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Y'all Magazine Brings Sweet Tea Challenge to Hall County's Laurel Park
This year the Y'all Magazine Sweet Tea Challenge will follow the ABA BBQ Cook-Off tour to be held in conjunction with Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournaments to its five locations in the southern US in 2010...
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North Georgia Zoo Presents: Mattie's Birthday Celebration
Enjoy learning more about this amazing and endangered species of ape. Watch Mattie taste her very own special fruit birthday cake and meet some of Mattie's very special animal friends at a celebration at BlackStock Vineyards...  
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Sponsors Named for 14th Annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
In addition to local supporters, the lineup of sponsors once again includes a well known Atlanta auto dealership known as “The Original Atlanta Audi Dealership”, and an internationally-renowned folk school, which describes its goals as seeking to bring people toward two kinds of development: inner growth as creative, thoughtful individuals, and social development as tolerant, caring members of a community...
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Persimmon Creek Vineyards and Atlanta Wine School Present Vintage 2010 Program
Be a Winemaker, begins in February and includes 12 day-long sessions at Persimmon Creek Vineyards, under the tutelage of owners and winemakers Mary Ann and Sonny Hardman.  The experience offers the chance to reconnect with nature through an engaging hands-on discovery of the resources and efforts involved with running a sustainable farm and vineyard...
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Cynthia's Events Planning & Design Presents Mountain Memories Bridal Show
Meet premiere specialists from across North Georgia, sample decadent desserts and hors d'oeuvres, enjoy live entertainment, win prizes, and experience a bridal lounge, providing one-on-one services and information to support you, the bride!...
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Meet Santa at Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge
Santa and Mrs. Claus are making time in their busy schedule to join in on festivities of a special Open House at Amicalola Park. Don’t forget your wish list and don’t leave your camera at home, because the Claus couple will be available for photos...
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Dawson County Tigers Super Bowl Bound
The six-year old Tigers will be playing for Dawson County’s first ever Super Bowl victory in this age group and the ten-year old Tigers will be playing for their fifth consecutive championship. Both teams have an opportunity to accomplish something never before seen in Dawson County history...
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Northeast Georgia Offers Sleighful of Holiday Events
From Christmas Open Houses to a Festival of Trees to a Holi-Day Camp, along with visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, there are a variety of festive activites in Northeast Georgia this holiday season.  Enjoy...
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TELLUS Northwest Georgia Museum Brings Smithsonian Flavor to Visitors
A Tyrannosaurus Rex is one of more than 40 pre-historic animals in The Fossil Gallery within this Smithsonian affiliate, and the 'touch us' policy makes the Georgia museum hands-on fun for the entire family...
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Annual Holiday Treasure Hunt Planned Along Historic Moonshine Highway
Shops, galleries, restaurants and lodging along Scenic 197 will be offering seasonal decorations, artist demonstrations and specially selected one-of-a-kind gifts, in addition to the official Treasure Hunt map...
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Trail of Terror Opens on October 15
Randy Phillips of Shadow Realm Productions is the master mind behind the Trail of Terror, and was with the well-known Netherworld haunted house for many years.  So he is sure to have some tricks up his sleeves.  He warns visitors, "Don't be afraid of the woods...be afraid of what's in them!"...
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Celebrate 19th Century Folk Life Near Alpine Helen
The first public preview of a restoration of an 1850s slave cabin will be available on the grounds of the Sautee Nacoochee Center Saturday, October 17.  In addition to watching demonstrations of 19th century handcrafts, visitors can participate in a raffle for traditional craft items.  Foods related to local crops and cooking styles will be available...
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Heart & Soul Festival Benefits Local Charities
Live entertainment, a giant yard sale, coffee bistro, barbecue, silent auction, children's activities, a book sale and more are on the agenda for this fun fall family event, benefiting CARES and Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center...
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Georgia's Hospitality Highway Features 10 Fall and Winter Events Close to Home
Families looking for fall and holiday entertainment need not look too far, as there are a variety of festivals and events to enjoy close to home, including the Dawson County Moonshine Festival, Dahlonega Gold Rush Festival, Dawsonville Lighing of the Tree and more...
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Mountaineer Festival to Feature Parade, Street Dance and More
During the two-day event, all ages can compete for prizes in events like Climb the Greased Pole, Catch a Greased Pig, Wood Chopping Contest, Archery Competitions and more. Additionally, mountain arts and crafts with many artist demonstrations will be available inside the Rabun County Civic Center...
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Outdoor Adventure Day Set for September 26
Guests can learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe and shoot a shotgun. All are encouraged to try activities like fly tying and casting, bass fishing basics, trout fishing and more...
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Locally Produced Crafts, Arts and Performances Showcase Communities in Northeast Georgia

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Exhibition at Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia Celebrates Meaders Family
The special exhibition joins permanent displays of more than 180 items of northeast Georgia folk pottery, video, dioramas of pottery use, paintings and photographs that show two centuries of continuous development of a distinctive folk art in northeast Georgia....

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Jimmy Buffett Official Tribute Band to Headline 'Days of Summer Festival'
Looking for some summer fun before school starts back?  If so, be sure to make a trip to Johns Creek in neighboring Forsyth County for the Days of Summer Festival, a 10-day event featuring carnival rides, games, clowns, train rides, magicians and live musical entertainment every evening.  All proceeds benefit CASA in Forsyth County and Serenity Arts Center...
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Backyard BBQ Throwdown to Honor Public Safety Agencies and Fallen Hero Sgt. Jason Harkins
The Fall Leaf Festival takes place on Saturday, September 26, 10 am – 4 pm in downtown Cleveland.  NewsTalk 1350 will host the “Best Homemade Pie Competition” on the Square, and Caring Hands Clinic will host a Memorial Motorcycle Poker Run in honor of Sgt. Jason Harkin who lost his life in Iraq...
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