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June/July 2010
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Tom Watson Watermelon Festival in Thomson
GGEORGIA
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Volume 50
Monthly
Number 1
June/July 2010
CONTENTS
Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-7
Theatre, Music, & Drama . . . . . .8-9
Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11
June/July Events in Georgia . . .12-17
Fourth of July Events . . . . . . .18-20
Garden and Home . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
ON THE COVER
ool, refreshing Georgia watermelons, as shown on the cover,
will be weighed, carved, greased, eaten,
and even given away during the Tom
Watson Watermelon Festival in
Thomson on August 7. For information
on this festival and others planned during the summer months, see article
beginning on page 12.
“C
GUIDE
TO
61st Annual
Watermelon
Days Festival
June 2010
GEORGIA
801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816
Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620
E-mail [email protected]
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premiere publication for information on activities and
entertainment in Georgia. Eight issues are published each
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“Melon Masquerade”
in Cordele, GA
Main Day of Festival– June 26
Arts & Crafts • Parade • Fireworks
Car, Truck & Tractor Display • Train Ride
Photo Contest • Seed Spitting Contest
Watermelon Idol • Taste of Melon
Quilt Display • Gospel Music • Dog Show
Entertainment • Golf Tournament
Watermelon Capital Queen Pageant
Fishing Rodeo • Dance • Puppet Show
Dog Show • 5K & 1 Mile Run & Walk
and Much, Much More!
229-273-1668
Toll Free 866-426-3566
[email protected]
www.cordelecrispga.com
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GEORGIA CALENDAR
4-6 – RINGGOLD-MARIETTA – Dixie Highway 90-Mile Yard Sale. 800-887-3811.
4,18 – RUTLEDGE – Evenings in the Gazebo,
1-19 – COLUMBUS – Traveling Vietnam
Downtown. 706-557-9020.
Wall, National Infantry Museum. 706-685-5808.
4-25 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday Concerts,
1-30 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days
Courthouse, 7-8:30 p.m. 706-745-5493.
Festival. 886-426-3566.
5 – BLAIRSVILLE – Cruise-In, Square, 1-5 p.m.
2 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Hurricane Party,
877-745-5789.
Latitude 31, 5:30 p.m. 912-635-3800.
5 – BOSTON-PAVO – 12 Mile Yard Sale &
2-26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. Model RailFestival, Hwy. 33. 229-735-2111.
road Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819.
5 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Cruize, Down3 – ALBANY – Shades of Gold Art Show, 311
town, 5-8 p.m. 770-607-3480.
Meadowlark Dr. 229-432-1124.
5 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy
3 – AUGUSTA – First Thursday, Midtown
Festival. Courthouse Square. 706-485-8112.
Market, 5-8 p.m. 706-922-5000.
5 – SAVANNAH – Asian Festival, Civic
3-5 – HELEN – Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race,
Center. 912-651-6417.
Helendorf Inn. 706-878-2271.
5 – VILLA RICA – Lola Gulley Concert, Mill
3-24 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in Horseshoe
Amphitheater. 678-840-5959.
Bend Park, Thurs., 6 p.m. 706-632-7696.
5 – WARM SPRINGS – Rosie the Riveter and
4 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row,
D-Day Observance, FDR Little White House,
5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. Car Show, Commons,
12-3 p.m. 706-655-5870.
6-9:15 p.m. 706-831-1793.
5 – WARRENTON – Art on Main. 706-4654 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday, Downtown,
9604.
5-8 p.m. 912-265-4032.
5-6 – BLUE RIDGE – Georgia Wine Country
4 – CARTERSVILLE – Up! Concert, DownFestival, Three Sisters Vineyard. 706-865-9463.
town, 6-11 p.m. 770-607-3480.
5-12 – DALTON – Grand Car Show & Sale.
4 – DAHLONEGA – Remember When Band,
706-123-3456.
Downtown, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 706-864-6133.
5,26 – JASPER – Car Cruise-Ins. 706-6924 – ROME – Jamie Pelfry Band Concert,
1164.
Bridgepoint Plaza, 7-10 p.m. 706-236-4520.
5-26 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jams,
4 – THOMASVILLE – First Friday, DownGold Museum, Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. 706-864-3513.
town, 5-8 p.m. 229-227-7020.
5-26 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts,
4-5 – ALMA – Georgia Blueberry Festival.
8-9 p.m. 800-573-9659, x305.
912-632-5859.
5-26 – HELEN – Mark Pitt’s Tribute to Elvis
4-5 – CARTERSVILLE – Georgia Barbecue
Show, Festhalle, Saturdays, 8 p.m. 706-878-1908.
Classic, Milam Farm. 770-607-0610.
5-27 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi
4-5 – GRAY – Daylily Festival, Gray ElemenState Park, Sat. & Sun. 800-573-9659, x305.
tary School. 478-986-5199.
6 – ST. MARYS – Country Music in Waterfront Park, 3 p.m. 912-882-8111.
6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Harry O’Donoghue
Concert, 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 Brown
Arena, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.
9,16,30 – MADISON – Storytellers, Cultural
Center, 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 Georgia
Arts Tour. 800-835-2559.
11-13 – CONYERS – Carson & Barnes
Circus. 770-483-4411.
11-13 – LAGRANGE – Hydrangea Festival,
Downtown. 706-884-8671.
11-13 – MINERAL BLUFF – Indiegrrl
Festival, Jonica Gap Campground. 706-374-5465.
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JUNE
GEORGIA CALENDAR
JUNE
12 – ALBANY – Civil Rights Institute Freedom
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 or
877-745-5789.
12-13 – CARTERSVILLE – Rockfest, Tellus
Museum. 770-606-5700.
12-13 – CAVE SPRING – Art Festival. 800444-1834.
12-13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Original
Georgia 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 Flyers
Concert, Ashford Manor. 706-769-2633.
15-19 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach
Festival. 478-825-4002.
15-20 – MADISON – Chamber Music
Festival, Cultural Center. 706-342-4743.
16 – HIAWASSEE – Blake Shelton, Georgia
Mountain Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. 877-790-2157.
17 – WARNER ROBINS – Museum of Aviation Foundation Auction. 478-923-6600.
17-19 – COMMERCE – Little Hands/Feet Kids
Consignment Sale, Middle School. 706-335-9665.
18 – CALHOUN – Concert in City Park. 706602-5570 or 800-887-3811.
18 – THOMASVILLE – Primitive Quartet,
Municipal Auditorium. 229-228-7977.
18-20 – CLAYTON – Mountain Lakes Classic
Antiques Show, Civic Center. 828-369-9503.
19 – FITZGERALD – Gospel Sing, Grand
Theatre, 7 p.m. 229-423-2388.
19 – HOMER – Folk Potter’s Festival, Middle
School Gym. 706-677-1528.
19 – THOMSON – Bleeding Counterfeit
Concert, Downtown. 706-597-1000.
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Experience the Museum of Aviation
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GEORGIA CALENDAR
JUNE
19,26 – CALHOUN – Cherokee Artists & Historic 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 MusicKaren 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.
Take the Road Less Traveled!
Georgia’s
Peach
Blossom
Trail
Enjoy
Fresh
Georgia
Peaches
May
Through
August
www.peachblossomtrail.com
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26 – THE ROCK – Celebrate America, The
Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.
26 – THOMASVILLE – Albany Symphony
Orchestra, 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 – Savannah
Stompers Jazz Band, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m.
912-262-6934.
30 – AUGUSTA – Cedric the Entertainer, Bell
Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.
JULY
1 – 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 Railroad 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 & Magnetic 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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JULY
14 – AUGUSTA – Jeff Dunham, James Brown
Arena, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.
16 – CALHOUN – Concert in City Park. 706602-5570 or 800-887-3811.
16-17 – PLAINS – Pig Pickin’ Event. 229942-1711.
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’ Bluegrass Concert. 770-315-3986.
17 – WARNER ROBINS – Museum of Aviation 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, Atlanta
Motor Speedway. 434-917-9797.
24-25 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut Creek
Festival, 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 of
Haunted Port Columbus, 8 p.m. 706-327-9798.
30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Georgia Green Bean
Festival, Downtown. 877-745-5789.
30-31 – HELEN – Folk Life Traditions, Unicoi
State 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, Town
Park. 706-342-1251.
31 – BLUE RIDGE – Blues & Jazz Festival,
Downtown. 706-632-2144.
31 – CALHOUN – Cherokee Artists & Historic Demonstrations, New Echota. 706-624-1321.
31 – FITZGERALD – James Gregory Comedy
Tour, 7:30 p.m. 229-426-5090.
31 – HOMER – 133rd Sunday School Celebration, Courthouse. 706-677-2108.
31 – MACON – Bragg Jam Festival, various
venues. 478-365-7472.
AUGUST
7 – THOMSON – Tom Watson Watermelon
Festival, Hickory Hill. 706-595-7777.
11-19, 2010
For more information on the 2010 Festival visit our
Official website at www.GaPeachFestival.com
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AARON’S AMPHITHEATER AT
LAKEWOOD
Atlanta, 404-627-9704, aaronsamphitheater.com
July 15
July 26
July 27
Brooks & Dunn
Van Warped Tour
Dave Matthews Band
ALPHARETTA CHRISTIAN THEATER
Alpharetta, 678-371-3079, www.act1theater.com
July 16-Aug. 8
Little Women, the Musical
ACTOR’S EXPRESS
Atlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com
Thru June 19
Slasher
COBB ENERGY CENTRE
Atlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com
June 11
June 18
June 29
July 23
ELBERT THEATRE
Elberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org
June 4-6, 11-13
Atlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com
Murder Most Fouled-Up
FORT GORDON PERFORMING
ARTS THEATRE
706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com
July 16-31
AGATHA’S
Jewel
The Boys in Concert
Little Angels Folk Ballet of Korea
Melissa Ethridge
Sherlock Holmes: Final Adventure
Thru July 28 20/4: A Murder Mystery in Real Time
14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE
ART STATION
June 19-20
July 9
July 23-24
Stone Mountain, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org
June 2-20
June 14-Aug. 1
Judgment
Are We There Yet?
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATER
706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org
June 4-13
June 18-20
Carousel
Under Milk Wood
Atlanta, 404-733-4738, www.14thstplayhouse.org
Black Man-o-logues
Luenell–Live!
The Land, Sea, & Creationist
FOX THEATRE
Atlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
June 19-20
June 14
June 15-20
June 30-July 18
Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live
Conan O’Brien
Little House on Prairie
Phantom of the Opera
ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER
404-658-7159, www.atlantaciviccenter.com
June 5
July 30
Sylvia Browne
Beres Hammond & Friends
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE
Marietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
June 11-17
July 23-Aug. 8
Funny Thing Happened on
Way to Forum
Hairspray
CALHOUN LITTLE THEATER
706-629-2599, www.cgarts.org
June 4-12
Dearly Beloved
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Atlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org
Thru June 6
June 8-20
June 22-July 3
July 6-18
July 20-Aug. 1
Stellaluna
Lion, Mouse, & Other Aesop’s Fables
Hansel & Gretel
Billy Boats Gruff
Everybody Loves Pirates
CLASSIC CHASTAIN
Atlanta, 404-733-5000, www.classicchastain.org
June 4
June 23
July 2
July 7
July 9
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 30
July 31
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Diana Ross
Collective Soul
Liza Minnelli & ASO
Art Garfunkel & ASO
Serj Tankian
Ringo Starr & All Starr Band
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Chris Isaak
Boyz II Men & En Vogue
Queen & ASO
FREDERICK BROWN AMPHITHEATER
Peachtree City, 770-631-0630, www.amphitheater.org
June 5
June 19
June 26
July 2
July 9
July 10
July 24
Cheap Trick
Oh What a Night
Christopher Cross & America
Swingin’ Medallions
World Classic Rockers
Boz Scaggs
The B-52’s
GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
Atlanta, 404-264-0020, www.gashakespeare.org
June 6-Aug. 8
June 24-Aug. 6
July 8-Aug. 7
July 20-Aug. 7
Shrew–the Musical
Love’s Labours Lost
King Lear
Sword in the Stone
GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com
June 3
June 5
June 6
June 29
July 13
July 26
Carole King & James Taylor
Daughtry
Chayanne
Sarah Palin
Colors of the Rainbow
Dileep Show
HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATRE
Clarkesville, 706-839-1315, habershamtheater.org
June 4-12
July 22-Aug. 1
Dont’ Dress for Dinner
Wizard of Oz
HENRY PLAYERS
McDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com
June 24-27
Charlotte’s Web
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HOLLY THEATER
SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE ART CENTER
Dahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com
July 8-25
Hello Dolly
KUDZU PLAYHOUSE
Roswell, 770-594-1020, www.kudzuplayhouse.org
June 3-6
June 11-July 18
July 8-31
Rumplestiltskin
Chaim’s Love Song
Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATER
Mableton, 770-819-7765, mablehouseamphitheater.com
June 12
July 22
July 24
Olde Dawg
Smokey Robinson
Big Chicken Chorus
Conyers, 770-922-3143, www.conyersarts.org
The Fantasticks
NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE TAVERN
Atlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com
June 5-27
July 9-Aug. 8
Cariolanus
Hamlet–the Musical
PHILIPS ARENA
Atlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com
June 11
June 12
June 19
July 28
SAVANNAH THEATRE
912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com
June 4-Aug. 27 The Beat Goes On
SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE
Columbus
706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org
July 17-24
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS
Maxwell & Erykah Badu
Maxwell & Jill Scott
Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 15
Rihanna & Kesha
Thru June 6
Beached Wails
July 16-Aug. 8 Company
SWAMP GRAVY
Colquitt, 229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com
June 25-26
July 25-31
Atlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com
Jimmy Shubert
Maz Jobrani
Dale Jones
Heather McDonald
Tim Wilson
Jon Reep
Jim Norton
James & the Giant Peach
May-Haw
THOMASVILLE ON STATE &
COMPANY THEATER
229-226-0863, www.tosac.com
July 16-25
Annie
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com
June 26
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE
June 3-6
June 11-13
June 17-20
July 8-10
July 15-18
July 23-24
July 30-Aug. 1
Madeline
Dunwoody, 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net
NEW DEPOT PLAYERS
July 16-31
706-878-3300, www.snca.org
June 26 Lisa Deaton & Friends
July 8-25 Headwaters–Birth, Death, &
Places In-Between
July 2
July 3-4
July 16
July 17
July 23
July 30
Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill,
Ralph Tresvant
Earth, Wind, & Fire
Phish
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Corey Smith & Colt Ford
ASO – Broadway Rocks
Steve Miller Band
WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE
478-929-4579, www.wrlt.org
ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
July 10-25
Rumours
770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com
June 7-12
Puppets Cinderella
June 14-19
Puppets Hansel & Gretel
June 19
Eddie From Ohio
June 21-26
Puppets Jungle Book
June 28-July 3 Puppets Variety Show
July 5-10
Puppets Giant, Beanstalk, & Jack
July 12-17
Puppets Rumplestiltskin
July 19-24
Puppets Sleeping Beauty
WILD ADVENTURES
Valdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.net
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
July 10
July 17
July 24
Backstreet Boys
Steven Curtis Chapman
Tye Tribbett & Kirk Franklin
Kool & the Gang
World Class Rockers
Josh Turner
Frankie Beverly & Maze
Something For Everyone . . . in Gordon County !
JUNE 4-6
From Marietta to Lookout Mountain, GA
July 4th
Concerts in City Park
Star-Spangled Celebration
SEBA Bluegrass Jam
Calhoun – June 18 & July 16
Largest fireworks display in NW Ga.
Harris Arts Ctr. – June 13 & July 11
GATES OPEN 5 P.M.
CHEROKEE CAPITAL FAIRGROUNDS
New Echota – June 19, 26 & July 31
Cherokee Artists
800-887-3811 • 706-625-3200 • www.exploregordoncounty.com
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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR
June
1-6 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, weekends. 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
Mountain 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. Championship, 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 Roswell
Square, 3-4:30 p.m. 770-640-3253.
9 – Coffeehouse (music, poetry), Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.
10-12 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,
Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.
11-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta
Expo 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, 6-8:30
p.m. 770-917-1234.
12 – Seven Sharp Nine Concert, Village
Green, 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 The
REMakes, 5:30-8 p.m. Heritage Green, Sandy
Springs. 404-851-9111.
16-19 – Atlanta Fest (Christian Music),
Stone Mountain Park. 800-965-9324.
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975 West Peachtree Street
at 10th Street
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Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded
continental breakfast as well as a complimentary
dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette.
Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the
Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.
404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629
www.regencysuites.com
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OUTDOOR CONCERTS at the Heritage Green in
Sandy Springs are free to the public. Summer dates
are June 6, July 4, and August 1. 404-851-9111.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Georgia International Horse Park
Conyers, GA
Fireworks at Dusk • Patriotic Program
Ultimate Air Dog Show
Memories of Mayberry
Children’s Activities
Arts & Crafts • Vendors
Car Shows • Food
and Much More!
www.conyersfabulousfourth.com
770-602-2606 or 770-860-4190
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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR
June
17 – Alive After Five, Historic Downtown
Roswell, 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, High
Museum, 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, 7:30
p.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, 610 p.m. 770-968-1623.
26 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Glover
Park, 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 & Prodigals, Ferst Center. 404-894-9600.
July
1-31 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone
Mountain 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 Jazz
Masters, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.
9-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
10 – Acworth Opry, Logan Farm Park, 6-8:30
p.m. 770-917-1234.
10 – The Mustangs Concert, Village Green,
Smyrna, 7-10 p.m. 770-434-6600.
14 – Coffeehouse (music, poetry), Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.
14 – Wind Down Wednesday with
Funktioning Funkaholics, 5:30-8 p.m. Heritage
Green, Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111.
15 – Alive After Five, Historic Downtown
Roswell, 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 Civic
Center. 704-282-1339.
18 –Third Sundae at Barrington Hall,
Roswell. 770-640-3855.
23 – Tango Night, Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404872-5338.
24 – Battle of Atlanta Weekend. 404-3776148.
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), Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.
30 – Bayside Concert, Glover Park, Marietta,
8 p.m. 770-794-5601.
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June and July are Ju
Tom Watson Watermelon Festival in Thomson
The 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 and
games for all ages.
Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, arts and
crafts vendors, food vendors, historical and educational displays, mansion tours, and all-you-can-eat
watermelon.
Weigh, waddle, carve, color, spit, and grease. Each
August the Tom Watson Watermelon Festival offers
every activity imaginable that can involve a watermelon. There will be a watermelon recipe contest, watermelon growing contest (must be a Tom Watson variety
melon), 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 watermelon seems to have originated around 1900 when a Florida farmer sent 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 information or directions, visit
www.ExploreMcDuffieCounty.com or call 706-597-1000.
Lots of Music and Sports – All in Sandy Springs
The 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, and
self-guided hikes. The float, from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island, will be from 9 a.m.-noon
with 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 or
770-206-1445.
Performing at Heritage Green on the Sandy
Springs Society Entertainment Lawn will be Joe
Gransden and his Big Band with Big Mike Geier on
June 6, the REMakes on June 16, the Atlanta
Concert Band on July 4, and Funktioning
Funkaholics on July 14. These outdoor concerts
will 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.com
or 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 the
summer. See page 8 and 9.
For information, visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.
Scott Antique Market in Atlanta
Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two
buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and
prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations,
vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools,
campaign memorabilia, books, and more.
Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be June
11-13, 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 740569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.
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ust Great In Georgia!
National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus
Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery,
firearms, personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the war
at sea. See the ironclad ram CSS Jackson; the blockade runner
Virginia; the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee; replicas of the USS
Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle; the full-scale replica
of the USS Water Witch; and a battle simulator theater.
Scheduled again for June, July, and August will be the Cool
History programs which utilize the museum’s interior interpretive
spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of
staff and volunteers. These living history events reenact famous or
fascinating incidents in Civil War History.
Sea Ghosts: Tours of Haunted Port Columbus will be offered the last Thursday of each month
at 8 p.m. These candlelight tours highlight the more chilling artifacts in the museum as well as
experiences 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. 706327-9798. 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 post
office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and
maintenance of way equipment. The museum is home to
MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many
of the predecessor systems to MARTA.
A Locomotive Celebration on June 5-6 will recognize the
collection of locomotives, particularly the 100th birthday of
Savannah & Atlanta #750. This year’s event will include temporary locomotive tattoos, a locomotive hunt, refreshments, a
craft 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. With
ad on page 21 one free train ride with each paid admission. 3595 Buford Hwy. 770-4762013. www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org.
Georgia Peach Festival in Fort Valley & Byron
The 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 carnival
rides, games, food, a free concert at 8 p.m., and fireworks.
The festival will move to Fort Valley Tuesday, June 15, with
Spaghetti 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 Theater
on 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 Club
Pancake 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 the
annual 5K road race at 7 a.m., the Peach Parade through downtown at 10 a.m., the Historical
Society Luncheon at McArthur Saxson House, the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler served free
at 2 p.m. at the courthouse, a free concert at 8 p.m. at the courthouse, and a fireworks finale.
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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A Summer of Festivals in Blairsville
The 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 pizza
eating contest, canning classes and a tour of a canning plant, a green bean recipe contest,
children’s activities, a 4-H talent show, antique tractor
and old tool displays, a pageant, and more.
Many other summer events are scheduled for
Blairsville. The Scottish Festival & Highland Games will
be held on June 12-13 at Meeks Park, the Mountain Fling
Arts & Crafts Show at N. Ga. Tech. College on June 2627, and the Butternut Creek Festival at Meeks Park on
July 24-25. (See article below). Other summer events will
include Friday concerts at the Courthouse at 7 p.m.;
Cruise-Ins on the Square on June 5 and July 3; a
Gospel/Mountain Shape Note Singing Convention at the
Cruise-In on the Square
Courthouse on June 26; fireworks at Meeks Park on July
3; and an Independence Day Celebration at Vogel State Park on July 4. For information, phone
877-745-5789 or visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.
Butternut Creek Festival in Blairsville
The 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 exhibitor
booths will be located under the trees along the banks
of the Butternut Creek. The park has playgrounds,
walking trails, and picnic facilities. Blairsville is located
only 80 miles north of Atlanta.
The juried show will feature 70 fine artists, artisans,
and craftsmen from throughout the mountain area of
north Georgia, western North Carolina, and eastern
Tennessee. There will be several mountain arts and
crafts demonstrators. A fine variety of festival foods will
be available. There will be a bake sale by the Union Hospital Auxiliary, quilting demonstrations
by 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 will
be free along with free shuttle service between parking and vendor booths. For information, call
706-781-1221 or visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com.
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COURTESY GA DEPART.
OF
ECONOMIC DEV.
Peach Blossom Trail
Peaches 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 Georgia
is indeed fortunate to be so well known for such a wonderful commodity (although anyone who
has ever been whipped 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 Trail offers several roadside stands where visitors can find sweet Georgia
peaches! During their travels down the trail, they can
see thousands of acres of peach orchards. There are
several farms that offer tours into the orchards, providing a close look at the peach trees and information
on the history of how this fruit from China made its
way to Georgia.
The Peach Blossom Trail runs parallel to I-75. Get
off 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, visit
www.peachblossomtrail.com.
Fun at Fort Discovery in Augusta
Discover the fun of hands-on science! Fort Discovery is
located on the scenic Riverwalk in downtown Augusta. This
128,000 square-foot family-oriented math and science center
fires the imaginations of children and adults by making math,
science, and technology come alive with 250 hands-on
exhibits, custom digital programs in the Paul S. Simon
Discovery Theater, StarLab planetarium, educational workshops, and demonstrations in the PowerStation.
Enjoy Augusta’s tradition of Fat Man’s for lunch! The Usry
family has moved their popular eatery to the first level of the science center and will be serving
Southern-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, family
reunions, special events, wedding rehearsals, and company outings. The museum is located at
One Seventh Street on Downtown Augusta’s Riverwalk. For information phone 800-325-5445 or
706-821-0245 or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.
Watermelon Festival in Cordele-Crisp County
Visit 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, fishing rodeo, car and truck and antique tractor display, and quilt display.
There will be a Watermelon Idol Contest and rides on the SAM
Shortline Excursion Train.
Stay a few extra days and visit the State Farmers Market, the
Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, and the historical downtown
with many stores and Southern cooking at its best. The Cordele area
also offers boating, swimming, fishing at Lake Blackshear, golfing,
and races at the Watermelon Capital Speedway.
Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designated as
the “Watermelon Capital of the World” for having the sweetest and
most abundant watermelons. More than 200 million watermelons
each year go through the Cordele State Farmers Market. For information, phone 229-273-1668
or 886-426-3566 or visit www.cordelecrispga.com or e-mail [email protected].
Freedom Fest
July 4, 2010
Enjoy fun, entertainment,
and food with the
entire family!
Gates open at 2 p.m.,
fireworks at dark!
Douglas Municipal Park
DOUGLAS, GA
912-384-4555
www.cityofdouglas.com
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Bainbridge – A Place of Adventure
For 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 Lake
Seminole.
The Georgia State Legislature in 2008 declared
Bainbridge the Bass Capital of Georgia. The Flint River
and Lake Seminole offer abundant fishing and water
sports, attracting thousands of amateur and professional fishermen with many top bass tournaments throughout the year. The Silver Lake Wildlife Management Area
offers hiking, hunting, and fishing.
Agriculture plays a significant role in the lives of
Southerners and is the largest industry in Decatur
County. Explore the G.W. Long Farm, a Certified
Georgia Farm Market, where you can pick your own produce. The farm is open from MaySeptember 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 Bainbridge
Heritage Tour which features historic buildings and homes.
For information, call 229-243-8555 or visit www.visitbainbridgega.com.
Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Races
Celebrate 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 provide
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’s
Richest Drag Boat Race”! See the fastest and loudest
boat racing action in the country as competitors race
down the liquid quarter mile!
The race is part of the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing
Series. The event benefits the Augusta Chapter of the
Georgia Special Olympics.
Tickets are available at www.tixonline.com or charge by phone at 803-278-4849. Advanced
series tickets for the weekend are $22, and ad patron tickets are $60. For more information call
706-823-0440, x1. Check it out at www.augustasouthernnationals.org.
The Smart Place
to Have Fun!
DOWNTOWN BLAIRSVILLE
Friday, July 30
Seminar • Pageant • Square Dance
Saturday, July 31
Downtown Festival 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Farmers Market • Craft Fair • Demonstrations
Kids Activities • Storytelling • Recipe Contest
Antique Tractor/Tool Display
Chamber of Commerce 877-745-5789
www.GreenBeanFestival.com
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www.NationalScienceCenter.org
On the Riverwalk, Downtown Augusta
800.325.5445 or 706.821.0245
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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 held
June 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 the
largest fireworks show in Northwest Georgia. Take your lawn
chair and enjoy a night out under the stars. Gates will open
at 5 p.m. Take I-75 to Exit 312, go west on GA 53, and the
celebration will be approximately 3 miles on the left. There
will also be a July 4th Weekend celebration at the Calhoun
KOA.
Other summer activities will include the SEBA Bluegrass
Jams at the Harris Arts Center on June 13 and July 11 from
3-6 p.m.; concerts in City Park on June 18 and July 16; and
Cherokee artists and historic demonstrations at New Echota
Historic Site on June 19 and 26 and July 31.
For information, phone 800-887-3811 or visit www.exploregordoncounty.com.
Battle of Atlanta Weekend
Mark 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 the
East 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. History
will come to life in the recreated Civil War frontlines with
soldiers and civilians, the boom of cannonfire, and the
sights and smells of the war. Wreaths will be laid to honor
Gen. Walker and Gen. McPherson at the sites where they
died in the battle.
New this year will be the BATL Bike Tour and a
Scavenger Hunt. Two van tours and a walking tour will
trace troop movements and the battle lines featuring
historic battle sites. Tours of antebellum Sylvester and Clay
Cemeteries will be offered. These programs will be offered
on Saturday with free tours of Oakland Cemetery and the
Cyclorama on Saturday and Sunday (with special tickets
obtained on Saturday).
Also on Saturday The BATL Storytelling Festival in the East Atlanta Village and the Kirkwood
Business 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 the
authentic 8th Regimental Band from Rome will round out the programs. For a schedule and
other info: www.batlevent.org, or 404-377-6148.
Atlanta International Military & Antique Gun
Collectors Show
The Atlanta International Military & Antique Gun
Collectors Show will be held at the Cobb County Civic
Center in Marietta on July 16-17. Show hours will be
Friday from 12 noon-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.5 p.m.
There will be 180 tables of merchandise with Civil
War, WWI, WWII, etc. antique arms, a vehicle show, and
U.S. and foreign military arms and memorabilia. Items
will be exhibited, bought, sold, and traded.
Daily admission will be $6 with ages 6-12 only $1. A
two 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.
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Fourth of July Events
Independence Day Concert in Warner Robins
The annual Independence Day Concert will be held Friday, July 2,
in Warner Robins at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium on North Davis
Drive (I-75 exit #146). The program will include the Band of the Air
Force Reserve Command along with the popular guest performer
Diamond Rio, the American mainstream country music group from
Nashville. The concert will be free to the public.
Take the family for a night of patriotic festivities as the Warner
Robins community celebrates our nation’s birthday along with music
and 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 no
glass 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 Isles
Brunswick’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration will be
held Sunday, July 4th, at the downtown Mary Ross Waterfront
Park. The festivities will start at 7 p.m. and feature games, prizes,
free watermelon, and fireworks at dark. The event will be free and
open to the public. 912-262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
Celebrate Independence Day on the beach as Jekyll Island
hosts a family-fun party at the Beachdeck and a fireworks finale
that is said to be one of the best in the region. 877-4jekyll or 912635-3636.
For more information on the Golden Isles, call 800-933-2627
or visit www.bgivb.com or www.ComeCoastAwhile.com.
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JULY
July 4th Events ✰✰✰
1 – ALPHARETTA – Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra All American Celebration, Verizon
Wireless 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 Day
Celebration & Fireworks. 800-899-6867.
2 – ROME – Delta Moon Concert, Bridgepoint
Plaza, 7-10 p.m. 706-236-4520.
2 – THOMSON – Fireworks over Clarks Hill
Lake. 706-597-1000.
2 – WARNER ROBINS – Air Force Reserve
Command Band, Stadium, 6 p.m. 888-288-9742.
2-4 – CALHOUN – July 4th Weekend,
Calhoun KOA. 706-629-7511.
2-4 – DAWSONVILLE – Independence Day
Celebration, Amicalola Falls St. Pk. 706-265-1969.
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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, Victoria
Banks, Billy Montana, Chukkar Farm. 770-664-1533.
3 – ATHENS – Classic City Band Patriotic
Concert, State Bot. Gdn., 3 p.m. 706-542-1244.
3 – BLAIRSVILLE – Cruise-In, Square, 1-5
p.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, & Cartersville, Dellinger Park. 770-387-2491. Fireworks Hike,
Pine Mt. Recreation Area. 770-387-5625. Car
Cruize, Downtown, 5-8 p.m. 770-607-3480.
3 – DEMOREST – July 4th Fest. 706-7784202.
3 – FITZGERALD – 4th of July Celebration,
8 a.m. 800-386-4642.
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Celebrated Across Georgia
Fabulous 4th Festival in Conyers
The Fabulous 4th Festival on Sunday, July 4, at the Georgia International
Horse Park in Conyers will feature arts, crafts, vendors, and live performances on
stage by Lil Jimmy, DJ Pozitivity, and The Mike Rogers Band. A patriotic program
honoring Gold Star Mothers and Wives will begin at 7 p.m. with guest speaker
William T. Nesbitt, Adjutant General , Georgia National Guard. Anyone who has
lost 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 Park
Car Show and Nostalgic Japanese Street Fighters Car Show; meet Barney Fife
and Gomer Pyle from the entertainment group, Memories of Mayberry; and ride
on a miniature railroad provided by the North Georgia Life Steamers.
Children will enjoy a moonwalk, radar speed pitch, free patriotic crafts, and other activities provided
by Stone Mountain Ministries, and can also design patriotic bricks at the Walk of Heroes booth in recognition 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 pets
are 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 Event
For 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 include
vendors, an entertainment act, popcorn, hotdogs, cokes, and
fireworks after dark. The event will be held on Sunday, July 4, at
the J. C. Adams Municipal Park. Gates will open at 2 p.m.
“The Freedom Fest 4th of July celebration is a big deal in
Douglas,” says City of Douglas Central Services Director,
Georgia Henderson. “It’s a time for family tradition and to share
our patriotic spirit! People have been coming since they were
small children as well as individuals who have never attended
this great celebration of freedom. It’s a tradition that we are
proud to help the Douglas Exchange Club carry on.”
For more information about 4th of July Freedom Fest, call
the City of Douglas Tourism office at 912-384-4555 or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.
4TH OF JULY
CELEBRATION
PAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GA
JULY 3, Starting at 2 p.m.
Free Hotdogs, Softdrinks & Balloons
For Children & Adults . . .
Watermelon Eating Contest
Greased Pole Contest
Prizes
Starting at 6 p.m.
Live Entertainment
Starting at Dusk
Fireworks
FITZGERALD
1-800-386-4642 • www.fitzgeraldga.org
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Fitzgerald’s Independence Day Celebration
Enjoy a fun-filled Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3, at Paulk Park in Fitzgerald enjoying old-fashioned contests, free hotdogs and cokes, and free balloons. 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 intermittently until dark; then
a spectacular fireworks show will be held over the lake at Paulk Park. Take
chairs and blankets and pack your coolers for a picnic.
Make a weekend of it and enjoy some of the other interesting points in
Fitzgerald. The Blue & Gray Museum has more than 1200 artifacts and tells
the story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Visit the Fire Engine Museum
and 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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JULY
July 4th Events ✰✰✰
3 – 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 Westville 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 Fireworks. 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 Celebration, 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 & Fireworks, 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.
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4 – ATLANTA – Chastain Park 4th of July
Parade, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 404-733-5000.
4 – AUGUSTA – 4th of July Celebration,
Commons. 706-821-1754.
4 – BLAIRSVILLE – Independence Day at
Vogel State Park. 706-745-2628.
4 – BRUNSWICK – Old-Fashioned Fourth of
July 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 Extravagana, Beach. 877-4jekyll.
4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Star Spangled Beach
Party, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.
4 – RICHMOND HILL – July Fourth
Celebration, Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.
4 – ROSWELL – Back Trax & Banks & Shane
Concerts, Fireworks, High School, 6 p.m. 770641-3705.
4 – SANDY SPRINGS – Atlanta Concert
Band, Heritage Green, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111.
4 – SAVANNAH – July 4th Fireworks
Riverboat Cruise, 9 p.m. 800-786-6404.
4 – ST. MARYS – Country Music in Waterfront 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 & Fireworks, Remington Park, 6:30 p.m. 229-227-7001.
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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia
JUNE
2 – Dave Holland Concert, Chattahoochee
Nature Center, 3 p.m.
2,16 – Educational Field Trips to Ossabaw
Island 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, Chattahoochee 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, Chattahoochee 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.
JULY
10 – 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 Botanical
Garden, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
10 – Winged Wonders Butterfly Festival,
Birdsong Nature Center.
17 – Earth Day Geology Hike, Providence
Canyon 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, Callaway
Gardens, 9:30 a.m.
21,28 – Educational Field Trips to Ossabaw
Island from Savannah Marina. 912-925-7474.
24 – Introduction to Nature Journaling,
Smithgall Woods, 9 a.m.
25 – Bat Blitz, Fort Mountain Sate Park,
Chatsworth, 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
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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
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character is not what he gets
from his ancestors, but what
he leaves his descendants.
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children’s children; and the wealth of the
sinner is laid up for the just.
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Sports Schedules
RACING
MISCELLANEOUS
ROAD ATLANTA
June 4-5 . . . .Promolast Atlanta Pro Wrestling
Fanfest, Renaissance Concourse, 678-644-4322
June 5 . . . . . .MGA World Bodybuilding/Figure
Championship, Ga. World Congress Center
Atlanta, 404-223-4000
June 5-6 . . . . . . .Outdoor Adventure Weekend
Amicalola Falls St. Pk., 706-265-1969
June 5-6 . . . . . . .Family Camping Clinic, Panola
Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801
June 7-11 . . . . . . . . . .Family Camp for All Ages
Unicoi St. Pk., Helen, 706-878-2201
June 19 . . . . . . . . .ASA Big Air Triples, Augusta
Entertainment Complex, 706-722-3521
June 19-20 . . . . .Hoop It Up Atlanta, Ga. World
Congress Center, 404-223-4000
June 25-26 . . . . . . .St. Marys Saltwater Classic
912-729-7216
June 25-27 . . .US Fast Pitch Assn. 12U & 14U
Tournament, Alpharetta, 706-483-1346
June 27 . . . . . .Aflac Iron Girl Atlanta Triathlon
Lake Lanier Island Resort, 770-945-8787
July 9-10 . . .Kayak Fishing Tournamen Trail &
Festival, Savannah, 912-925-7474
July 10-11 . . .Dawg Derby Flyball Tournament
Athens Classic Center, 800-918-6393
July 18 . . . . . . .Soul City Roller Derby, Redwing
Rollerway, Augusta, 800-726-0243
July 25 . . . . . . . .Blue Ridge Triathlon, Lake Blue
Ridge Marina, 770-926-2367
July 28-Aug. 9 . . . . .S.E. Regional Little League
Softball, Warner Robins, 888-288-9742
Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com
June 18-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASA
June 25-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cycle Jam
July 17-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA Regional
Atlanta Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . Hampton
770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com
Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commerce
770-682-3782, www.atlantadragway.com
Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler
912-964-8200,ospracing.net
Silver Dollar Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reynolds
478-847-4414, www.silverdollarraceway.com
HIKES & RUNS
June 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray, 5K, 478-986-5199
June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alma, 5K, 912-632-5859
June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buford, 5K, 678-464-1212
June 5. . . . . . . . . . Eatonton, 10K, 706-485-9941
June 5 . . . . . . . . . . Hampton, 5K, 770-946-4804
June 6. . . . . . . . . Dunwoody, 4M, 678-812-4025
June 6. . . . . . . Lithia Springs, 5K, 770-514-2422
June 12 . . . . . . . . . East Point, 5K, 404-464-8695
June 12. . . . . . . . Fayetteville, 5K, 770-858-5703
June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 866-511-7742
June 18 . . . . . . . . . Columbus, 5K, 706-593-4499
June 19 . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 10K, 770-992-2055
June 19 . . . . . . . . . . Conyers, 5K, 404-327-7738
June 26 . . . . . . . . Dahlonega, 5K, 404-327-7738
June 26. . . . . . Lawrenceville, 5K, 404-583-1595
June 27 . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 10K, 678-416-9171
July 4. . . . . Peachtree Road Race, Piedmont Park
Atlanta, 404-875-7275
July 4. . . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta, 5K, 229-219-0010
July 24 . . . . . . . . . Atlanta (Battle of Atlanta), 5K
404-377-6148
(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)
SOCCER
(See www.usyouthsoccer.org and www.soccerga.com)
WATERSPORTS
June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Altamaha River Rat Run
Baxley, 912-367-7731
June 12 . . . . . . .Cumberland Island Kayak Trip
Crooked River St. Pk., St. Marys, 912-882-5256
June 19 . . . . . . .Upper Coosawatte Archeology
Guided Paddle (9M), Calhoun, 706-263-4002
July 10, 17, 24 . . . . . . .Witch’s Head Excursion
Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 706-754-7981
July 16-18 . . . . . .Augusta Southern Nationals
Boat Races, Riverfront Marina, 803-278-4849
July 17 . . . . . . .Conasauga River Guided Paddle
Calhoun, 706-263-4002
July 31 . . . . . . . .Sandy Springs Summer Splash
(6M on Chattahoochee), 866-511-7742
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EQUESTRIAN SHOWS
June 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pro Rodeo, Old Frontier
Thomson, 706-597-1000
June 25-27 . . . . .Mountain Top Rodeo, R-Ranch
Dahlonega, 800-231-5543
July 10 . . . . . . .Venture Horse Show, Wills Park
Alpharetta, 678-297-6120
July 9-10 . . . . . .Bartow Co. Saddle Club Rodeo
Cartersville, 706-218-0382
GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK
Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com
June 4-6 . . . . . . . .Working Hunter Championship
June 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dressage
June 16-20 . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic I
June 23-27 . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic II
July 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stars & Stripes Circuit
July 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GQHA Big A Circuit
July 17-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RMI Summer I & II
July 23-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pasolympics
July 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arabian Show
July 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dressage
TENNIS
July 11-16 . . . . . . . . .Clay Court Championship
Cooper Creek, Columbus, 706-317-4136
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Sports Schedules
BASEBALL
Home Schedules
ATLANTA BRAVES
June 1-2 . . . . .PHILADELPHIA
June 15-17 . . . . . .TAMPA BAY
June 18-20 . . . .KANSAS CITY
June 25-27 . . . . . . . .DETROIT
June 28-30 . . .WASHINGTON
July 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
July 15-18 . . . . . .MILWAUKEE
July 20-22 . . . . . .SAN DIEGO
404-577-9100
www.atlantabraves.com
AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS
June 10-12 . . . . . . . .HICKORY
June 17-20 . . . . .SAVANNAH
June 29-July 3 .CHARLESTON
July 8-12 . . . . . .KANNAPOLIS
July 20-23 . . . .GREENSBORO
July 24-27 . . . . . . . .HICKORY
706-736-7889
greenjacketsbaseball.com
MACON PINETOPPERS
June 19-21 .WARNER ROBINS
June 23-25 . . .MILLEDGEVILLE
June 26-28 . . . . . . . .ALBANY
June 30-July 2 MILLEDGEVILLE
July 3-5,7 . .WARNER ROBINS
July 8-10 . . . .MILLEDGEVILLE
July 11,13-14 . . . . . .ALBANY
July 15-17 . . .MILLEDGEVILLE
July 18-19 .WARNER ROBINS
July 21-23 . . . . . . . . .ALBANY
July 24-25,27. . WARNERROBINS
July 29-Aug. 1 . . . . . .ALBANY
478-745-0777
www.pinetoppers.com
ROME BRAVES
SAVANNAH SAND GNATS
June 1-4 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
June 10-12 . . . . .GREENVILLE
June 17-20 . . . .CHARLESTON
June 29-July 3 .GREENSBORO
July 8-12 . . . . .CHARLESTON
July 20-23 . . . . . .LEXINGTON
July 24-27 . . . . . .GREENVILLE
706-378-5144
www.romebraves.com
June 1-4 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE
June 5-8 . . . . . .KANNAPOLIS
June 14-16 . . . . . . . . . .ROME
June 24-28 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE
July 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROME
July 14-18 . . . . . .GREENVILLE
July 29-Aug. 1 . . . .AUGUSTA
912-351-9150
www.sandgnats.com
BASKETBALL
ARENA
FOOTBALL
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ATLANTA DREAM
June 4 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO
June 13 . . . . .SAN ANTONIO
June 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .TULSA
June 27 . . . . . . .LOS ANGELES
June 29 . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIX
July 1 . . . . . . . . .MINNESOTA
July 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO
July 7 . . . . . . .CONNECTICUT
July 25 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK
404-604-2626
www.AtlantaDream.net
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COLUMBUS LIONS
June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . .ALBANY
June 11 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLE
June 26 . . . . . . . . . . .ALBANY
706-653-4460
www.columbuslions.net
Events sometimes change, so
phone for information before
driving long distances.
BIKING
June 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRAG 2010, 770-498-5153
June 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chain Buster 12/6 Hr. Mt. Bike Race,
Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers, 678-758-7206
June 19, July 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road Bike Ride (41M, 23M)
Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 404-375-6789
June 19 . . . . Muddy Buddy Run & Ride, GIHP, Conyers, 818-665-9662
June 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour De Moose Bike Fun Day,
Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, 478-926-6870
June 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cartersville Century Bike Ride
Dellinger Park, 770-382-5500
July 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hospitality Highway Century Ride
(9M, 35M, 64M, 100M), Sandy Springs, 866-511-7742
GOLF
June 9-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Savannah Match Play Championship, Southbridge Golf Club, 912-342-3551
June 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kilted Golf Classic, Butternut Creek Course, Blairsville, 706-439-6076
July 16 -18, 2010
Augusta Riverfront Marina
Benefits Georgia Special Olympics
June/July 2010 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA
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