Wednesday, September 26, 2012
A BMX stunt show, petting zoo, alligator show, Oscar the Robot, puppets, concerts, horses, fair rides, discount admission tickets and more—take a closer look at the North Georgia State Fair and see how you can experience the fun a fraction of the price.
The 80th annual North Georgia State Fair is in town, and there are many ways to enjoy it at a discount or for free. Once you’ve paid the admission price, there are shows, concerts and children’s activities that are free of charge. Local businesses are featuring discount tickets, and the fair itself offers great discounts on certain days and times. Here is a “need-to-know” list that will help your family get the most out of your experience at the fair. The great James H. Drew exposition carnival midway is a cornerstone of the fair, featuring over 40 rides. Take I-75 to Windy Hill Road (exit #260). Go west approximately five miles on Windy Hill Road and turn left on Austell Road. Turn right on Callaway Road. Jim R. Miller Park will be on …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The fair includes family shows and entertainment, flower shows, exhibits and more than 40 amusement rides and games
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
It's that time of year again. The 8th annual North Georgia State Fair will begin Thursday and run through Sunday at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Attracting nearly 300,000 people in years past, the fair is the largest in metro Atlanta and the second largest in Georgia. With midway rides, shows, concerts, pageants, entertainment and food, there is something for everyone. The Georgia Lottery Concert Series for the fair begins at 8 p.m. under the covered area. Concerts are included with paid fair admission. This year's concerts include: Newsboys, Building 429 and Luminate, Friday Casey James, Saturday Sara Evans, Wednesday Thompson Square, Thursday Colt Ford, Friday Mark Wills, Saturday The fair also includes family shows and entertainment…
Sunday, October 2, 2011
The North Georgia State Fair is a carnival that brings back all of the nostalgic sights, sounds, and tastes of county fairs of the past. Just make sure to ride the Tilt-A-Whirl first and then eat the funnel cake.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
We made it out to the North Georgia State Fair at Jim R. Miller Park last weekend. Took three generations of the family out on a sunny Sunday afternoon to see what we could see. I’d been meaning to go for years but never got around to it. I grew up in a town with a major county fair that included animal exhibits and blue ribbons for everything from squash to pies. From that standpoint, the North Georgia State Fair falls short. It’s really more of a big carnival with a few exhibits and a petting zoo thrown in to give it a patina of authentic, old-time fair-ness. But for what it does have, this Fair is quite a hoot. For starters, doesn't every child reach a point in life when they need to finally be exposed to carnies and the grand …
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tod Miller and his company, JRM Management, manage the North Georgia State Fair annually. Miller grew up in Northeast Cobb and graduated from Sprayberry High School.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The North Georgia State Fair at Jim R. Miller Park opens Thursday and runs through Oct. 2. Here's a breakdown of this year's fair from hours to event to prices.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
The North Georgia State Fair at Jim R. Miller Park opens to the public Thursday and runs through Oct. 2. The theme this year is "Take a Ride on the Wild Side," which celebrates the new Wildcat Rollercoaster. Also new this year are: Returning from pervious years are: All of the shows are free with paid admission to the fair. Daily Schedule and Concerts: Sept. 22: North Georgia State Fair Beauty Pageant. Sept. 23: Guests with nonwinning Georgia Lottery tickets will receive $1 off adult admission. Friday is Senior Citizens Day, which means free admission all day for seniors 55 and up. From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be senior games and activities. At 8 p.m., Colt Ford will be in concert. Sept. 24: From 10 to 11 a.m., there will be free …
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Here's what you should know to start Sept. 22 in Northeast Cobb.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
1. Expect rain, clouds and heat on this final day of summer, the National Weather Service says. There’s a 70 percent chance of rain, lingering all day and night, and the storms could be severe at times. The high will be about 80, and the overnight low will be around 65. 2. The East Cobb Senior Center has a free program at 10 a.m. today on how to talk to your pharmacist, who often is the health care provider you talk to the most. Dr. Jonathan Marquess will tell you what you should ask when you get a prescription filled. 3. Former Lassiter quarterback Hutson Mason is getting a lot of praise for his work as the backup to University of Georgia starter Aaron Murray, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which asked in a blog Wednesday …
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