Fall festivals to holiday celebrations: Head to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., for year-round fun

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009
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Magic and illusions that make children and adults alike gasp with wonder at the Magic Beyond Belief production.
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Savannah sojourn: Architecture, food, history tours offered

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Angela Gary
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Wednesday, October 21. 2009
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Ride a trolley through Savannah’s historic district as stories from the Southern city’s past is revealed. Walk through the quaint tree-filled town squares as architectural wonders are pointed out. Learn the story of the town’s famous chef, Paula Dean, and sample a Southern buffet at her renowned restaurant.
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Amelia Island Plantation escape; Natural beauty beckons at Florida resort

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Tuesday, September 29. 2009
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Starting the morning watching the sun rise over the ocean, heading out for a nature tour on a Segway and ending the day indulging in a green spa treatment with all-natural products. A visit to Amelia Island Plantation in Florida is an adventure in nature. As soon as you arrive and drive through the canopy of Live Oaks that Amelia Island Plantation is known for, you find yourself in paradise.
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Nashville get-away: General Jackson, Museum Hall of Fame among area attractions

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Monday, September 7. 2009
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While there is plenty to keep you busy at the Gaylord Opryland Resort during a visit to Nashville, Tenn., there are many nearby attractions that are also worth checking out. A shuttle service is offered at no charge to guests going to the General Jackson Showboat, Opry Mills and Grand Ole Opry. A downtown shuttle is also offered for a small fee and it makes stops at the Ryman Auditorium, Wildhorse Saloon and Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Gaylord Opryland Resort offers perfect get-away year-round

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Wednesday, August 19. 2009
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With lush gardens and sky-high waterfalls inside the resort, plenty of unique shops and fine dining and loads of entertainment, Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., is the perfect vacation destination. From nature to shopping to entertainment, it can all be found in this nine-acre resort, located adjacent to the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills Mall. Located an easy five-hour drive from North Georgia, it is a great destination for families and couples and large groups as well as couples.
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‘Other Side of Homer’ played at Mike’s recently

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Friday, August 14. 2009
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It has been six years since the Banks County class of 2003 graduated and for some, what was a hobby then has become much more now.

Other Side of Homer (O.S.H.), a local band that specializes in an acoustic southern rock style, started forming 10 years ago when Rusty Cheek and David McWhorter began playing music together.

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Atlanta getaway: Fox Theatre, The Melting Pot highlight of visit

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Monday, August 10. 2009
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With more people staying closer to home for vacations and weekend get-aways, Atlanta beckons North Georgia residents with its wonderful entertainment, fine dining and other area attractions. Located less than one hour away, it’s also a great destination for a night out. But there is so much to do and see that you will want to make it a weekend destination.
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Arts and culture abound in Chattanooga

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Wednesday, July 29. 2009
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Check out the nation’s largest collection of American art at the Hunter Museum of Art; take in the new Jellies: Living Art exhibit at the Tennessee Aquarium; and stroll through the Bluff Art District. Save some time to explore the galleries in the Southside District and unique boutiques in the North Shore.
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Summer fun in Chattanooga: Rock City, Ruby Falls, Tennessee Aquarium among family favorites

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Wednesday, July 15. 2009
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Chattanooga is a great family destination that offers decades old favorites such as Ruby Falls and Rock City with newer attractions, including the Tennessee Aquarium.
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Adventure in Chattanooga: Hang gliding, kayaking, whitewater rafting, biking offered in scenic mountain town

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Tuesday, June 30. 2009
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BY SHERRY LEWIS
The scenic mountain town of Chattanooga, Tenn., offers plenty of exciting outdoor adventures, including hang gliding, kayaking, whitewater rafting and bicycling. It’s only a three-hour drive so it’s the perfect spot for a weekend getaway, but with all this thriving city has to offer, I’d plan on staying an entire week.

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