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Wild Azalea Festival

Submitted by Clayton County Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, 3:14pm
Wild Azalea Festival

WILD AZALEA FESTIVAL at Reynolds Nature Preserve,  Saturday , April 14, 2012  10:00am-3:00pm   Enjoy guided hikes, live animal shows, nature center exhibits, face painting, native azalea showcases, hands on workshops, native plants sales, informational booths from local environmental organizations and much more!  www.claytonparks.com

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Clayton County Parks and Recreation Earns National Park Accreditation

Submitted by Clayton County Parks and Recreation
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 4:31pm
Clayton County Parks and Recreation Earns National Park Accreditation

Jonesboro, GA - The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recently announced that Clayton County Parks and Recreation became one of only 104 park and recreation agencies nation-wide accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) in 2011. This distinguished accomplishment was announced during the NRPA 2011 Annual Conference that was held in Atlanta, Georgia.

"By successfully completing the CAPRA accreditation process, these agencies have proven their ability to provide the highest level services and programs. NRPA truly commends our 2011 accredited agencies for their overall excellence in serving their communities and contributing to the health and vitality of America" said Barbara Tulipane, CEO of NRPA.

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Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Submitted by Liza Cardona, Liza Cardona
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, 5:40am
Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Fernbank BOO-seum Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Get ready to have a screaming (in delight) good time! For one day only, Fernbank Museum is becoming Fernbank BOO-seum. Little Beat Music, Inc. will provide family-friendly tunes and face painting will inspire those who didn’t quite finish their costumes. Plus, enjoy a frightening-ly fun Halloween party featuring games, crafts, hands-on activities and special treats for kids in costumes.* (*Treats available while supplies last.)

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Coca-Cola Issues an A.P.B. (All Play Bulletin) to Families: Go Outdoors. Play in the Park. Vote.

Submitted by Debbie Fitzgerald
Monday, July 11th, 2011, 7:40am
Coca-Cola Issues an A.P.B. (All Play Bulletin) to Families: Go Outdoors. Play in the Park. Vote.

America Is Your Park campaign urges families to get out, discover fun ways to get active in the park while helping their favorite park win big

 

ATLANTA, July 10, 2011 – If you’re reading this, you should get to your favorite park – STAT! Coca-Cola is calling all families to go out and play this summer as part of the second annual America Is Your Park campaign.

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LOCAL PROFILE: Georgia's Country Music Scene

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, June 16th, 2011, 5:36pm
LOCAL PROFILE: Georgia's Country Music Scene

ATLANTA – According to the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, “country music is a perennial Southern favorite in Atlanta and it won’t disappoint”. The music, which has its roots in the south, is known as a blend of, both, traditional and popular music. The country music genre gained widespread popularity around the mid-1900’s as music known as “hillbilly” or old-time music began to decline. Hillbilly music was a genre of music native to the people of the Ozarks. The music was usually played on acoustic instrument like a guitar or a banjo.

Over the years, old-time music changed however most of the lyrical content and instrumentation stayed the same. As it evolved, the arrangement of instruments grew to include the electronic keyboard, drums, the bass, fiddle and the harmonica.

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BEST SPOTS: Community Swimming Pools

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011, 4:20pm
BEST SPOTS: Community Swimming Pools

ATLANTA, Ga. -- For this week’s installment of Best Spots, we've compiled a list of public pools in the area for you, your family and friends to take a dip and cool off in the heat of the summer sun.

With an economy like ours, it’s imperative that people look for a bargain wherever they can and public pools offer fun with that’s easy on the pockets. Check out these local pools and enjoy a classic, cost-effective, exciting summertime experience.

Clayton County

Public pools in Clayton County open on June 1. All pools charge a usage fee of $3 for Clayton County residents or $20 for a monthly pass.

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Midnight Basketball, Spring Cleanup and Coin Collectors

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Friday, May 6th, 2011, 4:45pm
WEEKEND EVENTS: Midnight Basketball, Spring Cleanup and Coin Collectors

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – There are tons of fun events going on this weekend, in your area. We’ve listed a few of them for you to check out with your family and friends.

Come out to the Aberdeen Village Center on Saturday, May 7, for Opening Day of the Peachtree City Farmers Market. The market which was formally known as, Fresh South Market will open at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 2:00 p.m. Aberdeen Village is located at 202 Northlake Drive in Peachtree City.

The city of Peachtree City will host their Annual PTC Spring Cleanup at the Peachtree City Recycling Center. According to the Peachtree City Updates newsletter, “PTC residents can drop off unwanted appliances (Freon removed), furniture, and other junk at the Recycling Center on Rockaway Road. The Recycling Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days.

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