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Wine tasting

When is the Atlanta Winter Wine Festival at City Winery in Atlanta GA?

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2019 Atlanta Winter Wine Festival Date, Time and Location Details

Winter is in full swing here in Atlanta, GA, and that means one thing above all else – it’s time for the Atlanta Winter Wine Festival at the City Winery. That’s right, everyone’s favorite wine sipping event is back and better than ever for 2019 – including the fact that the event will have more than just wine this year. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves, so let’s slow down and go over the date, time and location details for the 2019 Atlanta Winter Wine Festival so you know all you need to know to enjoy this wonderful event.

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What Can I Do With My Family on New Year’s Eve 2018 in Atlanta GA?

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Family Friendly New Year’s Eve 2018 Events in Atlanta GA

Unlike the other holidays around this time of year, New Year’s Eve can sometimes be seen as a more adult holiday. But that doesn’t have to be the case, especially if you live in and around Atlanta, GA. That’s because Atlanta, GA, has a ton of family friendly New Year’s Eve 2018 events going on, and we’re going to tell you about three of them right here. And what’s best of all is that most of these events take place during the day, so if you want to enjoy New Year’s Eve with your kids before heading out to enjoy a more adult New Year’s Eve, you have that option.

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Get in the Holiday Spirit with a Holiday Light Spectacular at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

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When is the 2018 Garden Lights, Holiday Nights in Atlanta GA?

Ask people what their favorite part of the holiday season is and you’re bound to get a wide variety of answers – everything from giving gifts to seeing family and friends to singing carols and more. But we think everyone would agree that holiday lights are one of the best parts about the holiday season. Now, if you’re like us, you probably have some very fond memories of driving around with family and friends to see all of the decorated houses. But there are other places to see amazing holiday light displays around Atlanta, GA, too. And one of the best holiday light displays is the Garden Lights, Holiday Nights spectacular at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. But when is the 2018 Garden Lights, Holiday Nights spectacular in Atlanta, GA? Well, we’re going to cover that right here.

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Christmas

What Holiday 2018 Events and Festivals are Going on Around Atlanta GA?

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Getting in the Christmas Spirit around Atlanta GA

With Thanksgiving taking place this week, people all over the greater Atlanta area will soon be turning their attention to the holiday 2018 season. Colorful lights will soon adorn our beautiful downtown, Christmas trees will start popping up in living rooms everywhere, and children’s letters to Santa will soon be filling mailboxes throughout our community. But you don’t have to wait until December 25 to celebrate Christmas and the rest of the holiday season, as there are a ton of fun holiday 2018 events and festivals going on throughout our area. We’re going to tell you all about three of our favorite holiday 2018 events and festivals right here as we help you get in the Christmas spirit around Atlanta, GA.

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Thanksgiving

What Atlanta-Area Restaurants are Open on Thanksgiving 2018?

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Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving 2018 Meals in Atlanta GA

The holiday season is a joyous time of year, but it’s also one of the most stressful times of year. Yeah, it’s a weird mix, but we wouldn’t trade that joyful feeling of togetherness that comes with Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season for anything – even if that means we have to deal with a little stress here and there. And, let’s face it, there isn’t much that’s more stressful than preparing a big Thanksgiving meal for family and friends. But if you’re just not up to it this year, here’s a helpful list of restaurants in Atlanta, GA, serving Thanksgiving 2018 meals.

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Food Bank

How to Help the Hungry During the 2018 Holiday Season

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How to Donate Food for the Hungry around Atlanta GA

Everyone here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, believes in giving back to our community all year round. But there’s also no denying that people’s willingness to give increases exponentially during the holiday season. And we’re hoping that holds true this holiday season, as there are many in our community and the surrounding communities who don’t have enough to eat. But there are things we can do to help those hungry members of our community – and it all starts with a trip to a local food pantry. There are a wide array of food pantries and hunger organizations working tirelessly to help those in need in the Atlanta area, and we’re going to shine a spotlight on some of those organizations right here as we tell you all you need to know about how to donate food for the hungry around Atlanta, GA.

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Halloween

Find All You Need to Know About the 2018 Trick or Treating Festivities Taking Place in Atlanta GA

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3 Best 2018 Trick or Treating Special Events in Atlanta GA

Trick or treating has evolved quite a bit over the years, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still a blast to head out in your costume and get some yummy Halloween treats from friends, family, and neighbors. But with the evolution of trick or treating has come multiple new special trick or treating events throughout the Atlanta area. With that in mind, here are the three best 2018 trick or treating special events in Atlanta, GA.

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Halloween

What Kind of Halloween Fun is Going On In Atlanta GA?

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Halloween 2018 Events and Festivals Taking Place In Atlanta GA

Everyone loves Halloween, right? Really, who wouldn’t love Halloween? You get to dress up, carve pumpkins, and go door-to-door requesting all kinds of delicious candy and treats. But that’s not all you get to do for Halloween when you live in and around Atlanta, GA. That’s because the great city of Atlanta is home to a vast array of fun, exciting and scary events and festivals. To show you what we mean, let’s check out some of the best Halloween 2018 events and festivals taking place in Atlanta, GA.

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Get Ready for Halloween 2018 with a Trip to One of These Pumpkin Patches around Atlanta GA

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Best Places to Go Pumpkin Shopping near Atlanta GA

With summer quickly turning to fall here in Georgia, it’s time to think about all the fun things fall brings along with it – like Halloween! Now, there’s a lot to do to get ready for Halloween 2018 – from costume and candy shopping to decorating and carving pumpkins – so it’s never too early to get started. With that in mind, here are three of the best places to go pumpkin shopping near Atlanta, GA.

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Barbeque

2018 Rock’n Ribville Festival Date, Time and Location Details

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When is the 2018 Rock’n Ribville Festival near Atlanta GA?

Our home state of Georgia has one of the best culinary scenes in the entire country – and, while we may be a little biased, we’ll say the entire world, too – and with that Georgia culinary scene comes some of the best ribs and BBQ ever cooked. In all honesty, just thinking about ribs or BBQ from one of our local joints makes our mouths water, which is exactly why we’re so excited about the 2018 Rock’n Ribville Festival near Atlanta, GA. But when in the 2018 Rock’n Ribville Festival? And where exactly is it? We’re going to cover all of that right here as we go over all of the date, time and location details for the 2018 Rock’n Ribville Festival.

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