This weekend in Georgia, Dec. 30, 2011-Jan. 1-2012

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This Weekend in Georgia
December 30, 2011 - January 1, 2012

In This Issue This Weekend New Year's Celebrations Don't Break the Bank
Where's Izo?

Welcome to Georgia Tourism's weekly newsletter! Our "This Weekend in Georgia" newsletter offers ideas for quick getaways or extended vacations. Visit www.ExploreGeorgia.org to learn more about happenings around the state.
Peach Drop
Atlanta, GA Saturday, December 31st Enjoy a full day of family fun and an evening of topnotch entertainment at Underground Atlanta! As 2012 nears, the main stage will light up with live performances and the 800 pound Peach will begin its decent just before the clock strikes midnight.

Visit Explore Georgia's facebook page to follow Izo as he experiences all that Georgia has to offer this holiday season!
Georgia State Parks

Cherry Blossom Ball Drop
Macon, GA Saturday, December 31st Count down the last minutes of the year in the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World! The ball, made of recycled metal blossoms covered in pink lights, descends from a tower in the heart of Downtown Macon.

Check the Georgia State Parks' Last
Minute Availability
page to see which lodge rooms, cottages, yurts, campsites, picnic shelters and group shelters are available for the upcoming weekend.

1st Annual New Year's Eve Geranium Drop
McDonough, GA Saturday, December 31st This free outdoor party on the McDonough Square will feature an unforgettable four foot geranium drop at midnight, live music from local musicians, food and drink specials at downtown McDonough restaurants, outdoor vendors and more!
Polar Bear Swim
Gainesville, GA Saturday, December 31st Start your New Year out by doing something few people will ever do - jump into Lake Lanier on December 31st! Be part of a 15 year tradition and compete for prizes like best costume and best jump!

New Year's Eve Nugget Drop
McDonough, GA Saturday, December 31st Ring in 2012 at the Southside's largest New Year's Eve Party at Truett's Grill! Fun for the whole family, there will be live entertainment, a milk shake and nugget eating contest, 4D movie ride, video game center, jousting, obstacle course, skeeball, caricature artist, mechanical bull, moonwalk, face painting and more!

New Year's Celebrations
New Year's Eve
Jekyll Island, GA Friday, December 30th - Sunday, January 1st
New Year's Eve Extravaganza & Gala
St. Simons Island, GA Saturday, December 31st
Dinner Entertainment Gala
Savannah, GA Saturday, December 31st
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Tybee Island, GA Saturday, December 31st - Sunday, January 1st
New Year's Eve Celebration at Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA Saturday, December 31st
The Possum Drop
Tallapoosa, GA Saturday, December 31st
New Year's Party at the Dillard House
Dillard, GA Saturday, December 31st
New Year's Eve Extravaganza at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Lawrenceville, GA Saturday, December 31st
New Year's Party Weekend
Dahlonega, GA

Saturday, December 31st
New Year's Eve at Flat Creek Lodge
Swainsboro, GA Saturday, December 31st
City Market New Year's Eve Celebration
Savannah, GA Saturday, December 31st
Romantic New Year's Eve
Clayton, GA Saturday, December 31st
Don't Break the Bank
This year we will feature ideas from the article "100 Ways to Woo Your Special Someone Without Breaking the Bank," featured in the 2011 Georgia Travel Guide. If you can't wait for next weekend's newsletter to get more ideas, download your copy of the Travel Guide today.
#33: Go ice-skating at the Augusta Ice Sports Center. Pull on your leotard, lace up your skates and get ready to fly (or fall) into each other's arms. Public ice skating is offered daily, as well as private or group lessons.
For more things to do this weekend, check out ExploreGeorgia.org!

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