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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Six Flags over Georgia announces launch of 54th season for 2021

The Thrill Is Calling: Six Flags Over Georgia Opens March 6!!

 


54th Season to Launch with Longer Summer Season and Extensive Safety Protocols

 

AUSTELL, Georgia — March 1, 2021 — Six Flags Over Georgia—the Thrill Capital of the South—today announced the launch of its 54th season on March 6. The upcoming year will showcase a variety of thrilling highlights including an innovative twist to the world’s first looping roller coaster, more than 40 heart-pounding attractions, extensive safety and sanitation protocols, upscale food and beverage offerings, PLUS added days of thrills this summer. It’s time for fun and The Thrill is Calling at Six Flags Over Georgia.

 

“We can’t wait to welcome our guests back to Six Flags Over Georgia for our 54th year. This season will feature the re-introduction of one of our many world-class rides, THE RIDDLER Mindbender, in the new Gotham City section,” said Park President Dale Kaetzel. “We look forward to delivering thrills and memories for guests of all ages in a safe, outdoor environment.”

 

New Park Offerings and Partnerships

A New Twist on a Classic Coaster - THE RIDDLER Mindbender: The park will unveil a transformation of the world’s first triple looping coaster, THE RIDDLER Mindbender. The coaster will feature a fresh, sleek look and new roller coaster trains through a seven-story drop, multiple upside-down loops, and reach speeds of 50-miles-per-hour. THE RIDDLER Mindbender opens in the spring and will complete the reimaged GOTHAM CITY.

 

Summer Season Expands through Labor Day: Six Flags Over Georgia will offer more days of thrills this summer with 17 additional operating days in August and September through Labor Day. The park will feature exclusive events during August to mark the additional days of fun – an added benefit for season pass and memberships. More details will be released soon.

 

New Food and Beverage Offerings: In 2021, Six Flags Over Georgia is offering more tasty menu options than ever before. For guests looking for healthier selections, the Beyond Burger and Cobb Salad at JB’s Sports Bar and Grille get high marks. Additional new entrées include the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich at Dee Jay’s Diner and Cheesesteak Fries at Bird’s of Prey Café. For those with a sweet tooth, Funnel Cake Sundaes and Beignets topped with powdered sugar round out a perfect day at the park.

 

Card and Mobile Payments Only: To improve the experience and for the safety of our guests, Six Flags Over Georgia continues to offer Card and Mobile Payments only. In-park guests can convert cash at multiple kiosks located throughout the park. There are no conversion fees and the pre-paid debit card can be used anywhere in the U.S. where VISA is accepted. Prior to visiting the park, guests are encouraged to visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia to purchase parking, admission tickets, Season Passes, Memberships, and other add-on items in advance.

 

Extensive Safety Measures

As the park returns to fun, there will be a continued focus on executing at the highest levels of safety and social distancing protocols. The safety initiatives were developed in consultation with epidemiologists, and include but are not limited to:

 

-        Contact-less IR thermal imaging used to screen temperatures of guests and employees prior to entry;

-        Touchless security checkpoints for seamless entry into the park;

-        Requiring all guests over the age of two and all team members to wear face masks covering the nose and mouth throughout their visit/work day;

-        Extensive sanitation and disinfecting protocols with increased sanitization and disinfecting of high touch points;

-        Sanitized food preparation and continued use of mobile food ordering for touchless transactions; and

-        Reservation System to monitor attendance capacity to allow for social distancing.

 

All Members, Season Pass holders and all guests with a single-day or group ticket will need to make a reservation at www.sixflags.com/reserve.

 

Hiring Blitz Underway

Named one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, Six Flags is currently hiring 2,500 employees in 2021 across a wide variety of positions from entry level to management. Interested applicants must be at least 16 years of age and should apply online at sixflagsjobs.com. Once submitted, Six Flags will contact applicants for a virtual interview should qualifications be met. The park is hiring within 48 hours of application submission.

 

One-Day Tickets, Season Passes and Memberships

Six Flags Over Georgia is offering the best One Day Ticket and Season Pass prices in more than seven years. 2021 Season Passes are now on sale for $49.99 each and include free parking, unlimited visits and access to Six Flags White Water throughout 2021. A Six Flags Membership includes all of the benefits of a Season Pass plus savings of up to 50% off on most in-park purchases and a variety of special features for an affordable monthly price. For information on Season Passes, Memberships and One-Day, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.

 

Six Flags Over Georgia is open weekends March 6 through May 23, including daily operation for Spring Break April 3-11. Summer daily operation begins May 27. For more information about the 54th season, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.

 

About Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water

Six Flags Over Georgia, the Thrill Capital of the South, is home to more than 40 rides and attractions including 12 world-class roller coasters and the seven-acre Hurricane Harbor water park. Six Flags White Water, the South’s Most Thrilling Water Park, boasts more than 24 state-of-the-art water slides, interactive children’s areas and wave pool. Six Flags Over Georgia and White Water are the premier destinations for thrilling, family fun.

 

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Monday, July 1, 2019

Red Oak Lavender Farm ~ Dahlonega, GA

I love using herbs, botanicals and essential oils.  Especially lavender! I have a sleep mist, linen spray, bath salts, bath bombs and more that use this flower's calming fragrance.  It's definitely a favorite scent!

Three years ago, we first heard of Red Oak Lavender Farm.  I took my son to visit in the summer of 2016 and it was all I could have hoped for!  Beautiful gardens with rows of lavender, and the most amazing gift shop with homemade goodies and more!  Spending time out with the lavender is so peaceful and calming! Butterflies are everywhere and there are so many photo opportunities!

We took lots of pictures, and I knew wanted to come back soon.  However, an allergy to bees and other stinging insects made my son nervous to come back - bees are all over the farm, doing their thing!  So I didn't get to visit for a while.

Last summer my friend Katherine visited Atlanta from Houston.  She, like me, loves lavender and other essential oils.  So I knew she would appreciate a visit there.  She traveled with her one year old, and I think he enjoyed it too - lots of room to walk and explore!

This farm is not like the huge ones you see pictured in France or the Pacific Northwest with row after row of lavender.  Georgia does not have the ideal climate for lavender, but these folks have made it possible with a lot of hard work!  They have approximately 2.5 acres of lavender - about 60 rows that are 100 feet long.  They grow over 20 varieties of lavender on the farm.  It's really amazing, considering this plant should not grow here due to our humidity, clay, and other factors.

The family that owns the farm lives in the house attached to the gift shop. Not only do they harvest the lavender to sell, they distill the oil from plants to make pampering treats for you.  There are also culinary treats like Lavender Sugar, Lavender and Pink Himalayan Salt, and Herbs de Provence.  Those busy bees out by the lavender make the most delicious lavender honey.  You can get it fresh from the farm here!

I've purchased linen sprays, lavender-filled bookmarks, bunches of dried lavender, lavender soap, lavender honey, and a few other wonderful gifts there for myself or family/friends. The prices are great and the products are lovely.  Please check it out when you go!

Here it is, summertime again.  I'm ready for another relaxing trip to Red Oak.  I hope you will give them a visit, too!  There is a $5 fee for adults to visit during June, but now that it is July, entry is free!  From my home in NE Gwinnett, it was less than an hour drive to get there.

Check out this video I made on our visit last year!

And here are some of my favorite pictures from both visits...
D back in 2016.  He's grown up since then - now he is tall and skinny! 

Baby Lennox got his picture taken in this adorable butterfly chair last summer.



Sign from 2016 - they grow double that, now! 

Bee Hives!



Parking is in the front yard or along the driveway.  For special events, they offer parking at a neighbor's farm across the street.

Don't forget to visit the gift shop!





It smells so lovely, too - the scent of lavender is everywhere.



Here's what you need to know to plan your visit!

Red Oak Lavender Farm
2882 Red Oak Flats Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: 706-974-8230 during business hours
March 1 - December 15 ~ Wednesday - Friday 11 - 3  Saturday 10 - 4
Closed on July 3 & 4, 2019
Email: RedOakLavender@gmail.com


Thursday, June 27, 2019

Delicious food from Talmo Market Grill ~ Talmo, GA

A little over a year ago, my sister, mom and I met for lunch.  They asked me to meet them at Talmo Market Grill.  I had no idea where Talmo was, but I agreed!

Turns out that Talmo is not that far from my neck of the woods in NE Gwinnett county.  It's a sleepy little place that feels like the middle of nowhere, yet it only takes me about 20 minutes to get there.

Located across the street from the railroad tracks, you can either park in the small parking area, or over by the tracks.  Get there early - this is a small place and you might have to wait on a table otherwise!

The food here is simple and delicious - burgers rule the menu, (hand formed and made with grass-fed TALMO RANCH beef) but they also offer other items like chicken salad, pimento cheese, BLTs, Frito pie, or salads.  Sides include fries, potato salad, pasta salad or chili.

For dessert, there are daily specials, plus shakes, floats and rice krispie treats.



There are a few tables at the front of the restaurant, where you will place your order.  There are more in the back room, down the hall.   The building is older, and the decor is vintage to match.  It's such a comfy, cozy place to eat!

I've had a burger there, which was delicious.  The chicken salad has become my favorite thing, though!  The fries are freshly cut, hot and so good!  My sister has had salads and a burger there and they were both great.  My mom loves the burgers, too.

We shared a dessert on one visit, I think it was a cherry turnover ala mode.  It was perfect!!

Burger with pimento cheese - yum!! 








my sister's salad - she topped it with a burger patty



They also offer breakfast and it's as good as you'd imagine!! Biscuits are huge and filled with eggs, bacon or sausage - the perfect start to your day.  We got there when they opened and that was a great time to be there - it was filling up by the time we left! 


the back dining room 

Order at the front counter 

Check this board for dessert options and daily specials! 

Talmo Market Grill is located at 558 Main St. Talmo, Georgia and their hours are 7 am to 2 pm, every day but Sunday. (Closed on Sunday!)  UPDATE:  They are closed the week of July 4th, 2019! Reopening on July 8

Check out their Facebook page here!

Have you been to Talmo Market Grill?  Tell me what your favorite thing is there!


Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Travel - Things to do in the Outer Banks!

After spending a long weekend in the picturesque villages along the Outer Banks, I can't believe it took me this long to visit!  Yes, it is a 10-hour drive from the north side of metro Atlanta, but it is truly worth every minute it takes to get there!  We only went for 4 nights but we should have stayed at least a full week - there was so much more to see!

On our first day, we went to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, which is located on Roanoke Island, in Manteo.  It was about a 15-minute drive from Kill Devil Hills. 


Earthen walls are all that remain of Fort Raleigh


Fort Raleigh is where the Lost Colony was last seen.  If you don't know this story, it is fascinating.  And over 400 years later, it is still America's longest unsolved mystery. 

Schedule your visit to the site so that you can take part in the Ranger talk.  The Ranger has great information about the history of the Fort and shares some of the possible theories of what happened to the Lost Colony.  You can walk out back and see the ruins of the original earthen walls of the fort.  The Visitor's Center has a wonderful exhibit about the history of the area, as well.  We spent about 2 hours there and enjoyed it so much! 

Down by the water, if you're there during the season, you can watch a live performance of The Lost Colony.  This Friday, May 31, they open for their 82nd season!  I hope to go back in the next year or two and see this! Here's the FB page for the play.

While you're on Manteo, visit the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. It's really close to Fort Raleigh.   The prices are affordable, and it's a great aquarium! We really enjoyed the Turtle rescue/hospital area, and the sting ray touch tank!  The jellyfish and sea horses are always my favorites at every aquarium, and this one didn't disappoint!  There are plenty of interactive displays for both little and big kids. 







Outside there is a long pier to walk on, a dinosaur fossil dig, and other cool things to see! A great place to visit for a few hours, for sure!!

I hope you enjoyed these fun things to do! Click the links for pages or websites to get all the information!

Thanks for stopping by!


Friday, May 24, 2019

Let a robot serve you lunch at Big Bang Pizza!

My son just completed his first year of high school, so yesterday we went out to celebrate!

I saw Big Bang Pizza on Good Day Atlanta several months ago, and put it on my list of places to check out.  So glad we did!

Located at 3043 Buford Highway in Brookhaven, the building is in the back of a parking lot, sort of behind another building.  We missed it the first go round and had to u-turn and go back.  When we walked inside, we were greeted by a small robot named Pepper.  She is adorable, and you can choose different things for her to do from the tablet on her chest.  She can tell you a story, dance for you, or even take a selfie with you!



Order at the counter, and then pick a seat and put your number on the table.  A few minutes later, one of the larger server robots will deliver your food on a tray right to your table!



The dining room is large and bright, and they play fun, upbeat music.  If you order a fountain drink, Jones Soda Company sodas will be your choices!  David got Berry Lemonade and I had Root Beer.  For our lunch, I chose the pizza with a side salad, and he just got pizza. 



My pizza had meatballs, pepperoni and green olives and it was so perfect! Crispy crust, just the way I like it.  My side salad was loaded with veggies and had creamy Italian dressing.  David had cheese pizza and proclaimed it to be amazing! 





Before we left, we refilled our drinks and purchased ice pops from a little freezer by the door.  We both got the Oreo pops and oh my goodness were they ever refreshing!  It was a great lunch at a fun little place!! I hope we can go back again this summer!






Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Travel - Where to eat in the Outer Banks off-season

I've been home from our trip for two weeks now, and my heart still yearns for the beauty of the Outer Banks.  So to help, I'm revisiting our trip here on the blog!

Because we went during the off-season, a lot of places were closed.  But we were able to find some great places while we were there!

My son and I don't eat seafood, but my husband does.  I researched restaurants online before we went so that I could find places that would have food we would all enjoy!



Our first night, we planned to eat at Barefoot Bernie's.  They were PACKED!  So, we went across the street to a little place called Max's Pizza Co.  So glad we decided to try them out!  The owner was so friendly and told us everything is made homemade from scratch.  My husband ordered a calzone, I tried a club panini, and our son had pizza.  It was delicious! And we shared tiramisu for dessert.  Yum!!  Check them out: https://www.maxspizzaobx.com/Home


The next day we were able to visit Barefoot Bernie's. Yay!! It was as good as the reviews I'd read promised!  We started out with a side of crispy onion tanglers. Delish!  For dinner, I had a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich with fries, my son had a chicken sandwich and my husband had the El Chupacabra tacos. The food here was different and tasted fantastic! The menu has lots of fun offerings, sure to please everyone!




Click on pics to see larger image! 




You can find more about Barefoot Bernie's here! (Literally located right across the street from Max's Pizza Co!)  The vibe here was beachy and fun.  We really enjoyed it!

That's all for today!  Thanks for stopping by! 

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Giveaway: Nichole Nordeman's Every Mile Mattered CD #EveryMileMattered #flyby

Hey y'all!! Summer is about over, so I'll be back to blogging regularly soon! Lots of reviews to share, so keep an eye out for new posts!

In the meantime, here's a great giveaway for the fabulous new CD from Nichole Nordeman.



I received her new CD, Every Mile Mattered, about a week ago, and I've really enjoyed listening to these gorgeous songs. I've been a fan of Nichole's since I got her album Woven & Spun about 15 years ago. "Legacy" is one of my favorite songs ever! She has a sweet, ethereal voice that brings her lyrics to life. Some of them really get to you! If you haven't heard "Slow Down", well.....here ya go, I can wait! (Grab some tissues first!)



See why I was thrilled to have the opportunity to check out Nichole's newest album, Every Mile Mattered?  She is such a talented singer!  The title song is breathtaking (and my favorite).  Here is the official video so you can have a listen:



The rest of the songs on her CD are just as good.  I really liked "Lean", "Dear Me", and "You're Here".  I played them over and over in my car - this is one I'll be playing for years!  I enjoy listening to worship and praise music while out and about, and this CD is totally a keeper!!

You can find Every Mile Mattered on iTunes and Spotify  online.

Nichole has a great website, with a free newsletter you can sign up for.  You can listen to some of her songs on there, find out tour dates, and learn about the new book she has coming out later this month! (Which you can pre-order here)

I have a copy of this wonderful CD to give away to one of my readers.  Enter via my rafflecopter widget below.

I always love when you share my posts with the social media buttons on here, too - thanks in advance, and good luck!



Friday, May 26, 2017

MAX 2: White House Hero Blu-Ray Combo Pack giveaway!!

**“Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.”**
Man's Best Friend Is The Country's Biggest Hero!



"MAX 2: White House Hero": The All-New Original Movie Is Available on DVD, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack NOW!

Duty calls again, and our hero dog Max returns to action in "Max 2: White House Hero." His new assignment brings him to Washington, D.C. to serve on the President's Secret Service detail. When a foreign leader arrives with his precocious daughter Alex (Francesca Capaldi), tensions arise between both countries. First Son TJ (Zane Austin), along with Max and Alex, uncover a dangerous plot that puts both kids and both nations in jeopardy. A highly-sensitive mission will push Max’s specialized skills, intelligence and loyalty to the test.

Visit the Max 2: White House Hero Website: http://max-themovie.com/ 
Follow Max on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaxMovie

We just got the DVD in the mail today, so we're looking forward to enjoying it on this long holiday weekend!

Check out the RUN GAME Blog app below and help Max save TJ and Alex!!
Click anywhere on the game screen to jump over obstacles and make your best time. You can also watch the trailer and then buy Max 2: White House Hero on DVD & Blu-ray May 23.


 

I have a copy of this awesome family-friendly Blu-Ray Combo pack to give away!
It's easy to enter through the rafflecopter widget below! Good luck! (Don't forget to share this contest using the social media share buttons below!)



Monday, May 16, 2016

Giveaway & Review: The League & The Lantern



Do you have a tough time finding books for your kids that are age appropriate and entertaining?  I know I do. It's hard to find something your middle school/young adult reader will like that Mom will, too!  So when I was given the chance to let my son read The League and the Lantern by Brian Wells, for a review and giveaway, I was thrilled to say yes!

We just got the book late last week, but David has jumped right into it - reading a little each night before bed.  He says these characters are fun and relateable. The adventures they find keep him reading - he wants to find out what happens next! I am glad this is a book that is appropriate for his age so I don't have to worry about the content.  Something that can't be said about many books meant for readers his age.  This series is targeted for readers 9 - 14.  I usually read his books first to be sure they are good for him, but I'm ok with him reading this one first!

Here is the synopsis: It all starts when a dangerous organization invades Jake Herndon’s seventh-grade sleepover. He escapes along with two new classmates, Lucy and TJ, only to face a 48-hour fight for survival on the streets of Chicago. The kids unravel a mystery dating back to the Civil War, and an incredible secret about Jake’s family. Along the way they learn unexpected lessons about courage, family and friendship.

A little about the author of The League and the Lantern - Brian Wells is a concerned father who couldn't find quality entertainment for his kids.  As a producer of 15 movies, he has worked for the major networks, and this is his book debut.  He shares "As my wife and I tried to find great, engaging entertainment options for our kids, we realized that other parents and teachers shared our struggle. We couldn't find stories and series for our children that were both flat-out awesome entertainment and reinforced the kind of character we wanted to build into our kids.  Our thought became 'What if we created an adventure series that was first a fast-pacced roller coaster adventure with great characters and humor and also wove in thems such as family, friendship and compassion?' "

The book is already receiving accolades from organizations such as The Association of Christian Schools International, Parents Television Council, Focus on the Family, American Family Association, Great Homeschool Conventions and others!

Author Brian Wells 
The League and the Lantern is the first in a new adventure series that your kids will want to read! It's written for middle school readers. As a mom who homeschools,  I love the educational aspects the author included - there are 140 key middle school vocabulary words used throughout the story. and historical sites are used as settings for the book.  The vocabulary words are the top 140 words needed for success - they are seamlessly woven into the story.  This helps our kids stay sharp for school during summer/winter breaks - but they just think they are reading a great story!

There are great moral lessons too - including family, friendship, mercy and compassion.  So while my son thinks he is just reading an exciting adventure story, he's really getting a little history, vocabulary and more.  I couldn't be happier about this new book series!

If you purchase your book from the official website, they will give a copy to a child in need, too - how awesome is that?  There is also a section on the website with bonus material - some for kids and some for parents - including a vocabulary guide.

David is already looking forward to the next book in the series - I hope it comes out soon because he is surely hooked!

Now you can enter for a chance to win a copy of this book in my giveaway!

 All you have to do is enter via the rafflecopter widget below.  You MUST complete the mandatory entry and leave a comment in order for your other entries to be valid.  Good luck!


Monday, May 2, 2016

Travel - DeLeon Springs State Park #VisitWestVolusia #WestVolusiaFL #5DaysofFun #LoveFL

I have another fun and beautiful place to share with you from our recent trip to West Volusia county, Florida ~ DeLeon Springs State Park. The park is in DeLeon Springs, Florida - about a 25 minute drive from where we stayed in DeBary.

The West Volusia Tourism Bureau hosted us for breakfast at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant inside the park. I've heard about this restaurant and we were excited to get to try it! It's very unique, as you will read....

She advised us to get there right at 8 am when the park opened, to head straight to the restaurant to get our name on the list!  We were surprised to see lots of cars ahead of us at 7:45!  We waited in line and got inside the park right after 8.  We were lucky to not have any wait in the restaurant. We were quickly seated in a booth next to a window covered with a screen to let the breeze in.  Perfect spot for a nice breakfast!

Our sweet waitress Jessica explained the process.  Each table has an electric griddle, and you cook your own pancakes on it.  She brought us two pitchers of batter, and our drinks.  We also ordered bacon and pecans (the pecans were an add in for the pancakes) and sprayed the griddle to get it ready. She also brought us a shaker of cinnamon to try on our pecan pancakes. (yum!)

Then we poured the batters on and began cooking our pancakes.   These pancakes aren't exactly like the ones you make at home. They are Early American-style pancakes, with a lumpier batter than what you may be used to.  One batter was made with unbleached white flour, the other a mixture of five stone-ground flours.  Both were delicious!  You have a spatula and cooking oil spray, so you cook them, flip them, put them on plates, then spray the griddle and start all over again. It was fun!


The prices are very affordable - pancakes are $4.95 per person.  (Gluten-free option available for $5.95)   They are served with raw honey, syrup and unsulphured molasses.  You can choose add-ins, like bananas, pecans, blueberries, peanut butter or chocolate chips, for $1.95 each.  Add bacon, sausage, ham or eggs for $2.95.  They cook your bacon or other meats in the kitchen.  You cook your own eggs on the griddle.  Breakfast is available until 4 every day and there is a menu with salads, sandwiches and other items.   We all enjoyed this unique breakfast in such a pretty setting!


Outside you will find some of the equipment from the old sugar mill, which was used to crush sugar cane in the 1830's, then rebuilt around 1900.  You can still see a chimney from the original mill.  We checked out the spring, which is rumored to be Ponce DeLeon's famous fountain of youth. There is evidence that as far back as 6000 years ago, Native Americans came here to fish and gather plants.

There is a small hill in the middle of the park, topped with a house, that is what remains of the shell and earth mound left by generations of Native Americans here.  The spring produces 19 million gallons of water per day, and is 72 degrees year round.   You can swim, rent canoes, paddleboats and kayaks, and even fish if you have a Florida fishing license! They also have a riverboat tour.  The park is just gorgeous - so green and pretty!



There are picnic tables, grills, and a playground.  You can walk the hiking trail or the paved nature trail.  There is even a butterfly garden!  The trees provide lots of shade.


One of the coolest things they offer is that kids can become a junior park ranger by completing activities in the activity book available at the park.  We were headed to the Florida Cheese Festival in DeLand, FL right after breakfast so we didn't have time to do any of these other activities.  They are on my list for next time we're down that way! David wanted to swim there so badly and I hated telling him no! But we sure enjoyed our time at the Cheese Festival. That will be in my next post, so stay tuned...

DeLeon Springs State Park is located at 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
386-985-4212

I paid the park entrance fee, but our breakfast was provided by the West Volusia Tourism Bureau  Thank you Dena - it was wonderful!