Events

Considered to be one of the best small towns in Georgia, Madison is known for its beautiful antebellum homes.

The Atlanta Contemporary is now presenting an exhibit showcasing works from five female artists on the rise from Georgia.

Take your sweet tooth to Dahlonega the week of March 6-12, when participating shops and restaurants will be handing out free samples of chocolate items like fudge, cookies, candies, pies, ice cream and specialty drinks during the Third Annual Chocolate Crawl.

Authors and those aspiring to be published can learn more by attending 13 workshops on topics such as the mechanics of writing non-fiction books, writing memoirs and the pathway to publishing and book contracts at the Second Annual Writers Retreat at the Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton, Georgia.

Join the fun  on Saturday, Feb.25 for Mercier Orchards’ annual Customer Appreciation Day.

Learn more about wine, indulge in a gourmet dinner or just sip your way around the world at Athens Wine Weekend held this year on February 3-5 at The Classic Center.

Observed on the third Monday in January, this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr.holiday is Jan.16.

Start the new year with exercise and fresh air by going on one of the First Day Hikes in Georgia State Parks, part of a nationwide state park program designed to get people outside.

You can watch the thousands of people at Times Square in New York City or witness one of Georgia’s unique celebrations for New Year’s Eve:• Geranium Drop in McDonough – Join the street party on the McDonough Square then watch the geraniums rain down on spectators to celebrate the start of 2023.

The holiday hustle and bustle can be exhausting, but nothing is more magical than taking time to relax, take in the holiday spirit and delight in all the holiday lights around town.