As many of us prepare to go out of town for the holidays, this leaves us in a quandary of where to leave our beloved pets while we are away.  As a pet-friendly apartment community, Jefferson Point understands how much our residents' pets mean to the them, and how important the care of our dogs and cats are.  There are a number of highly-rated, professional... [Read more...]

Looking to getaway for the weekend? Atlanta isn't the only place that has activities and events happening every weekend. In fact, there are several close to Newnan that are just about an hour away. Come out for the Sweet Corn Festival at The Rock Ranch. Located about an hour from Newnan in The Rock, GA, The Rock Ranch is a treasure trove of awesome family... [Read more...]

Atlanta is known for some of the biggest beer festivals: Dunwoody Beer Festival, East Atlanta Beer Fest, and The German Bierfest. So, why not visit some of these excellent sud festivals? One of the most well-known beer festivals, Atlanta Summer Beer Fest, is brought to you by the cool folks at Creative Loafing. With over 200 kegs and 100 different beers,... [Read more...]

We're finally in the homestretch of Memorial Day weekend, and many residents are preparing for the three-day weekend. If you're planning on getting out this weekend, there is plenty of activities and events in Atlanta. If you're looking for an outdoor festival, stop by Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta. This weekend kicks off the celebration of the Atlanta... [Read more...]

The first Saturday in November (6th), Callaway Gardens will be hosting The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens. This is a spectacular event and a really easy day trip from Newnan (Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain is only about an hour South on I-85).  Although the main event is the thoroughbred races, they've got lots of family-friendly activities going... [Read more...]

Who's up for a little amusement this weekend?  Six Flags over Georgia has a free concert this Sunday, August 29th- well free with your season pass or your park admission, that is. Six Flags is hosting the MTV-U VMA Tour with three new up and coming band Never Shout Never, 2AM Club and The Ready Set. MTV-U is the online MTV platform for school-age music... [Read more...]

Athens is not only the home of UGA, it is also a musical mecca for independent bands from all over the country.  The B52's, Drive By Truckers and REM have paved the way for innovative bands to cut their teeth in a hot house of venues and eager audiences.  So it is only appropriate that next week, August 10-14th, would be Athens Popfest. They've... [Read more...]

Lookin' for something different to do on a Friday Night?  Try Friday Night Drags at Atlanta Motor Speedway.  The gates open at 6:30 and the pit/practice runs start then.  The opening ceremonies and the drag elimination races start at about 9:20.  To while away the time before the races, there is a Shine-N-Show car show where vehicles cruise around... [Read more...]

I love the summer road trip. I love getting out on the open road and taking a road trip to a destination that has been yet determined. It's a great way to find a little slice of Americana. I am not, however, totally lax when it comes to packing. That I take pretty seriously, because nothing is worse than needing something that you know you have but left at... [Read more...]

Wanna take a car trip with your dog this weekend?  A mere two hours away, in Birmingham, is the Do Dah Day festival.  It is a huge festival that acts as a fundraiser for Birmingham-area animal groups.  They've got tons of music as well as a parade that awards prizes to participants for things like; best costume, best floats, ugliest dog, biggest pet, etc... ... [Read more...]

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