This weekend in Georgia, Dec. 9-11, 2011

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This Weekend in Georgia
December 9 - December 11, 2011

In This Issue This Weekend Holiday Tours of Homes Holiday Celebrations Don't Break the Bank
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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.
CMFA Chilly Chili Cook-Off!
Augusta, GA Saturday, December 10th Downtown Augusta will come alive when teams from all over the southeast compete for the inaugural "Chilly Chili Cook-Off!" title. Come out and sample chili, enjoy great live music and stroll through the Augusta Commons.

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Breakfast with Cowboy Santa
Cartersville, GA Saturday, December 10th Held in the holiday adorned Booth Ballroom, children will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal with Cowboy Santa and have their picture taken. Following breakfast, an ornament decorating activity will be offered in the sculpture court.

Georgia State Parks

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.

The Atlanta Boy Choir
Conyers, GA Saturday, December 10th The boys and men of the Atlanta Boy Choir will be presenting the best loved songs of the holiday season. This Christmas concert is the 31st annual at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers and is a tradition not to be missed.
Dash Through Dodge
Eastman, GA Saturday, December 10th Your passport to holiday shopping, Dash Through Dodge will take you to retailers throughout Dodge County where their unique gift ideas and "passport holder only" discounts will delight you!

Breakfast with Santa - SAM Shortline Excursion
Cordele, GA Saturday, December 10th Enjoy breakfast with Santa and bring your camera to get that perfect holiday photo. Explore all eight train cars to view the Christmas decorations. Ride over Lake Blackshear and through pecan groves as you head west.

Holiday Tours of Homes
Senoia's Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes
Senoia, GA Sunday, December 11th
Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes
St. Marys, GA Saturday, December 10th
Holiday Tour of Homes
Savannah, GA Saturday, December 10th - Sunday, December 11th
Christmas Candlelight Tours of the Marsh House
Lafayette, GA Saturday, December 10th - Sunday, December 11th
Stone Mountain Woman's Club Home Tour
Stone Mountain, GA Saturday, December 10th

Holiday Celebrations
Victorian Christmas in Historic Downtown Thomasville
Thomasville, GA Thursday, December 8th - Friday, December 9th
Cherokee Christmas by Candlelight
Chatsworth, GA Friday, December 9th - Saturday, December 10th
Spivey Hall Young Artists and Spivey Hall Children's Choir Concert
Morrow, GA Friday, December 9th
A Newell Lodge Christmas
Folkston, GA Friday, December 9th - Saturday, December 10th
City Market Holiday Open House
Savannah, GA Friday, December 9th
Christmas Parade of Lights!
Hartwell, GA Friday, December 9th
Yule Log Celebration
Morrow, GA Friday, December 9th
Hometown Holiday Celebration
Eastman, GA Saturday, December 10th
Dade County Annual Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square

Trenton, GA Saturday, December 10th
A Heritage Christmas at Heritage Park
Mcdonough, GA Saturday, December 10th
Christmas in the Heart of Downtown Harlem
Harlem, GA Saturday, December 10th
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.
#46: Visit Meinhardt Vineyards & Winery in Statesboro. Specializing in muscadine wines, this vineyard's tasting room offers samples of its varietals for free with advance reservations.
For more things to do this weekend, check out ExploreGeorgia.org!

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