Valentine’s Day weekend is upon us, and romance is in the air all over Georgia! Dancing, wine and weddings abound, but you can celebrate Mardi Gras instead if you’re not feeling the love.
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This Weekend in Georgia, February 12 - 14
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010This Weekend in Georgia, January 22 - 24
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Check out this issue of “This Weekend in Georgia.” Find out all about the Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity, Panola Mountain bike riders and Night at the Museum Sleepover.
This Weekend in Georgia, January 14 - 17
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Here is this week’s issue of “This Weekend in Georgia.” There is birdwatching in Lithia Springs, dulcimers in Appling and snow in Stone Mountain!
This Weekend in Georgia, December 24 - 27
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009Christmas is here! Georgia has a lot of holiday activities to offer this weekend - check out this week’s issue for something fun to do!
Georgia Has Greatest Golf Courses in Country
Friday, April 10th, 2009
Georgia Veterans Memorial Golf Course at Lake Blackshear
Golf Digest just released its 2009-10 list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, and Georgia took the #1 spot. And though it has two private courses on the ‘greatest’ list, Georgia’s public, state courses are also receiving praise from the iconic magazine’s readers.
In its annual subscriber survey, Places to Play, golfers from around the country revealed their high regard for the quality of the state run golf courses. Six of Georgia’s eight state park courses were rated 4 stars of higher (three courses were ranked 4 1/2!). With a highest possible rating of 5 stars, 4 stars represents an “outstanding” course, a place to “plan your next vacation around.”
Here’s the list of the course with their rankings:
Arrowhead Pointe at Lake Richard B. Russell, Elberton 4 1/2 STARS
Meadow Links at George T. Bagby, Fort Gaines 4 1/2 STARS
The Lakes at Laura S. Walker, Waycross 4 1/2 STARS
The Creek at Hard Labor, Rutledge 4 STARS
Georgia Veterans Memorial Course, Cordele 4 STARS
Little Ocmulgee Wallace Adams Course, McRae 4 STARS
You can visit Georgia’s Four-Star Golf page to view these courses, or visit GeorgiaGolf.com to learn more about all the state run courses.
Atlanta History Center Summer Camp
Friday, April 10th, 2009Check out the Atlanta History Center’s Summer Camp Programs:
Latest information on Georgia tourism, attractions, events, vacations, festivals and more to be found on new blog
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009Welcome to the new State of Georgia travel and tourism blog! Here you can find information on Georgia attractions, Georgia events, tourism, travel, vacations and more. From Atlanta, GA’s world-class Georgia aquarium to Atlanta’s celebrated World of Coke, Helen, GA’s famous Oktoberfest to Savannah, GA’s massive urban historic district, Columbus, GA’s magnificent museums to Macon’s traditional Cherry Blossom Festival, Jekyll Island’s prestigious history to Augusta, GA’s world-famous Masters Tournament at Augusta National, www.GeorgiaTravelIndustry.com is your new home for the latest information on Georgia tourism, attractions, vacation and events.
So, please feel free to comment on anything, ask questions, request coverage of a certain topic or information about an attraction or destination. We are here to help.
Enjoy!
– Georgia Department of Economic Development, Tourism Division
Come See What’s Cookin’ in Georgia
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009“Rich culinary traditions will delight your senses.” It’s true! The tastiest of Georgia attractions are her restaurants, food festivals and culinary personalities. See the press release below for ideas:
ATLANTA, February 20, 2009 - With an abundance of world-class restaurants, it is no surprise that famous chefs call Georgia home. From Iron Chef contestants to Food Network icons, some of the best cooks on earth have been developing eating destinations and cooking schools all across the state. And Georgia’s communities provide the perfect backdrop for these culinary successes with an eclectic array of food festivals, events, pick-your-own farms and local produce (see a full list of venue links below).
Food festivals entice culinary tourists to every corner of the state. Save room for the 19th Annual Taste of Alpharetta in May, the largest “taste of” festival in the South with more than 70 participating restaurants and 70,000 expected guests. Besides sampling the local fare, attendees will get to watch culinary demonstrations and live entertainment. Seafood lovers should head to Darien in March for the 41st annual blessing and sending off of the city’s shrimp boats, the Blessing of the Fleet. Lose yourself in a salty celebration of shrimp eating contests, live music, street parades, art shows, a Shrimp Box Derby, fireworks and The Shrimp Boat Blessing Marine Parade. Or, head to Jekyll Island in the fall for the annual Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival, celebrating Georgia’s illustrious shellfish. Guests will listen to live entertainment, compete in shrimp eating and cooking contests and watch the amazing K9 Frisbee Dog Show.
Visit Cordele, known as the Watermelon Capital of the World, for the (more…)