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May 12, 2022
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New Georgia sites added to National Register of Historic Places

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  ATLANTA—Georgia recently added four new listings to the National Register of Historic Places. As the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Historic Preservation Division (HPD), housed in the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, administers the National Register of Historic Places program in Georgia. Nominations for listings are in line with HPD’s mission of promoting […]
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May 11, 2022
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The Great Art Hunt takes place in Macon on May 14

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    MACON, GA–Explore downtown Macon on Saturday, May 14, at the Great Art Hunt fundraiser to support The 567 Center and its mission of bringing creative life to downtown Macon. The event kicks off at The 567 Center, 456 First Street, where participants can stop by between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to pick up their […]
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May 9, 2022
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Emory University Science Gallery to launch with interactive, inaugural exhibition ‘HOOKED’

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  ATLANTA— Science Gallery at Emory University will launch its inaugural exhibition, “HOOKED: When Want Becomes Need,” on May 14 at Pullman Yards in Atlanta’s historic Kirkwood district. The free, world-class, interactive experience blends science, art, technology, and design to provide a visually compelling and thought-provoking look at the world of addiction and recovery. “HOOKED” […]
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May 5, 2022
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DeKalb’s Rainbow Park Amphitheater to host grand opening, concert featuring Jennifer Holliday

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  DECATUR, GA– DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host the official grand opening of the Rainbow Park Amphitheater on Saturday, May 14, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Rainbow Park, 1831 Rainbow Park, Decatur GA. The historical event will feature award-winning musician Jennifer Holliday as well as live music from other various recording […]
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May 3, 2022
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Get your body moving: AWARE’s Night Owl 5K returns May 7

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  STOCKBRIDGE, GA– The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort’s (AWARE’s) 5K Run/Walk fundraiser returns on May 7, taking place at Panola Mountain State Park. A virtual option is also available. Funds from the Night Owl 5K go to support AWARE’s work with native wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and education throughout the year. This event is sponsored […]
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March 17, 2022
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Flat Rock Archives reopens museum dedicated to DeKalb’s oldest black community with new Exhibits

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Football Great Warren Moon, Congressman Hank Johnson, local officials attend       STONECREST, GA– After a long hiatus due to COVID-19 and necessary repairs, the Flat Rock Archives Museum, located in the City of Stonecrest, has reopened with new exhibits and a renovated building. The Flat Rock Archives chronicles the history one of Georgia’s oldest Black […]
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March 7, 2022
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Inaugural Taste of Mableton Festival set April 2

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    MABLETON, GA – The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) will host the inaugural “Taste of Mableton: One Mableton-Stronger Together” on Saturday, April 2. The event will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mable House Complex, 5239 Floyd Road. Admission is free. A parade will kick off the festival, starting at 9 a.m. at Mableton […]
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March 1, 2022
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Explore Georgia’s granite mountains during final Monadnock Madness

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  STONECREST, GA– The 10th and final year of Monadnock Madness, the springtime hiking promotion stretching across three mountains and throughout the month of March, has begun. Participants can get out and explore Georgia’s granite giants – Arabia, Panola, and Kennesaw Mountains – through the Triple Hike Challenge, guided ranger programs, nature photography workshops and mountaintop yoga. A “monadnock” is a large […]
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January 27, 2022
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Georgia River Network sets Family Paddle May 6-8

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  Georgia families looking for a Mother’s Day gift on the wild side can treat mom to two days of camping and paddling May 6-8 as Georgia River Network hosts a special adventure on the Yellow and Alcovy Rivers The statewide river advocacy organization has pegged this Mother’s Day weekend of camping and paddling as […]
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