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What better way to explore Albany than with geocaching?? Kale, Nathan, and Benjamin came up from Tallahassee to send the morning with us in Albany and search for geocache sites along our beautiful riverfront.
For more information on geocaching, please visit our website.
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Now – August 30, 2013
Journey With Us Exhibit and Sale
Journey With Us Exhibit and Sale August 5-30th at the Albany Arts Council. The art of 14 local painters will be on display for the month of August FMI contact 229.439.2787. For More Information
Now – August 31, 2013
Wet, Wild & Out of This World Vacation Package
Take a family getaway to Albany, Georgia and experience the Albany Museum of Art, Albany Welcome Center, Chehaw Park, Flint RiverQuarium, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center. For More Information
Now – September 3, 2013
Festival Springs Fountain
The Festival Springs Fountain in Riverfront Park will open Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 25 and will close the day after Labor Day, Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The hours of operation will be from 9 am to 7 pm. For More Information
Blue Star Museum Promotion
Military families will be able to visit the Flint RiverQuarium and Thronateeska Heritage Center free this summer as part of the Blue Star Museum program, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. More than 1,800 museums across America are offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013. For More Information
Now -September 5, 2013
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
There are many resources in your community that assist caregivers, such as the educational resource Powerful Tools for Caregivers. It is a six-week course that meets once per week. The class will give you a box of tools for managing your self-care. For More Information
Now -September 7, 2013
Open Market at Green Life Garden
Our summer vegetables are coming in. Please stop by and enjoy our fresh, local produce; it’s all organically grown and chemical free. Beginning Saturday, June 22 our Garden Market will open between the hours of 8am - 1pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; and by appointment. You may call 229-669-2278 and stop by anytime if we are in the garden.
For More Information
Now – September 16, 2013
Zoom In On Albany Photo Contest
Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting a photo contest, and we want you to participate! The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers, all ages, visitors, locals and YOU! For More Information
Now – December 31, 2013
Score a Hole in One with Albany, Georgia’s Stay and Play Golf Package
Let the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau help lower the score of your next golf outing with discounted rates through RiverPointe Golf Club or Flint River Municipal Golf Course. For More Information
August 30, 2013
Cubs Program
The Cubs program is designed for 3 & 4 years olds to get some ""paws"" on experience with Animals! Our Cubs program meets the last Friday of every month from 9:30- 10:30 AM at the Wildlife Theater. Each program includes an animal encounter, a zoo trip, a story, and a snack. Program pricing is only $4 in addition to Park and Zoo Admission. FMI call 229.430.5275. For More Information
BLAST FROM THE PAST PRESENTS DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY
Dinner and dancing, with live music and entertainers. FMI call 229.432.2705. For More Information
August 31, 2013
Justin Goodson – Live at Austin’s Firegrill & Oyster Bar
Come help us finish off the month! Bring your friends and let's rock this place! FMI call 229.88.4482. For More Information
Kinchafoonee Cowboys
The Kinchafoonee Cowboys perform tonight at Cypress Grill at Lake Blackshear Resort at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 at door, must be 21 years of age. FMI 229.401.1295. For More Information
September 3, 2013
Subcontracting with Large Prime Contractors
This is an ON-LINE webinar that you can view from our location or from your own office/home if you have a high-speed Internet connection. There will be a live question and answer session at our location before and after the broadcast. For More Information
September 5-27, 2013
Pottery and Paintings, Art Exhibition
The exhibit will showcase the work of local artist, Kirby Gregory. Long time SW GA potter, Gregory will display and sell his functional stoneware. For More Information
September 6-28, 2013
Flaunt 2013: It’s About Time
The Thomasville Center for the Arts partners with Thomas County Public Library, The Bookshelf and the Office of Main Street and Tourism to present” FLAUNT 2013: Its About Time!” For More Information
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Attraction Employees Attend FAM Tour
On Monday, front line employees took time out of their busy schedule to participate in a Familiarization Tour of Albany. They were given the opportunity to experience Albany as tourist, visiting Radium Springs Gardens, Chehaw, Albany Museum of Art, Albany Welcome Center, Riverfront Park, Ray Charles Plaza, Albany Civil Rights Institute, Flint RiverQuarium and Thronateeska Heritage Center. Being able to participate in the FAM Tour provided an experience to share with visitors, as well as direct visitors to other attractions in our city.
Don't forget to check out our website at www.visitalbanyga.com.
For more information or questions concerning the E-newsletter contact Jenny Collins, Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau 229-317-4760.
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Sign-In Book 1091
Out-of-State 315
Out-of-state visitors were from Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC and West Virginia.
International 9
International visitors were from Columbia and Palau.
Welcome Center Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun 12pm-4pm
www.visitalbanyga.com
229-317-4760
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