We will soon pass the two week mark in April, and it seems like May will be here any day now. One of the most exciting days in May is, of course, Cinco de Mayo. Thousands will gather at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta for the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the southeast, Fiesta Atlanta. The day long celebration will honor Latino culture and heritage... [Read more...]

Take a little drive down to Pine Mountain this weekend for one of the best places in the world for a holiday light display. Callaway Gardens was named one of the top ten places in the world to see holiday lights by National Geographic. This marks the 20th year for Callaway Gardens’ Fantasy in Lights, and its global recognition is well deserved. Callaway... [Read more...]

Before you head out to your relatives for the holidays, you need to find a good boarder to take care of the furry family members you leave behind. This is a busy time of year for pet boarding companies, so reserve your spot today before they all fill up. There are several excellent places near Balmoral Village to board your pet while you are out of town; here... [Read more...]

With Thanksgiving next week and the rest of the holidays just around the corner, many of us will have guests that will be staying for several days. To make sure that you guests feel comfortable during their stay, follow these simple tips from Good Housekeeping. First make sure that the room where they are staying is free of clutter. Your holiday guests need... [Read more...]

With Thanksgiving a couple weeks away many people in your household are anticipating a delicious turkey dinner, including some of the furrier members of your home. Although your pets may want a plate of their own and the dinner table, you should be aware that some Thanksgiving treats could have deadly consequences for them. If you do decide to give them a... [Read more...]

Celebrate Christmas early in Peachtree City with Noel November. This “Winter Wonderland” will feature beautiful trees, songs, children dancing and the opportunity to meet Santa. Stop by the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center on Saturday, November 12 to experience the joys of the holidays. Noel November will open at 10am with a free open house. The public... [Read more...]

Things are getting spooking in Peachtree City! If you're up for a fright (and think you can handle it), there are some fun haunted attractions and Halloween festivities happening around the city. Make sure you don't miss out on both the tricks and the treats this year at the Fire Department Haunted House. Stop by Leach Fire Station 81 on Friday, October 28 and... [Read more...]

Not all parts of Halloween should be bone-chilling scary! Too much haunted Halloween fun is not worth the nightmares, especially for the little ones. That's why Peachtree City is proud to celebrate the 3rd Annual "Not So Frightful" Storytelling and Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29. Held at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater (aka “The Fred”), this... [Read more...]

If you’re a fall fanatic like me, purchasing your Halloween pumpkin is no simple task. Finding the perfect gourd is a skill that comes from years of trial and error.  Which ones are over-ripe?  Is that stem too bendy?  Will this oblong pumpkin be a suitable canvas for a carving of The Mona Lisa, or should I just do a scary cat like last year? If you... [Read more...]

Memorial Day weekend starts the season of patriotic celebrations. Kick off a great season of remembrance and reverence by joining in the great festivities going on around Peachtree City and Balmoral Village. If you're looking to get out this long weekend, head to the Peachtree City City Hall on Monday, May 30 for a historic journey in memory of Pearl... [Read more...]