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10 Reasons We Love Fall in Georgia When you feel that first crisp breeze and watch the colors begin to change, you know that summer is gone and fall is in the air! Although we think every season in Georgia is just peachy, autumn has a particular beauty to it. Here are 10 reasons we love Georgia in the fall: Fall foliage : Fall in Georgia always provides a kaleidoscope of colors. Whether you’re driving down the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway in Northeast Georgia or hiking Cloudland Canyon, you’re sure to be amazed by the stunning display of red, gold and orange leaves. Insider tip: Early to mid-November are the best times to see fall foliage in Georgia. Fall Apple season : As the temperature cools down, apple season heats up! Fall is the perfect time to head north for a fun-filled day of apple picking. We suggest stopping by Hillcrest Orchards or the Red Apple Barn – both located in beautiful Ellijay . Pumpkin patches : Why buy a pumpkin at the grocery store when you could enjoy a day of pumpkin pickin’ in Georgia? Pack your family in the car and hunt for the perfect pumpkin at any of these Georgia pumpkin patches . Pumpkin patches Haunted houses : Georgia is home to some seriously scary haunted houses, including the No. 1 haunted house in the nation Netherworld. These walk-through attractions are filled with live actors, amazing special effects and incredible monsters that are sure to scare even the toughest of visitors! Check out our Get Spooked in Georgia Pinterest board for haunted attractions in your area. Fall festivals : We’re a sucker for a festival – especially a fall festival! Where else can you watch the leaves fall, eat candied apples and shop for handmade Halloween decorations? Find a fall festival near you here . Oktoberfest : Grab your lederhosen and your beer stein because Oktoberfest is coming! One of Georgia’s most popular annual events, Oktoberfest takes place in the recreated alpine village of Helen. Attendees can feast on schnitzel, tour the town and even listen to live yodeling! Click here for more information on Oktoberfest. Corn mazes : Exercise your brain and your body when you visit one of Georgia’s many corn mazes. Each maze has its own unique design, including a “Duck Dynasty”-themed corn maze at Corn Dawgs in Loganville. Visit our Corn Mazes in Georgia Pinterest board to find a corn maze near you. Football Season : Football is a big deal in the South. When fall begins, football fans don their jerseys, pack their cars with tailgate supplies and road trip to cheer on their favorite teams. Follow our Fall Means Football Pinterest board for ideas on where to stay on gameday, special events, tailgate recipes and more. Georgia State Parks : Head to Georgia’s State Parks this fall for outdoor adventure! Whether you’re interested in kayaking, caving, geocaching or camping, Georgia’s State Parks have got you covered. Cooler temperatures : Fall provides a much-needed respite after Georgia’s sweltering hot summer. It’s not too hot, not too cold and just right for front porch sitting.

Your End-of-Summer Checklist Be playful. Host a cookout. Define the season with joyful activities that don’t require a big investment. Summer will soon be on a time deficit. Get out and dig in! Indulge . homemade popsicle, ice cream cone, s’mores fresh from the fire, festive fruity drink, barbeque fare. Do what you must so you can enjoy them, at least once, without guilt. While you’re at it—attend or host a cookout. Every summer needs at least one—or 10! Take the best of summer into fall: Give yourself permission to take your summer mindset into September and beyond. Continue to have fun, to eat fresh produce from the farmer's market, to read trashy novels, to spend time outdoors, to go for walks after dinner and long bike rides on weekends. Summer seems to be everyone’s favorite season, as the long days and warm sunshine give way for endless things to do. Whether you feel like summer is just getting started or you’re ready for a vacation from your vacation, the list that follows is a great way to soak up the remaining bits of a season that’s hopefully filled you with love, sunshine, laughter and good company. Adventure, whether planned or spontaneous, can be simple or extravagant. The idea is to simply do the things you love to do before bidding this charming summer season farewell. The good news is that the fall is never as bad as you think it will be. In fact, it might just be awesome. It's up to you and how you think about it.

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. Each event is a noncompetitive 3 to 5 mile walk that brings people together to make a difference for everyone who has been touched by breast cancer. The events raise money to fund innovative research, provide free information and support, and to help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it's most treatable. From the opening ceremony to the post-walk entertainment, a Making Strides event is a celebration of survivors and opportunity to remember loved-ones lost. It's a day that shouldn't be missed and won't be forgotten. Join Our Team at http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY18SER?team_id=2349858&... Our Event! Making Strides of Atlanta Presented By Independent Insurance Agents For A Cure Saturday, October 27, 2018 Registration: 7:00 AM Walk: 9:00 AM SunTrust Park 755 Battery Avenue Atlanta, GA

Some food historians think that the meal has its roots in England’s hunt breakfasts—lavish multi-course meals that featured a smorgasbord of goodies such as chicken livers, eggs, meats, bacon, fresh fruit and sweets. Others posit that Sunday brunch derives from the practice of Catholics fasting before mass and then sitting down for a large midday meal. And then there are those who look to New York’s abundance of dining spots when it comes to tracing the origins of classic brunch dishes from eggs Benedict to bagels and box. But wherever the initial spark of genius came from, the tradition definitely seems to have caught on in the United States in the 1930s, supposedly because Hollywood stars making transcontinental train trips frequently stopped off in Chicago to enjoy a late morning meal . It was a meal championed by hotels since most restaurants were closed on Sundays and, with church attendance flagging after World War II, people were looking for a new social outlet that also let them sleep in a bit. Restaurants soon hopped on the bandwagon and began offering the decadent spreads of food and signature morning cocktails, such as Bloody Marys, Bellinis and Mimosas. “Sunday dinner became important because it was the only time people could eat together as a family unit during the week at the onset of urbanization and industrialization, 150 years ago,” according to Stanford University professor Carl Degler in a 1980 Chicago Tribune article on the rise of America’s brunch culture. He also pointed to another social change that might be responsible for why Sunday brunch became so popular here. “After World War II, large numbers of American married women entered the workforce for the first time. Married women needed a relief on Sunday, too, thus the rise in popularity of Sunday brunch eaten out.” This summer why not enjoy a late this late meal with your family or friends. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or hosting a get-together "just because," there is always a reason for a beautiful brunch.

Six gratitude things you can practice daily: Celebrate your day…before it begins. While your head is still on the pillow, take just a few minutes to scan your inner landscape and identify all the things for which you are grateful, even if it’s just the fact that you are in a warm bed with a roof over your head. Give thanks sincerely and often. Pay attention to the gestures of consideration shown to you throughout the day. Be sure to thank, with meaning, everyone who pays you a kindness. Write l Appreciate the “negatives” in your life. Obstacles and challenges teach us resilience, humility and they allow us to become more capable of overcoming bigger problems. Instead of going ballistic over your neighbor’s barking dog, be grateful for the opportunity to practice patience. Find a gratitude prayer you like and say it often. It does not have to be religious, but it should be recited religiously. Committing your prayer to memory, posting it in places where you will see it often, will remind you to celebrate what you’ve got instead pining for what you don’t. Keep a journal. Don’t like to write? Do something called the “rampage of appreciation.” Think about all the things for which you’re grateful, open your journal, set a timer for one minute and spray the page with anything and everything that comes to mind. Don’t stop until the timer rings. When it’s over, you’ll be amazed at how many blessings belong to you. Count your blessings. Just as you begin your day as a celebration, end it the same way. By focusing on the good things in your life, you reduce mental stress wh. Gladys Bronwyn Stern said: “Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.” Celebrating your life and all that’s in it opens the way for more,but you don’t have to wait for an excuse to party. Go ahead, make some noise! It’s your life we’re celebrating

Planning a company picnic, family reunion, wedding, birthday party, or meeting? Gwinnett County offer a variety of pavilions, rooms, gyms, meadows, and special event facilities to suit every budget, every season, and every gathering. From historic homes to outdoor gardens to banquet halls and hip restaurants, Gwinnett County has a variety mix of more than 40 venue choices when you're looking for the ideal destination for your event. On a budget or want to bring in your own food & beverages? Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation has a number of community buildings that can fit the bill. Gwinnett also has a wide array of hotel accommodations, with 100 hotels to suit any need or budget.

They say that time is money, and I for one fully believe that is true. During the course of planning your event, you might spend hours trying to figure out and DIY something small that your planner could deal with quickly, leaving you free to concentrate on whatever it is you do. Some parts of planning an event can be a ton of fun, but others are a major headache. Hiring an expert will mean that you don’t have to waste your time on the parts that are more difficult to coordinate. A planner can save you money come back to the fact that an event planner is an expert at events . In the same way that you would hire a plumber to deal with your house’s pipes, a lawyer to oversee your legal matters, or an accountant to take care of your finances, you should consider hiring an event planner to help with your events. Not only can doing so make your day into a wild success that you don’t have to worry about it for a minute, but hiring an event planner can save you money throughout the course of your project.

Ever since early man discovered fire and cheered an end to raw meat, celebrations have united human communities in honoring momentous events, rites of passage, religious observances and more. Celebrating as a group gives a sense of belonging, something crucial to human fulfillment. From birthdays to funerals, there is no end to the celebrations of who we are, where we came from, what we’ve done, what we worship and even who or what we’ve lost. Which begs the question: Do we need a holiday or an observance in order to don our party hats? Life day to day can sometimes be overwhelming and this is not to say that we should not have an"attitude of gratitude" but celebrations allow us to have gratitude with a focal point. Celebrations gives us a reason to stop, to laugh, be around friends and family, and take a moment to acknowledge the moment in life that GOD has given us. Make sure you stop and appreciate all the moments in your life the you have been given because none of us know how many moments there will be.