoochee Nature Center. 7-28 – DAWSONVILLE – Bird Shows, Amicalola State Park, Sat., 1pm. 706-265-1969. 7-28 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Remarkable Reptiles, FDR State Park. 706-663-4858. 8-29 – DAWSONVILLE – Snake Shows, Sun., 1pm. 706-265-1969. 12-14 – DEARING – McCorkles Plant Sale. 706-597-1000. 13 – ATHENS – Summer Tree Identifications, State Botanical Garden. 13-15 – TALLULAH FALLS – Full-Moon Suspension Bridge Hikes, T. Gorge St. Pk. 706-754-7981. 14 – LAVONIA – Reptile Show, Tugaloo State Park. 706-356-4362. 14 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Geology Talk &

31 – RUTLEDGE – Solar Astronomy, Hard Labor Creek State Park, 8pm. 706-557-3001.

All Summer

August 8 – RICHMOND HILL – Full Moon Stargazers Party, Ft. McAllister. 912-727-2339. 12-13, 18-19, 22-24 – RUTLEDGE – Paddle Under Perseids, Hard Labor Creek State Park, 10pm & 11:30pm. 706-557-3001. 16 – CARTERSVILLE – Birds & Birding, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747. 23 – HELEN – Gold Fever & Golden Memories, Smithgall Woods, 9am-12n.

• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 • Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway • State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244 • Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400 • Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055 • Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087

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Sporting Events South Georgia Outdoor Expo in Douglas The South Georgia Outdoor Expo will be held at Central Square Complex in downtown Douglas on Friday, August 22, from 1-7pm and Saturday, August 23, from 9am-5pm. Vendors will fill the grounds and both exhibit halls at Central Square Complex with items relating to outdoor apparel, hunting gear, ATVs, boats, hunting/camping trips, fishing accessories, and more specialty outdoor merchandise. A Wild Game Supper will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22, with a guest speaker. Gopher Plantation will be serving venison, wild hog, quai,l and all the fixings that will surely satisfy any appetite. Tickets for the supper will be $15 per person. Attendees will experience a two day event packed with live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more fun for the entire family. On Friday and Saturday, Rocky Boots and Norris Shoe Store will present Steve Scruggs, Rocky Snake Master, “Snakes Alive” educational seminar. Admission will be $5 for ages 12 and up. For more information about the South Georgia Outdoor Expo, visit www.CityofDouglas.com/SGOE or phone 912-383-0277.

BIKING

RACING

June 8-14. . . . . . . . Bicycle Ride Across Georgia BRAG, 770-498-5153 June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Century Bike Ride Dellinger Park, Cartersville, 770-382-5500. Aug. 14-17. . . . . . Destination Helen Bike Rally 706-878-0076

Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.com June 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERA Cycle Jam June 13-15, Aug. 1-3, 28-31. . . . . . . . . . . . NASA July 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA Double SARRC Sept. 19-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERA National

Equestrian/Livestock

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

June 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar W Rodeo Rabun Arena, Tiger, 706-781-9800 July 11-12 . . . . . . . . Charles B. Davis Memorial PRCA Rodeo, Ringgold, 8pm, 423-903-9721 July 19-20 . . Mason & Zach Greene Memorial Rodeo, Calhoun Fairgrounds, 866-877-3811 Aug. 2-3 . . . . . . Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers, 888-960-4224 Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . Philips Ranch Championship Rodeo, Resaca, 800-877-3811

ROAD ATLANTA

Hampton, 770-946-4211, www.atlantamotorspeedway.com June 5-July 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday Thunder June 6-Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday Night Drags June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bandolero Nationals Aug. 9, Sept. 20 Off-Season Legends & Bandolero Aug. 29. . . . . . . . NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Aug. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Clips Benefit Aug. 31. . . . . . . . . . . NASCAR Nationwide Series

ATLANTA DRAGWAY Commerce, 770-682-3782, www.atlantadragway.com June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevy High Performance Magazine Nationals June 6-Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . YearOne Fast Friday June 14-Aug. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summit Racing June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Night of Fire July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . National Dragster Challenge Aug. 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturers Cup Aug. 22-24 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Motorcycle Rally

SILVER DOLLAR RACEWAY Reynolds, 478-847-4414, www.silverdollarraceway.com June 7,8,21, July 5,19, Aug. 2,16,30 . . . . ET Racing June 14,28, July 12, Aug. 9 . . . . Super Street Series Aug. 22-24, Sept. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motocross Sept. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mustang Day Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler 912-964-8200, www.ospracing.net Toccoa Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . (thru Oct) 706-491-4493, www.localracechat.com

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Sporting Events Chattahoochee River Summer Splash The coolest way to escape the heat this summer will be at the 7th Annual Summer Splash at the Chattahoochee River on Saturday, July 26. Guests are invited to bring their kayak, canoe, or raft, or rent one from the local outfitters. The six mile float will last about three hours, depending upon the river’s current and amount of paddling. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism will host this signature event and have teamed up with Cooper Global Transportation and the City of Sandy Springs. Make sure you register early for the event to ensure your spot on the river. After the float there will be music, food, and fun waiting for everyone to enjoy at Powers Island. Parking for Summer Splash is at Powers Island, and a shuttle will transport participants to Morgan Falls to begin the float. Register for the Summer Splash by calling the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) at 678 538-1200 or visiting www.nps.gov/chat.

BASEBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA BRAVES ROME BRAVES June 3-4 . . . . . . . .MARINERS June 13-15 . . . . . . . . .ANGELS June 16-18 . . . . . . . .PHILLIES June 30-July 2 . . . . . . . .METS July 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . .D’BACKS July 18-20 . . . . . . . . .PHILLIES July 21-24` . . . . . . .MARLINS July 25-28 . . . . . . . . .PADRES Aug. 8-10 . . . . . .NATIONALS Aug. 11-14 . . . . . . .DODGERS Aug. 15-17 . . . . . .ATHLETICS Aug. 29-31 . . . . . . .MARLINS 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

June 5-8 . . . . . . .GREENVILLE June 9-11 . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA June 19-22 . . . . . . . .HICKORY July 1-3 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA July 10-13 . . . . . . . .HICKORY July 15-17 . . . . . .GREENVILLE July 23-25 . . . . . .DELMARVA July 26-29 . . . . .W. VIRGINIA Aug. 7-10 . . . . .CHARLESTON Aug. 19-21 . . . . .SAVANNAH Aug. 22-24 . . . .CHARLESTON Aug. 29-Sept. 1 . .SAVANNAH 706-378-5144 www.romebraves.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS

June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROME June 2-4 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE June 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . .ROME June 12-15 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA June 5-8 . . . . . . . .LEXINGTON June 27-30 . . . . . . . . . .ROME June 19-22 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE July 1-3 . . . . . .CHARLESTON June 23-26 . . . . . . . . . .ROME July 7-9 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA July 4-6 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLE July 10-13 . . . .CHARLESTON July 15-17 . . . .KANNAPOLIS July 18-21 . . . . . .LEXINGTON July 23-25 . . . . . .SAVANNAH July 31-Aug. 3 . . . . .HICKORY July 26-29 . . . .GREENSBORO Aug. 4-6 . . . . . .CHARLESTON Aug. 7-10 . . . . . .SAVANNAH Aug. 11-13 . . . . . .ASHEVILLE Aug. 19-21 . . . . . . .HICKORY Aug. 14-17 . . . . .GREENVILLE Aug. 22-24 . . . . .LEXINGTON Aug. 26-28 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA Aug. 29-Sept. 1 CHARLESTON 912-351-9150 706-736-7889 www.sandgnats.com greenjacketsbaseball.com July 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . Dizzy Dean Baseball World Championship Calhoun, 706-625-3200

WATERSPORTS

BASKETBALL Home Schedule ATLANTA DREAM June 3 . . . . . . . .LOS ANGELES June 7 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO June 13 . . . . . . . .MINNESOTA June 18 . . . . . .WASHINGTON June 20 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK July 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .INDIANA July 5 . . . . . . .WASHINGTON July 8 . . . . . . .CONNECTICUT July 13 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO July 25 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO July 29 . . . . . .CONNECTICUT Aug. 3 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK Aug. 13 . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIX Aug. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . .TULSA 404-604-2626 www.AtlantaDream.net

FOOTBALL Home Schedule ATLANTA FALCONS Aug. 8 . . . . . . . . . .DOLPHINS Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . .TITANS 404-223-8444 www.atlantafalcons.com

ARENA FOOTBALL Home Schedules COLUMBUS LIONS June 7 . . . . . . . . . .ALABAMA June 14 . . . . . . . . .NASHVILLE 706-653-4460 www.columbuslions.net

GEORGIA FIRE

July 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Alley Paddle (11.08M) on June 7 . . . . . . . . . .NASHVILLE Upper Oostanaula River, Calhoun, 800-887-3811 June 14 . . . . . .LEHIGH VALLEY July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chattahoochee River Summer June 27 . . . . . . . . .COLUMBUS Splash, Sandy Springs. 678-538-1200 706-291-5281 www.georgiafire.us Aug. 17, 24. . . Hiawassee Paddle (5.5M), Calhoun, 423-338-8115 June / July / August 2014 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 9

Entertainment Venues in Georgia AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE at Lakewood

Atlanta, 404-627-9704, www.lakewoodamphitheatre.org June 7 Zac Brown Band June 22 Brad Paisley, Randy Houser, Leah Turner, Charlie Worsham July 13 Tim McGraw & Cassadee Pope July 18 Kiss & Def Leppard July 24 Vans Warped Tour Luke Bryan, Lee Brice, Cole Swindell July 25-26 Fall Out Boy & Paramore July 30 Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Aug. 5 Asking Alexandria Nine Inch Nails & Soundgarden Aug. 8 Kiss 104.1 Flashback Festival Aug. 9 Aug. 19 One Republic

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN

404-876-5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org June 6 Creedence Clearwater Revisited July 18-19 Indigo Girls Aug. 1 Gavin DeGraw & Matt Nathanson Aug. 29 Lyle Lovett & His Large Band

AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

706-722-3521, www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com June 2-3 Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing June 11 Widespread Panic

COBB GALLERIA CENTRE

Atlanta, 770-955-8000, www.cobbgalleria.com Blade Show & Int’l. Cutlery Fair June 6-8 Cobb Daylily Society June 21 June 27-29 LEGO Kidsfest S. E. Homeschool Expo July 24 Atlanta Gospel Fest Music, Aug. 1-2 Health & Wellness Fest Aug. 2-3 4 Wheel Parts: Truck & Jeep Festival Aug. 3 Georgia Bridal Show

COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER

706-494-8330, www.columbusciviccenter.org Denim & Diamonds/Justin Moore June 28 July 17-20 Peter Pan LIVE

FOX THEATRE

Atlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org June 3-8 Evita June 13 Damon Albarn June 27 George Lopez July 8-13 Little Mermaid Aug. 22 Michael McDonald & TOTO

FREDERICK BROWN, JR. AMPHITHEATER

CALLANWOLDE

Peachtree City, 770-631-0630, ww.amphitheater.org June 21 Bruce Hornsby & Noisemakers July 12 Beach Boys July 26 Michael Bolton Aug. 2 Arrival-Music of Abba

CENTRE FOR PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

Atlanta, 404-223-8200, www.gadome.com July 26 Drum Corp International Football: Aug. 27 GSU v. Abilene Christian Aug. 28 Chick-fil-A Kickoff/Miss. v. Boise State Aug. 30 Chick-fil-A Kickoff/Alabama v. West Va.

Atlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org June 13 Ted Howe (Jazz) June 27 Ike Stubblefield & Friends (Jazz) July 11 Diane Durrett (Jazz) Aug. 1 Joe Gransden (Jazz) Aug. 15 Bradford Rogers (Jazz) Newnan, 770-254-2787, www.thecentreonline.net June 21 The Day They Hung the Elephant Aug. 2 Tribute to Elvis-Live from Branson

CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATRE

Atlanta, 888-292-8495, www.chastaintickets.com Live Nation: 404-223-2227 June 15 Daryl Hall, John Oates June 22 Counting Crows July 7 Lionel Richie, CeeLo Green Delta Classic: 404-733-5000 June 6 Al Jarreau, Marcus Miller, ASO June 21 ASO/Music of U2 June 27 Temptations & Four Tops June 28 Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Rick, Springfield July 11 Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, Plain White T’s July 12 Sunset Jazz Festival July 26 O.A.R. & Phillip Phillips Aug. 15 Gipsy Kings, Ole’ Noys Aug. 16 Dave Koz & Friends Aug. 22 Boyz II Men & En Vogue Other Concerts: 888-292-8495 July 3 New Edition July 30 Sarah McLachlan Aug. 17 Panic! At the Disco & Walk the Moon Aug. 24 Chicago, REO Speedwagon

COBB ENERGY CENTRE

Atlanta, 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com June 4 Morrissey June 13 rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes June 14 Frankie Valli & Four Seasons June 17 Julianne Hough & Derek Hough June 19 Elvis Costello June 21 Tribute to Elvis/Shawn Klush June 29 The Voice 2014 Tour Aug. 19 Tori Amos Aug. 27 Jay Leno

GEORGIA DOME

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIRGROUNDS

Hiawassee, 706-896-4191, www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com June 13-14 Appalachian Wine & Jazz Festival July 4 Fireworks July 18-26 Georgia Mountain Fair Aug. 7-9 Ga. Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER

Atlanta, 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com June 14 Matty B Live June 15 Real Men Cook July 2-3 Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo Aug. 10 Taste of the Runway

GWINNETT CENTER

Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com June 21 Big Laughs Comedy Series June 22 Georgia Bridal Show June 26-28 Forward Conference July 8 Real Hair Battle July 25-27 Outdoor Blast Aug. 1-3 International Film Festival Aug. 23 Endurocross

HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS

404-851-9111, www.heritagesandysprings.org Concerts by the Springs: June 8 Yacht Rock Revue July 13 Grains of Sand Band Aug. 10 The Highballs Rhythm & Brews: June 26 Melon & Mayhem July 31 The Bitteroots Aug. 29 Packway Handle Band Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings: June 5-26, Wed. 10-11 (Ages 3-10)

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Entertainment Venues in Georgia MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATER

SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER

Mableton, 770-819-7765, www.mablehouse.org June 7 Summer Jazz Explosion June 21 Candlelite Concert-Webb Wilder Aug. 16 Candlelite Concert-Copious Jones Aug. 30 West Atlanta Music Festival

800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com June 10-11 Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing June 29 The Job Experience Aug. 9-10 Eastman Gun Show

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER

SOUTHERN GROUND AMPHITHEATER

Madison, 877-233-0598, www.mmcc-arts.org Chamber Music Festival - various venues June 6-7 Violinist Chee-Yun & Pianist Natasha Paremski June 8 Christiania Trio June 13 Dover Quartet June 15 3 String Divas Dixieland Jazz in the Park June 26 June 29 Susie Park & Elizabeth Pridgen

MILLER PARK

Marietta, 770-528-8875, www.cobbcountyga.gov June 7 Atlanta Radio Club Hamfest June 14 Creepers Car Show June 14-15 Ga. Dachshund Races June 20-21 Cobb Classic Rodeo July 5 Atlanta Food Festival Aug. 7-9 All 4 Kids Consignment Sale Aug. 16 Shrine Car Show Aug. 22-23 Cobb Classic Rodeo Aug. 30 Celebrate Freedom Atlanta

NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER Atlanta 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com June 13-15 Sports Collectibles Show June 14-15 Classic Collectibles/Home Décor Expo June 28-29 Eastman Gun Show July 12-13 Exotic Bird Fair Aug. 9 Golden Spike Train Show Aug. 15-17 Folkfest Aug. 23-24 Eastman Gun Shows PHILIPS ARENA

Atlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com June 14 HOT 107.9’s Birthday Bash 19 June 16 Jesus Christ Superstar June 21 Paul McCartney June 28 Katy Perry Aug. 28 Aerosmith

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE

Atlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com June 4 Almost Homeless Comedy Tour June 6-8 Mitch Fatel June 12-15 Richard Lewis June 20-21 Jon Reep June 26-28 Russell Peters July 10-12 Jimmy Shubert July 17-20 John Heffron July 25-28 Christopher Titus Aug. 15-16 Bert Kreisher Aug. 21-23 Bob Marley

ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com Puppet Series: June 2-7 Jungle Book: Story of Mowgli’s Fire June 9-14 Puppets Kapow! June 16-21 Cinderella June 23-28 Gingerbread Man June 30-July 3 Aesop’s Fantastic Fables July 7-12 Tangle of Tales July 14-19 Peter Rabbit’s Tales

Fayetteville, 770-461-6029, villagesamphitheater.com June 7 Kansas June 28 Jefferson Starship Temptations Review July 12 July 26 Gary Puckett & Union Gap Aug. 9 Charlie Daniels Band

STRAND THEATRE Marietta, 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org June 6, 15, 22, 29, & July 4, 13, 19, 25 Men of Motown June 7, 15, 27, July 5, 11, 20, 26 – Diva! June 8, 13, 28, July 6, 12, 18 – Jukebox Giants July 4 Fireworks

TERRACE AMPHITHEATER Big Canoe Chapel 706-579-5099, www.bigcanoechapel.org June 14 7 Bridges (Ultimate Eagles Experience) July 5 The Sock Hops July 26 Grapevine Band Aug. 9 Kharisma

UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Athens, 706-542-4400, www.pac.uga.edu June 1 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra June 26 Sir James Galway Flute Festival

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com June 3 Jack Johnson, Amos Lee June 14 Boston, .38 Special July 17 Doobie Bros., Peter Frampton, Matthew Curry July 18 Ray LaMontagne, Jenny Lewis, Belle Brigade July 25-26 Avett Bros., Emmylou Harris Aug. 3 Phish Aug. 5 James Taylor Aug. 16 Motley Crue, Alice Cooper Aug. 24 Keith Urban, Jerrod Niemann, Brett Eldredge

WILD ADVENTURES Valdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.com June 7 Thomas Rhett & Rhett Akins June 14 Kirk Franklin July 5 Billy Currington July 12 Jeremy Camp Aug. 9 Skillet Aug. 16 Bluegrass & Barbecue

WOLF CREEK AMPHITHEATER Atlanta, 877-725-8849, wolfcreekamphitheater.com June 7 Old School Concert/112, Jagged Edge June 14 BBQ & Blues Festival July 5 Old School Concert/Keith Sweat, Big Daddy, more Aug. 2 Old School Concert/Tank, Ginuwine, more Aug. 16 Music Festival Aug. 23 Wolf Creek Jazz Series Aug. 30 Wolf Creek Funk Party

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Summer in Georg 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, and cookbooks. Gift baskets are available and can be customized. 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, offering a “step back in time” to the days of the general store, is decorated with interesting memorabilia, has a display of John Deere toys inside, and an antique tractor barn featuring John Deere tractors and other antique tools. The store is open from 7am-7pm daily except for Christmas Day. Phone 800-762-9152 or visit www.merritt-pecan.com.

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. 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 (varying from 1.5 hours to 2 hours depending on specific trip). Then it’s back to Blue Ridge. No trip is complete without making a stop at the Gift Shop. The ticket office is in the 100-year-old depot tucked in the charming mountain village of Blue Ridge, Georgia within the lush Chattahoochee National Forest, only 95 miles north of Atlanta. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and information, call 877413-8724 or 706-632- 8724 or visit www.brscenic.com. June 5,13,14,26,27, July 5,10,12,18,19, Monthly Events in Georgia 24,26, Aug. 2,7,9,16,22,23,30 – CORDELE – June 1-Aug. 12 (except Wed.), Aug. 14SAM Shortline Excursion Train. 877-ga-rails. 18, 22-25, 29-Sept. 1 – BLUE RIDGE – Scenic June 6, July 4 – VALDOSTA – 1st Friday, Railway. 877-413-8724. Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-259-3577. 1-30 – COLUMBUS – USS Water Witch June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – AUGUSTA – First Documentary, Port Columbus National Civil War Friday, Downtown, 5-10pm. 706-826-4702. Naval Museum. 706-327-9798. June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – BRUNSWICK – June 1-Aug. 24 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight First Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032. Jazz, Riverwalk, Sundays, 7pm. 706-495-6238. June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – CARTERSVILLE – June 1-Aug. 31 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian 1st Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 770-607-3480. Jam, Gold Museum, Sat. 2-5pm. 706-864-2257. June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – DAHLONEGA – 1st June 2-Aug. 30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. RR Friday Night Concerts, Dntn. 706-864-3513. Tours, Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., 2pm. 706-745-9819. June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 –ROME – First Friday July 5-Aug. 28 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in Horseshoe Bend Park. 706-632-7696. Concerts, 7-10pm. 800-444-1834.

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gia on My Mind The National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus Discover the little known stories of sailors, soldiers, and civilians, both free and enslaved, as affected by the Navies of the American Civil War through award-winning exhibits including the largest surviving Civil War ironclad, the CSS Jackson. Explore unique artifacts, ship replicas, and a great gift shop for history lovers. Special events are held year-round. During June visitors can see an original documentary produced by the National Civil War Naval Museum about the USS Water Witch. On July 12 the museum theater piece Medical Mysteries will feature stories of doctors and nurses serving in the Civil War navies as well as a dramatization of the autopsy of John Wilkes Booth aboard the USS Montauk. The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay will be Aug. 1-3, and visitors can see a webcast of it at the museum in Columbus. The museum is open Sun.-Mon. 12:30pm-4:30pm and Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm and is located at 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information, call 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.

Summer Beach Bash in Douglas Get ready to cool off this summer with the annual Summer Beach Bash on June 3 in Douglas. The Beach Bash will be held from 4-9pm in the vacant lot adjacent to City Hall on 441S in downtown Douglas. With activities planned for all ages, this is sure to be the best Beach Party – away from the beach! Outdoor vendors will include food, novelty, inflatables, and more specialty merchandise. Kids will enjoy large waterslides, Treasure Island sand pit, bouncy house, face painting, watermelon eating contest, sandcastle building contest, and “Strait Jacket” the monster truck. Does it sound like the kids will have all the fun? Don’t worry, adult activities will include a Battle of the Sexes, Hoola Hoopin’, Street Dance with a DJ, and more. Visit Douglas for giant waterslides, food, and fun – what else could a Parrot Head ask for? For more information, contact Pattie Merritt at 912-384-5161 or visit www.cityofdouglas.com/BeachBash.

Monthly Events in Georgia June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – SAUTEE – Pickin’ on the Porch, InsideOut Sautee. 706-878-0144. June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – SAVANNAH – Oyster Roast/Fireworks, Westin. 912-201-2000. June 6, Aug. 1 – NEWNAN – First Friday, Downtown, 5pm. 770-253-8283. June 6-Aug. 29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday Night Concerts, Courthouse, 7pm. 706-745-5493. June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – BLAIRSVILLE – Cruise-In on Square, 4-7pm. 706-897-5857. June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – DAHLONEGA – Old Car Cruise In, Historic Holly Theatre.706-864-3513. June 7-July 26 – CARTERSVILLE – Bluegrass Concerts, Sat. 8-9:30pm, Red Top Mountain State Park. 770-975-0055. June 7-28 – ELLIJAY – Live Music, Cartecay Vineyards, 1:30-5:30pm. 706-698-9463. June 7-29 – DAHLONEGA – Georgia Wine Country Festival, 3 Sisters Vineyard, Saturdays &

Sundays. 706-864-3513. June 7,21, July 5,19, Aug. 2,16 – NEWNAN – Pickin’ on the Square, 11am. 770-253-8287. June 7-Aug. 23 – TALLULAH FALLS – Bluegrass on Square, Sat., 7pm. 706-782-4812. June 7-Aug. 26 – TOCCOA – Ida Cox Music Festival, Downtown, Sat., 7-10pm. 877-4currahee. June 7-Aug. 30 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts, Unicoi St. Pk., 8pm. 706-878-2201. June 7-Aug. 30 – RICHMOND HILL – Movie Nights Under the Stars, Saturdays, dusk, Ice Cream Shop. 912-756-2676. June 7-Aug. 31 –HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi St. Pk., Sat. & Sun. 706-878-2201. June 7, 14, 28, July 19, Aug. 9 – LAVONIA – Concerts, Tugaloo State Park, Saturdays, 8-9:30pm. 706-356-4362. June 7-Aug. 30 –WOODBINE – Opry, Fridays & Saturdays, 7-10pm. 912-576-3027. June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 – ELLIJAY – Cherry Log Pickin,’ Gilmer Sr. Ctr. 706-635-3786.

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Apple-Pickin’ Jubilee in Ellijay The 19th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held on weekends from Sept. 6-Oct. 26 from 9am-6pm at Hillcrest Orchards, nine miles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52. Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow. Jump for joy on the Giant Jumping Pillow. Get lost in the “Corny Kid’s Maze.” Ride the pedal cart track. There will be pig races, pony rides, tricycle rides, honey bee demonstrations, clogging, country bands, and wagon rides. Visit the Moonshine and Farm House Museums, the petting farm, the Children’s Play Area with giant slides, and the Enchanted Forest and Nature Trail with scenes from nursery rhymes and fairy tales. Visit the new Adventure Area with Hillbilly Golf, more playgrounds, a cow train ride, and the Apple Adventure Kids’ Museum. Sit back and enjoy live bluegrass concerts and clogging on the Hillcrest Stage. An operating gristmill will be grinding cornmeal and grits. Grandma’s Bakery will serve fried apple pies, apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and homemade ice cream. There will also be mountain barbecue and other vittles. All activities will be included for a $7 admission fee except for separate fees for the petting farm, bungee jump, and pony rides. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net or phone 706-273-3838 or e-mail applelan@ellijay.com.

Monthly Events in Georgia June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 – BLAIRSVILLE – Shape Note Singing, Cthse, 6:30pm. 877-745-5789. June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 –SAUTEE – Concerts, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. 706-878-1056. June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 – ST. MARYS – Starry Nights, Waterfront Pk., 6-8pm. 912-882-4000. June 27, July 25, Aug. 22 – BLUE RIDGE – Classic Car Cruise-In, D.Q., 6pm. 706-838-4901. June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 – BLUE RIDGE – 3 Monkeys Antique Auction. 706-632-6111. June 28, July 4 – ST. MARYS – Railroad Company Train Excursions. 912-729-1103. June 29, July 27, Aug. 31 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Dinner Dance, Club Hotel. 912-635-5155. July 5, Aug. 2 – RICHMOND HILL – 1st Saturday Cars & Coffee, R. H. Museum. 912-756-3697. July 28, Aug. 9 – CONYERS – N. Ga. Line Steamers Train Ride, Ga. Int’l. Horse Pk. 888-860-4224.

June 2-28 – CORDELE-CRISP COUNTY – Watermelon Days Festival, various venues. 229-273-1668.

3 – DOUGLAS – Main Street Summer Beach Bash, next to City Hall, 4-9pm. 912-384-5161. 5-7 – HELEN – Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race, Helendorf Inn. 706-878-2271. 6 – COLUMBUS – Georgia On My Mind Day, Ga. Visitor Info Ctr., 11am-2pm. 706-649-7455. 6 – RUTLEDGE – Twilight Time Wagon Ride, Hard Labor Creek St. Pk. 706-557-3001. 6-7 – EUHARLEE – Covered Bridge ‘Que. 800-733-2280. 6-7 – EVANS – WRDW 60th Anniversary Party, Town Center Park. 706-650-5005. 6-7 – SAVANNAH – Blues, Jazz, BBQ on River Street. 912-234-0295. 6-8 – MARIETTA TO RINGGOLD – Dixie Hwy. 90-Mile Yard Sale. 770-387-1357. 6-29 – MADISON – Chamber Music Festival, various venues. 706-342-4743. 7 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy Festival, Courthouse Square. 706-485-8112. 7 – ELLIJAY – Tapas on the Square, Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 12-5pm. 706-669-8458. 7 – GRIFFIN – June Jam, Downtown. 770229-6400.

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The Hiawassee 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 the restored L&N Depot & Museum in Etowah, Tennessee. For those riders choosing a trip to Copperhill, the route continues beyond Farmer through Turtletown and Ducktown to the border towns of Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia. 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. Passengers selecting this option will ride one way in dome seating and the other in observation seating. 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.

June 7 – HAZLEHURST – Ga. Great Steak Cook-Off/ Young Chef Hamburger Cook-Off. 912-375-4543. 7 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Music & Dancing, FDR State Park, 7pm. 706-663-4858. 7 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tour of Homes. 912234-7257. 7 – WARM SPRINGS – D-Day Commemoration/Tribute to Rosie the Riveter, FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870. 7-8 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival, North Peach Park, 7-11pm. 478-825-4002. 7-8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Ga. Sea Island Festival, Gascoigne Bluff Pk., 12-6pm. 912-634-0330. 8 – CALHOUN – Mustang/Ford Show & Swap Meet, High School. 800-887-3811. 8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Island Garage Band, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090. 13 – GRIFFIN – Flick in the Park at Sixth, 7:30pm. 770-229-6400. 13 – HIAWASSEE – Appalachian Wine, Jazz, & Art Festival, Ga. Mt. Fair. 706-896-4191. 13-14 – DAHLONEGA – Christian Music Nights, New River Park, 7-10pm. 706-864-2082.

13-14 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach Festival, Downtown. 478-825-4002. 13-15 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Arts Tour. 800-858-8027. 14 – CARTERSVILLE – Day of Discovery, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747. 14 – LUMPKIN – Work & Play the Old Time Way, Westville Village. 888-733-1850. 14-15 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Meeks Park. 706-745-5789 or 877-745-5789.

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Watermelon Days Festival in Cordele Visit the Cordele-Crisp County area June 2-28 for the 64th Annual Watermelon Days Festival, and celebrate the crop that has made the area famous. The main day of the festival will be Saturday, June 28, and will feature a parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, free slices of watermelon, truck and car display, antique tractor and equipment display, and watermelon related competitions such as seed spitting, fast eating, etc. A dance will be held that evening with entertainment presented by MainStream. Events planned from June 2-28 will include a dog show, pageant, road races, photo contest, puppet show, watermelon decoration contest, gospel singing, fishing rodeo, worship service, horseshoe tournament, and more. Also, enjoy a ride on the famous historic SAM Shortline Excursion Train. Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designated the “Watermelon Capital of the World” for having the sweetest, juiciest and crispiest melons in 1991 in a taste test. Over four thousand acres of melons are grown in Crisp County which has the ideal soil to grow this delicious fruit. More than 200 million pounds of watermelons each year are shipped through the Cordele State Farmers Market. Visit the festival, and stay over and enjoy Lake Blackshear, the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, the Watermelon Capital Speedway, golfing, and the Cordele State Farmers Market where you will find an abundance of melons and other fruits and vegetables which are Georgia Grown. For information on things to do in the community and a schedule of activities, phone 229-273-1668 or visit www.cordelecrispga.com.

June 14-15 – CAVE SPRINGS – Arts Festival. 800444-1834. 14-15 – PERRY – Oh My Georgia Festival & Market, Ga. Nat’l. Fairgrounds. 478-988-8000. 18-21 – COLUMBUS – 70th Annual Miss Georgia pageant, Rivercenter. 706-256-3612. 18-22 – ATHENS – AthFest Music & Arts Festival, Downtown. 800-655-0603. 20 – BRUNSWICK – Juneteenth Festival, Mary Ross Pk., Dntn. Parade 10am. 912-996-6904. 20 – CLARKESVILLE – Friday Night Flick, 710pm. 800-835-2559. 20 – CORNELIA – Friday Night Flicks, Depot. 706-778-8585.

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HILLCREST ORCHARDS Hwy. 52, 9 miles east of Ellijay

706-273-3838

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21 – BLAIRSVILLE – Summer Launch Party, Mountain Research Ctr., 4-8pm. 877-745-5789. 27 – CORNELIA – Dixie Still Concert, Depot. 706-778-8585. 27 – DALTON – Screen on the Green, Dalton Green Park, 7pm. 706-876-2557. 28 – CORDELE – Watermelon Day Festival Main Day. 229-273-1668. 28 – N. GEORGIA – Farm Tour, Habersham/ Rabun/Towns/White Counties. 706-778-4654. 28 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Community Contra Dance, Art Center. 706-878-3300. 28 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Canopy of Oaks Festival, Gascoigne Bluff Park. 912-270-2836. 28-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Fling, North Georgia Tech. 706-896-0932. 28-29 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show, Postell Park. 912-264-3254. 29 – SAVANNAH – Lanne Raphael Jazz, Mansion on Forsyth, 5pm. 912-228-3158. 29 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Jazz/Soul Gravy, Neptune Park, 7-9pm. 912-262-6934.

July 1 – RISING FAWN – Wild Cave Tour, Cloudland Canyon. 706-913-7170. 4-7 – TYBEE ISLAND – Arts Association Show & Sale. 912-786-5920. 6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Mason Waters & Groove Allstars, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090. 12 – CARTERSVILLE – Native American Games, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747. 12 – COLUMBUS – Medical Mysteries, Port Columbus Nat’l. Civil War Museum. 706-327-9798. 13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Jazz/Elisha “Atlas” Parris, Neptune Pk., 7-9pm. 912-262-6934. 18 – CLARKESVILLE – Friday Night Flicks, Pitts Park. 706-778-8585.

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Butternut Creek Festival in Blairsville The l6th annual Butternut Creek Festival, sponsored by the High Country Artisans, Inc., will be held July 19-20 from 10am-5pm at Meeks Park in Blairsville. Over seventy-five of the finest craftsmen and artists will offer yard art, stained glass, rustic birdhouses, terracotta garden art, gourds, rustic furniture, soy wax candles, stoneware pottery, cedar birdhouses, wire-wrapped jewelry, hand-turned woodcrafts, fiber art, purses and totes, musical instruments, photography, quilts, and much more. Demonstrations by artists will include blacksmith Butch Dey of Norcross and Mel McEwen of Cleveland as he carves a bear or raccoon, as well as demonstrations on broom making, band saw puzzles, pottery turning, basket weaving, and making cornhusk dolls. The artists and food vendors will line the shady shore of Butternut Creek. Enjoy the soft strumming of the Blue Ridge Dulcimer players, or stop at the Gazebo for foot-stomping, handclapping musical renditions by local musical groups throughout the weekend. New this year will be a story teller. Meeks Park also boasts many walking trails and a playground for the youngest. Several non-profit organizations will be selling their wares and raffle tickets. Admission, parking, and shuttle service will be free. For information, phone 706-781-1221, or visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com, or write PO Box 422, Blairsville, Ga. 30512, or e-mail butternutcreekfestival@gmail.com, or like them on facebook @ Butternut Creek Art Festival.

Family Fun in Blairsville This Summer Blairsville’s lakes beckon family fun this summer, from the crystal clear 18-acre Lake Winfield Scott in Suches to the 4,180-acre Lake Nottely. Each offers boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and camping. Lake Nottely has 106 miles of shoreline, two marinas, and public boat ramps. Vogel State Park, one of Georgia’s oldest and most popular state parks, has a 20-acre lake and a swimming beach, picnic shelters, a children’s playground, and miles of hiking trails. Families can trek the 300-yard trail to Helton Creek Falls to see twin cascades set in a deep hardwood forest and head to nearby Brasstown Bald Mountain, Georgia’s highest elevation and one that offers a view of four states. This family-friendly burg also hosts lots of summer festivals and events, including favorites Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games on June 14 and 15, Independence Day fireworks on July 4, the Butternut Creek Festival on July 19 and 20, and the Green Bean Festival on July 26. Other summer events will include Friday night concerts at the Historic Courthouse, Cruise-ins on the Square the first weekend of each month, and a newly expanded Farmers Market with weekly events. For more information, visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com or phone 877745-5789.

July 18-26 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia Mountain Fair, Fairgrounds. 706-896-4191. 19 – CALHOUN – Babe’s Bayou Band, Downtown, 7pm. City Park. 800-887-3811. 19 – CLAYTON – Clayton Crawl, Main Street, 6-9pm. 706-982-1284. 19-20 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut Creek Festival, Meeks Park. 706-781-1221. 20 – CLARKESVILLE – Heirloom Tomato Festival, Glen-Ella Springs. 706-754-7295. 20 – SAVANNAH – Mike Frost Jazz Band, Westin Harbor Resort, 5pm. 912-228-3158. 20 – ST. SIMONS – Victor Wainwright & Wild Roots, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090. 25 – CORNELIA – Back to School Bash, Fulbright Aquatic Center. 706-778-8585.

Pecan Candies Pecan Pies Gift Boxes and Tins Roasted Pecans Pecan Halves Pecan Pieces Inshell Pecans

P.O. Box 39, Hwy. 520, Weston, GA 31832 merritt@merritt-pecan.com Phone 1-800-762-9152 Fax 229-828-2061

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The Real Squeal: Lyons Barbeque & Music Festival Lyons, Georgia will host its 5th annual barbeque festival on October 10-11. The Real Squeal is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event with both professional and amateur barbeque competitions. The amateur contest kicks off the festival on Friday, October 10, in downtown Lyons with a street dance, great barbeque, traditional festival food, a classic car cruise-in and cruise-out, and fireworks. On Saturday, October 11, head to Partin Park for the professional barbeque competition. Many of the professional barbeque teams will compete in the People’s Choice event where patrons can purchase tickets to taste and judge pork shoulder entries. Activities in the park will include arts and crafts, live music, a kid’s creative play area, a professional chainsaw show, a classic car show, and primitive skills demonstrations. Bring your artifacts to the Indian Artifacts Show to have them dated and documented by an archeologist. Explore their adventure race through the swamp and mud at the RazorBack Mud Run. Visit www.therealsqueal.com for more details on all the activities, as well as two additional contests for best bbq sauce and a theme dessert contest. Call 912526-6445 or e-mail bhtlyons@nctv.com for more information.

July 25 – DALTON – Screen on the Green, Dalton Green Park, 7pm. 706-876-2557. 25-26 – HELEN – Shine for Cystic Fibrosis Open Car Show. 706-795-2264. 26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Green Bean Festival, Downtown. 877-745-5789. 26 – CHATSWORTH – Chief Vann House Days. 706-695-2598. 26 – MACON – Bragg Jam, Dntn. 478-743-1074. 26-27 – HELEN – Folk Life Festival, Unicoi State Park. 706-878-2201. 26-27 – MADISON – Firefly Festival, Town Park. 706-342-1251.

August 1-2 – SAVANNAH – First Friday & Saturday on River Street. 912-234-0295. 1-3 – COLUMBUS – 150th Anniversary of Battle of Mobile Bay, Port Columbus National Civil War Museum. 706-327-9798. 1-3 – DILLARD – Bluegrass & BBQ Festival,

City Hall. 706-782-4812. 1-17 – SAVANNAH – Voice Festival, Various Venues. 855-766-7372. 2 – CALHOUN – Calhoun’s Got Talent Finale, Harris Arts Center. 706-629-2599. 7-9 – HIAWASSEE – Moonshine Cruz-In, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. 706-782-4812. 14 – FITZGERALD – Elvis Tribute Concert, Grand Theatre, 7pm. 229-426-5033. 15-16 – ATHENS – Classic City BBQ Festival, Classic Center. 800-918-6393. 16 – ROME – Celebrity Dance Challenge, City Auditorium. 706-292-9024. 17 – CALHOUN – Friends of New Echota’s Dinner & Auction. 800-887-3811. 21 – DOUGLAS – Wild Game Supper, Weir Center, 6:30pm. 912-383-0277. 22-23 – DOUGLAS – South Georgia Outdoor Expo, Central Square Complex. 912-383-0277. 23 – HELEN – GarlicFest, Loganberry Heritage Farm. 706-348-6068. 23 – MADISON – Festival of Friends. 706342-1667.

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Perspectives 2014: 12th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will host Perspectives from Aug. 30-Sept. 17 from 10am-5pm at OCAF in Watkinsville. Over 5,000 pieces of functional handmade pottery by 50 of Georgia’s finest potters will be for sale. Admission and parking will be free except for the opening Gala on Aug. 29 from 6-9pm. Gala admission will be $10 and will include food, drinks, and music by the Solstice Sisters. The Main Gallery will feature the best works of each of the 50 Georgia potters and a piece from each of their private collections. The Members Gallery will showcase the pottery and sculpture of Ron Meyers who helped revitalize the American studio pottery; Ted Saupe’s autobiographical works; and the ceramic sculptures of Sun Koo Yuh. The Hall Gallery will highlight the whimsical earthenware ocarinas (flutes) by David Chrzan. Free pottery demonstrations will be each Saturday from 1-4pm at Rocket Hall. Gallery talks will Pottery by Cindy Angliss be Aug. 31 and Sept. 14 at 1 pm. Open Studio tours will be Sunday, Sept. 14. For details, visit www.ocaf.com or call 706-769-4565. Perspectives 2014: Georgia Pottery Invitational is an annual event established by volunteers to promote and recognize quality functional pottery by established Georgia potters and to promote pottery as a craft and art form consistent with the OCAF mission. It highlights a wide collection of styles, forms, colors and price ranges.

August

September

23-24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – End of Summer Art & Craft Market, Postell Pk. 912-230-1042. 24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sam Rodriguez Latin Jazz, Neptune Park, 7-9pm. 912-262-6934. 30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Grape Stomping Festival, Paradise Hills Resort. 877-745-7483. 30 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Crush Fest 2014, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. 706-878-5522. 30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Heritage Festival, Mt. Life Museum. 877-745-5789. 30-Sept. 17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2014: 12th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.

1-17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2014: 12th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565. 6-Oct. 26 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards, Weekends. 706-273-3838.

Each Season Something

New

Summer is alive with beautiful roadside wildflowers and festival season. Visitor favorites include the Blairsville Scottish Festival in June, the Butternut Creek Festival and Green Bean Festival both in July. Come join us!

October 4-26 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards, Weekends. 706-273-3838. 10-11 – LYONS – The Real Squeal: Lyons Barbeque & Music Festival. 912-526-6445. Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances. LET US ENTERTAIN YOU

16th Annual Butternut Creek Festival

July 19 & 20, 2014 Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM FREE Admission, Parking & Shuttle

MEEKS PARK Blairsville, Ga. (on south side of Hwy 76/515 0.7 mile west of Hwy 19/129 traffic light )

www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com 877-745-5789

Live Artist Demonstrations, Live Music, Great Food www.butternutcreekfestival.com

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4th of July July 4th Freedom Fest Event in Douglas The Douglas Exchange Club, the City of Douglas, and community partners ask everyone to celebrate the 4th of July in Douglas, Georgia. Freedom Fest has become a yearly tradition for Douglas, Coffee County, and surrounding cities. This year on Friday, July 4, at JC Adams Municipal Park, festivities will begin at 5pm. Admission and parking will be free. There will be live entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks after dark. “Freedom Fest is a traditional celebration in Douglas, and we could not provide this celebration without partnering with the Douglas Exchange Club, local businesses, and private supporters,” said celebration chairman, Will Thompson. “Our Community, working together, has helped to build this celebration into a tradition for many families in Douglas and Coffee County. This year we hope to see more people come out to enjoy quality entertainment, food and fun!” For more information about the 4th of July Freedom Fest in Douglas, call Will at 912-3841616, emailwillthompson@cottinghamandporter.com, or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.

Fitzgerald’s Independence Day Celebration Enjoy a fun-filled Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, beginning at 4pm at Paulk Park in Fitzgerald. There will be old-fashioned contests and free hotdogs and soft drinks for children and adults. There will be a watermelon eating contest and a greased pole contest for both children and adults with prize money for the winners; also a treasure hunt will be held for the children. Entertainment will begin at 6pm when a live band will entertain intermittently until dark; then a spectacular fireworks show will be held at dusk over the lake at Paulk Park. Take chairs and blankets, and pack your coolers for a picnic. Make a weekend of it and enjoy some of the other interesting points in Fitzgerald. The Blue & Gray Museum has more than 1200 artifacts and tells the story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. Maps for the drive-by historic home tour and the Evergreen Cemetery tour are available at www.fitzgeraldga.org or at the Welcome Center, 116 North Johnston Street. Tour booklets are also available at www.fitzgeraldga.org. For more information, call 800-386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.

JUNE 27-29 – ROSWELL – Patriotic Celebration, Roswell UMC, Fri. 8:30pm, Sun. 4pm. 770-594-0512. 28 – THE ROCK – Celebrate America, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374. 29 – PERRY – Freedom Fireworks, Georgia National Fairgrounds. 478-988-8000. 29 – TOCCOA – Patriotic Pops, GBCC. 8774currahee.

JULY 1-6 – EAST POINT – Salute to the Red, White, & Blue, Commons Area. 404-270-7016. 3 – BLUE RIDGE – Firecracker Special Train Ride, 7pm. 877-413-8724. 3 – KENNESAW – Salute to America, Downtown, 6-10pm. 770-422-9714. 3 – MADISON – Independence Day Concert & Picnic, Cultural Center, 7pm. 706-342-4743. 3 – MANCHESTER – Fireworks Display, Old Mill, 5:30-10pm. 706-846-3141. 3 – TYBEE ISLAND – Independence Day Fireworks. 800-868-2322.

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Celebrations Firecracker Special on Blue Ridge Scenic Railway The Firecracker Special will depart the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Depot on Thursday, July 3, at 7pm for a four hour round trip. There will be a two hour lay-over in McCaysville where the train riders can enjoy the great Copper Basin Fireworks display. They are encouraged to take a lawn chair and sit outside the train to view the fireworks. For more information on the railway, see the article on page 12. For more information and reservations, visit www.brscenic.com or call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724.

JULY 3-5 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK – Fantastic Fourth Celebration. 770-498-5690. 3-6 – ATLANTA – Celebrate July 4th Weekend, Six Flags Over Georgia. 770-948-9290. 4 – ACWORTH – 4th of July Celebration, Cauble Park, 5pm. 770-917-1234. 4 – ALPHARETTA – July 4th Fireworks & Festivities, Wills Park, 6-10pm. 678-827-6133. 4 – ATHENS – Star Spangled Classic, Georgia Square Mall. 800-653-0603. 4 – ATLANTA – 4th of July Celebration, Centennial Olympic Park, 404-223-4412; 4th of July Festivities, Lenox Mall, 6pm. 404-233-6767. 4 – BLAIRSVILLE – Fireworks Celebration, Meeks Park, 9:30pm, 706-745-5789. Independence Day at Vogel State Park, 706-745-2628. Lake Nottely Independence Day Boat Parade, Marina, 11am, 706-745-3638. 4 – BLUE RIDGE – Fireworks, Lake Blue Ridge Marina, 3pm. 706-632-2618. 4 – BRUNSWICK – Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, Mary Ross Pk., 7pm. 912-265-4032. 4 – DAHLONEGA – Car Show. 770-843-6477. 4 – DECATUR – Pied Piper Parade 6pm, Concert 7pm, Fireworks 9pm. Dwntwn. 404-371-8386. 4 – DILLARD – Dillard House Fireworks. 706782-4812. 4 – DOUGLAS – July 4th Freedom Fest, J. C. Adams Municipal Pk. 912-381-2441, 912-384-1616. 4 – DULUTH – Independence Day Celebration, Southeastern Railway Museum. 770-476-2013. 4 – DUNWOODY – Parade. 877-630-2270. 4 – ELLIJAY – A Star Spangled Beach Party, 6pm. 706-635-7400. 4 – FITZGERALD – Independence Day Celebration, Paulk Park. 800-386-4642. 4 – FLOVILLA – Fun for the Fourth, Indian Springs Stater Park. 770-504-2277. 4 – GRIFFIN – Independence Day Celebration, City Park, 7pm. 770-229-6400. 4 – HELEN – Fireworks, Dusk. 706-878-2181. 4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Independence Day Celebration, Grand Dunes Pk. 912-635-3636. 4 – JULIETTE – Ol’ Time Independence Day at Jarrell Plantation. 278-986-5172. 4 – LAVONIA – Old Fashioned Fourth of July, Tugaloo State Park. 706-356-4362. 4 – LUMPKIN – Independence Day, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

4 – MARIETTA – 4th of July Celebration, Square, 10am-dark. 770-794-5601. 4 – MORELAND – Barbecue. 770-254-2627. 4 – NEWNAN – Independence Day Parade & Fireworks. 770-253-8283. 4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Star-Spangled Beach Party, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway. 4 – RICHMOND HILL – Independence Day Celebration, Ft. McAllister St. Pk. 912-727-2339. 4 – ST. MARYS – Independence Day Festival & Fireworks. 912-882-4000. 4 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – 4th of July Celebration, Neptune Park. 912-262-6934. 4 – THOMASVILLE – Celebration/Fireworks, Remington Park, 6:30-10pm. 229-227-7001. 4-6 – OMAHA – July 4th Celebration on the Lake, Florence Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706. 4-6 – SAVANNAH – Fourth of July Festival on the River. 912-234-0295. 4-6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show, Posell Pk. 912-230-1042. 5 – BLUE RIDGE – Parade, 10am. 706-258-2750. 5 – CRAWFORDVILLE – Old Fashioned Celebration, Stephens State Park. 706-456-2602. 5 – SANDY SPRINGS – Stars and Stripes Celebration, Concourse Corp. Ctr. 866-511-7742.

4TH OF JULY

CELEBRATION PAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GA JULY 4 , Starting at 4 p.m. Free Hotdogs & Softdrinks For Children & Adults . . . Watermelon Eating Contest Greased Pole Contest • Prizes Treasure Hunt for Kids Starting at 6 p.m. Live Entertainment Starting at Dusk Fireworks

FITZGERALD 1-800-386-4642 • www.fitzgeraldga.org

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P ACT 1 THEATER

HENRY PLAYERS

Alpharetta, 770-663-8989, www.act1theater.com

July 18-Aug. 10

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

McDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com

June 26-29

A Year with Frog & Toad

HISTORIC HOLLY THEATER ACTOR’S EXPRESS Atlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com

Thru June 15 July 9-Aug. 9

End of the Rainbow The Rocky Horror Show

Dahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com

July 11-27

Spamalot

HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE Brunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org

July 13-22

AGATHA’S

The Wizard of Oz

Atlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com

Thru July 30 Next Show

Throne of Games: Fire & Ice Makes Water Dead Man: Murder on Madison Avenue

ART PLACE Marietta, 770-509-2700, www.theartplace.us

June 13-14 Cabaret Camp Musical Aug. 23 Jason Thomas (Johnny Cash Encore Show)

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE 706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org

June 6-15 Aug. 8-17

Steel Magnolias Proof

ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE Marietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

June 13-29 Aug. 8-24

Spamalot Cats

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org

June 5,7,8 July 20 July 30

Aida – A Slave to Love Procol Harum Evening with Yes

BACK LOT PLAYERS Forsyth

478-994-0443, www.thebacklotplayers.org

June 13-22

Lion, Witch, & Wardrobe

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER 706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com

July 10-27 Aug. 21-Sept. 7

Always a Bridesmaid The Cemetery Club

BRUNSWICK ACTORS’ THEATRE

LEGACY THEATRE Tyrone, 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org

July 11-Aug. 3

Music Man

NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TAVERN Atlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com

June 7-29

Antony & Cleopatra

NEW DEPOT PLAYERS Conyers, 678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com

July 10-27

Annie (Musical)

NEXT STAGE THEATRE COMPANY Marietta

678-744-6398, www.nextstagetheatrecompany.com

June 6-22

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS Cartersville

770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com

June 20-22 July 11-13

Round the World Tales Henry & Ramona

ROME LITTLE THEATRE 706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com

Thru June 8 July 11-20 Aug. 22-31

Dixie Swaim Club Legally Blonde (Musical) Adventures of Tom Sawyer

SAVANNAH THEATRE 912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com

Thru Aug. 1 Thru Aug. 2 Aug. 8-23

Savannah Live Jukebox Journey Broadway on Bull Street

912-262-0628, www.artdowntowngallery209.com

June 7-29 Aug. 10-Sept. 8

Central Park West Always a Bridesmaid

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS Atlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org

June 13-July 28

SERENBE PLAYHOUSE Chattahoochee Hills, 770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com

May 30-Aug. 2 June 12-29 July 24-Aug. 10

Wonderful Wizard of Oz Ten Mile Lake Oklahoma!

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILD DALTON LITTLE THEATRE 706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com

June 14-29

Fairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com

July 24-Aug. 10

110 in the Shade

Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming

STAGE DOOR PLAYERS ELBERT THEATRE Elberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org

June 13-14 July 18-27

The Little Mermaid Who’s on First?

Dunwoody, 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net

Thru June 8 July 11-Aug. 3

Godspell 2012 The Odd Couple

TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONS FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE 706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com

July 18-Aug. 2

Steel Magnolias

Jasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org

June 6-21 July 11-13 Aug. 15-Sept. 7

Play On Rising Stars Production Postmortem

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE Atlanta, 404-504-1473, www.gashakespeare.org

June 4-8 July 1-26 July 9-27

As You Like It The Frog Prince One Man Two Guvnors

HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATER Clarkesville, 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org

June 13-22 July 31-Aug. 10

Christmas Belles The King and I

THOMASVILLE ON STAGE 229-226-0863, www.tosac.com

July 11-20

Alice in Wonderland

Due to our early deadlines,some events are not posted. Therefore,you might want to check websites for more information.

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Friday,

July 4, 2014

JC Adams Municipal Park Gates Open at 5pm Fireworks After Dark Free Admission • Free Parking Live Entertainment Food & Craft Vendors For information call Will

912-384-1616

or email willthompson@ cottinghamandporter.com

Main Street Summer Beach Bash JUNE 3 – 4-9pm Next to City Hall

Annual Events

912-384-5161

October Health & Safety Festival - 4th Central Square Complex, 912-383-5690

Douglas Lions Club Big Buck Contest - 18th 912-327-0830 Moonlight Madness - 25th General Coffee St. Pk., 912-384-7082

Hometown Harvest - 31st Beside City Hall, 4-8pm, 912-384-5161

November Chicken Livers and Gizzards Festival - 1st Broxton, Georgia

Downtown Holiday Open House - 23rd Downtown, 1-5pm, 912-384-5161

December Festival of Lights Christmas Parade - 6th 912-389-3401

Lighting of the Park - 6th 912-384-7082 Christmas on the Pond - 13th General Coffee St. Pk., 6-8pm, 912-384-7082

Spring 2015 Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival - March Airport, 912-383-0277

www.cityofdouglas.com/events

Friday, August 22 1pm-7pm

Saturday, August 23 9am-5pm

Central Square Complex 200 S. Madison Ave., Douglas, GA $5 Admission/ $8 for Both Days/ 12 & under FREE

FOOD VENDORS •HANDS-ON DEMOS CELEBRITY APPEARANCES •WILDGAME SUPPER ARTS & CRAFTS •KIDS AREA •MORE!

912-383-0277 www.cityofdouglas.com/SGOE