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(Continued from page 26) Plantation Trace If you’re looking for a fun spot to spend a Saturday evening, head to Fitzgerald and the Po’ Boy Opry, where you can sit ‘n’ listen or pick ‘n’ grin onstage alongside local talent. Wayne Smith, Opry president, describes it as “a great nonsmoking, no-alcohol place with a good friendly atmosphere.” Free admission. fitzgeraldga.org. (800) 386-4642. Callaway Plantation’s 1869 Greek Revival manor house was constructed of red brick made at the site. Classic South In Washington, you’ll find Callaway Plantation, a living historic museum where re-enactors carry on the daily life of the 1800s. The highlight is a magnificent 1869 Greek Revival manor house. Coordinator Olivia Jackson describes Callaway as “the splendor of the old South.” Admission $4 adults; $2.50 children; under 5, free. callaway.wash ingtongeorgia.net. (706) 678-7060. Presidential Pathways This region has much to offer, including Plains and its many sites related to former President Jimmy Carter, particularly the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, which encompasses the 1976 Presidential Campaign Headquarters, the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm and the old Plains High School and Museum. Steve Theus, acting chief of interpretation, points out that both President and Mrs. Carter attended the school. nps.gov/jica. Free admission. (229) 824-4104. GA. DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEVE WILLIAMS The Deep South Band, from left, Robert “Gypsy” Patterson, Lee Dixon, J.D. Handley,Wayne Smith and James Chauncey, is a regular feature at the Po’ Boy Opry in Fitzgerald. Dining and other discounts Second only to lodging expense is the cost of eating out. Pack an ice chest and picnic to save money while dining amid Georgia’s great outdoors. From city and state parks to roadside rest areas, picnic facilities abound. The website entertainment.com offers area-specific coupon books for discounts on dining, attractions and more. In many instances, just one of the two-for-one deal coupons can cover the cost of the 28 Former President Jimmy Carter, who grew up in Plains, was salutatorian of the Plains High School class of 1941. book. And check out currentcodes. com for possible discount codes that save on the cost of the book itself. Tourism websites for the areas you plan to visit often include discount coupons and special deals www.georgiamagazine.org for dining, accommodations and attractions. Judy Woodward Bates is author of “Bargainomics: Money Management by the Book.” Visit her website at bargainomics.com. GEORGIA MAGAZINE CALLAWAY PLANTATION http://fitzgeraldga.org http://callaway.washingtongeorgia.net http://callaway.washingtongeorgia.net http://nps.gov/jica http://entertainment.com http://bargainomics.com http://www.georgiamagazine.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - June 2010

Georgia Magazine - June 2010
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Currents
Special Energy Report
Winning Reader Stories
Honorable Mentions: More Vacation Stories
Georgia on a Budget
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Gardening Tips
Georgia Cooks
Cookbook of the Month
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - June 2010