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| The 81st Annual North Georgia State Fair
All concerts begin at 8 p.m. and admission is free with your fair admission.
Advance tickets can be purchased for $5.00 for adults, and $11.00 for a book of 21 ride tickets - nearly 50 percent off. There is a $1.00 fee for postage and handling. Advance tickets are on sale at www.northgeorgiastatefair.com. Regular tickets can be purchased at the gate at $7.00 for adults, with children 10 and under free. Ride tickets are $1.25 each, $20.00 for 21 tickets, $50.00 for 55 tickets and 120 tickets for $100. Parking is $3.00. Discount tickets are available at all metro-Atlanta Walgreens stores through Sept. 20. Discount tickets are $3.50 for adult admission and $11 for 21 ride tickets. Specials during the fair include 'Unlimited Ride Specials' - $15 pay one price ride special on Monday, Sept. 23; $18 pay one price ride special on Thursday, Sept. 19 (opening day), Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25; $25 pay one price ride special on Saturdays, Sept. 21 and 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (good till close). For more information, visit www.northgeorgiastatefair.com or facebook.com/thenorthgeorgiastatefair. Georgia Return to Play Act of 2013
The Georgia Department of Public Health is referring everyone to the "Heads Up - Concussion in Youth Sports" program offered by the CDC. On this site, the following information is being provided to comply with the bill:
Cobb County Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs will have all the information posted on their website and strongly encourages everyone who has a child participating in youth sports to complete the online training course. The program takes about 45 minutes and provides a comprehensive look at recognizing the signs and symptoms a child will display when sustaining a concussion. A link to the program on the CDC website can be found here: CDC - Concussion Program. The Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that as many as 3.9 million sports-related and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States each year. Concussions in sports are a serious issue with long-term risks and complications if not treated properly. Always remember "When in doubt, sit them out". Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a concussion is the key factor as to whether a child should return to play, and the training program provides valuable information to assure the athlete is ready to enter back into the game safely. 2013 Fun in the Park photo contest now accepting entries Bird 'n Butterfly-a-thon at Leone Hall Price Park
This event is free for everyone, but is also a fundraiser that works like a walk-a-thon. Instead of raising funds per miles walked, participants raise funds per bird or butterfly species identified. Anyone who raises at least $10 will be eligible for some fantastic prizes such as a three month membership to the Northwest Family YMCA or passes to Smith-Gilbert Gardens. There are many categories of competition so that everyone from children to beginners to expert birders will have a chance to win something. We will also have an all-ages photography contest and a children's art contest again this year. Please note that the art contest will be conducted ahead of time with winners artwork displayed at the event and online. Details and schedules for this year's event will be posted on www.friendsofpricepark.org and Friends of Price Park Facebook page. Participants may register online or at the park during the event. Leone Price Park is located at 4715 Stilesboro Road in Kennesaw. All proceeds will benefit the Pollinator's Paradise Project. New Tennis Program for Adults
SPLOST Projects Update
These are just a few of the numerous projects that you will see in the next few years updating and revitalizing our parks' system. For a complete listing of projects and updates, see the Splost 2011 web page on the Cobb County website. Endurance Mountain Bike Race to be held at Allatoona Creek
Tea cups wanted for Mable's Tea Room Tea cups! Tea cups! Tea cups! The Mable House Arts Center is requesting your china tea cups and saucers (no mugs or plates please). Simply bring your unwanted china to the Mable House Arts Center and we will put them to good use in Mable's Tea Room. We will accept donations until Wednesday, Oct 30. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 81st Annual Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair will take place Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 29, at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Attracting nearly 300,000 people from throughout metro Atlanta, North Georgia and surrounding states, the Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair is the largest fair in metro Atlanta and the second largest in Georgia. Once again, exciting concerts are scheduled for The Georgia Lottery Concert Series. Scheduled entertainers who will perform in the covered arena include: 
New for 2013 is the Georgia Mountain Lift, the longest lift in Georgia, spanning more than 2,000 feet. Patrons can ride from one end of the fairgrounds to the other as more than 130 cars take you above all the action of the fair and the James H. Drew Carnival Midway. New Live shows that are free with paid admission include Sea Lion Splash!, The Tiger Encounter with Teen Tiger Mom, Felicia Frisco and the Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show. All-time favorite shows and attractions returning again this year include Horses, Horses, Horses!, Brian Ruth "Master of the Chainsaw" and Wit Carson's Petting Zoo. 
The Georgia Legislature has approved House Bill 48, also known as "Georgia Return to Play Act of 2013." Effective Jan. 1, 2014, organizations that offer youth athletic programs in Cobb County Parks will be required to educate youth athletes and their parents to understand the dangers of concussions in sports competitions and to be able to recognize when an athlete may have sustained a concussion. To better define the requirements of this law, each organization must make preparations to be in compliance with this bill. Organizations must do the following: 
As you are out enjoying Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs' parks and activities, be sure to bring your camera and capture the fun and memories of your sports activities, the beauty of nature and wildlife in the parks, and anything else that shows why you enjoy your day at the park. 
The Big Weekend - Bird 'n Butterfly-a-thon 2013 will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 at Leone Hall Price Park in Kennesaw. This event is hosted by the Friends of Price Park and the Atlanta Audubon Society. Timed for the peak of fall bird migration and with the meadow in full bloom, this is the best time of year to visit Price Park. Take advantage of bird and butterfly walks in the park scheduled throughout the weekend with the Atlanta Audubon Society, Master Birders and butterfly experts. Binoculars and identification charts will be available for use. 
Cobb Tennis Centers and USTA-Atlanta are teaming up to provide a new program for beginner adults to learn how to play tennis. Sponsored by USTA-Atlanta, the 'Tennis Apprentice' program will provide instruction to teach beginner adults to play tennis and work towards the goal of competing in beginner USTA leagues. Starting the weeks of Sept. 9 and Oct. 28, students will take 6 weeks of instruction and then be signed up for winter season USTA leagues. Teams will consist of your fellow program members and you will compete against other area 'Tennis Apprentice' program members. Students enrolled in the program will receive a free tennis racket and free USTA membership! All this for the introductory-to-tennis fee of $50 for the six weeks of instruction. For information, contact your closest Cobb Tennis Center.
Get PINned - Conveniently register for parks programs from your home or office with EZ-Reg. A Personal Identification Number (PIN) and Internet Log-in number are required to register using EZ-Reg. To get PINned, visit any Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs facility during normal operating hours and complete a 
On March 15, 2011, a referendum on a four-year SPLOST (Special Local Option Sales Tax) was approved by voters. This program will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2015. From this SPLOST, Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will be utilizing $82,023,000 for revitalization, facility renovations and upgrades to parks and facilities. Planning, coordinating and scheduling projects are in their early stages, but you will now be able to see some of the work in progress or soon to begin. 
PTS Sports and Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will present the inaugural "Up the Creek Endurance Mountain Bike Race" on Saturday, Sept. 21. It will be held on the fast-flowing, single-track trails of Allatoona Creek. This six-hour endurance event is sure to pose a challenge to both novice and expert cyclists alike. Large open fields give way to forest as the trail converges on Lake Allatoona, providing a picturesque backdrop for what is sure to be one of northwest Georgia's top cycling events. Allatoona Creek trails consists of 15 miles of well-maintained bike trails that are second to none. 
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