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Become a part of Blalock Lakes, a private oasis just a few miles from Atlanta where family and fun take the highest priority. This unparalleled Sporting Club and community invites a select few to leave the world behind and embrace the sporting traditions of the South—fishing, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, hunting, and shooting.

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Minutes from Atlanta. I-85 South, Exit 41 in Newnan. For more information, call 770-683-7100 or visit www.blalocklakes.com.

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Amicalola Falls State Park Dawsonville

One of the state’s most popular state parks resides in Northeast Georgia’s Dawson County and it’s primarily because of Amicalola Falls. This gorgeous waterfall is 729 feet in height, the tallest such waterfall east of the Mississippi River. An approach trail of 8.5 miles leads from the state park to Springer Mountain, but numerous other trails are also available for much shorter journeys. A traditional hotel stay can be found at the lodge atop the mountain, but rustic cottages and RV/ Tent campsites are also available for overnighters.

The Amicalola Falls State Park is located at 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road in Dawsonville, Ga., about 35 miles due north of Alpharetta. The park is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. A parking fee of $5.00 is required. Call 1-706-265-4703 or visit www.georgiastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls

Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville

Three words — courage, hardship and sacrifice — portray the thousands of American prisoners of war dating from the Revolutionary War up to the present Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Andersonville (Ga.) National Historic Site salutes these brave men and women with exhibits at the National Prisoner of War Museum. The NHS preserves the site of Camp Sumter (Andersonville Confederate prison) where over 45,000 Union soldiers were confined during the Civil War and it also manages the Andersonville National Cemetery.

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The Andersonville National Historic Site is located at 496 Cemetery Road in Andersonville, about 40 miles ESE of Columbus.

The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Call 1-229-924-0343 or visit www.nps.gov/ande

Appalachian Jam Dahlonega Dahlonega is filled with North Georgia’s mountain music pickers and singers every Saturday through Oct. 9. The acoustic bluegrass and old time string music takes place at the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum site from 2 to 5 p.m. The Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Visitors can also enjoy the extensive dining and shopping opportunities in the downtown area.

The Appalachian Jam is located in Dahlonega, Ga. Admission is free and the performances are scheduled every Saturday. Call 706-864-3513 or visit www.dahlonegadda.org

AthFest 2010 Athens

When you think of Athens, Ga., two things quickly come to mind — the University of Georgia Bulldogs and a remarkable music scene where the likes of R.E.M., the B-52s and Widespread Panic got their starts. AthFest is an annual four-day festival, this year scheduled for June 23-27 in downtown Athens.

A total of 22 bands will perform including headliners Modern Skirts, Packway Handle Band, Perpetual Groove, Bubba

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MainStreet Newnan’s

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Top Ten Reasons for a Downtown Newnan Stay’cation this Summer...

TOP TEN REASONS TO VISIT DOWNTOWN NEWNAN THIS SUMMER 1. Cool, unique, fun shopping! Perfect gifts for every occasion where the owner is always in…year ‘round!

2. Market Days on the Square - the best home-grown, homemade, and handmade items the first Saturday of every month, 10am-2pm.

3. "Wine" About the Economy - The best “wine” fun south of Atlanta, June 18th!

4. Hometown Fourth of July with Market Day Family Festival with rides and a special Pickin’ on the Square on July 3, Hometown Fourth Parade and fireworks on July 4.

5. Pickin' on the Square - come to listen or come to play! Impromptu, live music from local musicians around the downtown square the first and third Saturday of every month.

6. History is free and we are loaded with it in downtown! Pick up a self-guided tour brochure of homes, the downtown or Oak Lawn Cemetery. For a small fee you can take a tour with Ms. Elizabeth, Newnan’s own tour guide. Visit one of our museums, parks or the new Veteran’s Memorial Plaza.

7. Spend a long Labor Day weekend in downtown - run the Mike Fitzpatrick Sunrise on the Square Road Race on Saturday, shop our annual Sidewalk Sale, visit Market Day and enjoy the sights!

8. Dine in one of the many restaurants in downtown Newnan. From fried chicken to fine dining, downtown Newnan has it all!

9. We are certainly alive after five! There is plenty to do when the sun goes down! Entertainment is available all over the square!

10. You can’t recreate this downtown! Shop local and keep the magic alive!

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Sparxxx, Cracker and Kinchafoonee Cowboys. Aside from the music, there is plenty of art, kids’ activities, food and more.

AthFest is held in downtown Athens. Admission is free for music on the outdoor stages and parking is $5.00. Times vary each day. Call 706-548-1973 or visit www.athfest.com

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Blalock Lakes is located at 4075 Corinth Road, just southwest of Newnan. A limited number of Sporting Club memberships are available. Call 770-683-4868 or visit www.blalocklakes. com

Butts Mill Farm Pine Mountain

Atlanta Beat Soccer Kennesaw

Professional women’s soccer at the highest level is back in Atlanta after a seven-year hiatus. The Atlanta Beat kicked off its inaugural season in April as a member of the 8-team league — World Professional Soccer. The Beat play an exciting brand of soccer and have a 24-game schedule, including 12 home games.

All home contests are played at the new Kennesaw State University / Atlanta Beat Stadium.

This family-friendly fun park is nestled in the heart of Pine Mountain. It has more than 20 rides and attractions — from horseback riding to go-carts to miniature golf to Noah’s Ark to the bungee trampoline — and there is something for everyone.

The farm also hosts corporate parties and beautiful outdoor weddings.

Atlanta Beat tickets begin at $16. For schedule/ticket info, call 678-298-4780 or visit www.womensprosoccer.com/ atlanta

Butts Mill Farm is located at 2280 Butts Mill Road in Pine Mountain, Ga. It is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $10.95 for children (3-9) and $12.95 for ages 10 and up. Children under 2 years old are admitted free. Call 706-663-7400 or visit www. buttsmillfarm.com

Blalock Lakes

Carl Miller Park

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If you long for those traditional sporting activities of the South — fishing, horseback riding, hunting, shooting, hiking and swimming – then Blalock Lakes can be your private playground in Southwest Coweta County. This sporting club and community encompasses 3,000 pristine acres of rolling, wooded land off Corinth Road. For active, adventurous families, there is no better place to spend quality, outdoor time together.

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Newnan Tucked away just south of downtown Historic Newnan, Carl Miller Park is a beautiful, family-friendly, 14-acre park which offers recreational activities for all ages. The park, owned by Newnan Utilities, contains a gigantic 32,000 sq. ft. Kids’ Castle Playground with swings, assorted bridges, tunnels, wooden climbing areas, forts and playhouses for children to play on.

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Summertime means family get-togethers, dinners on the grill and outdoor play dates for the kids. Carl Miller Park is the perfect setting for all the activities on your summer agenda, from a quiet morning jog to a company picnic.

Kids’ Castle is a 32,000 square foot play space within the park. It features wooden climbing areas, swings, bridges, tunnels, forts, playhouses, cars, boats, trucks and airplanes for kids to play in, on and around.

Carl Miller Park is one of Newnan Utilities’ contributions to enhance the quality of life in Coweta County.

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door get-togethers, a walking / jogging trail which is 6/10 of a mile, and plenty of room to toss around a football or baseball or just place a blanket on the ground and read your favorite book. Four pavilions are also located in the park for groups of 50 to 150 people. Both the picnic tables and pavilions are on a first-come, first-served basis, though the pavilions may be reserved by Newnan Utilities customers only.

Carl Miller Park is located at 74 Sewell Road in Newnan. The park is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Call 770-683-5516 or visit www.newnanutilities. org

Centennial Olympic Park Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta’s gathering place is Centennial Olympic Park, the lasting legacy to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.

This 21-acre park boasts a variety of free, fun-filled family entertainment throughout the year. This summer, Music @ Noon is the lunchtime getaway with live music from Noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Atlanta’s longest-running free concert series — Wednesday WindDown — is every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. featuring jazz to contemporary music. Then each fourth Saturday of the month, an afternoon of themed family fun begins at Noon with interactive, entertaining and educational activities for children.

Centennial Olympic Park is located at 220 International Blvd., in Atlanta. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Admission to the park is free. Call 404-223-4412 or visit www. centennialpark.com

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Center for Puppetry Arts Atlanta

Since 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts has been educating and entertaining both children and adults by introducing millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry. It is the largest non-profit organization in the U.S. dedicated to puppetry. The three-story Center includes the 350-seat Mainstage Theater, a 170-seat Downstairs Theater, a 70-seat Theater III, atrium, museum, library and museum store. The Center provides a wide array of puppetry for the entire family, including original adaptations of classic stories, new works and innovative shows by the Center’s company and American and International artists.

The Center for Puppetry Arts is located at 1404 Spring Street NW in Atlanta. Ticket prices and show times vary. Call 404-873-3391 for ticket info or visit www.puppet.org

Cheaha State Park Delta, AL

The highest point in Alabama — 2,407 ft. above sea level — can be found in Alabama’s state park, Cheaha. It is located in Clay and Cleburne Counties and is the pinnacle of natural beauty and awe. Cheaha is surrounded by the Talladega National Forest and is a foothill of the Appalachian Mountains. Fishing, swimming, camping and hiking are naturals for the state park.

Lodging includes a state park hotel, cabins and chalets. And Cheaha Mountain Restaurant offers country cooking at its best with a panoramic view of the Talladega National Forest and the valley below.

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For more information, contact Dr. Betsy Box. The Bedford School maintains a non-discriminatory policy concerning admissions, employment, use of facilities or scholarships on the basis of sex, race, color, religion or national origin.

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Cheaha State Park is located at 19644 Highway 281 in Delta, Ala., about 10 miles south of Oxford, Ala. Call 1-800-610-5801 or visit www.alapark.com/cheaharesort/

Cochran Mill Nature Center Palmetto

Grab the kids, a water bottle, put on some comfortable shoes and spend the day at Cochran Mill Nature Center exploring nature. Visit the Birds of Prey compound and see hawks, owls and vultures. Visit one of the largest reptile exhibits in Georgia and then see the cute Egyptian Fruit Bats. Later, take the kids down to the pond to feed the fish and then over to the bog garden to see carnivorous plants up close. Finish with a hike out to one of the waterfalls and a picnic.

The Cochran Mill Nature Center is located at 6300 Cochran Mill Road in Palmetto, Ga. The Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for Adults (12 and over), $2.00 for children and under 2 years is free. Call 770-306-0914 or visit www.cochranmillnaturecenter.org

Columbus Lions Indoor Football Columbus

Trying to get your football fix before the fall season rolls around? Then check out the Columbus (Ga.) Lions of the Southern Indoor Football League with three home games scheduled during the month of June — Albany on June 5 and 26, and Greenville on June 11. The Lions play their games at the Columbus Civic Center where the field is 50 yards long by 24 yards wide. And if you’re not familiar with indoor football, eight players instead of 11 are on the field each scrimmage play.

The action is fast, furious and fun.

The Civic Center is located at 400 4th Street in Columbus.

Tickets start at $7 per game for upper level. Call 706-653-4460 or visit www.columbuslions.net

Fabulous Fox Theatre Atlanta

Just the name — “Fabulous Fox Theatre” — says it all. The majestic venue is listed on the National Historic Register and is one of the most beloved landmarks in the City of Atlanta.

More than 300 performances are booked each year at the Fox ranging from Broadway plays to rock to comedy to movies. In December 2009, Billboard Magazine ranked the Fox Theatre as “the No. 1 non-residency venue worldwide for the decade”. In June, Little House on the Prairie, Conan O’Brien and Nickelodeon presents Storytime dot the schedule. In July, it’s the legendary Phantom of the Opera, followed in August by CATS, The Color Purple and The Sound of Music.

The Fox Theatre is located at 660 Peachtree Street NE in Atlanta. Call 404-881-2100 or visit www.foxtheatre.org. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster. com

Fancy Feather Farms Bowman

Leave the hustle and bustle of the 21st century behind when you visit the Fancy Feather Farms in Bowman, Ga. There’s almost always something growing, hatching, blooming or birthing on these 40 acres. Come share the experience of collecting eggs, picking vegetables and feeding pets and livestock. Interact

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with the emus, rheas, ostriches, pygmy goats, chickens, ducks and more. You can also enjoy a picnic or a nature walk.

Fancy Feather Farms is located in Bowman, about 20 miles northeast of Athens. Daily hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., though subject to change. Call 706-246-0214 or visit www. fancyfeatherfarms.com

Flint River Canoe Trip Thomaston

The peaceful and easy-flowing Flint River provides the perfect setting for a canoe, kayak, raft or tubing trip. The Flint River Outdoor Center hosts 1/2-day, 1-day and 2-day trips ranging from 5 to 20 miles in length. Camping is also an option, from primitive to RVs. The Outdoor Center is located 8 miles west of Thomaston on Hwy. 36. Hours vary. Cost of trips range from $50 to $295. Call 706-647-2633 or visit www.flintriveroutdoorcenter.com

Fourth of July Parade, Fireworks Newnan

When one thinks of Hometown USA celebrating Independence Day, then Historic Newnan should come quickly to mind. A day of festivities is capped off by a patriotic parade and exhilarating fireworks show, which all begins at 6 p.m. MainStreet Newnan sponsors the annual parade which marches from downtown onto LaGrange Street and concludes at Newnan High’s Drake Stadium. At the stadium, children can play on inflatable slides and bounce houses, get their face painted in festive, patriotic colors or watch clowns and artists make balloon animals. Live

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music is provided by local musicians and bands. And it’s also there a spectacular 30-minute fireworks show takes place in front of thousands at the stadium and many others who watch from various vantage points around the city. The fireworks show is sponsored by the Newnan Rotary Club with funding from both the city and county along with local merchants.

The parade and fireworks shows, including parking, are free.

Call 770-253-8283 or visit mainstreetnewnan.com

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater Peachtree City

One of Metro Atlanta’s best venues for outdoor concerts is none other than the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, affectionally known as “The Fred”. This cozy 2,500-seat outdoor arena has been serving as host to Summer Concert Series of world-renown musicians and bands since 1994. Acts scheduled for this summer include Cheap Trick ( June 5), America and Christopher Cross ( June 26), Boz Scaggs ( July 10), the B-52s ( July 24) and Jose Feliciano (August 7).

The Fred is located at 201 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City.

Tickets range from $45 for lawn seating to $55 for reserved.

Gates open at 7 p.m. with the opening act starting at 8 p.m.

Call 770-631-0630 or visit www.amphitheater.org

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Thousands of visitors from across the region enjoy first-class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia’s rich history and culture. A petting zoo and chainsaw art are new attractions this year and musicians such as Roy Clark, Brenda Lee, the Bellamy Brothers, Billy Joe Royal and Jim Ed Brown make up part of the daily music.

The Georgia Mountain Fair is located at 1311 Music Hall Road in Hiawassee, Ga. Tickets are $9 per person (children under 10 years, free) and parking is $2. Call 706-896-4191 or visit georgiamountainfairgrounds.com

Helen’s Cool River Tubing

Helen Just the thought of a 1– or 2 1/2–hour float down the Chattahoochee River cools down the temperatures during those hot, muggy summer days in Georgia. Everything you’ll need for your tubing trip is provided – tubes, life jackets and straps.

Get your tickets at the Cool River headquarters in Helen, then allow their staff to shuttle you to your chosen float put-in. The relaxing float brings you right back to the headquarters.

Cool River Tubing is located at 590 Edelweiss Strasse in Helen, Ga. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily (weather permitting) through Labor Day. Call 1-800-896-4595 or visit www. coolrivertubing.com

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winning buildings in a spectacular setting, the High Museum of Art in Midtown Atlanta has grown to become the leading art museum in the Southeast. Tour through the anthology of 19th-and 20th-century American art and collections as well as European and African-American. The High Museum is also known for its collection of classic and contemporary art and renowned architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano.

The High Museum of Art is located at 1280 Peachtree Street NE in Atlanta. Hours vary: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Thursday), and Noon to 5 p.m. (Sunday). Tickets range from 5-and-under Free to $18 for adults.

Call 404-733-4444 or visit www.high.org

Highland Marina Resort LaGrange If you are looking for an ideal place to take the family on vacation or a weekend getaway not far from Newnan, then Highland Marina Resort might be your destination. It is located on beautiful West Point Lake. The Resort has 200 acres to not only enjoy the peace and quiet, but to do a little tubing or wake boarding or fishing or jet skiing. Soaking up the sun on a sandy beach, swimming, hiking, playing beach volleyball or horseshoes are other activities you and your family can take part in.

And for lodging, you have the choice of cabins or bringing your RV or camper to the campsite.

Highland Marina is located at 1000 Seminole Road in LaGrange, Ga. Call 706-882-3437 or visit www.highlandmarina.com

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Historic Banning Mills is located at 205 Horseshoe Dam Road in Whitesburg, Ga. Call 770-834-9149 or visit www. historicbanningmills.com

Historic Senoia Senoia

Exciting times are taking place in this small city – Senoia – located in the southeastern corner of Coweta County. New shopping destinations and restaurants have made for a successful revitalization of the historic downtown. The Senoia driving tour encompasses many landmarks including the 1871 Senoia United Methodist Church and 1900 First Baptist Church along with 150 historic structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Buggy Shop Museum evokes the days when the livery stable was a town fixture. It is located at 72 Main Street and is open Thursday through Saturday from 1-6 p.m. If you like dirt-track racing, try the New Senoia Raceway also known as the fastest 3/8-mile oval in Georgia. And though not open for tours, the Riverwood Studios is a 120-acre working facility where movies are filmed. And speaking of movies – Pet Sematary II, Fried Green Tomatoes, The War, Andersonville and others have been filmed in Senoia.

Historic Senoia is located at the intersections of Hwys. 74/85 and 16. Call 770-599-3679 or visit www.senoia.com

Hoofers Restaurant and Gospel Barn LaGrange

Food and music — this successful combination has been the ticket for years at Hoofers in LaGrange, Ga. Today, the lunch

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Enjoy the beauty of Hills & Dales Estate, the historic home of the Fuller E. Callaway Family in LaGrange, Ga. Tours are available for both the Neel Reid designed home – which has 30 rooms and 13,000 sq.ft. of living space – and the historic Ferrell Gardens, a breathtaking display of flowers and plants on this 35-acre estate.

Hills and Dales Estate is located at 1916 Hills & Dales Drive in LaGrange. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. for the month of June. For July and August, hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are available for either the house or garden tours. No children under 6 years are allowed in the house. Call 706-882-3242 or visit www.hillsanddales.org

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From the moment you get out of your car, you will know that you have found a unique place – Historic Banning Mills. It rests among 1,000 beautifully wooded acres overlooking the scenic Snake Creek Gorge and perfectly meshes the warm, romantic getaway feel with great, outdoor adventures. Those adventures include horseback riding, skeet shooting, kayak rides, and hiking. Banning Mills also boasts one very unique adventure with North America’s longest and highest Zipline Canopy tour where you can soar up to 60 mph over 200 feet in the air. And just added to the Zipline Tour is the exhilarating Sky Trek Bridge where the views are just amazing. Visitors can choose from an assortment of accommodations – cottages, cabins, jacuzzi rooms and Bed and Breakfast – to go along with the wonderful food and spa packages.

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buffet at Hoofers is legendary with outstanding country cooking Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. And for music, the gospel barn offers some of the best bluegrass and gospel in this region. Every Saturday night through August, live bluegrass music is on the front porch between the hours of 6-8 p.m. Later in the summer, two concerts are scheduled — Paul Williams & Victory Trio, Charles Johnson, and The Churchmen on Aug. 7; and the Dixie Melody Boys, Charles Johnson, and Michael Combs on Sept. 11.

Hoofers is located at 3472 Hogansville Road in LaGrange. Reserved seats for concerts are $20, general admission is $18. Call 706-884-4186 or visit www.hoofers.com

Horton’s Books and Gifts

Carrollton Georgia’s oldest bookstore is just up the road in Carrollton.

Horton’s Books and Gifts has been in business since 1892. Antique shelves and display units showcase new books and gifts.

The adjoining News Stand offers a variety of periodicals along with coffee, chocolate and other goodies. And the in-house store cats — Chloe, Mayah and Miss Miniver — are always on hand to help customers.

Horton’s is located at 410 Adamson Square in Carrollton. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday. Call 770-832-8021 or visit www.hortonsbooks.com

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Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with the communities they were born and raised as Jimmy Carter and Plains, Ga. The National Historic Site Park preserves key sites and structures associated with our 39th President during his life span. Within the park is Plains High School where Jimmy and his wife, Rosalynn, attended and graduated. It also includes the Train Depot which served as Carter’s Presidential Campaign Headquarters and the Boyhood Farm where he was raised.

The park is located at 300 North Bond Street in Plains and open daily. Admission and parking is free. The Plains HS Visitor Center & Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Train Depot is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 229-824-4104 or visit www.nps.gov/jica/

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Jump 2 It

Peachtree City Peachtree City’s original indoor, inflatable, party facility is Jump 2 It, which is locally-owned and family-oriented. Planning a party? At Jump 2 It, guests can enjoy state-of-the-art inflatables and a full-size arcade, plenty of food and drink from ice cream to pizza, and cakes for those special Birthday Parties!

Party Packages from 15 to 25 kids are available. Open Jump play time is scheduled daily except Saturdays and is available for anyone ages 11 years or younger to come and jump. And don’t forget the Bear Factory where guests can build their own 8-inch or 15-inch bears.

Jump 2 It is located at 320 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City.

Hours of Open Jump are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; and 1 to 6 p.m.

Sunday. Teen Night is Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Call 770-486-9228 or visit www.jump2itptc.com

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offers Guided Boat Tours, Canoe Rentals, Live Wildlife Shows, Okefenokee Railroad Tours, Native Animal Habitats, Alligators and much, much more.

The Okefenokee Swamp Park is located at 5700 Swamp Park Road in Waycross, Ga. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Admission is $12 for ages 12 & up; $11 for children (ages 3-11) and free for children 2-and-under. Call 912-283-0583 or visit okeswamp.com

Powers’ Festival Newnan

Labor Day Weekend around Coweta County means one thing — it’s time for the annual Powers’ Festival. This September (4, 5, 6), the festival will be celebrating its 40th year by inviting artists from the past and new artists to showcase the finest in juried arts and crafts. Over 150 artists in all from across the country will be exhibiting and selling their creative work. Entertainment is continuous featuring country, gospel, folk and contemporary music as well as clogging. And demonstrations featuring plantation skills such as blacksmithing, sorghum syrup mill and the original Powers’ Plantation grist mill are also featured.

The Powers’ Festival is located at 4766 West Highway 34, some 12 miles west of Newnan. Admission is $7 and children under 5 is free. Call 770-253-2011 or visit powersfestival.org

Quail Ridge Farms Moreland

“Everything equestrian” may be the best way to describe Quail Ridge Farms in Moreland. This south Coweta facility hosts shows, camps, lessons, and even birthday parties. The Classic Show Series is an annual event at Quail Ridge and provides fun and exciting show experience for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders. The next show is the Dog Dayz of Summer event, set for Aug. 21 and begins at 8 a.m. The camp and lesson programs are designed for advanced riders to beginners and birthday parties are for young horse lovers (ages 4 to 12).

Quail Ridge Farms is located at 620 Tabby Linch Road in Moreland. Prices vary for camps, lessons and birthday parties. Call 770-502-1936 or visit www.quail-ridgefarm.com

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Ranch offers over 20 engaging ranch activities and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Whether it’s navigating the dazzling corn maze, hopping on the giant jumping pillow, visiting with Friendly Farm animals, relaxing on a scenic hay ride or taking in a concert at our lakeside amphitheater, you will be sure to encounter something wonderful and fun.

The Rock Ranch is located at 5020 Barnesville Highway in The Rock, Ga. Public events include Celebrate America in June and Fall Family Days on Saturdays from September to November.

Call about planning a trip at 706-647-6374 or visit www. therockranch.com

St. Augustine Ocean and Racquet Club St. Augustine, FL

Need a getaway to the beach? Then the St. Augustine Ocean & Racquet Resort condominium complex is the place. It is located on Anastasia Island, roughly 10 minutes from Historic St. Augustine, Fla. This vacation resort is conveniently located for easy access to the best restaurants, stores and entertainment and sidewalks make it possible to walk to just about everything. The condos front the most beautiful and expansive beach in Florida.

The Resort is located at 880 A1A Beach Blvd., OFC in St. Augustine. Rates and availability varies. Call 1-800-448-0066 or visit www.oceanandracquet.com

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This bridge was built in the 1840s and is Georgia’s oldest remaining covered bridge. It is in Meriwether County and has long been the “symbol of early life in the state.” The bridge is believed to have been built by Horace King, the famous freed slave who became a master bridge builder. Through the efforts of the Meriwether County Historical Society, the bridge has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been kept in good repair. In fact, it is open to traffic. It is 252.5 feet in length and goes over the Big Red Oak Creek.

The Red Oak Covered Bridge is located between Gay and Woodbury off Hwy. 85 on Huel Brown Road. Call 1-800-FDR-1927 or visit www.visitmeriwether.com

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natural amphitheater. This signature event combines colorful lasers, surround sound and special effects into a 40-minute light show which is precisely choreographed to music. The digitally remastered Lasershow Spectacular presents Our Music Is Georgia Music, highlighting the diversity of Georgia’s musical landscape during a special tribute to many artists featured in our Georgia Music Hall of Fame exhibit located at Stone Mountain’s Memorial Hall Museum.

Stone Mountain Park is located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta on Highway 78. The laser show begins daily at 9:30 p.m. and is free with your $10 vehicle entrance fee to Stone Mountain Park. Call 770-498-5690 or visit www.stonemountainpark. com

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Summer Redneck Games East Dublin

This year’s edition of Redneck Games is set for Saturday, July 10 in East Dublin, Ga. What started in 1996 as a goofy way to raise money for charity has evolved into a nationwide phenomenon. Jokes that rednecks were going to host the ‘96 Olympic Games in Atlanta led to a group of volunteers putting together a ridiculous schedule of “Redneck Games” that same summer for locals to compete in. They expected 500 to show up, but got 5,000 and the rest is history. The events include the Hubcap Hurl, Bobbin’ for Pigs Feet and Redneck Horseshoes (toilet seats).

The Games take place in Buckeye Park in East Dublin. Admission is free, parking is $5. Call 478-272-5546 or visit www. summerredneckgames.com

Summer Splash Sandy Springs

Make a big splash at the coolest event this summer, the third annual Summer Splash in Sandy Springs on Saturday, July 31.

Float in a kayak, canoe or raft and beat the heat in your sixmile journey of discovery down the Chattahoochee River. With daytime temperatures heating up, Summer Splash offers a day of cool relief. Paddle and drift past the river’s natural grandeur, witness a blue heron in flight or the riffles of a river otter swimming. And after completing the float, enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun for the entire family at the Powers Island festivities.

Park your vehicle at MEAG Power at 1470 Riveredge Pkwy. in Sandy Springs, which is located near Powers Island, and catch the free shuttle to Morgan Falls Dam to begin your river journey. The $3 entrance fee will be waived. Call 678-538-1200 or visit www.visitsandysprings.org

Summit YMCA Newnan

Fun for campers and a peace of mind for parents... that’s the Day Camp series offered by the Summit Family YMCA & Fayette Outdoor YMCA this summer. Ten weekly sessions ( June 1 – Aug. 6) make up the series with a variety of camping options for ages 5-15. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with some extended hours. Each week, camp themes change from Soccer Camp to Canoe Camp to Drama Camp to Cooking Camp and so on. For camp info, call 770-719-9622 and financial assistance is available. The Summit Family YMCA was founded in 2001 through a unique partnership with The Summit Healthplex,

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a healthcare facility which is committed to an integrative approach to medical care which heavily emphasizes wellness, prevention and physical fitness. It is the perfect place for families and people of all ages to participate in programs like tennis, adult volleyball, basketball, group fitness, swimming, and martial arts.

The Summit YMCA is located at 1765 East Highway 34 in Newnan. Call 770-254-9622 or visit www.ymcaatlanta.org/ Branches/SFY-Summit_YMCA/

Villages Amphitheater Fayetteville

Looking for an assortment of pop, rock and soul music from legendary artists? Then look no further than the state-of-theart Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville. Four outstanding musicians and bands are featured in their summer lineup – Johnny Rivers ( June 12), Little River Band ( July 10), The Family Stone ( July 31) and Grand Funk Railroad (August 28).

The Villages Amphitheater is located at 301 LaFayette Avenue in Fayetteville, Ga. Tickets range from $30 for lawn seating to $39 for reserved. On concert days, the box office opens at 6 p.m., gates at 7 p.m. with the opening act starting at 8 p.m. Call 770-719-4173 or visit www.villagesamphitheater.com

Wild Adventures Theme Park Valdosta

One of the largest ride collections and theme parks in the South is the Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., just north of the Georgia-Florida border. Thrill rides, kids rides, family rides and water rides make up the dozens of rides to satisfy the entire family. The 170-acre park also features Splash Island Water Park (the region’s largest water park), 500 wild animals, shows, festivals and all-star concerts.

backyard is nearby Pine Mountain, Ga., and the jungle is the Wild Animal Safari. One of the area’s most popular attractions, the Safari offers a unique experience. Visitors can see, touch and feed hundreds of exotic animals — a true worldwide safari — by riding through the park and taking pictures from your car, one of the rented Zebra Vans or the guided tour bus.

There are few parks like this in the country, so you are in for an experience.

Wild Animal Safari is located at 1300 Oak Grove Road in Pine Mountain. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily for most of the summer. August weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $17.95 for adults; $14.95 for seniors and children ages 3-12; and free for toddlers 2-and-under. Call 1-800-367-2751 or visit www.animalsafari.com/safari/

Zoo Atlanta Atlanta

Looking for lions, tigers and pandas? Alligators, elephants and lizards? What about ostriches, apes or owls? All of these amazing animals and more live at Zoo Atlanta, one of Georgia’s most beloved destinations. Regular shows with the animals, a daily petting zoo and daily gorilla and orangutan feedings are just part of the many things to do.

Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, just south of downtown Atlanta and I-20. Weekday hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekend hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $14.99 for children (3-11), $19.99 for adults (12-over).

Children under 2 are admitted free. Call 404-624-5600 or visit www.zooatlanta.org

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