The Atlanta Traveler

Now is the time to visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden. In May Blue False Indigo, Georgia Plume, Bromeliad, Hoya, Maiko and San Carlos Festival are in bloom. Indoor and outdoor plant collections offer a brilliant display of color. With a CityPass, you can visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and five other Atlanta attractions for the low cost of $69. The CityPass are sold at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Hours are:
Open Tuesday – Sunday
April – October: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
November – March: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Without a CityPass, tickets are $12 for adults and and $9 for seniors …read more

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It was a perfect day for exercising at the public park in Cartersville, Ga.
 

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Here are some events that you won’t want to miss in Atlanta for the weekend of April 26-27.
A Midsummer’s Night Dream through May 4th
The play is being performed through May 4th at the New Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta. 499 Peachtree Street. Call
404.874.5299 for more information or visit the Shakespeare Tavern site for specific dates and times. General admission is $12.
The Georgia Renaissance Festival through June 1
The festival continues through June 1. If I were not on a diet, I would go there just for the giant turkey legs and the other treats. The festival features costumed performers, shopping, etc., …read more

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Are you new to Atlanta and looking for people to hang out with. Actually, even if you have been in the area around, you should take a look at some of the Atlanta area meetup groups. Meetup is actually a national Internet social phenomenom. People with like interest can locate others with like interests at www.meetup.com. There are dozens of meetup groups in the Atlanta area. Here are just a few that may interest you.
 The New in Town Group is relatively large with 854 members. There are several meetings per month at various locations such as clubs and restaurants. It’s …read more

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I had never heard of this before, but did you know that in some rural areas around Atlanta, the police won’t come out to a scene of car accidents if they consider the accident to be minor? It happened to me? I was driving out of my subdivision, minding my own business, when this sweet elderly lady swerved and hit me on my driver’s side. My driver’s side mirror flew off the car, and the car accident scared me to death, but I was not hurt. I hate car accidents!
 
I called the Georgia Highway Patrol, and they …read more

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Courage, the Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight It, an exhibit at the Art History Center of Atlanta is on display through June 22, 2008. The exhibit tells the story of the people in Clarendon, South Carolina who actually fought to eliminate segregation in schools. Their battle came prior to the famous Brown vs. the Board of Education case.
About the Exhibit
You may not have heard of the Reverend J.A. De Laine, who gathered community members up and filed a lawsuit protesting the segregated and unequal schools in the area. This exhibit is important because it tells the …read more

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I recently grabbed a burger and fries at Five Guys Restaurant, a chain that’s famous for its huge burgers and yummy fries. The burgers are handmade from actual patties, not the pre-made ones that you get at other restaurants. The fries were well-seasoned and appeared to be made from actual rustic potatoes, though they were not the extra-thick fries. 
Five Guys has locations throughout the Atlanta area. The burger and fries were incredibly filling. I fell asleep right after eating. So, if you are on a diet, hmmmm, you may want to rethink a trip to Five Guys. Now, …read more

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The Atlanta Botanical Garden is offering free admission on Tuesday, April 22nd. The free admission to the Atlanta Botanical Garden  will help celebrate the 38th Annual Earth Day. The free day is made possible through a partnership by the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and Lexus dealers in the Atlanta area. There will also be a series of children’s events held in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens while flowers are in peak bloom.
From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Songs and Stories with Julie Austin will take place in the Children’s Garden Amphitheater.  This is an interactive show, targeted to younger children. For older children …read more

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The Brasstown Mountain Resort, about 3 hours north of Atlanta is great weekend getaway. The resort has both cottages and rooms in a hotel on site. Views of the surrounding golf course and mountains, makes this resort a beautiful rustic getaway without sacrificing some of the comforts of home. The resort has wireless internet connections, a pool and a hot tub. Meals are served in the hotel’s retaurant or a small pub, also in the hotel.
 Some good service
This review is based on complimentary accommodations received from Brasstown Valley. I would like to thank Cassy at the front desk who was so …read more

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Remember, that the Atlanta Dogwood festival is this weekend at Lenox Mall instead of at the park.

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