June / July 2009 Guide to Georgia

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DixieLand Fun Park in Fayetteville

July 25, 2009 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Float from Morgan Falls Damto Powers Island on theChattahoochee River.

Rafts, kayaks, and canoes(non-motorized boats) are all welcome to join

this summer splash. Followingthe float there will be food,live music, crafts, wildlifeprograms, exhibitors, and

self-guided hikes at Powers Island.

2nd Annual

Summer SplashSummer Splash

HOSTED BY THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND SANDY SPRINGS HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

6-mile float down the Chattahoochee River6-mile float down the Chattahoochee River

866-511-7742www.visitsandysprings.org

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Volume 49 Number 1Monthly June/July 2009

CONTENTSGeorgia Events & Activities . . . .4-6Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . . .7Antiques, Art, and Museums . . .8-9Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11June & July Events . . . . . . . . .12-174th of July Events . . . . . . . . . .18-20Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

ON THE COVER

DixieLand Fun Park near Fayette -ville is a 25-acre family entertain -

ment center with a wide variety of rides,games, miniature golf, picnic areas, andmore. See information on it and manyother attractions in Georgia in the arti-cle beginning on page 12.

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

Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/EditorDebi Richardson . . . . . . . .Graphic EditorHayley Yawn . . . . . .Publisher’s AssistantDennis King . . . . . . . . . .Advertising Rep706-846-9854, [email protected]

The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activitiesand entertainment in Georgia. Eight issues arepublished each year, and the magazines aredistributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, inlocal visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous otheroutlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is$18 per year. Contents are copy righted and may notbe reproduced without permission.

WatermelonDays Festival

June 13-27Fun for the ENTIRE Family!

• Arts & Crafts • Street Dance • Fireworks• Car, Truck & Tractor Display • Train Ride• Photo Contest • Seed Spitting Contest

• Eating and Chunking Contest• Slice of Talent • Dog Show

• Quilt Display • Gospel Music• Watermelon Capital Queen Pageant

• Fishing Rodeo • Dance • Puppet Show• Dog Show • 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk

• and Much, Much More!

229-273-1668Toll Free 866-426-3566www.cordele-crisp-chamber.com

WATERMELON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

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JUNE4 – COLUMBUS – Willie Nelson Concert,

Civic Center, 8 p.m. 706-494-8330.5 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row, 5-

10 p.m. 706-826-4702. First Friday & Car Show,Common, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.

5 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday Promenade,downtown, 5:30-8 p.m. 912-279-2603.

5 – MACON – First Friday, downtown, 6-10 p .m. 478-722-9909.

5 – RICHMOND HILL – Music Night in Park,Station Xchange, 6-9 p.m. 912-756-2676.

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

5-6 – CARTERSVILLE – Georgia BarbecueClassic, Milam Farm. 770-607-0610.

5-7 – RINGGOLD-MARIETTA – DixieHighway 90-Mile Yard Sale. 800-733-2280.

6 – BOSTON TO PAVO – 12 Mile Yard Sale& Festival. 800-973-3134.

6 – CARTERSVILLE – Day of Discovery,Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747. Down -town Car Show. Concert 7 p.m. 770-607-3480.

6 – CHATSWORTH – Georgia Travelers BandConcert, Fort Mt. St. Pk., 5 p.m. 706-422-1932.

6 – DAHLONEGA – First Friday Concert,downtown, 5:30 p.m. 706-864-3711.

6 – EATONTON – Putnam County DairyFestival, Courthouse. 706-485-8112.

6 – FITZGERALD – Jeff Davis’s BirthdayCelebration, Jeff Davis’s Site. 229-831-2335.

6 – LINCOLNTON – Mountain DulcimerInstruction, Elijah Clark St. Pk. 706-359-3458.

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

6 – SAVANNAH – First Saturday on theRiver. 912-234-0295.

6 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tour of Homes. 912-786-7979.

6 – WARM SPRINGS – Rosie the Riveter &D-Day Observance, FDR’s Little White House, 12-3 p.m. 706-655-5870.

6-7 – DAHLONEGA – Georgia Wine CountryFestival, 3 Sisters Vineyards. 706-865-9463.

6-7 – HELEN – Georgia Fine Wine Festival,Blackstock Vineyards. 800-392-8279.

6-7 – ROYSTON – Civil War Encampment,Victoria Bryant State Park. 706-245-6270.

6-27 – CARTERSVILLE – Mt. Music Series,Red Top Mt. St. Pk., Sat. 8-9 p.m. 770-975-4226.

6-27 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam,Gold Museum, Sat. 2-6 p.m. 706-864-3513.

6-27 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts,Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

7 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – The Three of UsConcert, lighthouse lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.

7-28 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz,Riverwalk, Sundays, 8 p.m. 706-821-1754.

10-14 – SAVANNAH – Blue Ocean FilmFestival. 912-525-5050.

12 – AUGUSTA – Tracy Lawrence, JameyJohnson, Justin Moore, LakeOlmstead Stadium.803-278-4849.

12 – JONESBORO – Taste of Clayton, StatelyOaks. 770-473-0197.

12 – MADISON – Juneteenth Celebration,African American Museum. 706-342-9191.

12 – THOMASVILLE – Bluegrass Concert,Muncipal Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 229-227-4050.

12-14 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival,Downtown. 478-825-4002.

12,26 – AUGUSTA – Movies in theCommon, 9 p.m. 706-821-1754.

13 – CHATSWORTH – Leap of Faith Band,Fort Mountain State Park, 5 p.m. 706-422-1932.

13 – LINCOLNTON – Rope Making &Spinning, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-3458.

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

13 – ROME – Symphony Orchestra,Darlington School, 7 p.m. 706-291-7967.

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

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

13-27 – CORDELE – Watermelon DaysFestival, Ga. Vet. Mem. St. Pk. 229-273-1668.

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

14 – WARNER ROBINS – Car, Truck, Motor -cycle Cruise-In, Museum of Aviation. 478-926-6870.

GEORGIA CALENDAR

Take the Road Less Traveled!Georgia’s

Peach Blossom

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GEORGIA CALENDAR

JUNE15 – COLUMBUS – Bob Barr Community

Band Concert, Trade Ctr., 6:30 p.m. 706-323-4649.15-17,20 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach

Festival. 478-825-4002.19 – CALHOUN – The Tams & 14 Kt Gold

Band, downtown, 7-10 p.m. 706-602-5570.19 – FITZGERALD – Gospel Sing, Grand

Theatre, 7 p.m. 229-424-7107.19-20 – BLUE RIDGE – Music Fest &

Comedy, Jonica Gap Campground. 706-374-5465.19-21 – N.E. GEORGIA – Arts Tour, Scenic

197, Four Counties. 706-947-1351.20 – BLAIRSVILLE – RE-MAX Car & Motor -

cycle Show, Meeks Park. 706-379-1587.20 – ELLIJAY – Arts Around the Square. 706-

635-7400.20 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach Festival,

downtown. 478-825-4002.20 – LINCOLNTON – Quilting, Elijah Clark

State Park. 706-359-3458.20 – SAVANNAH – June teenth Family Day,

Telfair’s Owens-Thomas House. 912-790-8800.20-21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Georgia Sea

Islands Festival, Pier Street. 912-634-0330.21 – AUGUSTA – Paul Roberts & Fresh Music

All-Star Jazz Quintet, Morris Museum. 706-724-7501.21 – SAVANNAH – Jepson Gospel Brunch,

1st Tabernacle Baptist Church. 912-790-8800.

21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – JB Scott’s Swing -in’ All Stars, Lighthouse, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

23 – DOUGLAS – Main Street Beach Bash,downtown, 4-9 p.m. 912-384-5161.

23 – HIAWASSEE – Taste of the SouthernHigh lands, Fairgrounds, 6-8 p.m. 706-896-4131.

25-28 – ATHENS – Ath Fest Music & ArtsFestival, downtown. 706-548-1973.

27 – CARTERSVILLE – Indian Flute &Dancing, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.

27 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days FestivalMain Day, Ga. Vet. Mem. St. Pk. 229-273-1668.

27 – LINCOLNTON – Colonial Medicine,Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-3458.

27 – RICHMOND HILL – Fair on the Square,Station Xchange, 12-4 p.m. 912-756-2676.

27-28 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mt. Fling Arts &Crafts Show, N. Ga. Tech. College. 706-896-0932.

27-28 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – AntiqueShow & Sale, Postell Park. 912-264-3254.

28 – DULUTH – Georgia Bridal Show,Gwinnett Center. 770-736-1979.

JULY3 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row,

5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.3 – AUGUSTA – July Jamboree Concert & Car

Show, Common, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.3 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show, 6 p.m. Still

Cruizin’ Concert, 7 p.m. Dntwn. 770-607-3480.

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JULY3 – DAHLONEGA – First Friday concert,

downtown, 5:30 p.m. 706-864-3711.3 – MACON – First Friday, downtown, 6-10

p.m. 478-722-9909.4-25 – CARTERSVILLE – Mountain Music

Series, Red Top Mt. St. Pk., 8 p.m. 770-975-4226.4-25 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts,

Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.5 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Little Light

Music, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.5-26 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz Series,

Riverwalk, Sun., 8 p.m. 706-821-1754.9-26 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Head -

waters/Community Play, Art Ctr. 706-878-3300.11 – LAVONIA – Blood Bought Gospel

Music, Tugaloo St. Pk., 709 p.m. 706-356-4362.11 – LINCOLNTON – Thunder Over Thur -

mond, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-3458.11 – MADISON – Jazz Festival, African

American Museum. 706-342-9191.11 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Car Show, 2 p.m.

Downtown Concert, 7 p.m. 770-464-1866.11 – WARNER ROBINS – Museum of

Aviation Found. Auction & Raffle. 478-923-6600.12 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Jam,

Harris Arts Center, 2-5 p.m.706-620-2599.12 – COLUMBUS – Wedding Extravaganza,

Columbus Trade Center. 678-548-9498.

15-25 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia MountainFair. 706-896-4191.

18 – COLUMBUS – Denim & Diamonds Galaw. Montgomery Gentry, Civic Ctr. 706-494-8330.

18-19 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut CreekFestival, Meeks Park. 706-781-1221.

18-19 – ROCKMART – Homespun Festival,Downtown. 770-684-8760.

19 – ELLIJAY – Arts ‘Round the Square. 706-635-7400.

19 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Noel FreidlineQuartet, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

24-25 – MACON – Bragg Jam Festival, down-town. 478-743-3401.

25 – BLUE RIDGE – Jazz & Blues Festival,downtown, 12-8 p.m. 706-632-2144.

25 – CHATSWORTH – Chief Vann HouseDays. 706-695-2598.

25 – MANCHESTER – Street Dance, MainStreet. 7-9 p.m. 706-977-9004.

25-26 – DULUTH – Asian CulturalExperience, Gwinnett Center. 770-813-7500.

26 – SAVANNAH – Jepson Gospel Brunch,1st Tabernacle Baptist Church. 912-790-8800.

29 – DULUTH – Demi Lovato, GwinnettCenter. 770-736-1979.

31 – DULUTH – American Idols Live,Gwinnett Center. 770-813-7500.

31-Aug. 1 – CORNELIA – Big E (Elvis) Festival,Loudermilk Boarding House. 706-778-2001.

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

June 5 Pink Martini & Sneakin’ OutJune 6 John Prine & Levon HelnJune 24 Buddy Guy & Jonny LangJune 26 ASO & Led ZeppelinJune 27 Anita BakerJuly 1 Michael McDonald & Boz SkaggsJuly 8 Gladys Knight & Smokey RobinsonJuly 10 ASO & KansasJuly 11 Diana KrallJuly 15 Regeneration TourJuly 17 Joe CockerJuly 18 Corey Smith & Randy Rogers BandJuly 22 War & Average White BandJuly 25 Chris IsaakJuly 29 Neville Bros. & Dr. John & Lower 911July 31 Tom Jones

COBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com

June 15 Andrew BirdJune 20 BeatlemaniaJune 23-24 Eddie VedderJune 26 Bill MaherJuly 26 Neko Case

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

June 2-21 Jersey BoysJune 26-28 Thomas & FriendsJuly 1 II DivoJuly 14-19 Legally BlondeJuly 28-Aug. 2 42nd Street

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

June 5 LeAnn RimesJune 26-27 Beach BoysJuly 17-18 The Spinners

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HISTORIC RITZ THEATREBrunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislearts.org

June 11-14 Heartbreak

ISLAND PLAYERSSt. Simons, 912-638-0338, www.theislandplayers.com

July 14-27 Abracadabra Aladdin

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

June 13 Keith Urban & Taylor SwiftJune 20 Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 14June 27 Dane CookJuly 1 Beyonce

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 770-335-8484, www.punchline.com

June 5-7 Bob RiggleJune 11 Stewart HuffJune 12-14 Henry ChoJune 19-21 Kevin HartJuly 9-12 Michael McDonaldJuly 17-19 Darrell HammondJuly 31-Aug. 2 Jon Reep

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

June 6 Earth, Wind, & Fire & ChicagoJune 20 ASO: Carmina Burana &

Barber of SevilleJune 21 Styx, REO Speedwagon, .38 SpecialJune 27 ASO– MozartJuly 4 ASO–4th of July CelebrationJuly 11 ASO–Star Wars & MoreJuly 25 ASO–Beethoven

JUNE 9 – 26 AND JULY 14 - 31EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AT 11 A.M. THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL SCIENCE PRESENTATION.

June 20 July 18

Teaching Tuesdays

Wonder-full Wednesdays

Thrilling Thursdays

Feeding Friday & Friday Night Lights

Science In Disguise Saturdays

Flint RiverQuarium in AlbanyLocated on the banks of the Flint River, the Flint RiverQuarium tells the story of the Flint River and the

blue hole springs that helped create it. Visitors experience the unique ecosystems of the Flint River water-shed through a variety of interactive exhibits featuring more than 100 species of native aquatic life. Arecent aviary addition also gives visitors an up-close look at a wide variety of birds found in the surrounding wetland habitat.

The Flint RiverQuarium’s Imagination Theater presents films, including their current offering, Amazing Journeys, on a screen three stories tall. Other ongoing programming, such as dive shows, alligatorfeedings, and animal presentations, ensure that every visit has some-thing new to offer.

The RiverQuarium is open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. For information and directions call229-639-2650 or 877-goflint or visit www.flintriverquarium.com.

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 war at sea. See theironclad ram CSS Jackson; the blockade runner Virginia; the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee; replicas of theUSS Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle; the full-scale replica of the USS Water Witch; and a battlesimulator theater.

Scheduled again for June, July, and August will be the Cool History programs which utilize themuseum’s interior interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of staffand volunteers. These living history events reenact famous or fascinating incidents in Civil War History.

Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 17. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.

Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayThis 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to McCaysville offers

spectacular views of scenic valleys, forests, rolling hills, and thebeautiful Toccoa River. This four hour round trip over tracks thatwere built over 100 years ago takes three to four hours. Eachstop includes a trip to McCaysville. The train is diesel-poweredand includes climate-controlled vintage coach cars, an open-aircar, and a commissary car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.

The ticket office is in the 100 year old depot in Blue Ridge, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and more information call 877-413-

8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com or e-mail info-brscenic.com.

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 and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs,antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools,campaign memorabilia, books, and more. Always held the second weekend of every month, the nextshows will be June 12-14 and July 10-12 and August 7-9. 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 AtlantaExpo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) orvisit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

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SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’s Official Transportation History Museum

• Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties• Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses

• Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Apr.-Dec.)Present This Ad and Receive One Free Admission

(with the purchase of an admission of equal or greater value)

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

ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART

National Science Center’s Fort DiscoveryGeorgia has the distinction of being home to the National Science

Center which was founded in the 1980’s by an Act of Congress withthe mission to inspire the youth of America.

National outreach is in many formats. The most visible, perhaps,are the Mobile Discovery Centers (MDC’s), 18-wheelers which rolldown America’s highways, interstates, and back roads delivering inter-active science demonstrations to children at schools, Native AmericanIndian reservations, and parking lots. Kids see the space shuttle

plastered on the outside, climb the ramp, sit on benches that fold out from the walls, and get excited aboutsonic glass breaking, Van de Graaff electricity generators, and other kid-friendly, cool stuff! For informationphone 706-821-0200 or 800-325-5445 or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

Ready for some youth-oriented science, technology, engineering, and math fun today? Head to FortDiscovery, the National Science Center headquarters in downtown Augusta on the banks of the SavannahRiver. With over 250 hands-on exhibits, live science demonstrations, rides like the Human Gyro and MoonWalk, you’ll know immediately that you’ve arrived at “The Smart Place to Have Fun!” Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m./ Sundays noon-5 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Sciences in MaconThere's no need to swelter this summer! Cool off at the

Museum of Arts and Sciences, and let science sizzle instead.Sizzling Science Summer takes place June 9-26 and July 14-31from Tuesdays through Saturdays at 11 a.m. Activities are free withregular museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Teaching Tuesdays will be presented by “Dr. A,” (AKA univer-sity professor Dr. Craig Anderson). Wonder-full Wednesdays willwelcome kids ages 2 to 5 and their adults to the Polar Bear Den for stories, art, and science. (Children/$3 and adults and MAS members free.) Thrilling Thursdays will feature a Science Surprise: visitors can try out an interactive science activity somewhere in the museum. Feeding Fridays will let adventurous youngsters watch the Mini Zoo staff feed the animals.Due to the “ick” factor, this activity is not recommended for very young or sensitive visitors. FridayNight Lights will offer a special telescope session in the Museum’s observatory from 8-10 p.m. ScienceDisguise Saturdays will feature demonstrations and hands-on experiments including ReptileRendezvous on June 20 and Bug Day on July 18.

For information, visit www.masmacon.com or call 478-477-3232.

Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth“Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over

90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’sand 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway postoffice car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and main-tenance of way equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many of the prede-

cessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are normally available for $1 per person.The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-Dec. With ad on page

8 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org. A Locomotive Celebration will be held June 27-28. There will be temporary locomotive tattoos, a locomotive hunt, food, and crafts for children.

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June1-30 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone

Mountain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.2-30 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic

Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.3-24 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial

Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.4 – Taste of Underground Atlanta, 11 a.m.-

1:30 p.m. 404-523-2311.4-6 – Southern Building Show & Con fer -

ence, Cobb Galleria Centre. 703-934-4700.4-25 –Screen on the Green, Centennial

Olympic Park, Thursdays. 404-223-4412.5 – Chante Moore, Civic Center, 8 p.m. 404-

658-7159.5-26 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank

Museum, Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.6 – Kiss 104 FM’s Family Soulfest, Stone

Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.6 – Mighty McFly Concert, Kennesaw

Depot, 8 p.m. 770-424-8274.6 – Riverside Sounds Concert, Riverside

Park, Roswell, 7:30 p.m. 770-641-3705.6-7 – Virginia-Highland Summerfest. 404-

327-7738.6-27 – Green Market, Piedmont Park,

Saturday Mornings. 404-875-7275.6-27 – Downtown Alpharetta Farmers’

Market, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 404-402-5389.

7 – Concert by the Springs with Rupert’sOrchestra, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30p.m. 404-851-9111.

7-28 – Sundays on the Roswell SquareConcerts, 3 p.m. 770-641-3705.

8-30 – Puppet Shows at Roswell CulturalArts Center. 770-596-6411.

12 – Outdoor Movie, Kennesaw Swift-Cantrell Park, 6 p.m. 770-422-9714.

12 – Jazz on the Lawn with Nick LongoBand, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

12 – Magnolia Ball for Preservation ofBulloch Hall, Roswell Country Club of South.770-992-1731.

12-14 – Scott Antique Market. AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

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

13 – Free Concert, Art Station, Kennesaw, 7 p.m. 770-514-5930.

13 – Mac McAnally & Verna Law Concert,Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 770-641-1260.

13-14 – Eastman Gun Show, Atlanta MotorSpeedway. 770-946-4211.

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

14 – Alpharetta City Band Concert, AdultActivity Center, 3 p.m. 678-297-6140.

17-20 – Atlanta Fest (Christian Music),Stone Mountain Park. 800-965-9324.

18 – Alive After Five Street Park, Roswell’sHistoric District. 770-640-3253.

18-20 – Greek Picnic, Morris Brown College.770-361-7764.

19 – Decatur Beach Party, Square, 5-12 p.m.404-371-8386.

19-20 – Roswell Magnolia StorytellingFestival. 770-640-3253.

20 – Electronics Recycling Day, AdamsPark, Kennesaw. 770-429-1308.

20-21 – Curves/Chrome Motorcycle Expo,Ga. Int’l. Convention Ctr., College Pk. 770-997-2566.

21 – Atlanta Gospel Fest, Civic Center, 5 p.m. 404-658-7159.

21 – Banks & Shane in Tribute to KingstonTrio, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-9 p.m.404-851-9111.

25 – Drum Corp International, GeorgiaDome. 404-223-9200.

25-26 – Peach State Depression GlassShow, Cobb Civic Center. 770-528-8450.

26 – Infinity Band, Glover Park, Marietta, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601.

26 – Jazz on the Lawn with MarshaDuPree, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

26-28 – Go Green Expo, Cobb Galleria. 770-955-8000.

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

27 – V103 Car & Bike Show, Georgia WorldCongress Center. 404-223-4000.

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Fun for theEntire Family!• Vintage Planes• Air Show

•Model TrainDisplay

•TrainMemorabilia

•TracklessTrain

Drive your car on the Atlanta Speedway track!•Vintage Auto Show

Hampton, Georgia’s “Trains,Planes, & Automobiles” Show is aday-long celebration of Hampton’s spot in the historyof Georgia Transportation. Join in the Fun on Aug. 29!

TICKETS: Adults $5, Children 12 & under freeTickets available at Hampton, GA, Railroad Depot

Shuttle service provided to Tara Field Airport from downtown Hampton. Event is sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority of Hampton. Proceeds go to improving the downtown district of Hampton.

770-946-4306www.cityofhampton-ga.gov

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

July1-31 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone

Mountain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.1-31 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial

Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.2-30 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic

Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.3-31 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank

Museum, Fridays 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.4-25 – Downtown Alpharetta Farmers’

Market, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 404-402-5389.1-25 – Puppet Shows, Roswell Cultural Arts

Center. 770-594-6411.5 – Concert by the Springs with Kid

Brothers, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30p.m. 404-851-9111.

10 – Jazz on the Lawn with Serenata Band,Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

10-11 – Atlanta Int’l. Military Show, NorthAtlanta Trade Center, Norcross. 704-282-1339.

10-12 – Scott Antique Market. AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

11 – Night at the Southern Museum,Kennesaw, 5-8 p.m. 770-427-2117.

11 – Magno Concert, Village Green, Smyrna,7-10 p. 770-434-6600.

16 – Alive After Five Street Park, Roswell’s Historic District. 770-640-3253.

17-19 – Battle of Atlanta Weekend, EastAtlanta Neighborhoods. 404-377-6148.

17-19 – S.E. Showdown Truck, Car, & BikeShow, Gwinnett Fairgrounds. 864-230-5576.

18 – Free Concert, Art Station, Kennesaw, 7 p.m. 770-514-5930.

22-26 – Atlanta International FashionWeek, Atlantic Station. 888-215-5141.

24 – Tango Night with Tango-Rio,Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404-872-5338.

25 – Kingston Trio Concert, RoswellCultural Arts Center. 770-641-1260.

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

31 – Jazz on the Lawn with Gary MotleyTrio, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

31 – Grapevine Concert, Glover Park,Marietta, 8 p.m. 770-794-5601.

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DixieLand Fun Park Near Fayetteville For Fantastic Family FunDixieLand Fun Park in Fayetteville has been a staple in fantastic family fun for 19 years. With

over 20 rides and attractions, DixieLand has something for every age. For the thrill seekers,DixieLand offers many high thrill rides, including the Drop Zone,Stealth Attack Zip Line, Scream’n Eagle Coaster, the Scream’nSwing, and more. Two new high thrill attractions for 2009 include theGreat Air Race Zip Line and the Impulse. For kids, DixieLand offersoutdoor kiddie attractions as well as an indoor playmaze completewith slides, tubes, and an indoor ferris wheel.

Also new for 2009, DixieLand offers an incredible value that rivalsall other Georgia amusement venues. Visitors can enjoy UnlimitedFun at DixieLand at a price of only $19 for guests 44" or taller and $12for guests between 31"-43". Paid admission allows riders access to allrides and attractions as well as in-house entertainment.

For those who don’t wish to ride, a $5 Mini Golf Links Pass is available. Links Pass holders have unlimited access to DixieLand’s36-hole mini golf course and in-house entertainment. DixieLand Fun

Park can accommodate groups from 10-3000 and offers special pricing.All rides and attractions are based on height. For more information about DixieLand Fun Park

or to book a group outing, visit www.dixielandfunpark.com or call 770-460-5862.

Arts, Music, Good Food, and Sports – All in Sandy SpringsThe 2nd Annual Sandy Springs Summer Splash on July 25 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 will begin at Morgan Falls Dam and end at Powers Island. The floatwill be 9 a.m.-noon with music, food, and exhibitscontinuing until 4 p.m. Take your own raft, kayak, orcanoe or rent from a local outfitter. Register at 678-538-1249 or 770-206-1445.

Performing at Heritage Green on the SandySprings Society Entertainment Lawn will be Rupert’sOrchestra on June 7 and Kid Brothers on July 5.These outdoor concerts are free. 404-851-9111.

The Hospitality Highway Century Ride (100M) in Roswell is set for July 12.www.bikeroswell.com or 770-642-4057. Fastpitch softball camps are scheduled for June 8-10 inSandy Springs. Summer camps will also be held at the Young Chefs Academy.

The Punchline Comedy Club is Atlanta’s Number One comedy club and has hosted a big listof nationally recognized and industry honored comedians. Some of comedy’s all-time legendshave appeared on the Punchline stage. www.punchline.com or 770-335-8484.

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

Summer is Just

Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat RacesThe Savannah River is going to boil on July 17-19 as the 24th Annual Augusta Southern

Nationals Drag Boat Races bring fun 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 try

to 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 IHBA Lucas Oil Drag BoatRacing Series and is sanctioned by the InternationalHot Boat Association. The event benefits the AugustaChapter of the Georgia 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 patron tickets are $60. Check it out at www.augustasouthernnationals.org. For more information call 706-823-0440, ext. 1.12 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / June/July 2009

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Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland GamesThe Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games on June 13-14 at Meeks Park will

celebrate Scottish heritage by showcasing Scottish foods, athletics, music, and dance.The Kilted Golf Tournament and Ceilidh Reception with dinner

and entertainment will be held Friday, June 12. For tickets call theChamber. Festival hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with an opening ceremony Saturday at noon, a worship service followed by Kirkin’ of the Tartans Sunday at 9 a.m., and aclosing ceremony Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be a genealogy tent;children’s activities; Border Collie, Gordon Setter, and falconrydemonstrations; exhibit of Scottish Highland Cattle; fiddle, harp, andbagpipe workshops; a Mini Cooper car show; and reenactments bythe Wild Highlanders and the Clann Nan Con.

Music and entertainment will be presented by Colin Grant-Adams, Keltic Kudzu, Tres de Solei, Atholl Highlanders Pipes &Drums, Alhambra Highlander Pipes & Drums, Chattahoochee Pipes& Drums, Appalachian St. Andrews Pipes & Drums, John Mor MacIntosh Pipes & Drums, RoyalScottish Country Dance Society, and Glencoe School of Scottish Highland Dance. The BlairBand concert will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

The Highland Games will include traditional athletic contests, and athletes must wear a kiltto compete. Admission will be $10/day or $15/two days with children 12 & under free. Phone706-745-5789 or 877-745-5789 or visit www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com.

Butternut Creek Festival in BlairsvilleThe 11th Annual Butternut Creek Festival will be held

July 18-19 at Meeks Park, less than a mile west ofBlairsville on Hwy. 76/515. Festival hours will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibitor booths will be located underthe shady trees along the banks of the Butternut Creek.The park has playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic facil-ities. Blairsville is located only 80 miles north of Atlanta.

This juried show will feature 70 fine artists, artisans, and craftsmen from throughout the mountain area of north Georgia, western North Caro lina, and eastern Tennessee. There will bedemonstrations of woodturning, soap making,quilting, chair caning, and pottery turning. Afine variety of festival foods will be available.There will be a bake sale by the UnionHospital Auxiliary, quilting demonstrations bythe Misty Mountain Quilt Guild, a PlantRescue Program by the Georgia MountainResearch & Education Center, and work bythe Union County Senior Center Art Class.

Entertainment will feature dulcimer, blue-grass, mountain, folk, country, and gospelmusic performed by five exceptionally talented musicians.

The festival is presented by the HighCountry Artisans, Inc. Admission and parkingwill be free along with free shuttle servicebetween parking and vendor booths. Formore information call 706-781-1221 or visitwww.butternutcreekfestival.com.

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Events sometimes change,so phone for information

before driving long distances.

Great In Georgia!Great In Georgia!

Watermelon Festival in Cordele-Crisp CountyVisit Cordele-Crisp County June 13-27 for the 60th Annual Watermelon Days Festival and

help celebrate the crop that has made the area famous. Themain day of the festival will be Saturday, June 27.

If you enjoy fireworks, a parade, seed-spitting contest,beauty pageants, arts & crafts, gospel sing, street dance,watermelon tasting, you don’t want to miss this festival. Therewill be a photo contest, fishing rodeo, 5K & 12K runs, quiltdisplay, puppet show, dog show, talent show, watermelondecorating contest, watermelon eating contest, horseshoetournament, and car and truck and antique tractor display.

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

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

For information call 229-273-1668 or 886-426-3566 or visit www.cordele-crisp-chamber.comor e-mail [email protected].

Travel Georgia’s Peach Blossom TrailPeaches are one of the most popular fruits in the United

States and have always been symbolic of something good asindicated by the saying “pretty as a peach.” The State ofGeorgia is indeed fortunate to be so well known for such awonderful commodity (although anyone who has ever beenwhipped by a Georgia peach twig may not think so.) Today,Georgia is known as the Peach State, not because it produces the most peaches, but rather because it was the

birthplace of the commercial peach industry.When traveling in Georgia from mid-May

through August, the Peach Blossom Trailoffers several roadside stands where visitorscan find sweet Georgia peaches! During theirtravels down the trail, they can see thousandsof acres of peach orchards. There are severalfarms that offer tours into the orchards, providing a close look at the peach trees andinformation on the history of how this fruitfrom China made its way to Georgia.

The Peach Blossom Trail runs parallel to I-75. Get off the beaten path, and travel theTrail. But hurry! Peaches will be gone by theend of August, and these sweet fruits won’tbe available again until next year.

For more information visit www.peach blossomtrail.com.

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Georgia Peach Festival in Fort Valley & ByronThe 23rd annual Georgia Peach Festival will be held June

12-14 in Byron with events in Fort Valley on June 15-17 andJune 20.

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

The festival will move to Fort Valley with a performance bythe Peach Community Choir at Austin Theatre on Monday at7 p.m., a Painting of the Peaches downtown on Tuesday at 6 p.m., and Khoury’s Walk for Health on Wednesday at 7 a.m. in the Historic District.

Saturday, June 20, will feature arts and crafts, music, food, kiddie rides, water slides, inflatable play, a free tour of Lane Packing, and a free shuttle. The day will include the annual 5Kroad race at 7 a.m., the Peach Parade through downtown at 10 a.m., the Historical SocietyLuncheon at McArthur Saxson House, the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler served free at 2 p.m.,a free concert at 8 p.m., and a fireworks finale.

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

Homespun Festival in RockmartThe 32nd annual Polk County Homespun Festival

will be held July 17-18 in downtown Rockmart at theSeaborn Jones Memorial Park (Wayside Park) andwill feature arts and crafts exhibitors from all over theSoutheast.

The festival will begin Friday at 5 p.m. with a concert of gospel music and will conclude at 9:30 p.m.Festival hours on Saturday will be 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and

will include continuous live entertainment from country and rock bands to soloists, dancetroupes, and cloggers. Games and events for the whole family will be scheduled throughout theday as well as a 5K race at 8 a.m. on the Silver Comet Trail, a parade at 10 a.m., a Rotary DuckRodeo, Kiwanis Car Show, and a fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m.

There will be a variety of foods to choose from at the festival: barbecue, homemade icecream, baked goods, funnel cakes, shaved ice, lemonade, boiled peanuts, and plenty of ice-coldCoca Cola. Admission will be free. Call 770-684-8760 or visit www.thehomespunfestival.com.

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Trains, Planes, and Automobiles in HamptonThe City of Hampton will celebrate its historic role in transportation on Saturday, August 29.

The event will be staged in the downtown district of Hampton which is currently going through aface-lift. The event will be sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority, and all proceeds

will go towards the improvements of downtown.Vintage cars, a trackless train, model train displays,

transportation art, train memorabilia, and food vendors willbe in the downtown district. There will be a shuttle bus fromdowntown escorting guests to the nearby Tara field airportto view vintage planes, a military static fly over, and helicopter rides.

Tickets will be available the day of the event at the traindepot. They will be $10 for adults and $5 for children with children under 6 free.

For festival information or vendor booth information, contact Patti Battle at 770-946-4306 orvisit www.cityofhampton-ga.gov.

Tom Watson Watermelon Festival in ThomsonThe Tom Watson Watermelon Festival will be held in Thomson on

Saturday, August 1. Hours will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with lots of contestsand games for all ages.

Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, foodvendors, historical and educational displays, mansion tours, and all-you-can-eat watermelon.

Weigh, waddle, carve, color, spit and grease. Each August the TomWatson Watermelon Festival offers every activity imaginable that caninvolve a watermelon. There will be a watermelon recipe contest, water-melon growing contest (must be a Tom Watson variety melon), water-melon 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, andauthor. The Watson watermelon seems to have originated around 1900 when a Florida farmersent Watson an envelope of melon seeds he had named in his honor. Each year, the Watson-Brown Foundation gives out more than 1,000 watermelons during the festival.

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

Battle of Atlanta WeekendThis year will mark the 145th Anniversary of the

historic Civil War Battle of Atlanta. To commemorate thisevent, the neighborhoods in Atlanta’s 5th Council District(where the battle was fought) have organized B*ATL forthe weekend of July 17-19.

A dinner will be held Friday night at the historic NeilReid-designed East Lake Golf Club, once the home courtof Bobby Jones, and will feature a concert by Banks &

Shane. The Double Quick 5K Run will begin Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Bessie Branham Park.Van tours on Saturday will highlight troop movements, interesting facts, and personal stories

about the battle. A new van tour will trace General McPherson’s last ride. There will also be walking tours along the battle lines. On Saturday and Sunday there will be limited free tours ofOakland Cemetery and the Cyclorama, the circular painting of the battle. The antebellumSylvester Cemetery and Clay Family Cemetery will offer tours.

Civil War re-enactors will be positioned in a recreated front line trenchwork to tell stories oftheir days in the war, and the boom of cannonfire and the sights and smells of a horse calvarywill add to the scene. Wreaths will be laid at the monuments of Gen. Walker and Gen. McPhersonwho both died during the battle.

The East Atlanta Village and The Kirkwood Business District will be home to the BATLStorytellin' Fest on Saturday and will feature a hilarious performance of Gone With the Wind in20 Minutes, Civil War Ghost Tales, African Folktales, and true stories of past heroes. A concertby Atlanta’s Sacred Harp Singers and Living History Performers from Civil War to Civil Rightswill all be offered for free.

For information and a full schedule call 404-377-6148 or visit www.batlevent.org.

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Dalton, A DestinationWorth Discovering

Nestled in the foothills of NorthwestGeorgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is Dalton.Conveniently located just off of I-75, only 87miles north of Atlanta, visitors can explore thegreat outdoors by playing 18 holes of golf atDalton’s very own PGA approved, GaryPlayer designed, Nob North Golf Course.Outdoor enthusiasts can also mountain bikeand hike the Pinhoti Trail or canoe and ridehorses at Fort Mountain.

After finishing that exploration, step backin time and experience the Civil War likenever before. Relive the Trail of Tears andlearn about the area’s Native AmericanHeritage. View and learn about one of the firstmajor railroad systems–the Western andAtlantic.

In need of a more colorful, artistic twist?Venture into downtown Dalton and visit theCreative Arts Guild; or visit the Farmer’sMarket which every 2nd and 4th Saturdayfeatures local artisans as well as an abundantsupply of local, fresh produce.

Discover Dalton, where there is some-thing for everyone! Visit www.VisitDaltonGA.com or call 1-800-331-3258.

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Fabulous 4th Festival in ConyersConyers will celebrate community and freedom with lots of fun, enter-

tainment, and fireworks as the Georgia International Horse Park hosts theFabulous 4th Festival presented by 104.7 FM The Fish on Saturday, July 4.

Now in its 6th year, the Fabulous 4th Festival will feature arts, crafts, vendors, and live performances on the Conyers Honda stage by local bands,Jessie Bock & Livin’ Easy, and The Mike Rogers Band. A patriotic program honoring females in the military will take place on the stage at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Brigadier General Maria L. Britt. Guests can choosetheir favorite custom Corvette or Japanese car at the 2 Unique Corvettes ofAtlanta Car Show and Nostalgic Japanese Street Fighters Car Show. MeetBarney Fife and Gomer Pyle as the entertainment group, Memories of Mayberry, joins the festivities.

The event will offer lots of children’s activities with attractions such as a moonwalk, radar speed pitch,and free patriotic crafts provided by Stone Mountain Ministries. Spin Art will be offered at the 104.7 FM TheFish booth, and a miniature outdoor railroad will be provided by the North Georgia Live Steamers. The eventwill conclude with the main attraction, fireworks, at dark. Both admission and parking will be free. For infor-mation, contact the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606, or visit www.conyersfabulousfourth.com.

Douglas to Celebrate Freedom Fest July 4thFor 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 at the DouglasMunicipal Park, and gates will open at 5 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 family tradition! Every year, we havepeople there who have been coming since they were small children as well as individuals who have never come to FreedomFest before. It’s a tradition that we are proud to help theDouglas Exchange Club carry on.”

For more information about Freedom Fest, call the City of Douglas tourism office at (912) 384-4555or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.

Fourth of July Events

Freedom FestJuly 4, 2008

Enjoy fun, entertainment,and food with the

entire family!Gates open at 5 p.m.,

fireworks at dark!

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Freedom FestJuly 4, 2008

Enjoy fun, entertainment,and food with the

entire family!

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4TH OF JULYCELEBRATION

PAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GAStarting at 2 p.m.Free Hotdogs, Softdrinks & Balloons

For Children & Adults . . .Watermelon Eating ContestGreased Pole ContestPrizes • BBQ Cookoff

Starting at 6 p.m.Live Entertainment

Starting at DuskFireworks

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4TH OF JULYCELEBRATION

PAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GAStarting at 2 p.m.Free Hotdogs, Softdrinks & Balloons

For Children & Adults . . .Watermelon Eating ContestGreased Pole ContestPrizes • BBQ Cookoff

Starting at 6 p.m.Live Entertainment

Starting at DuskFireworks

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

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Celebrated Across GeorgiaJuly 4th in the Golden Isles

Brunswick’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July will be held Saturday, July4th, at the downtown Mary Ross Waterfront Park. The festivities willstart at 7 p.m. and feature organized and supervised classic games likesack races, tug-of-wars, horseshoes, various ball games, hula-hoop contests, and more. Players will compete for prizes of delicious wholeSouth Georgia watermelons. Free slices of watermelon will be handedout all evening, compliments of the City of Brunswick. The fireworksover the waters of the East River and Oglethorpe Bay will start about 9 p.m. 912-265-4032.

Celebrate Independence Day on the beach as Jekyll Island hosts a family-fun party at the Beachdeckfeaturing the DeeJay game show – the Big Dawg and Paul Show – with a fireworks finale that is said to beone of the best in the region. 877-4jekyll or 912-635-3636.

The Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show will be held at Pier Village on St. Simons Island July 3-5.There will be a carnival, live entertainment, and food. There will be fireworks on July 4th. 912-262-0628.

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

Fitzgerald’s Fourth of July CelebrationSpend a fun-filled July 4th afternoon at Paulk Park in Fitzgerald enjoying

old-fashioned contests, free hotdogs and cokes, free balloons, and a BBQCook-Off. There will be a watermelon eating contest and a greased pole contest for both children and adults with prize money for the winners.Entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. when a live band will entertain intermit-tently until dark; then a spectacular fireworks show will be held over a lakeat Paulk Park. Take chairs and blankets and pack your coolers for a picnic.

Make a day of it and enjoy some of the other interesting points inFitzgerald. The Blue & Gray Museum has more than 1200 artifacts and tells the story of Fitzgerald and itsCivil War roots. Visit the Fire Engine Museum and walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebsrest 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.

JUNE26,28 – ROSWELL – UMCP Patriotic

Celebration, RUMC Sanctuary. 770-594-0512.27 – MORROW – SummerFest on the Green,

6-10 p.m. 770-968-1623.27 – THE ROCK – Celebrate America,

2-10 p.m. 706-647-6374.

JULY2 – WARNER ROBINS – Independence Day

Celebration, M.T. Stadium. 888-288-9742.3 – DARIEN – Waterfront’s Red, White, &

Blues on the Bluff, 7 p.m. 912-437-4837.3 – MADISON – Independence Day Concert

& Picnic, Cultural Center. 706-342-4743.3 – McCAYSVILLE – Celebration & Fireworks,

Tater Hill. 706-492-5900.3 – THOMASVILLE – House of 100 Flags,

Lapham-Patterson House, 3-7 p.m. 229-225-4004.3-4 – CORDELE – July 4th Weekend

Celebration, Ga. Veterans St. Pk. 229-276-2371.3-5 – DAWSONVILLE – July Jamboree,

Amicalola Falls State Park. 706-265-1969.

3 – KENNESAW – Frontiers Concert &Fireworks, 8 p.m. 770-424-8274.

3-5 – HELEN – July 4th Mountain Style,Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

3-5 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sunshine Festi -val Arts & Crafts Show, Pier Village. 912-262-0628.

3-5 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK – Fan tas -tic Fourth Celebration. 770-498-5690.

4 – ACWORTH – July 4th Celebration,Cauble Park, 4 p.m. 770-974-3112.

4 – ADEL – Celebrate America, Reed BinghamState Park. 229-896-3551.

4 – ALPHARETTA – July 4th Festivities &Fireworks, Wills Park, 5 p.m. 678-297-6140.

4 – ALPHARETTA – Yankee Doodle Dandy,Verizon Wireless, 8 p.m. 404-733-5010.

4 – ATLANTA – 4th of July Celebration, Cen -tennial Olympic Pk., noon-dark. 404-223-4412.

4 – AUGUSTA – Riverblast July Fourth Cele bra -tion, Augusta Common, 2-10 p.m. 706-826-0026.

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

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JULY4 – BLUE RIDGE – Outdoor Bluegrass

Concert, downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-632-2144.4 – BLUE RIDGE – Fireworks, BBQ, Live

Music, Lake Blue Ridge, 4 p.m. 706-632-2618.4 – BLUE RIDGE – Old Timer’s Day Cele bra -

tion/Parade, downtown, 10 a.m. 706-632-5680.4 – BRUNSWICK – Old Fashioned Fourth of

July Celebration, downtown. 912-265-4032.4 – CALHOUN – Star Spangled Celebration,

Cherokee Capital Fairgnds, 5 p.m. 706-602-3200.4 – CONYERS – Fabulous 4th, Georgia

International Horse Park, 5 p.m. 770-602-2606.4 – DAHLONEGA – 4th of July Celebration,

Gold Museum. 706-864-3513.4 – DARIEN – July 4th Churn-Off, Ashantilly

Center, 4 p.m. 912-437-4473.4 – DECATUR – Pied Piper Parade, Concert,

Fireworks, downtown, 6 p.m. 404-371-8386.4 – DEMOREST – July 4th Fest. 706-778-4202.4 – DOUGLAS – Freedom Fest, Municipal

Park, 5 p.m. 912-384-4555.4 – ELLIJAY – Parade, Arts Around Square,

Fireworks. 706-635-7400.4 – FITZGERALD – 4th of July Celebration,

Paulk Park. 800-386-4642.4 – GRIFFIN – Fourth of July Parade. 770-

229-6400.4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – 4th of July Extra va -

ganza, beach. 912-635-3636.4 – JULIETTE – Ol’ Time 4th at Jarrell

Plantation. 478-986-5172.4 – LAVONIA – Old-Fashioned 4th of July,

Tugaloo State Park. 706-356-4362.4 – LUMPKIN – July 4th at Provi dence

Canyon St. Pk., 1-4 p.m. 229-838-6202. Inde pen -dence Celebration at Westville. 888-733-1850.

4 – MANCHESTER – Independence DayParade & Celebration. 706-977-9004.

4 – MIDWAY – Independence Day ColonialFaire, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.

4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – July 4 Star SpangledBeach Party, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.

4 – RICHMOND HILL – July 4th Celebrationat Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.

4 – ROME – Salute to America 4th of JulyCelebration, Ridge Ferry Park. 706-291-0766.

4 – ROSWELL – Riverside Park Concert, 7:30p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza. 770-641-3705.

4 – SAVANNAH – Fantastic 4th of July onthe River. 912-234-0295.

4 – STOCKBRIDGE – Starlight & Fireworks,Panola Mt. State Park, 6:30 p.m. 770-389-7801.

4 – THOMASVILLE – 4th of July Celebra tion/Fireworks, Remington Pk., 6:30 p.m. 229-227-7001.

4 – WARM SPRINGS – Letters to Eleanor,FDR’s Little White House, 11 a.m. 706-655-5870.

4 – WASHINGTON – Robert Toombs HouseHonors Independence Day. 706-678-2226.

4-5 – McRAE – 4th of July Fun, LittleOcmulgee State Park, 1-9 p.m. 229-868-7474.

4-5 – OMAHA – July 4th Celebration,Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.

4-5 – RUTLEDGE – Sunflower Farm Festival.706-557-2870.

✰✰✰ July 4th Events ✰✰✰

Indepencence Day Concert in Warner RobinsAn Independence Day Concert will be held Thursday, July 2, in Warner Robins at the McConnell-

Talbert Stadium on North Davis Drive (I-75 Exit # 146). On the program will be the Air Force ReserveCommand Band along with a guest performance by The Miracles.The concert will be free to the public .

Take the family for a night of patriotic festivities as WarnerRobins also celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the United StatesAir Force Reserve Command with music and spectacular fire-works. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and entertainment will beginat 7:15 p.m.

Visitors are invited to take blankets, chairs, and picnics.Picnic bags will be subject to check, and no glass bottles or alco-hol will be allowed. There will be a concession stand available.For further information call 888-288-9742 or visit www.warnerrobinsga.gov.

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� Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia �JUNE

6 – Alligator Day, Florence Marina Stare Park.229-838-4706.

6 – Full Moon Nature Hike, Callaway Gdns.6 – Bog Container Gardens, Atlanta Botan -

ical Gardens, 9 a.m.8-12 – Family Camp for All Ages, Unicoi

State Park, Helen. 706-878-2201.10 – Hydrangeas, Atl. Bot. Garden, 6 p.m.13 – Overlooked Native Plants that Perform

Well in Landscape, Smithgall Woods.13 – Gardening for Wildlife, Atlanta Botanical

Garden, 10 a.m.13 – Azalea Propagation Workshop, Calla -

way Gardens, 10 a.m.20 – Evening of Astronomy, FDR State Park,

Pine Mountain, 9 p.m. 706-663-4858.20 – Grand Opening of New Discovery Ctr.

& Lakeside Pavilion at Chattahoochee Nature Ctr.20 – Invasive Plants Hike, Providence

Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 1-3 p.m. 229-838-6202.20 – Snakes Alive, Tugaloo St. Pk., Lavonia,

8 p.m. 706-356-4362.23 – Modern Skirts Concert, State Botanical

Garden, 7 p.m.26 – Nanci Griffin Concert, Atlanta Botan -

ical Garden, 8 p.m.26-28 – Women in Outdoors, Smithgall Woods.

• Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway

JULY5 – Classic City Band Concert, State Botanical

Garden, 3 p.m.10 – The Wallflowers Concert, Atlanta

Botan ical Garden, 8 p.m.14 – Five Eight Concert, Atlanta Botanical

Garden, 7 p.m.16 – Canning the Summer Garden, State

Botanical Garden, 2 p.m.18 – Butterfly Festival, Birdsong Nature

Center, Thomasville. 800-953-bird.18 – Astronomy Night, Providence Canyon

State Park, Lumpkin, 9-11 p.m. 229-838-6202.18-19 – Flying Colors Butterfly Festival at

Chattahoochee Nature Center.22 – Joan Baez Concert, Atlanta Botanical

Garden, 8 p.m.24 – Bruce Hornsby & Noisemakers,

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 8 p.m.2 – Insect Identification, Fort Mountain

State Park, Chatsworth, 7-9 p.m. 706-422-1932.25 – Plumleaf Azalea Hike & Callaway

Home Tour, Callaway Gardens.25 – Geology Day, Providence Canyon State

Park, Lumpkin, 11 a.m. 229-838-6202.25 – Birds of Prey, Tugaloo State Park,

Lavonia. 706-356-4362.• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244

Sports SchedulesSports SchedulesEQUESTRIAN SHOWS

June 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Frontier Pro RodeoThomson. 706-597-1000

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

June 5-7 . . . . . . .GAHA Summer Classic/WorkingHunter Horse Show

June 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pony Boy ClinicJune 10-14 . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic IJune 17-21 . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic IIJune 27-28 . . . . . . . . .Good Horseman’s DressageJuly 3-5 . . . . .Stars & Stripes GQHA Horse ShowJuly 7-12 . . . . . .GQHA Big A Circuit Horse ShowJuly 18-19 . . . . . . . . .Hunter Jumper Horse ShowJuly 24-26 . . . . .Everglades Paso Fino Horse Show

Sports SchedulesSports Schedules

HIKES & RUNSJune 6 . . . . . . Intracoastal Hike, Skidaway Island

Savannah. 912-598-2300June 6-27 . . . . . . Hiking in Helen (3-6M), Unicoi

St. Pk., Sat. 10 a.m. 800-573-9659June 6 . . . . . . . . . . . Conyers, 5K, 770-602-2606June 6. . . . . . . . . . Eatonton, 10K, 706-485-1941June 6 . . . . . . . . . . . Suwanee, 5K, 770-277-1171June 13. . . . Cave Spring, 5K, 2M, 706-777-2294June 13. . . . . . . Cordele, 5K, 12K, 229-271-1900June 13. . . . . . . . Fayetteville, 5K, 770-858-5703June 20 . . . . . . . . Alpharetta, 5K, 770-664-1220June 27. . . . . . Lawrenceville, 5K, 404-583-1595July 4. . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 10K, 404-231-9064July 14. . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta, 5K, 229-219-0010July 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Decatur, 4M, 404-231-9064July 21. . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta, 5K, 229-219-0010July 25. . . . . . . . . . . . Canton, 5K, 770-928-4239

(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)

WATERSPORTSJune 6 .Full Moon Canoe Outing, Tallulah Gorge

St. Pk., Tallulah Falls, 8 p.m. 706-754-7981June 17-19 .Augusta Southern Nationals Boat

Races, Riverfront Marina. 803-278-4849June 20 . . . . . . . .Paddle Georgia (Ellijay-Rome)

Oostanaula River. 706-235-1170June 20-21 . . . . . .Family Overnight Canoe Trip

Tallulah Gorge St. Pk. 706-754-7981July 25 . . . . . . . .Sandy Springs Summer Splash

6M Float down Chatt. River. 678-538-1249

BIKINGJune 6-13 . . . .BRAG Bike Ride Across Georgia

770-498-5153June 25 . . . . . . . .Hospitality Highway Century

Ride, Roswell. 770-642-4057June 27 . . .Century Bike Ride (15, 30, 55, 100)

Cartersville. 770-382-5500June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bike Ride in Olde Town

Conyers (4M), 4 p.m. 770-602-2606July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Family Fun Run (5M)

Roswell Historic District, 8 a.m. 678-520-7337July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bike Ride in Olde Town

Conyers (4m). 770-602-2606

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MISCELLANEOUSJJune 13 . . . .GA/FL Throw Down (Martial Arts),

Thomasville Fairgrounds. 229-873-0716June 20 . . . .TrailBlazer Race (paddle, run, bike)

Ft. Yargo St. Pk. 770-867-3489June 20 . . .Atlanta Muddy Buddy Run & Ride

Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers. 770-602-2606June 21 . . . .Callaway Gardens Sprint Triathlon

Pine Mountain. 770-565-5208July 19 . . . .Carrollton Triathlon. 770-565-5208

RACINGATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.comJune 4-25 & July 2-30 . .Thursday Thunder RacesJune 5-26 & July 3-31 . . . . . . .Friday Night DragsJuly 24-25 . . . . . . . . . .Brewery Collectibles ShowJuly 11 . . .Sports Car Club of America Time Trials

ROAD ATLANTABraselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com

June 27-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WERA Cycle JamJuly 18-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA Regional

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ATLANTA BRAVESMay 1-3 . . . . . . . . .HOUSTONJune 2-4 . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOJune 5-7 . . . . . . .MILWAUKEEJune 8-11 . . . . . .PITTSBURGHJune 23-25 . . . . .NY YANKEESJune 26-28 . . . . . . . .BOSTONJune 30-July 2 .PHILADELPHIAJuly 16-19 . . . . . . . . .NY METSJuly 20-23 . .SAN FRANCISCOJuly 31-Aug. 2 . .LA DODGERS

404-577-9100www.atlantabraves.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETSJune 6-8 . . . . . . .SAVANNAHJune 15-17 . . . .CHARLESTONJune 18-26 . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJune 30-July 3 . . .LEXINGTONJuly 13-16 . . . . . . . . . . .W. VAJuly 17-20 . . . .GREENSBOROJuly 3-Aug. 2 . . . .GREENVILLE

706-736-7889greenjacketsbaseball.com

ROME BRAVESMay 2-5 . . .BOWLING GREENJune 2-5 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJune 12-14 . . . .CHARLESTONJune 15-17 . . . . .SAVANNAHJune 27-29 . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJune30-July 3 . . .BOWLING GREENJuly 13-16 . . . .GREENSBOROJuly 17-20 . . . . . . . .WEST VAJuly 30-Aug. 2 . . . .ASHEVILLE

706-378-5144www.romebraves.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATSMay 2-5 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJune 2-5 . . . . . .CHARLESTONJune 9-11 . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJune 12-14 . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJune 25-29 . . . .CHARLESTONJune 30-July 3 . . . .ASHEVILLEJuly 13-16 . . . .KANNAPOLISJuly 17-20 . . . . . . . .HICKORYJuly 31-Aug. 3 . .BOWLING GREEN

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June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Batter Blaster PromotionCentennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. 404-223-4412

GOLFJune 6..............Women’s Golf

Classic, Bradshaw Farms770-213-2226

June 12...Blairsville HighlandGames Kilted Golf ClassicButternut Creek Golf Course

706-439-6076

FOOTBALLJuly 22 ............World Football

Challenge, Georgia Dome404-223-9200

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