Growing up in the northeast, Labor Day marked the end of the summer and Back To School. It was that final weekend of sleeping late, staying up late and celebrating with friends and family. But here in Georgia, school has already started and summer vacation is but a fond memory. So Labor Day becomes a holiday, a three day weekend, it is a public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people. And even though theoretically, summer has ended, there is still lots to do.
Dragoncon
September 1-4, 2017
Downtown Atlanta
The annual science fiction & fantasy convention in Atlanta.
Decatur Book Festival
Decatur, GA
September 1-3, 2017
Meet authors, learn about writing and publishing at the largest independent book festival in the country.
Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
September 1-3, 2017
Callaway Gardens
Visit the website for information on all of the weekend events and amazing hot air balloons.
Art in the Park
Marietta, GA
September 2-4, 2017
A fine arts festival featuring artists and photographers from around the country in historic Marietta Square.
And of course, you can spend time at home enjoying backyard barbecues or relax at the neighborhood pool with your neighbors. Some of the neighborhoods around our area that offer swimming pools include Brookstone Golf & Country Club, Seven Hills, Bentwater, and many more.
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