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Governor’s Mansion Tree Lighting Ceremony & Free Tours

admin | December 4, 2009

If I had to rely on Georgia.gov’s site for all of the info about 2009’s Governor’s Mansion Tree Lighting Ceremony & free tours, I’d be stuck with the basics. I’ve never been, but Lynne emailed me the inside scoop:
The basics: The tree lighting ceremony will take place on Sunday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. It’s [...]

Stone Mountain Village Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 27

admin | November 25, 2009

If you’re out near Stone Mountain, head to Stone Mountain Village for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 27. The festivities start at 6:00 p.m. on Main Street. Ruby Reds will perform holiday music starting at 6:15 p.m., and Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. The tree lighting takes place at 8:00 p.m., followed by fireworks [...]

Holly Jolly Holiday Celebrations

admin | December 5, 2008

Getting into the holiday spirit is easy at this weekend’s fun & free events around town.
Holiday Lights Celebration. The sing-a-long starts on Saturday, December 6, at 5:30 p.m., leading up to the holiday tree lighting at 7:00 p.m. Bring your camera for photos with Santa–a little elf told me he’ll arrive at 7:05 p.m.  East [...]

The Lighting of Macy’s Great Tree

admin | November 25, 2008

For a free & festive way to get into the holiday spirit, swing by Lenox Square for the 61st Lighting of Macy’s Great Tree on Thanksgiving. Since you’ll be joining 100,000 of your closest friends to watch the lighting of the 70-foot Georgia white pine tree, skip the traffic & take MARTA to Lenox Square.
Get there early [...]

5 Free Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit this Weekend

admin | November 21, 2008

I confess: I’m a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to singing carols or decorating trees before Thanksgiving. But whether I like it or not, Atlanta’s holiday celebrations kick off this weekend. Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Check out one of these free events:

It’s time for the 4th annual Lighting of Atlantic [...]