This is a Main Street take over type festival. They have a few things for the kids sprinkled around…read moreand the focus is on food, fun, and commerce. Yes there are a number of vendors selling home made wares and even a few wholesalers of various items but nothing out of place for a small town festival. Some features for the kids: pony rides, face painting (pro), bungee jumps, and just about any kids food you can imagine. I would recommend a wagon or comfy stroller for those still adjusting to walking as the pavement is nice but still a scrape hazard with a few lumps and dips along the curbs. For adults there are a number of eating options price appropriately for a festival. This year they had not one but two Caribbean eateries attending serving Jamaican and Virgin Island dishes. You will have to eat something the smells wafting up and down the street cannot be ignored! Overall while a simple and smaller festival it is a great day out with the kids and a good way to stretch the legs while seeing local and traveling businesses of Georgia.

Moving into the metro-Atlanta area, we wanted to find the right place for our daughter to continue…read moredancing and further develop those skills. From experience, we knew a few things that we wanted and didn't want: we wanted professional instructors and not just nice teachers with degrees. We also wanted quality programs instead of the "everyone is a star" kinds of stuff. Truthfully, we wanted our daughter to be pushed and to strive for success (even while experiencing occasional defeat) rather than to be rewarded unrealistically; this better prepares her for the real world. Of course when she was little, we wanted her to have fun and be happy. As she's gotten older we believe that if it's worth doing - it's worth her best efforts. For us, Georgia Academy of Dance (GAD) was the perfect blend of professionalism and youth instruction. We are so happy that we found them - they bring out the best in our daughter. When we looked online at the biography of the director and teachers we knew that this academy was the real thing, but we have since discovered the wonderful GAD community and its leadership which is both kindhearted and approachable. At every age, every level, kids are affirmed and challenged. Our high school daughter is growing and developing beautifully - GAD has been instrumental in her success. GAD will bring out the best in your child in more ways than just excellent dancing.

Classes are great, but they aren't very personable. In addition to this, the studios lack…read morediversity; based on their response to this allegation it is clear that that is intentional. If you're into a heterogenous singular raced studio, this is for you. It is very much a business--no one will know your kid's name, but he/she will learn. The costumes are overpriced, and the owner is completely unprofessional. She is rude and lacks awareness; any questions are immediately met with "find another studio." There are many others with better instruction, so go to those. **update** Following my google review I received an email reprimand for my daughter missing the dress rehearsal from Kym. There were about four other people copied on the email. It was essentially a dressing down, explaining that I had opened the email with the schedule and that they allowed my daughter to dance in the nutcracker as a courtesy. It is strange that I would receive this so long after the rehearsal, but the simplest explanation is that they were offended by my review. Completely affronted by the email I responded explaining that I was confused by the rehearsal schedule email and that my daughter would be at a different studio in the fall. I reiterated my dissatisfaction with the lack of diversity. Sherri responded by removing my daughter from the class and calling me prejudice(sp). She stated that I would be hearing from her lawyer, presumably because she didn't like my Facebook review. One of her henchwomen asked how I came to this conclusion as a teacher. Of course this is a) creepy, and b) irrelevant, but if she must know--and I know she's reading this, so she must know--try Occam's Razor. The simplest explanation here is that you lack diversity because you don't desire it. Diversity of thought, diversity of ethnicity, etc. It is not illegal for me to state this. Indeed, you must prove that it is *not* true. My intentions are not malicious, as that is not the purpose for Facebook or Google reviews. As this meets no legal precedent, I hope you aren't paying him hourly, but I digress. Armed with a legal background I am prepared to meet the studio wherever they wish. It is a shame that, rather than address concerns, they removed my child and proceeded to bully me. Based on the fact that I cannot comment on my own review (they have claimed that they gave me their lawyer's information), I believe that what has happened is an issue of ego. Sherri removed my daughter from the studio last year because I questioned her carte blanche ability to charge a card for a costume fee. She swoops in when she doesn't like a comment or concern, as though she is the only ditty in town. She was very rude in her response, but by daughter enjoyed the teacher so we stayed. Ultimately, Sherri and her company do not want to look in the mirror. Their studio lacks diversity. Their studio lacks warmth. Overall they lack professionalism. As a parent I should have moved my child earlier. But I have enrolled her in another studio at the recommendation of a friend, so all's well that ends well.

The history of this business is fascinating and its success over the years is incredible. The shows…read moreare phenomenal and always outstanding. It is not a very big theatre and it is always mind blowing the tricks they do with their sets. Being so close to the audience you see the sets up close and personal. They are always so well dressed and built. The acting is very intimate and spot on. If you are in town or haven't been to this theatre you are missing out. There is nothing better than live theatre. They just closed their production of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Wow! I was in tears with the actors, it was a beautiful production. I cannot wait to go back!

Griffin is a small but quaint town just south of Atlanta. As you ride into this town there is a…read moresmall downtown Griffin area that looks like it could be a set for an old movie. Nestled among the store fronts is a little gem of a theatre called Main Street Players. If the town of Griffin is anything like the people who work at this theater then it must be the nicest and friendliest place on earth. I have seen three plays here. The first was The Dixie Swim Club. The show was great. The women were on spot with their line delivery and their comedic timing. The next was Grace and Gloire. I was a bit worried because the first show was so good I didn't know what to expect. Once again I was not disappointed. The timing and the comedy were there and we really enjoyed the show. The last show I saw was this past weekend called Tintypes. This turned out to be a musical and they had a band to boot. The singing blew me away. So far they are batting three for three. This is a little nonprofit that could and does. They have been around for a decade and there is a reason why. Great shows.

Been sitting here for 20 + minutes after the movie was supposed to start to a completely blank…read morescreen. After spending nearly 50 dollars for tickets I would think you could at least explain the delay

Open on New Years Day and wasn't crowded. Line moved fast and you could tell they staffed up for…read morethe holiday. Comfortable seats

If you know what it's a small world smells like at Disney World, then expect that same smell here…read more Sorta damp 1960's smell. Pick your seats strategically. If you sit in the back there will be poles in the way of your view of the screen if you sit in the wrong spot The concession stand workers were super slow the lines lasted until well after the movie started. The popcorn tasted like cardboard and the cokes were flat. Don't expect a giant screen like a high end movie theater but it was still plenty big enough. With all of that being said this place has an endearing quality. It has a box office out front that gives you actual tickets which is super nostalgic. I assume one of the owners was the one selling tickets and she was super nice. The interior feels like it transports you back to days gone by. Lots of gold fixtures and nostalgic ceiling tiles. The seats while old were very cushiony and had an old timey feel. The projector and sound seem to be upgraded to digital. Unfortunately it was super hot in there and I wish the AC was colder. Overall I had a decent time and it's cool to have a theater in a small town. This theater is the same distance away from me as a multiplex. I'll probably just keep going to the newer theater.

I've been coming here all my life and the updates are beautiful. New screen and nostalgic ceiling…read moretiles and updated restrooms are great.. The new owners are amazing and are the nicest people. I will continue to take my family to the Ritz for years to come!

IF Creating a painted work of art is on your "bucket list" then you need to make plans to attend…read moreone of The Art Escape's painting classes. Go by yourself and make new friends or attend with a group. Regular classes are offered each Tuesday and other days is by group booking. Looking to have a monthly community activity, then they'll come to you. In their studio, each month they pick a picture and in two hours they will instruct you how to go from a blank canvas to a beautiful piece of art you will be very proud of. You may discover your inner picasso or monet. Never painted before, don't worry, they take you through each step, demonstrating it and then working one on one as needed to help you paint that highlight or blend or whatever is needed for your painting. Maria and Katherine are two former art instructors that had a dream to run their own business and spread the beauty and joy of creating your own painted masterpiece. They have a very high level of customer service. I'm hooked and can't wait to go back.

This tour started out really great. We were personally shown around Senoia, hitting up all the hot…read morespots like Alexandria, the pudding house, and Woodbury. An employee at The Walking Dead store gave us insider information on where several other scenes were filmed and how we could access those areas. Senoia is home to many movies, such as Sun Dried Tomatoes (a southern classic film starring Kathy Bates). Kara n Caleb then took us to a pond where they insisted an alligator would be found. They were incorrect. Fast forward to the silos (where Merle was shot), the storefront (where Glenn and Rick found Herschel), and Herschel's farmhouse. We drove to the studios but were unable to get past security (though I don't feel like our guides tried that hard). We ended the tour with the most exclusive sight seeing spot yet! Just minutes from downtown Senoia (rhymes with ahoy) was the small lake where the zombie infested houseboat was filmed! Very authentic. Would I take this tour again? Absolutely. Pros: went through McDonalds drive thru for a $1 coke, donkey & goat feeding Cons: no appetizers, no gator, no celebrity sightings

Gay is a small town with a population of only 110 people according to the 2020 census. It is in…read moreMeriwether County which is in the west central portion of Georgia. This fabulous mural is painted on the side of a building just north of the center of town - an intersection with what is probably the only traffic signal and a few buildings - and you'll see it if you're driving southbound on Georgia SR 85. Gay has had a post office since 1886 (it was closed for the day when I was here or I'd have tried to get something postmarked "Gay") and was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1907. Gay's big event is the annual "Cotton Pickin' Fair" that is held on the first weekend of every May and October. I have no idea what goes on at the fair - it appears to be a big outdoor market according to C C's review, https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-cotton-pickin-fair-gay I feel like the town is missing a marketing opportunity. They could call themselves the Gay Capital of the South or something like that. We're in the 21st Century now. There's nothing wrong with being Gay. The town does not have its own website. Their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/townofgay.georgia/. [Review 16654 overall - 458 in Georgia - 166 of 2022.]