The Atlanta Traveler

 
The New World of Coca Cola is located right next door to the Georgia Aquarium in midtown Atlanta. I got more than I bargained for during my trip there. I especially enjoyed the 4D theater. A 4D Theater incorporates the 3D visuals with other senses. At the New World of Coca Cola, the chairs bucked and jerked during the movie; water splashed on the audience, and at one point, it felt like was poking me in the back of my seat. The short movie (about 15 minutes long) was about a quest to find the secret ingredient to Coca Cola. …read more

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Just what are people doing with their tax rebate checks? At least some of the folk in Atlanta are using their tax rebate checks to do a little traveling this summer. Hopefully, they won’t have to use their tax rebate checks for the commute to work! Here’s what some people around Atlanta said that they would do with their tax rebate checks (if they receive them).
I just spent $250 on professional clothes for a meeting this Tuesday, the rest will pay for a trip to visit with family in Pittsburgh in May.
Maggie Anderson
www.maggieanderson.com
It will pay veterinary bills for dental …read more

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The World of Coca Cola is a popular attraction in Atlanta. You are sure to learn just about everything that you ever wanted to know about Coca Cola. The new World of Coca Cola has expanded and now has a 4D Theater, and of course the largest collection of Coca Cola memorabilia in the world. The World of Coca Cola is closed only on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Visit the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta with you children. It is a great family attraction.
121 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1807
(404) 676-5151 or
1-800-676-COKE (2653)
Photo Credit: Versatile Aure, Flickr Creative Commons License

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Due to the tornado damage in Atlanta on Friday, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 15 has been cancelled. I’m sure that they cancelled the parade to keep people safe and away from all of the debris downtown.

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Gear up in green and get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Atlanta on Saturday. With more than 20o units, the parade starts at noon at the intersection of Ralph McGill Blvd. and Peachtree Tree.  Here is more information about the parade’s route. Some of the units include, bagpipers, floats, military units, dancers, clowns, etc.  More than 365,000 people are explect to attend the parade.

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Unicoi Lodge
Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks
The contest to give away a romantic stay at a Georgia State Parks lodge ended on March 10.  I want to thank all the people who entered by posting comments on this blog. I will draw the name of the winner on March 12. The winner will receive a coupon, good for a year to spend a night in a lodge. The prize is courtesy of Georgia State Parks, and I would like to thank them for this fabulous donation. I would also like to encourage you all to make a reservation for your own …read more

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I just wanted to let you all know that the Saturday event for the One Teach One Learn poetry reading has been postponed to April. It sounded that it was going to be a neat event!

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Do you like listening to poetry? Well, you are in luck.  The Teach One Academy is hosting an afternoon of poetry featuring young people from ages 10-21. The event costs $5 to attend and will be held at: 
Breukelen Mojo Coffeehouse & Lounge
1610 Hosea L. Williams Dr. SE
Atlanta, GA 30317
The event was publicized by the Atlanta Poetry Meet-up group, which is sort of like of club of people who gather together because they share an interest in a particular hobby — poetry in this case. 

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The Black College Expo is this Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre at Two Galleria Parkway in Atlanta. College recruiters will discuss entry requirements, financial aid and activities available to students at the expo.  High school juniors and seniors should bring their high school transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores to possibly get accepted into college at the expo!  Over 50 historically black college and universitities are expected to be represented at the expo. 
A hot fraternity/sorority step show is also a part of the expo. Attendees may have an opportunity to meet their …read more

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Photo by Claudine Williams
As the temperatures warm in Atlanta, Piedmont Park, an in-town park in Atlanta is buzzing with activity. People walk their pets, walk near the lake, picnic, or simply show off with friends.

Photo by Claudine Williams
The lake provides a romantic interlope for lovers who sit on the dock, gazing at the serene views. Others walk, hand in hand, around the narrow pathway circling the lake.
There is a playground for small children as well as an active circle with a track for those of you who would like to jog.

Photo by Claudine Williams
Quite a few people take their pets to the …read more

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