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GuideTo GEORGIA

Volume 50 Number 1Monthly June/July 2010

CONTENTS

Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-7Theatre, Music, & Drama . . . . . .8-9Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11June/July Events in Georgia . . .12-17Fourth of July Events . . . . . . .18-20Garden and Home . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

ON THE COVER

“Cool, refreshing Georgia water-melons, as shown on the cover,

will be weighed, carved, greased, eaten,and even given away during the TomWatson Watermelon Festival inThomson on August 7. For informationon this festival and others planned dur-ing the summer months, see articlebeginning on page 12.

GUIDE TO GEORGIA801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620E-mail [email protected]

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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activities andentertainment in Georgia. Eight issues are published eachyear, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 GeorgiaWelcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, andnumerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.Subscription is $18 per year. Contents are copy righted andmay not be reproduced without permission.

“Melon Masquerade”

in Cordele, GAMain Day of Festival–June 26

Arts & Crafts •• Parade •• FireworksCar, Truck & Tractor Display ••Train RidePhoto Contest •• Seed Spitting ContestWatermelon Idol ••Taste of Melon

Quilt Display •• Gospel Music •• Dog ShowEntertainment •• Golf TournamentWatermelon Capital Queen PageantFishing Rodeo •• Dance •• Puppet ShowDog Show •• 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk

and Much, Much More!

229-273-1668229-273-1668Toll Free [email protected]

61st Annual

WatermelonDays Festival

June 2010

WatermelonDays Festival

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JUNE1-19 – COLUMBUS – Traveling Vietnam

Wall, National Infantry Museum. 706-685-5808.1-30 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days

Festival. 886-426-3566.2 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Hurricane Party,

Latitude 31, 5:30 p.m. 912-635-3800.2-26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. Model Rail -

road Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819.3 – ALBANY – Shades of Gold Art Show, 311

Meadowlark Dr. 229-432-1124.3 – AUGUSTA – First Thursday, Midtown

Market, 5-8 p.m. 706-922-5000.3-5 – HELEN – Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race,

Helendorf Inn. 706-878-2271.3-24 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in Horseshoe

Bend Park, Thurs., 6 p.m. 706-632-7696.4 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row,

5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. Car Show, Commons,6-9:15 p.m. 706-831-1793.

4 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Downtown,5-8 p.m. 912-265-4032.

4 – CARTERSVILLE – Up! Concert, Down -town, 6-11 p.m. 770-607-3480.

4 – DAHLONEGA – Remember When Band,Downtown, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 706-864-6133.

4 – ROME – Jamie Pelfry Band Concert,Bridge point Plaza, 7-10 p.m. 706-236-4520.

4 – THOMASVILLE – First Friday, Down -town, 5-8 p.m. 229-227-7020.

4-5 – ALMA – Georgia Blueberry Festival.912-632-5859.

4-5 – CARTERSVILLE – Georgia BarbecueClassic, Milam Farm. 770-607-0610.

4-5 – GRAY – Daylily Festival, Gray Elemen -tary School. 478-986-5199.

4-6 – RINGGOLD-MARIETTA – Dixie High -way 90-Mile Yard Sale. 800-887-3811.

4,18 – RUTLEDGE – Evenings in the Gazebo,Downtown. 706-557-9020.

4-25 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday Concerts,Court house, 7-8:30 p.m. 706-745-5493.

5 – BLAIRSVILLE – Cruise-In, Square, 1-5 p.m.877-745-5789.

5 – BOSTON-PAVO – 12 Mile Yard Sale &Festival, Hwy. 33. 229-735-2111.

5 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Cruize, Down -town, 5-8 p.m. 770-607-3480.

5 – EATONTON – Putnam County DairyFestival. Courthouse Square. 706-485-8112.

5 – SAVANNAH – Asian Festival, CivicCenter. 912-651-6417.

5 – VILLA RICA – Lola Gulley Concert, MillAmphitheater. 678-840-5959.

5 – WARM SPRINGS – Rosie the Riveter andD-Day Observance, FDR Little White House, 12-3 p.m. 706-655-5870.

5 – WARRENTON – Art on Main. 706-465-9604.

5-6 – BLUE RIDGE – Georgia Wine CountryFestival, Three Sisters Vineyard. 706-865-9463.

5-12 – DALTON – Grand Car Show & Sale.706-123-3456.

5,26 – JASPER – Car Cruise-Ins. 706-692-1164.

5-26 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jams,Gold Museum, Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. 706-864-3513.

5-26 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts,8-9 p.m. 800-573-9659, x305.

5-26 – HELEN – Mark Pitt’s Tribute to ElvisShow, Festhalle, Saturdays, 8 p.m. 706-878-1908.

5-27 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, UnicoiState Park, Sat. & Sun. 800-573-9659, x305.

6 – ST. MARYS – Country Music in Water -front Park, 3 p.m. 912-882-8111.

6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Harry O’DonoghueConcert, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.

6-27 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz,Sundays 8-9 p.m. 706-495-6238.

8 – AUGUSTA – B.B. King, Bell Auditorium,8 p.m. 706-722-3521.

9 – AUGUSTA – Daughtry, James BrownArena, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.

9,16,30 – MADISON – Storytellers, CulturalCenter, 11 a.m. 706-342-4743.

11 – COLUMBUS – Georgia on My Mind Day,11 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-649-7455.

11-12 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival.478-825-4002.

11-13 – CLARKESVILLE – North GeorgiaArts Tour. 800-835-2559.

11-13 – CONYERS – Carson & BarnesCircus. 770-483-4411.

11-13 – LAGRANGE – Hydrangea Festival,Downtown. 706-884-8671.

11-13 – MINERAL BLUFF – IndiegrrlFestival, Jonica Gap Campground. 706-374-5465.

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JUNE12 – ALBANY – Civil Rights Institute Free dom

Singers, 326 Whitney Ave., 1 p.m. 229-432-1698.12 – CARTERSVILLE – Caribbean Soul

Concert, Downtown, 7-9 p.m. 770-607-3480. 12 – CARTERSVILLE – CHVA Car Show/S.E.

Nat’l. Meet, High School, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 678-398-7549.12 – ELLIJAY – Apple Country Auto Club

Cruise-In, Downtown. 706-635-2221.12 – HELEN – Shriner’s Parade, Downtown.

706-878-2181.12 – JASPER – Main Street Mania-Battle of

the Bands, Downtown, 3-11 p.m. 706-692-1164.12 – LUMPKIN – Military Day at Westville

Village. 888-733-1850.12 – MADISON – Street Dance, Town Park,

6-10 p.m. 706-342-1251.12 – MONROE – Crepe Myrtle Festival,

Hammond Park. 770-868-5137.12-13 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival &

Highland Games, Meeks Park. 706-745-5786 or877-745-5789.

12-13 – CARTERSVILLE – Rockfest, TellusMuseum. 770-606-5700.

12-13 – CAVE SPRING – Art Festival. 800-444-1834.

12-13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – OriginalGeorgia Sea Island Festival, Pier. 912-634-0330.

13 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Jam,Harris Arts Center, 3-6 p.m. 706-620-2599.

13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – String-Sessions,Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

14 – WATKINSVILLE – Normaltown FlyersConcert, Ashford Manor. 706-769-2633.

15-19 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia PeachFestival. 478-825-4002.

15-20 – MADISON – Chamber MusicFestival, Cultural Center. 706-342-4743.

16 – HIAWASSEE – Blake Shelton, GeorgiaMountain Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. 877-790-2157.

17 – WARNER ROBINS – Museum of Avia -tion Foundation Auction. 478-923-6600.

17-19 – COMMERCE – Little Hands/Feet KidsConsignment Sale, Middle School. 706-335-9665.

18 – CALHOUN – Concert in City Park. 706-602-5570 or 800-887-3811.

18 – THOMASVILLE – Primitive Quartet,Municipal Auditorium. 229-228-7977.

18-20 – CLAYTON – Mountain Lakes ClassicAntiques Show, Civic Center. 828-369-9503.

19 – FITZGERALD – Gospel Sing, GrandTheatre, 7 p.m. 229-423-2388.

19 – HOMER – Folk Potter’s Festival, MiddleSchool Gym. 706-677-1528.

19 – THOMSON – Bleeding CounterfeitConcert, Downtown. 706-597-1000.

•AF Reserve Command BandIndependence Day Concert JULY 2 – FREE

•Georgia Special Olympics AUGUST 20-22

•SE Regional Little League JULY 28-AUGUST 9

• GA Golden OlympicsSEPTEMBER 22-25

•Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival– OCTOBER 16& 17

4th LargestAviation Museum

in the U.S., Free Admission

www.museumofaviation.org

I-75 Exits 144 & 146888-288-WRGA

www.warnerrobinsga.gov

BusinessWeek’s Best Place to Raise a Family

1900+ Hotel Rooms • 105 Restaurants1200 Seat Civic Center

Conference & Meeting Spaces

www.mossycreekfestival.com

Experience the Museum of Aviation

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JUNE19,26 – CALHOUN – Cherokee Artists & His -

toric Demonstrations, New Echota. 706-624-1321.21-31 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia Mountain

Fair. 706-896-4191.22 – DOUGLAS – Summer Beach Bash, 4-9

p.m. 912-389-3401.23-24 – DAHLONEGA – Christian Music-

Karen River & New River. 706-864-2082.23-27 – ATHENS – AthFest Music & Arts

Festival, Downtown. 706-548-1973.24 – COLUMBUS – Sea Ghost Tours of

Haunted Port Columbus, 8 p.m. 706-327-9798.24-26 – ATHENS – Sculpture Festival, Classic

Center. 706-208-0900.25 – COLUMBUS – Rock & Pop Masters,

Civic Center, 8 p.m. 706-494-8330.25-26 – VILLA RICA – Thomas Dorsey Festival,

Gold Dust Park/Mt. Prospect Baptist. 678-785-1014.26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Gospel/Mountain Shape

Note Singing Conv., Courthouse. 706-745-5493.26 – BLUE RIDGE – Classic Car Cruise-In,

Downtown. 706-492-5184.26 – COMMERCE – City Lights Downtown

Festival. 706-335-2954.26 – CONYERS – Instrumental Jazz, Old

Town Pavilion, 8 p.m. 770-922-3143.26 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days Festival

Main Day. 886-426-3566.

26 – THE ROCK – Celebrate America, TheRock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

26 – THOMASVILLE – Albany SymphonyOrchestra, Munc. Aud., 7 p.m. 229-227-7977.

26-27 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Fling Arts &Crafts Show, N. Ga. Tech. College. 706-896-0932.

27 – COLUMBUS – Shirley Caesar Church,Civic Center, 6:30 p.m. 706-494-8330.

27 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – SavannahStompers Jazz Band, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m.912-262-6934.

30 – AUGUSTA – Cedric the Entertainer, BellAuditorium, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.

JULY1 – AUGUSTA – First Thursday, Midtown

Market, 5-8 p.m. 706-922-5000.1 – AUGUSTA – Earth, Wind, & Fire, James

Brown Arena, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.1-29 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in Horseshoe

Bend Park, Thursdays, 6 p.m. 706-632-7696.2-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday Concerts,

Courthouse, 7-8:30 p.m. 706-745-5493.2-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. Model Rail -

road Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819.3 – WATKINSVILLE – Abbey Road Live

Concert, Ashford Manor. 706-769-2633.3,24 – JASPER – Car Cruise-Ins. 706-692-1164.3-31 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jams,

Gold Museum, Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. 706-864-3513.3-31 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts,

8-9 p.m. 800-573-9659, x305.3-31 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi

State Park, Sat. & Sun. 800-573-9659, x305.4-25 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz,

Sundays 8-9 p.m. 706-495-6238.8-25 – SAUTEE – 2010 Summerfest, Art

Center. 706-878-3300.10 – DUBLIN – Summer Redneck Games.

478-272-5766.10 – LAKEMONT – Art at the Lake Show &

Sale, Lake Rabun Pavilion. 706-782-arts.10 – LINCOLNTON – Thunder Over

Thurmond, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-3458.10 – STOCKBRIDGE – Wood Carving 101,

Panola Mt. St. Pk., 2-5 p.m. 770-389-7801.10 – VILLA RICA – BROADband Concert,

Mill Amphitheater. 678-840-5959.11 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Jam,

Harris Arts Center, 3-6 p.m. 706-620-2599.11 – SAVANNAH – Edward Sharpe & Mag -

netic Zeroes, Trustees Theater. 912-525-5050.12 – CARTERSVILLE – Still Cruzin Concert,

Downtown, 7-9 p.m. 770-607-3480.

Events sometimes change,so phone for information

before driving long distances.

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For more information on the 2010 Festival visit our

Official website at www.GaPeachFestival.com

11-19, 2010

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JULY14 – AUGUSTA – Jeff Dunham, James Brown

Arena, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.16 – CALHOUN – Concert in City Park. 706-

602-5570 or 800-887-3811.16-17 – PLAINS – Pig Pickin’ Event. 229-

942-1711.16-17 – ROCKMART – Homespun Festival,

Seaborn Jones Park. 770-684-8760.16-18 – AUGUSTA – Southern Nationals,

Augusta Riverfront Marina. 803-278-4849.17 – AUGUSTA – Tony Howard’s Motown

Revue, Imperial Theatre, 7 p.m. 706-722-8341.17 – CONYERS – SWATT Reggae Band, Old

Town Pavilion, 8 p.m. 770-922-3143.17 – RABUN GAP – Hambidge Summer

Festival. 706-746-7324.17 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Pickin’ Blue -

grass Concert. 770-315-3986.17 – WARNER ROBINS – Museum of Avia -

tion Foundation Auction & Raffle. 478-923-6600.18 – CLARKESVILLE – Heirloom Tomato

Festival, Glen-Ella Springs Inn. 888-455-8786.21-23 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia Mountain

Fair. 706-896-4191.24 – CHATSWORTH – Chief Vann House

Days. 706-695-2598.24 – DAHLONEGA – Tribute to Georgia

Authors, Gold Museum. 706-864-2257.

24 – HAMPTON – Life & Faith Tour, AtlantaMotor Speedway. 434-917-9797.

24-25 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut CreekFestival, Meeks Park. 706-781-1221.

25 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Silver Lining,Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

29 – COLUMBUS – Sea Ghost Tours ofHaunted Port Columbus, 8 p.m. 706-327-9798.

30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Georgia Green BeanFestival, Downtown. 877-745-5789.

30-31 – HELEN – Folk Life Traditions, UnicoiState Park, 8-9 p.m. 800-573-9659, x305.

30-31 – HELEN – Car Cruise-In & Show,Remember When Theater. 706-795-2264.

30-31 – MADISON – Firefly Festival, TownPark. 706-342-1251.

31 – BLUE RIDGE – Blues & Jazz Festival,Downtown. 706-632-2144.

31 – CALHOUN – Cherokee Artists & His tor -ic Demonstrations, New Echota. 706-624-1321.

31 – FITZGERALD – James Gregory ComedyTour, 7:30 p.m. 229-426-5090.

31 – HOMER – 133rd Sunday School Cele bra -tion, Courthouse. 706-677-2108.

31 – MACON – Bragg Jam Festival, variousvenues. 478-365-7472.

AUGUST7 – THOMSON – Tom Watson Watermelon

Festival, Hickory Hill. 706-595-7777.

AARON’S AMPHITHEATER ATLAKEWOODAtlanta, 404-627-9704, aaronsamphitheater.com

July 15 Brooks & DunnJuly 26 Van Warped TourJuly 27 Dave Matthews Band

ALPHARETTA CHRISTIAN THEATERAlpharetta, 678-371-3079, www.act1theater.com

July 16-Aug. 8 Little Women, the Musical

ACTOR’S EXPRESSAtlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com

Thru June 19 Slasher

AGATHA’SAtlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com

Thru July 28 20/4: A Murder Mystery in Real Time

ART STATIONStone Mountain, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org

June 2-20 JudgmentJune 14-Aug. 1 Are We There Yet?

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATER706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org

June 4-13 CarouselJune 18-20 Under Milk Wood

ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER404-658-7159, www.atlantaciviccenter.com

June 5 Sylvia BrowneJuly 30 Beres Hammond & Friends

ATLANTA LYRIC THEATREMarietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

June 11-17 Funny Thing Happened on Way to Forum

July 23-Aug. 8 Hairspray

CALHOUN LITTLE THEATER706-629-2599, www.cgarts.org

June 4-12 Dearly Beloved

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

Thru June 6 StellalunaJune 8-20 Lion, Mouse, & Other Aesop’s FablesJune 22-July 3 Hansel & GretelJuly 6-18 Billy Boats GruffJuly 20-Aug. 1 Everybody Loves Pirates

CLASSIC CHASTAINAtlanta, 404-733-5000, www.classicchastain.org

June 4 Diana RossJune 23 Collective SoulJuly 2 Liza Minnelli & ASOJuly 7 Art Garfunkel & ASOJuly 9 Serj TankianJuly 10 Ringo Starr & All Starr BandJuly 17 Mary Chapin CarpenterJuly 24 Chris IsaakJuly 30 Boyz II Men & En VogueJuly 31 Queen & ASO

P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance PCOBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com

June 11 JewelJune 18 The Boys in ConcertJune 29 Little Angels Folk Ballet of KoreaJuly 23 Melissa Ethridge

ELBERT THEATREElberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org

June 4-6, 11-13 Murder Most Fouled-Up

FORT GORDON PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com

July 16-31 Sherlock Holmes: Final Adventure

14TH STREET PLAYHOUSEAtlanta, 404-733-4738, www.14thstplayhouse.org

June 19-20 Black Man-o-loguesJuly 9 Luenell–Live!July 23-24 The Land, Sea, & Creationist

FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org

June 19-20 Nickelodeon’s Storytime LiveJune 14 Conan O’BrienJune 15-20 Little House on PrairieJune 30-July 18 Phantom of the Opera

FREDERICK BROWN AMPHITHEATERPeachtree City, 770-631-0630, www.amphitheater.org

June 5 Cheap TrickJune 19 Oh What a NightJune 26 Christopher Cross & AmericaJuly 2 Swingin’ MedallionsJuly 9 World Classic RockersJuly 10 Boz ScaggsJuly 24 The B-52’s

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATREAtlanta, 404-264-0020, www.gashakespeare.org

June 6-Aug. 8 Shrew–the MusicalJune 24-Aug. 6 Love’s Labours LostJuly 8-Aug. 7 King LearJuly 20-Aug. 7 Sword in the Stone

GWINNETT CENTERDuluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com

June 3 Carole King & James TaylorJune 5 DaughtryJune 6 ChayanneJune 29 Sarah PalinJuly 13 Colors of the RainbowJuly 26 Dileep Show

HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATREClarkesville, 706-839-1315, habershamtheater.org

June 4-12 Dont’ Dress for DinnerJuly 22-Aug. 1 Wizard of Oz

HENRY PLAYERSMcDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com

June 24-27 Charlotte’s Web

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P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance PHOLLY THEATERDahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com

July 8-25 Hello Dolly

KUDZU PLAYHOUSERoswell, 770-594-1020, www.kudzuplayhouse.org

June 3-6 RumplestiltskinJune 11-July 18 Chaim’s Love SongJuly 8-31 Disney’s Aladdin Jr.

MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATERMableton, 770-819-7765, mablehouseamphitheater.com

June 12 Olde DawgJuly 22 Smokey RobinsonJuly 24 Big Chicken Chorus

NEW DEPOT PLAYERSConyers, 770-922-3143, www.conyersarts.org

July 16-31 The Fantasticks

NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARETHEATRE TAVERNAtlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com

June 5-27 CariolanusJuly 9-Aug. 8 Hamlet–the Musical

PHILIPS ARENAAtlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com

June 11 Maxwell & Erykah BaduJune 12 Maxwell & Jill ScottJune 19 Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 15July 28 Rihanna & Kesha

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com

June 3-6 Jimmy ShubertJune 11-13 Maz JobraniJune 17-20 Dale JonesJuly 8-10 Heather McDonaldJuly 15-18 Tim WilsonJuly 23-24 Jon ReepJuly 30-Aug. 1 Jim Norton

ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com

June 7-12 Puppets CinderellaJune 14-19 Puppets Hansel & GretelJune 19 Eddie From OhioJune 21-26 Puppets Jungle BookJune 28-July 3 Puppets Variety ShowJuly 5-10 Puppets Giant, Beanstalk, & JackJuly 12-17 Puppets RumplestiltskinJuly 19-24 Puppets Sleeping Beauty

SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE ART CENTER706-878-3300, www.snca.org

June 26 Lisa Deaton & FriendsJuly 8-25 Headwaters–Birth, Death, &

Places In-Between

SAVANNAH THEATRE912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com

June 4-Aug. 27 The Beat Goes On

SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE Columbus706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org

July 17-24 Madeline

STAGE DOOR PLAYERSDunwoody, 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net

Thru June 6 Beached WailsJuly 16-Aug. 8 Company

SWAMP GRAVYColquitt, 229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com

June 25-26 James & the Giant PeachJuly 25-31 May-Haw

THOMASVILLE ON STATE &COMPANY THEATER229-226-0863, www.tosac.com

July 16-25 Annie

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com

June 26 Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill,Ralph Tresvant

July 2 Earth, Wind, & FireJuly 3-4 PhishJuly 16 Atlanta Symphony OrchestraJuly 17 Corey Smith & Colt FordJuly 23 ASO – Broadway RocksJuly 30 Steve Miller Band

WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE478-929-4579, www.wrlt.org

July 10-25 Rumours

WILD ADVENTURESValdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.net

June 5 Backstreet BoysJune 12 Steven Curtis ChapmanJune 19 Tye Tribbett & Kirk FranklinJune 26 Kool & the GangJuly 10 World Class RockersJuly 17 Josh TurnerJuly 24 Frankie Beverly & Maze

Something For Everyone . . . in Gordon County!

800-887-3811 • 706-625-3200 • www.exploregordoncounty.com

JUNE 4-6

From Marietta to Lookout Mountain, GA

July 4thStar-Spangled Celebration

Largest fireworks display in NW Ga.GATES OPEN 5 P.M.

CHEROKEE CAPITAL FAIRGROUNDS

July 4thStar-Spangled Celebration

Concerts in City ParkCalhoun – June 18 & July 16

SEBA Bluegrass JamHarris Arts Ctr. – June 13 & July 11

Cherokee ArtistsNew Echota – June 19, 26 & July 31

June1-6 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, week-

ends. 770-964-8575.1-6 – Go Wild (nature) in Roswell, various

venues. 770-640-3253.1-29 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic

Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.1-30 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone

Moun tain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.2-30 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial

Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.3 – Taste of Underground, 11:30 a.m.-1:30

p.m. 404-523-2311.3 – First Thursday Art Walk, Downtown.

404-658-1877.3,5,6 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,

Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.4-6 – Blade Show & International Cutlery

Fair, Cobb Galleria Centre. 800-283-0863.4-25 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank

Museum, Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.5 – Pokemon Video Game S.E. Champion -

ship, Gwinnett Center. 770-813-7500.5 – James Castro, Victoria Banks, Billy

Montana, Chukkar Farm, Alpharetta. 770-664-1533.5 – Design After Dark, High Museum of Art,

7-11 p.m. 404-733-4437.5 – Ian Schumacher’s Band, Art Place,

Marietta, 7 p.m. 770-509-2700.5 – Southern Shuffle Concert, Riverside

Park, Roswell, 7 p.m. 770-641-3705.5-6 – Locomotive Day, Southeastern

Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.6 – Concert by the Springs with Joe Gransden

& Big Band with Big Mike Geier, Heritage Green,Sandy Springs, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111.

6-20 – Sunday Concerts on RoswellSquare, 3-4:30 p.m. 770-640-3253.

9 – Coffeehouse (music, poetry), Callan -wolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

10-12 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.

11-13 – Scott Antique Market, AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

12 –104.7 The Fish Concert, Cauble Park,Acworth. 770-917-1234.

12 – Acworth Opry, Logan Farm Park, 6-8:30p.m. 770-917-1234.

12 – Seven Sharp Nine Concert, VillageGreen, Smyrna, 7-10 p.m. 770-434-6600.

13 – June Singing of the Sacred Harp,Alpharetta City Hall. 770-490-4232.

13 – Animal Rescue Fair & Pet Adoptions,Wills Park, Alpharetta. 770-886-5419.

15 – Soul Purpose Concert, Glover Park,Marietta, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601.

16 – Wind Down Wednesday with TheREMakes, 5:30-8 p.m. Heritage Green, SandySprings. 404-851-9111.

16-19 – Atlanta Fest (Christian Music),Stone Mountain Park. 800-965-9324.

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17 – Alive After Five, Historic DowntownRoswell, 5-9 p .m. 770-640-3253.

18 – Kodoc Harrison & Back Street Jazz,Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

18 – Friday Jazz with Kevin Bales, HighMuseum, 5-12 p.m. 404-733-4437.

18 – Beach Party, Decatur Square, 5-12 p.m.404-370-4100.

19 – Grillin’ in the Village BBQ Festival,Stone Mountain Village. 770-498-7334.

20 – Third Sundae at Barrington Hall,Roswell. 770-640-3855.

25 – Jim Pearce Band, Callanwolde, 7:30p.m. 404-872-5338.

25-27 – Malic Jewels Jewelry & Gift Show,Gwinnett Center. 770-813-7500.

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

26 – Summerfest on the Green, Morrow, 6-10 p.m. 770-968-1623.

26 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, GloverPark, Marietta, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601.

27 – Mrs. Georgia America Pageant,Roswell Cultural Arts Ctr., 6 p.m. 770-594-6232.

27 – Annie Moses Band–Pilgrims & Prodi -gals, Ferst Center. 404-894-9600.

July1-31 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone

Moun tain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.2-30 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank

Museum, Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.6-29 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic

Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.7-28 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial

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

8 – First Thursday Art Walk, Downtown,404-658-1877.

9 – Marsha Dupree & Sweet Soul JazzMasters, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

9-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta ExpoCenter. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

10 – Acworth Opry, Logan Farm Park, 6-8:30p.m. 770-917-1234.

10 – The Mustangs Concert, Village Green,Smyrna, 7-10 p.m. 770-434-6600.

14 – Coffeehouse (music, poetry), Callan -wolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

14 – Wind Down Wednesday withFunktioning Funkaholics, 5:30-8 p.m. HeritageGreen, Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111.

15 – Alive After Five, Historic DowntownRoswell, 5-9 p .m. 770-640-3253.

15-18 – National Black Arts Festival,Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

16-17 – Atlanta International Military &Antique Gun Collectors Show, Cobb CivicCenter. 704-282-1339.

18 –Third Sundae at Barrington Hall,Roswell. 770-640-3855.

23 – Tango Night, Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404-872-5338.

24 – Battle of Atlanta Weekend. 404-377-6148.

24 – Capitol City Opera’s On the Light Side,Callanwolde, 6:30 p.m. 678-301-8013.

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

24-25 – Collectible Glass Show and Sale,Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. 770-579-9225.

30 – Madoca & Company (Jazz), Callan -wolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

30 – Bayside Concert, Glover Park, Marietta,8 p.m. 770-794-5601.

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ATLANTAINTERNATIONAL

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July 16-17, 2010Friday, 12 n.-5 p.m. & Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Tom Watson Watermelon Festival in ThomsonThe Tom Watson Watermelon Festival will be held in Thomson on Saturday, August 7. Hours

will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with lots of contests andgames for all ages.

Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, arts andcrafts vendors, food vendors, historical and educa-tional displays, mansion tours, and all-you-can-eatwatermelon.

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

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

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

Lots of Music and Sports – All in Sandy SpringsThe 3rd Annual Sandy Springs Summer Splash on July 31 is a 6 mile float down the

Chattahoochee River. There will be live music, wildlife programs, exhibits, crafts for kids, andself-guided hikes. The float, from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island, will be from 9 a.m.-noonwith music, food, and exhibits continuing until 4 p.m. Take your own raft, kayak, or canoe or rent

from a local outfitter. Register at 678-538-1249 or770-206-1445.

Performing at Heritage Green on the SandySprings Society Entertainment Lawn will be JoeGransden and his Big Band with Big Mike Geier onJune 6, the REMakes on June 16, the AtlantaConcert Band on July 4, and FunktioningFunkaholics on July 14. These outdoor concertswill be free. 404-851-9111.

The Hospitality Highway Century Ride (9M,35M, 64M, 100M) in Roswell is set for July 11 and will wind through Sandy Springs, Milton,Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and other scenic areas of North Fulton. www.400-century.comor 770-642-4057. On June 13, both 5K and 1M runs will begin at Atlanta Perimeter North.

The Punchline Comedy Club and Chastain Park both have acts scheduled throughout thesummer. See page 8 and 9.

For information, visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.

Scott Antique Market in AtlantaScott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two

buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art andprints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations,vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more.

Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be June11-13, July 9-11, and August 13-15. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4.Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking.Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

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National Civil War Naval Museum at Port ColumbusExplore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery,

firearms, personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the warat sea. See the ironclad ram CSS Jackson; the blockade runnerVirginia; the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee; replicas of the USSHartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle; the full-scale replicaof the USS Water Witch; and a battle simulator theater.

Scheduled again for June, July, and August will be the CoolHistory programs which utilize the museum’s interior interpretivespaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use ofstaff and volunteers. These living history events reenact famous orfascinating incidents in Civil War History.

Sea Ghosts: Tours of Haunted Port Columbus will be offered the last Thursday of each monthat 8 p.m. These candlelight tours highlight the more chilling artifacts in the museum as well asexperiences of the Alabama Paranormal Research Team and Effigy Paranormal

Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 4. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.

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 postoffice car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, andmaintenance of way equipment. The museum is home toMARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from manyof the predecessor systems to MARTA.

A Locomotive Celebration on June 5-6 will recognize thecollection of locomotives, particularly the 100th birthday ofSavannah & Atlanta #750. This year’s event will include tem-porary locomotive tattoos, a locomotive hunt, refreshments, acraft corner for kids, a locomotive slide show, locomotive tours,and caboose rides. Summer day camps will be held June 21-25 and July 12-16 at the museum.

The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Withad on page 21 one free train ride with each paid admission. 3595 Buford Hwy. 770-476-2013. www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org.

Georgia Peach Festival in Fort Valley & ByronThe 24th annual Georgia Peach Festival will get underway Friday, June 11, in Byron and

come to a close Saturday, June 19, in Fort Valley.The first official event of the festival will be the Historical Society

Luncheon at the Byron United Methodist Church Friday, June 11,at noon. The festival will continue Saturday in Byron with carnivalrides, games, food, a free concert at 8 p.m., and fireworks.

The festival will move to Fort Valley Tuesday, June 15, withSpaghetti and Jazz at the Austin Theater from 5:30-8 p.m.,Khoury’s Walk for Health in the Historic District Wednesday at 7 a.m., the Peach Community Choir Concert at the Austin Theateron Thursday at 7 p.m., and a concert Friday night.

Saturday, June 19, will be packed with activities! The day will begin with a Kiwanis ClubPancake Breakfast and continue with arts and crafts, music, food, kiddie rides, water slides,inflatable play, free tours of Lane Packing, and a free shuttle. Also scheduled Saturday are theannual 5K road race at 7 a.m., the Peach Parade through downtown at 10 a.m., the HistoricalSociety Luncheon at McArthur Saxson House, the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler served freeat 2 p.m. at the courthouse, a free concert at 8 p.m. at the courthouse, and a fireworks finale.

The second annual Paul Reehling Memorial Poker Run precedes festival week on Sat., June 5.For details call 478-825-4002 or 478-396-1015 or visit www.GaPeachFestival.com.

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Peach Blossom TrailPeaches are one of the most popular fruits in the United States and have always been

symbolic of something good as indicated by the saying “pretty as a peach.” The State of Georgiais indeed fortunate to be so well known for such a wonderful commodity (although anyone whohas ever been whipped by a Georgia peach twig may not think so.) Today, Georgia is known asthe Peach State, not because it produces the most peaches, but rather because it was the birth-place of the commercial peach industry.

When traveling in Georgia from mid-May throughAugust, the Peach Blossom Trail offers several road-side stands where visitors can find sweet Georgiapeaches! During their travels down the trail, they cansee thousands of acres of peach orchards. There areseveral farms that offer tours into the orchards, pro-viding a close look at the peach trees and informationon the history of how this fruit from China made itsway to Georgia.

The Peach Blossom Trail runs parallel to I-75. Getoff the beaten path, and travel the Trail. But hurry! Peaches will be gone by the end of August,and these sweet fruits won’t be available again until next year. For more information, visitwww.peachblossomtrail.com.

A Summer of Festivals in BlairsvilleThe Green Bean Festival will be held on the Blairsville Square on July 30-31. There will be a

craft fair and demonstrations, live entertainment, festival foods, storytelling, a green bean pizzaeating contest, canning classes and a tour of a canning plant, a green bean recipe contest,

children’s activities, a 4-H talent show, antique tractorand old tool displays, a pageant, and more.

Many other summer events are scheduled forBlairsville. The Scottish Festival & Highland Games willbe held on June 12-13 at Meeks Park, the Mountain FlingArts & Crafts Show at N. Ga. Tech. College on June 26-27, and the Butternut Creek Festival at Meeks Park onJuly 24-25. (See article below). Other summer events willinclude Friday concerts at the Courthouse at 7 p.m.;Cruise-Ins on the Square on June 5 and July 3; aGospel/Mountain Shape Note Singing Convention at theCourthouse on June 26; fireworks at Meeks Park on July

3; and an Independence Day Celebration at Vogel State Park on July 4. For information, phone877-745-5789 or visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.

Butternut Creek Festival in BlairsvilleThe 12th Annual Butternut Creek Festival Arts & Crafts Show, named one of the Top 20

Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, will be held July 24-25 at Meeks Park,less than a mile west of Blairsville on Hwy. 76/515.Festival hours will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibitorbooths will be located under the trees along the banksof the Butternut Creek. The park has playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic facilities. Blairsville is locatedonly 80 miles north of Atlanta.

The juried show will feature 70 fine artists, artisans,and craftsmen from throughout the mountain area ofnorth Georgia, western North Carolina, and easternTennessee. There will be several mountain arts andcrafts demonstrators. A fine variety of festival foods willbe available. There will be a bake sale by the Union Hospital Auxiliary, quilting demonstrationsby the Misty Mountain Quilt Guild, a Plant Rescue Program by the Georgia Mountain Research& Education Center, and work by the Union County Senior Center Art Class. Exceptionally talented musical performers will be entertaining both days in the new Entertainment Gazebo.

The Festival will be presented by the High Country Artisans, Inc. Admission and parking willbe free along with free shuttle service between parking and vendor booths. For information, call706-781-1221 or visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com.14 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / June/July 2010

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Fun at Fort Discovery in AugustaDiscover the fun of hands-on science! Fort Discovery is

located on the scenic Riverwalk in downtown Augusta. This128,000 square-foot family-oriented math and science centerfires the imaginations of children and adults by making math,science, and technology come alive with 250 hands-onexhibits, custom digital programs in the Paul S. SimonDiscovery Theater, StarLab planetarium, educational work-shops, and demonstrations in the PowerStation.

Enjoy Augusta’s tradition of Fat Man’s for lunch! The Usryfamily has moved their popular eatery to the first level of the science center and will be servingSouthern-style dishes, salads, sandwiches, and ice cream. The center also offers free Wi-Fi.

National Science Center’s Fort Discovery is the perfect place for birthday parties, familyreunions, special events, wedding rehearsals, and company outings. The museum is located atOne Seventh Street on Downtown Augusta’s Riverwalk. For information phone 800-325-5445 or706-821-0245 or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

Watermelon Festival in Cordele-Crisp CountyVisit Cordele-Crisp County in June for the 61st Annual Watermelon Days Festival and

celebrate the crop that has made the area famous. The main day of the festival will be Saturday,June 26, and will feature arts and crafts, entertainment, watermelon eating and seed spitting

contests, free slices of watermelon, and a dance that evening.The many events planned for June will include a dog show,

pageant, road races, photo contest, puppet show, watermelon decorating contest, potter show, golf tournament, gospel sing, fish-ing rodeo, car and truck and antique tractor display, and quilt display.There will be a Watermelon Idol Contest and rides on the SAMShortline Excursion Train.

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

Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designated asthe “Watermelon Capital of the World” for having the sweetest andmost abundant watermelons. More than 200 million watermelons

each year go through the Cordele State Farmers Market. For information, phone 229-273-1668or 886-426-3566 or visit www.cordelecrispga.com or e-mail [email protected].

Freedom FestJuly 4, 2010

Enjoy fun, entertainment,and food with theentire family!

Gates open at 2 p.m.,fireworks at dark!

Douglas Municipal ParkDOUGLAS, GA

912-384-4555www.cityofdouglas.com

Freedom FestJuly 4, 2010

Enjoy fun, entertainment,and food with theentire family!

912-384-4555www.cityofdouglas.com

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Bainbridge – A Place of AdventureFor outdoor adventure, Bainbridge is the place to visit. There’s golfing at the local courses,

tennis at the city’s many public courts, swimming at the Aquatic Center, and fishing on LakeSeminole.

The Georgia State Legislature in 2008 declaredBainbridge the Bass Capital of Georgia. The Flint Riverand Lake Seminole offer abundant fishing and watersports, attracting thousands of amateur and profession-al fishermen with many top bass tournaments through-out the year. The Silver Lake Wildlife Management Areaoffers hiking, hunting, and fishing.

Agriculture plays a significant role in the lives ofSoutherners and is the largest industry in DecaturCounty. Explore the G.W. Long Farm, a CertifiedGeorgia Farm Market, where you can pick your own produce. The farm is open from May-September and has everything from watermelons to sweet potatoes to squash and okra.

Southern towns are famous for their downtown squares, and Bainbridge is no exception.Willis Park is the center of downtown and is lined with boutiques and antique shops. The Square,the site of community events throughout the year, is also the start of the self-guided BainbridgeHeritage Tour which features historic buildings and homes.

For information, call 229-243-8555 or visit www.visitbainbridgega.com.

Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat RacesCelebrate 25 years of drag boat racing in Augusta this summer. The Savannah River is going

to boil on July 16-18 as the 25th Annual Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Races providefun and excitement for the entire family. Over one hundred racing teams from twenty-five states will compete for $140,000 in purse and prizes as they tryto beat the record of 252.94 MPH in the “World’sRichest Drag Boat Race”! See the fastest and loudestboat racing action in the country as competitors racedown the liquid quarter mile!

The race is part of the Lucas Oil Drag Boat RacingSeries. The event benefits the Augusta Chapter of theGeorgia Special Olympics.

Tickets are available at www.tixonline.com or charge by phone at 803-278-4849. Advancedseries tickets for the weekend are $22, and ad patron tickets are $60. For more information call706-823-0440, x1. Check it out at www.augustasouthernnationals.org.

www.NationalScienceCenter.orgOn the Riverwalk, Downtown Augusta

800.325.5445 or 706.821.0245

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DOWNTOWN BLAIRSVILLEFriday, July 30

Seminar • Pageant • Square DanceSaturday, July 31

Downtown Festival 7 a.m.-5 p.m.Farmers Market • Craft Fair • DemonstrationsKids Activities • Storytelling • Recipe Contest

Antique Tractor/Tool DisplayChamber of Commerce 877-745-5789www.GreenBeanFestival.com

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Dixie Highway Yard Sale &July 4th Celebration in Calhoun

The Dixie Highway Yard Sale, following a 90-mile path from Ringgold to Marietta, will be heldJune 4-6 and will pass through Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face,Dalton, Resaca, Calhoun, Adairsville, Cassville, Cartersville,Emerson, Acworth, and Kennesaw.

The Star-Spangled Celebration near Calhoun on Sunday,July 4, will be an evening of entertainment, food, and thelargest fireworks show in Northwest Georgia. Take your lawnchair and enjoy a night out under the stars. Gates will openat 5 p.m. Take I-75 to Exit 312, go west on GA 53, and thecelebration will be approximately 3 miles on the left. Therewill also be a July 4th Weekend celebration at the CalhounKOA.

Other summer activities will include the SEBA BluegrassJams at the Harris Arts Center on June 13 and July 11 from3-6 p.m.; concerts in City Park on June 18 and July 16; andCherokee artists and historic demonstrations at New EchotaHistoric Site on June 19 and 26 and July 31.

For information, phone 800-887-3811 or visit www.exploregordoncounty.com.

Battle of Atlanta WeekendMark the 146th Anniversary of the historic Civil War Battle of Atlanta on the battlefield where

it was fought during a commemorative event on July 23-25. On Friday night a Gala Dinner at theEast Lake Golf Club will feature music by Whoa Nelly and noted singer Sam Hagan.

Saturday begins with the Doublequick 5K run at 8:30 a.m. in Bessie Branham Park. Historywill come to life in the recreated Civil War frontlines withsoldiers and civilians, the boom of cannon fire, and thesights and smells of the war. Wreaths will be laid to honorGen. Walker and Gen. McPherson at the sites where theydied in the battle.

New this year will be the BATL Bike Tour and aScavenger Hunt. Two van tours and a walking tour willtrace troop movements and the battle lines featuring historic battle sites. Tours of antebellum Sylvester and ClayCemeteries will be offered. These programs will be offeredon Saturday with free tours of Oakland Cemetery and theCyclorama on Saturday and Sunday (with special ticketsobtained on Saturday).

Also on Saturday The BATL Storytelling Festival in the East Atlanta Village and the KirkwoodBusiness District will feature Gone With The Wind in 20 Minutes, African Folktales, and true stories of past heroes. Living History From Civil War to Civil Rights and a performance by theauthentic 8th Regimental Band from Rome will round out the programs. For a schedule andother info: www.batlevent.org, or 404-377-6148.

Atlanta International Military & Antique GunCollectors Show

The Atlanta International Military & Antique GunCollectors Show will be held at the Cobb County CivicCenter in Marietta on July 16-17. Show hours will beFriday from 12 noon-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

There will be 180 tables of merchandise with CivilWar, WWI, WWII, etc. antique arms, a vehicle show, andU.S. and foreign military arms and memorabilia. Itemswill be exhibited, bought, sold, and traded.

Daily admission will be $6 with ages 6-12 only $1. Atwo day pass will be $9. The Cobb Civic Center is located at 548 S. Marietta Parkway in Marietta.Take I-75, exit 263W; the Civic Center is about 2 miles on the left.

For information phone 704-282-1339 or visit www.thecarolinatrader.com.

JULY1 – ALPHARETTA – Atlanta Symphony

Orchestra All American Celebration, VerizonWireless Amphitheater, 8 p.m. 404-733-5010.

1-4 – ATLANTA – S.E. Largest Line Dance Party/Workshops, Crowne Plaza Airport. 770-875-3155.

2 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. Car Show, Commons,6-9:15 p.m. 706-831-1793.

2 – CARTERSVILLE – Tooth Fairy Concert,Downtown, 6-11 p.m. 770-607-3480.

2 – DAHLONEGA – Georgia Mudcats &Yahoola, Downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-864-6133.

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

2 – McCAYSVILLE – Independence DayCelebration & Fireworks. 800-899-6867.

2 – ROME – Delta Moon Concert, BridgepointPlaza, 7-10 p.m. 706-236-4520.

2 – THOMSON – Fireworks over Clarks HillLake. 706-597-1000.

2 – WARNER ROBINS – Air Force ReserveCommand Band, Stadium, 6 p.m. 888-288-9742.

2-4 – CALHOUN – July 4th Weekend,Calhoun KOA. 706-629-7511.

2-4 – DAWSONVILLE – Independence DayCel e bration, Amicalola Falls St. Pk. 706-265-1969.

2-4 – HELEN – July 4th Mountain Style,Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659, x305.

2-4 – OMAHA – July 4th Celebration,Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.

2-4 – VALDOSTA – All America Weekend,Wild Adventures. 229-559-1330.

2-5 – SAVANNAH – Weekend Celebration,Westin Harbor Resort. 912-201-2000.

3 – ALPHARETTA – James Castro, VictoriaBanks, Billy Montana, Chukkar Farm. 770-664-1533.

3 – ATHENS – Classic City Band PatrioticConcert, State Bot. Gdn., 3 p.m. 706-542-1244.

3 – BLAIRSVILLE – Cruise-In, Square, 1-5p.m. Fireworks Celebration, Meeks Park, 9:30 p.m.877-745-5789.

3 – BLUE RIDGE – Old Timers Day Parade,Downtown, 10 a.m. 800-899-6867.

3 – BLUE RIDGE – Fireworks Celebration,Lake Blue Ridge, 4 p.m. 706-632-2618.

3 – CARTERSVILLE – Stars, Stripes, & Carters -ville, Dellinger Park. 770-387-2491. Fire works Hike,Pine Mt. Recreation Area. 770-387-5625. CarCruize, Downtown, 5-8 p.m. 770-607-3480.

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

3 – FITZGERALD – 4th of July Celebration, 8 a.m. 800-386-4642.

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Independence Day Concert in Warner RobinsThe annual Independence Day Concert will be held Friday, July 2,

in Warner Robins at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium on North DavisDrive (I-75 exit #146). The program will include the Band of the AirForce Reserve Command along with the popular guest performerDiamond Rio, the American mainstream country music group fromNashville. The concert will be free to the public.

Take the family for a night of patriotic festivities as the WarnerRobins community celebrates our nation’s birthday along with musicand spectacular fireworks. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and entertainment will begin at 7 p.m.

Visitors are invited to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics. Picnic bags will be subject to search, and noglass bottle or alcohol will be allowed. There will a concession stand available. For further information,call 888-288-9742 or visit www.warnerrobinsga.gov.

July 4th in the Golden IslesBrunswick’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration will be

held Sunday, July 4th, at the downtown Mary Ross WaterfrontPark. The festivities will start at 7 p.m. and feature games, prizes,free watermelon, and fireworks at dark. The event will be free andopen to the public. 912-262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

Celebrate Independence Day on the beach as Jekyll Islandhosts a family-fun party at the Beachdeck and a fireworks finalethat is said to be one of the best in the region. 877-4jekyll or 912-635-3636.

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

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Celebrated Across GeorgiaFabulous 4th Festival in Conyers

The Fabulous 4th Festival on Sunday, July 4, at the Georgia InternationalHorse Park in Conyers will feature arts, crafts, vendors, and live performances onstage by Lil Jimmy, DJ Pozitivity, and The Mike Rogers Band. A patriotic programhonoring Gold Star Mothers and Wives will begin at 7 p.m. with guest speakerWilliam T. Nesbitt, Adjutant General , Georgia National Guard. Anyone who haslost a loved one during war will be recognized during the program.

Watch the Ultimate Air Dog Show as high flying K-9s compete at long distance jumps; choose your favorite custom car at the Corvettes in the ParkCar Show and Nostalgic Japanese Street Fighters Car Show; meet Barney Fifeand Gomer Pyle from the entertainment group, Memories of Mayberry; and rideon a miniature railroad provided by the North Georgia Life Steamers.

Children will enjoy a moonwalk, radar speed pitch, free patriotic crafts, and other activities providedby Stone Mountain Ministries, and can also design patriotic bricks at the Walk of Heroes booth in recog-nition of the Georgia Veterans Memorial Park . The event will conclude with fireworks at dark.

Both admission and parking will be free. Blankets and lawn chairs are allowed, but coolers and petsare prohibited. For information, phone the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606 or 770-860-4190,or visit www.conyersfabulousfourth.com.

Douglas July 4th Freedom Fest EventFor many years, the Douglas Exchange Club and the City of Douglas have partnered to provide the

citizens of Coffee County and the surrounding areas with a July 4th celebration. Freedom Fest will includevendors, an entertainment act, popcorn, hotdogs, cokes, andfireworks after dark. The event will be held on Sunday, July 4, atthe J. C. Adams Municipal Park. Gates will open at 2 p.m.

“The Freedom Fest 4th of July celebration is a big deal inDouglas,” says City of Douglas Central Services Director,Georgia Henderson. “It’s a time for family tradition and to shareour patriotic spirit! People have been coming since they weresmall children as well as individuals who have never attendedthis great celebration of freedom. It’s a tradition that we areproud to help the Douglas Exchange Club carry on.”

For more information about 4th of July Freedom Fest, callthe City of Douglas Tourism office at 912-384-4555 or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.

4TH OF JULYCELEBRATIONPAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GA

JULY 3, Starting at 2 p.m.Free Hotdogs, Softdrinks & BalloonsFor Children & Adults . . .

Watermelon Eating ContestGreased Pole ContestPrizes

Starting at 6 p.m.Live Entertainment

Starting at DuskFireworks

FITZGERALD1-800-386-4642 • www.fitzgeraldga.org

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JULY3 – HIAWASSEE – Ray Stevens, Georgia

Mountain Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. 706-896-4191.3 – JULIETTE – Ol’ Time 4th at Jarrell

Plantation. 478-986-5172.3 – KENNESAW – Bruce in the USA Concert

& Fireworks, Depot, 8 p.m. 770-422-9714.3 – LUMPKIN – Independence Day at West -

ville Village. 888-733-1850.3 – MIDWAY – Independence Day Colonial

Faire, Fort Morris, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-884-5999.3 – RICHMOND HILL – Old Time Family Fun

Festival, BBQ, Fireworks, Gregory Pk. 912-756-3345.3 – ROSWELL – Southern Shuffle Concert,

Riverside Park, 7 p.m. 770-641-3705.3 – ST. MARYS – Independence Day Festival.

912-882-4000.3 – STOCKBRIDGE – Starlight and Fireworks,

Panola Mt. St. Pk., 7:30 p.m. 770-389-7801.3 – VILLA RICA – Fireworks Display, Civic

Center, 6-10:30 p.m. 678-785-1002.3 – WOODBURY – Lake Meriwether Fire -

works. 800-FDR-1927.3-4 – ATHENS – Classic City American Music

Festival, Melting Point. 706-254-6909.3-4 – RUTLEDGE – Sunflower Farm Festival.

706-557-2870.3-4 – SAVANNAH – Independence Day Cele -

bra tion, Skidaway Island St. Pk. 912-598-2300.3-5 – TALLULAH FALLS – Holiday Floor

Hike, Tallulah Gorge, 10;30 a.m. 706-754-7981.3-5 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK –

Fantastic Fourth Celebration. 770-498-5690.4 – ACWORTH – Flashback Concert & Fire -

works, Cauble Park, 8 p.m. 770-917-1234.4 – ALPHARETTA – July 4th Festivities &

Fireworks, Wills Park, 5 p.m. 678-297-6140.4 – ATHENS – Star Spangled Classic, Bishop

Park, 6 p.m. 706-613-3589.4 – ATLANTA – 4th of July Celebration,

Centennial Olympic Park. 404-222-park.4 – ATLANTA – Peachtree Road Race,

Piedmont Park. 404-875-7275.

4 – ATLANTA – Chastain Park 4th of JulyParade, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 404-733-5000.

4 – AUGUSTA – 4th of July Celebration,Commons. 706-821-1754.

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

4 – BRUNSWICK – Old-Fashioned Fourth ofJuly Celebration, Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934.

4 – CALHOUN – Star-Spangled Celebration,5 p.m. 800-887-3811.

4 – CONYERS – Fabulous 4th Festival,Georgia International Horse Park. 770-860-4190.

4 – CORDELE – Fireworks on the Flint, Ga.Veterans State Park, 9:30 p.m. 229-276-2371.

4 – DECATUR – Pied Piper Parade, Concert,Fireworks, Square, 6 p.m. 404-370-4100.

4 – DOUGLAS – 4th of July Freedom Fest,Adams Park, 2 p.m. 912-384-4555.

4 – HELEN – July 4th Celebration, Festhalle.706-878-1908. Fireworks at Dusk. 706-878-2181.

4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Fireworks Extra va -gana, Beach. 877-4jekyll.

4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Star Spangled BeachParty, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.

4 – RICHMOND HILL – July FourthCelebration, Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.

4 – ROSWELL – Back Trax & Banks & ShaneConcerts, Fireworks, High School, 6 p.m. 770-641-3705.

4 – SANDY SPRINGS – Atlanta ConcertBand, Heritage Green, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111.

4 – SAVANNAH – July 4th FireworksRiverboat Cruise, 9 p.m. 800-786-6404.

4 – ST. MARYS – Country Music in Water -front Park, 3 p.m. 912-882-8111.

4 – ST. MARYS – Kayak the Salt Marsh,Crooked River St. Pk., 8 a.m. 912-882-5256.

4 – WARM SPRINGS – 4th of July Festivities,Village. 800-FDR-1927.

5 – THOMASVILLE – Celebration & Fire -works, Remington Park, 6:30 p.m. 229-227-7001.

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Fitzgerald’s Independence Day CelebrationEnjoy a fun-filled Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3, at Paulk Park in Fitzgerald enjoy-

ing old-fashioned contests, free hotdogs and cokes, and free balloons. Therewill be a watermelon eating contest and a greased pole contest for both children and adults with prize money for the winners. Entertainment willbegin at 6 p.m. when a live band will entertain intermittently until dark; thena spectacular fireworks show will be held over the lake at Paulk Park. Takechairs and blankets and pack your coolers for a picnic.

Make a weekend of it and enjoy some of the other interesting points inFitzgerald. The Blue & Gray Museum has more than 1200 artifacts and tellsthe story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Visit the Fire Engine Museumand walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side.

Maps for the drive-by historic home tour will be available at the park.For more information, call 800-386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.

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� Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia �JUNE

2 – Dave Holland Concert, ChattahoocheeNature Center, 3 p.m.

2,16 – Educational Field Trips to OssabawIsland from Savannah Marina. 912-925-7474.

3 – Thru Eye of Cherokee Hikes; Bird ID.Chattahoochee Nature Center, 8:30-10 a.m.

4-5 – Adelily Festival, Adel. 229-896-2281.4-5 – Daylily Festival, Gray Elementary

School. 478-986-5199.5 – Ga. Southern Birds of Prey Flight Show,

Chattahoochee Nature Ctr., 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.5 – Canoochee Daylily Festival, Swainsboro.

478-237-5219.5 – Invasive Non-Native Plants in Georgia,

State Botanical Garden, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.5 – Alligator Day, Florence Marina St. Pk.,

Omaha. 229-838-4706.5-6 – Wilderness Survival Class, Chatta -

hoo chee Nature Center.11-12 – St. James Episcopal Church Flower

Festival, Clayton. 706-782-6179.12 – Eat Your Yard at Atlanta Botanical

Garden, 10 a.m.12 – Astronomy Night, Providence Canyon

St. Pk., Lumpkin, 9 p.m. 229-838-4706.12 – Digital Plant Photography, State

Botanical Garden, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.12 – Geology Hike, Sweetwater Creek St. Pk.,

Lithia Springs, 9-11 a.m. 770-732-5871.14 – Canning the Summer Garden, State

Botanical Garden, 2 p.m.19 – Gardens for Birds, 8 a.m.; Home

Brewing, 2:30 p.m. Atlanta Botanical Garden.19 – Beppe Gambetta Concert, Chatta hoo -

chee Nature Center, 7 p.m.22 – Propagating Hydrangeas, Atlanta

Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.23 – Basket Weaving, State Botanical

Garden, 6:15 p.m.24 – Twilight Toast in the State Botanical

Garden, 6:30 p.m.24 – Ken Parse–Live Reptiles, Madison

Cultural Center, 11 a.m. 706-342-4743.26-27 – Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike,

Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 9:30 p.m. 706-754-7981.

JULY10 – Backyard Birding, Panola Mt. State

Park, Stockbridge, 10 a.m. 770-389-7801.

10 – Mountain Top Owl Prowl, Panola Mt.St. Pk., Stockbridge, 8 p.m. 770-389-7801.

10 – Geology Hike, Sweetwater Creek St. Pk.,Lithia Springs, 9-11 a.m. 770-732-5871.

10 – Botanical Illusions, State BotanicalGarden, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

10 – Winged Wonders Butterfly Festival,Birdsong Nature Center.

17 – Earth Day Geology Hike, ProvidenceCanyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 11a.m. 229-838-4706.

17 – National History of Georgia Plants,State Botanical Garden, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

21 – Plumleaf Azalea Hike, CallawayGardens, 9:30 a.m.

21,28 – Educational Field Trips to Ossa bawIsland from Savannah Marina. 912-925-7474.

24 – Introduction to Nature Journaling,Smithgall Woods, 9 a.m.

25 – Bat Blitz, Fort Mountain Sate Park,Chats worth, 6:30 p.m. 770-918-6792.

25-26 – Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike,Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 9:30 p.m. 706-754-7981.

Garden & Nature Centers in Georgia• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859• Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055• Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400• GSU Botanical Gdn., Statesboro . . . . .912-871-1149• Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358• Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980• Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-828-2109• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244• Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917• Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’s Official Transportation History Museum

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EQUESTRIAN SHOWSJune 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pro Rodeo, Old Frontier

Thomson, 706-597-1000June 25-27 . . . . .Mountain Top Rodeo, R-Ranch

Dahlonega, 800-231-5543July 10 . . . . . . .Venture Horse Show, Wills Park

Alpharetta, 678-297-6120July 9-10 . . . . . .Bartow Co. Saddle Club Rodeo

Cartersville, 706-218-0382

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARKConyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com

June 4-6 . . . . . . . .Working Hunter ChampionshipJune 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DressageJune 16-20 . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic IJune 23-27 . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic IIJuly 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stars & Stripes CircuitJuly 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GQHA Big A CircuitJuly 17-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RMI Summer I & IIJuly 23-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PasolympicsJuly 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arabian ShowJuly 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dressage

Sports SchedulesSports Schedules

HIKES & RUNSJune 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray, 5K, 478-986-5199June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alma, 5K, 912-632-5859June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buford, 5K, 678-464-1212June 5. . . . . . . . . . Eatonton, 10K, 706-485-9941June 5 . . . . . . . . . . Hampton, 5K, 770-946-4804June 6. . . . . . . . . Dunwoody, 4M, 678-812-4025June 6. . . . . . . Lithia Springs, 5K, 770-514-2422June 12. . . . . . . . . East Point, 5K, 404-464-8695June 12. . . . . . . . Fayetteville, 5K, 770-858-5703June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 866-511-7742June 18. . . . . . . . . Columbus, 5K, 706-593-4499June 19 . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 10K, 770-992-2055June 19 . . . . . . . . . . Conyers, 5K, 404-327-7738June 26 . . . . . . . . Dahlonega, 5K, 404-327-7738June 26. . . . . . Lawrenceville, 5K, 404-583-1595June 27 . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 10K, 678-416-9171July 4. . . . . Peachtree Road Race, Piedmont Park

Atlanta, 404-875-7275July 4. . . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta, 5K, 229-219-0010July 24 . . . . . . . . . Atlanta (Battle of Atlanta), 5K

404-377-6148(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)

WATERSPORTSJune 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Altamaha River Rat Run

Baxley, 912-367-7731June 12 . . . . . . .Cumberland Island Kayak Trip

Crooked River St. Pk., St. Marys, 912-882-5256June 19 . . . . . . .Upper Coosawatte Archeology

Guided Paddle (9M), Calhoun, 706-263-4002July 10, 17, 24 . . . . . . .Witch’s Head Excursion

Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 706-754-7981July 16-18 . . . . . .Augusta Southern Nationals

Boat Races, Riverfront Marina, 803-278-4849July 17 . . . . . . .Conasauga River Guided Paddle

Calhoun, 706-263-4002July 31 . . . . . . . .Sandy Springs Summer Splash

(6M on Chattahoochee), 866-511-7742

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MISCELLANEOUSJune 4-5 . . . .Promolast Atlanta Pro Wrestling

Fanfest, Renaissance Concourse, 678-644-4322June 5 . . . . . .MGA World Bodybuilding/Figure

Championship, Ga. World Congress CenterAtlanta, 404-223-4000

June 5-6 . . . . . . .Outdoor Adventure WeekendAmicalola Falls St. Pk., 706-265-1969

June 5-6 . . . . . . .Family Camping Clinic, PanolaMt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801

June 7-11 . . . . . . . . . .Family Camp for All AgesUnicoi St. Pk., Helen, 706-878-2201

June 19 . . . . . . . . .ASA Big Air Triples, AugustaEntertainment Complex, 706-722-3521

June 19-20 . . . . .Hoop It Up Atlanta, Ga. WorldCongress Center, 404-223-4000

June 25-26 . . . . . . .St. Marys Saltwater Classic912-729-7216

June 25-27 . . .US Fast Pitch Assn. 12U & 14UTournament, Alpharetta, 706-483-1346

June 27 . . . . . .Aflac Iron Girl Atlanta TriathlonLake Lanier Island Resort, 770-945-8787

July 9-10 . . .Kayak Fishing Tournamen Trail &Festival, Savannah, 912-925-7474

July 10-11 . . .Dawg Derby Flyball TournamentAthens Classic Center, 800-918-6393

July 18 . . . . . . .Soul City Roller Derby, RedwingRollerway, Augusta, 800-726-0243

July 25 . . . . . . . .Blue Ridge Triathlon, Lake BlueRidge Marina, 770-926-2367

July 28-Aug. 9 . . . . .S.E. Regional Little LeagueSoftball, Warner Robins, 888-288-9742

TENNISJuly 11-16 . . . . . . . . .Clay Court Championship

Cooper Creek, Columbus, 706-317-4136

RACINGROAD ATLANTA

Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.comJune 18-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASAJune 25-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cycle JamJuly 17-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA RegionalAtlanta Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . Hampton

770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.comAtlanta Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commerce

770-682-3782, www.atlantadragway.comOglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler

912-964-8200,ospracing.netSilver Dollar Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reynolds

478-847-4414, www.silverdollarraceway.com

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ATLANTA DREAMJune 4 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOJune 13 . . . . .SAN ANTONIOJune 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .TULSAJune 27 . . . . . . .LOS ANGELESJune 29 . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIXJuly 1 . . . . . . . . .MINNESOTAJuly 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOJuly 7 . . . . . . .CONNECTICUTJuly 25 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK

404-604-2626www.AtlantaDream.net

ATLANTA BRAVESJune 1-2 . . . . .PHILADELPHIAJune 15-17 . . . . . .TAMPA BAYJune 18-20 . . . .KANSAS CITYJune 25-27 . . . . . . . .DETROITJune 28-30 . . .WASHINGTONJuly 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDAJuly 15-18 . . . . . .MILWAUKEEJuly 20-22 . . . . . .SAN DIEGO

404-577-9100www.atlantabraves.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETSJune 10-12 . . . . . . . .HICKORYJune 17-20 . . . . .SAVANNAHJune 29-July 3 .CHARLESTONJuly 8-12 . . . . . .KANNAPOLISJuly 20-23 . . . .GREENSBOROJuly 24-27 . . . . . . . .HICKORY

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MACON PINETOPPERSJune 19-21 .WARNER ROBINSJune 23-25 . . .MILLEDGEVILLEJune 26-28 . . . . . . . .ALBANYJune 30-July 2 MILLEDGEVILLEJuly 3-5,7 . .WARNER ROBINSJuly 8-10 . . . .MILLEDGEVILLEJuly 11,13-14 . . . . . .ALBANYJuly 15-17 . . .MILLEDGEVILLEJuly 18-19 .WARNER ROBINSJuly 21-23 . . . . . . . . .ALBANYJuly 24-25,27. . WARNERROBINSJuly 29-Aug. 1 . . . . . .ALBANY

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ARENAFOOTBALL

Home SchedulesCOLUMBUS LIONS

June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . .ALBANYJune 11 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLEJune 26 . . . . . . . . . . .ALBANY

706-653-4460www.columbuslions.net

BIKINGJune 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRAG 2010, 770-498-5153June 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chain Buster 12/6 Hr. Mt. Bike Race,

Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers, 678-758-7206June 19, July 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Bike Ride (41M, 23M)

Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 404-375-6789June 19 . . . . Muddy Buddy Run & Ride, GIHP, Conyers, 818-665-9662June 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour De Moose Bike Fun Day,

Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, 478-926-6870June 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cartersville Century Bike Ride

Dellinger Park, 770-382-5500July 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hospitality Highway Century Ride

(9M, 35M, 64M, 100M), Sandy Springs, 866-511-7742

ROME BRAVESJune 1-4 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJune 10-12 . . . . .GREENVILLEJune 17-20 . . . .CHARLESTONJune 29-July 3 .GREENSBOROJuly 8-12 . . . . .CHARLESTONJuly 20-23 . . . . . .LEXINGTONJuly 24-27 . . . . . .GREENVILLE

706-378-5144www.romebraves.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATSJune 1-4 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJune 5-8 . . . . . .KANNAPOLISJune 14-16 . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJune 24-28 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJuly 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJuly 14-18 . . . . . .GREENVILLEJuly 29-Aug. 1 . . . .AUGUSTA

912-351-9150www.sandgnats.com

Events sometimes change, sophone for information before

driving long distances.

GOLFJune 9-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Savannah Match Play Championship, Southbridge Golf Club, 912-342-3551June 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kilted Golf Classic, Butternut Creek Course, Blairsville, 706-439-6076

Benefits Georgia Special Olympics

July 16-18, 2010Augusta Riverfront Marina