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AAA Projects A 2.5 Percent Decrease In Independence Day Travel As Americans Fly More And Drive Less
AAA forecasts 39 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend—a 2.5 percent decrease from the 40 million people who traveled last year...
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WonderRoot’s Generally Local, Mostly Independent Filmmakers’ Series: Best of Year One
WonderRoot presents an evening of short films, animations, music videos and film art...
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Experience Mississippi’s Rich, Diverse History and Heritage in February
Whether you are interested in Civil War history, the Civil Rights Movement or Native American culture, Mississippi is full of authentic sights...
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Consumer Reports Hotel Survey
More than 27,000 travelers rate 48 popular hotel chains, including Ritz-Carlton, Homewood Suites, Renaissance, Drury Inn & Suites, and  Microtel Inn & Suites...
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No Question About It: Mobile, Alabama Has a Lot to Offer
The Battle House Hotel has quite a history. Stephan A. Douglas stayed there the night he lost the presidency to Abraham Lincoln. Not only did President Woodrow Wilson stay there, but so did Elvis Presley the day he was kicked out of the fairgrounds for “doing the shake”...
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Wallet-Friendly End-of-Summer Getaway Deals
Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites Offer Wallet-Friendly End-of-Summer Salutes this Labor Day...
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Sawnee Arts Festival this Saturday
Make plans now to attend the second annual Sawnee Arts Festival this Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Central Park Recreation Center. Admission is free...
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Downtown Dahlonega Hosts Appalachian Jam Every Saturday - April 18 Through November 7
North Georgia’s mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site every Saturday, April 18 through November 7. Listeners and musicians alike enjoy the acoustic bluegrass and old time string music on the Public Square....
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Expecting Great Things? It's time for a Babymoon!
You've heard of a honeymoon--but have you ever heard of a babymoon?  If you and your mate are expecting your first child (or your tenth!), you may be in serious need of a little rest up before the baby arrives...
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Hilton Head Island Paradise
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is much more than just a typical island with sandy beaches and over populated resorts.  It has all of that and a whole lot more.  It is known world-wide for its excellent golf courses and tennis courts.  The people there are extremely kind and the employees at the hotels and resorts are quick to lend a helping hand...
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When Penguins Fly
Flightless birds arrive at the South Carolina Aquarium....
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Alex Beaton America’s Foremost Scottish Vocalist Headlines Dahlonega’s Celtic Festival
Dahlonega’s annual Celtic Music Festival is the exciting kick off to the city’s 2009 festival season, taking place March 27, 28 and 29th! This years 2nd annual Celtic Music Festival features concert highlights by Alex Beaton, Highland Way,  and Emerald Rose, to name a few....
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St. Marys Georgia Weekly Scoop
No more wondering what is going on in the Downtown St. Marys area.  Enjoy our Weekly Scoop of information.  Hope to see you around town.  Shop local and think Downtown first!...
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Historic Roswell...Worth the Visit
Located on the northern banks of the Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Roswell, Georgia's sixth largest city, is in an area whose history was impacted and shaped by the 1828 discovery of gold in north Georgia, the opening of cotton and woolen mills known collectively as the Roswell Manufacturing Company a decade later and the occupation by Union troops in July of 1864 on their march to Atlanta.
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Water that powered Roswell and empowered Georgia
Narrated through the bobbins and spindles left behind in the mills, the voices of mill workers and historic pictures that give testimony to the harsh realities of mill life, this is the first exhibit of its kind to plumb the story in depth and give greater context to Georgia's role in the textile industry.
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Year-round Races Celebrate Fitness, Natural Beauty, Local Culture In Pensacola Bay Area
Pensacola, Fla. – Nov. 5, 2008 – On your mark, get set, go to the Pensacola Bay Area for fun and challenging races along scenic courses...
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Surviving a Road Trip with Kids
Rising gas prices and tightening budgets make a car trip painful enough, but surviving the road with toddlers and teens doesn’t have to be...
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Vacation at Nearby Lake Hartwell
For a fun vacation close to home Lake Hartwell remains an economical choice for the entire family...
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Take a One Day Safari, Close to Home This Summer (Really)
What if you'd also like to actually pet a playful tiger cub, mingle with monkeys, swim with elephants, feel the prickly quills on a porcupine?  Well that sounds like a one day Safari, and that narrows your choices down to just one place...
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Finally A Vacation - A Travel Agency that’s Going Places
Marti Duerksen and Don Ruch, the owners of Finally A Vacation, decided their new career should focus on bringing some of their pleasures as world-wide travelers to others...
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Three paddling trips on three Georgia rivers - no experience required
That's the idea of the Georgia River Explorer series, with the first trip scheduled for March 29...
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Fireside Craft and Art Show -- Valentine's Weekend in Helen
This juried show brings in artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast and is one of the park’s most successful annual events...
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Christmas in the Smokies
Are you looking for something different to do this weekend?  How about this: Wake up early Saturday, plan on breakfast at the famous Dillard House in Dillard, GA, or one of the many restaurants in Franklin, NC, drive though the historic Cherokee Indian Reservation, and over the mountains in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  By noon you can be in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge Tennessee.   Deciding what to do next might be the toughest part...
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Holiday Gift Ideas From Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites
Gift giving can be even more rewarding when the present helps preserve Georgia’s beautiful scenery and rich history. Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites offer a range of gift items that encourage people to enjoy the great outdoors and explore their past....
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2007 Holiday Travel Security Guidelines Update
When it comes to bringing items through checkpoints, we've seen just about everything. Traveling for the holidays is an even bigger challenge. Everyone has favorite foods from home that they want to bring to Thanksgiving dinner, or items from their destination that they want to bring back home...
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Spectacular Holiday Lights and Events You Don't Want to Miss
Atlanta traditions get underway with the opening of magnificent holiday light displays located around town...
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The Oconee Bale Trail
Looking for a great fall driving tour?  Many schools, groups, and individuals have come together in Oconee County, SC to create the first annual Oconee Bale Trail. The Bale Trail is a contest for decorating hay bales and is open to anyone or any group in the county...
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Mountain Lakes Vacation Center Launches Lake Hartwell Webcam
Click HERE to see a live view of beautiful Lake Hartwell. only a short drive away...

Coach's Low County Boil available online
LAKE HARTWELL: Coach's Low Country Boil Seasoning is now available on-line. The same seasoning Coach Joe uses to spice up his famous Low Country Boil at the T-60 Grill is now available for your kitchen...
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Public Meetings discuss Lake Hartwell Water Management
The commander of the Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold two public meetings in the upper Savannah River basin to discuss the water management at Lakes Hartwell, Russell, and Thurmond during the current drought....
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