Christmas is the season of lights, and no display in Georgia can outshine the magnitude and uniqueness of the annual Callaway Gardens Fantasy In Lights. Now in its 20th year, this show has become a holiday tradition in the South and continues to draw out the crowds as a favorite metro Atlanta holiday light show. In 1992, Fantasy In Lights opened as the first major holiday light show in Georgia and one of the largest in the world. Since then it has brought holiday cheer to almost two million people!
Nestled amidst wooded landscape of a nature preserve, Fantasy In Lights is touted as the Southeast's most spectacular holiday light and sound show with more than eight million twinkling lights celebrating the holiday season. Fantasy In Lights celebrates not only the joy of the season but the wonder of nature in this idyllic setting.
Drive your car or ride the Jolly Trolley to experience more than a dozen custom-designed, larger-than-life lighted scenes, like March of the Toy Soldiers and Snowflake Valley. At Robin Lake Beach, enjoy Twas The Night before Christmas and The Nativity, light and sound shows enticing passers-by to stop, reflect and enjoy.
When - November 18 through December 30, 2011
Admission - Prime night - $22 Adult; $11 Child (6-12). Value night - $16 Adult; $8 Child (6-12). Children 5 and younger are admitted free. Same-day-ticket purchases - $25 per Adult; $12.50 per Child (6-12). Sales tax and service fee will be added to all ticket purchases.
No discounts available. Same-day tickets may be purchased by phone or online by 4 p.m. on the day of event. After 4 p.m. tickets are purchased at the ticketing booth in the Christmas Village.
Where - Callaway Gardens® is in Pine Mountain, Georgia, 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and 30 minutes north of Columbus. For driving directions and more information call 1.800.CALLAWAY (225.5292), or visit the web site at http://www.callawaygardens.com/
Christmas is the season of lights. And colorful displays are just around the corner from almost anywhere you find yourself in south metro Atlanta.
One of the most spectacular is the inaugural season of the Gift of Lights display at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.
You may have seen Atlanta Motor Speedway under the lights during a race weekend, but you've never seen it quite like this! This Christmas season, for the first time in track history, one of NASCAR's fastest tracks will be lit up Holiday style!
The young at heart, no matter what their age, will be awed as they drive through the 1.5-mile route and experience whimsical holiday displays created from more than 1 million energy-efficient LED lights. The beautiful installations will be lighting up the speedway from November 18 through January 1 (including Christmas Day).
Gift of Lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway is the newest holiday destination in the area and is sure to be a season favorite. More than just a light show, it’s a holiday experience not to be missed.
When: Every night, including Christmas, from November 18 through January 1. Hours of operation are Sunday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Admission: $15 per vehicle; Admission for buses is $1 per person with a minimum of $20. The first 15,000 vehicles to drive through this season will receive a gift bag with holiday values from the event’s sponsors. Attention members of the military: military discounts are available every night of the week. Get $2 off the price of admission when you show a valid military ID.
Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway,
1500 Tara Place Hampton, GA 30228.
For more information on Gift of Lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway, visit http://www.georgiagiftoflights.com.
For more information, call 1-888-926-7401
Market Report – Fayette County GA Foreclosures Lowest in South Metro Atlanta Area
While Georgia has long held the dubious distinction of being one of the hardest hit states for foreclosures, Fayette County has managed to retain more housing value than it’s surrounding south metro Atlanta neighbor counties.
The latest Realty Trac report shows that the Fayette County real estate market had 790 foreclosure filings in November 2011, and an average selling price of $165,664. That’s 1 in every 292 homes receiving a foreclosure notice in November, as compared to 1 in every 155 houses in neighboring Henry County, and 1 in every 579 houses nationally. The state of Georgia’s foreclosure activity spiked 23% in that same period, reflecting the 5th highest foreclosurer rate in the nation. And Clayton County is one of the hardest hit counties within the state.
Like the rest of the state and the nation, the Fayette County real estate market may be in for another big wave of new short sale and foreclosure sale inventory coming available in the near future.
For the past several seasons I’ve noticed that foreclosure tend to slow down this time of year. This year seems to be following suit, and that is a good thing. No one wants to think about neighbors losing their homes during the holidays.
But this slowdown has usually been temporary, with notices going out again early in the new year. This year will be no exception, according to industry predictors. In fact, the latest Realty Trac report projects that a new wave of foreclosures will be rolling onto the market in early 2012 as bank-owned property resales or short sales.
December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing - Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
‘Tis the season for sparkle! And nowhere in the Atlanta metro will you find more of it than at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens annual holiday lights display. The gardens are a joy to experience at any time of year, but particularly dazzling from now through January 7th, as nearly 1 million lights form a spectacular outdoor display inspired by the garden’s collection of plants.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights transforms the gardens into a twinkling winter wonderland.
Experience the gardens as never before, between 5 – 10 p.m. now through January 7, 2011. But hurry. Some nights have already sold out! Get your tickets now.
Price: $18.95 adults, $12.95 children 3-12, free for children under 3
Phone: (404) 876-5859
Age Suitability: All Ages
Enjoy Annie for FREE - Holiday Fun for the Family – Two FREE Performances Sunday 12/18
During the Holiday season it is easy to overspend. But Metro Atlanta area families won’t pay a dime too much for this wonderful kid-friendly fare.
For just the price of gas in the tank, the whole family will enjoy a carousing good time when The Art of Confidence Performing Arts Alliance proudly presents "Annie 2011"!
This phenomenal FREE performance is one you won't want to miss. Load up the car and take the kids to see an inspiring rendition of one of America’s most beloved musicals this Sunday at 3 pm or 7 pm.
The Art of Confidence program uses performing arts to help young people grow in character and confidence.
When and Where? Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Fabrefaction Theater (999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318) With Two shows at 3pm and 7pm. Make your reservations online at http://www.theartofconfidence.org/ or call 404-856-0319
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