GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 1

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August 29, 2024

When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive.Families can engage in art-centered fun while enjoying the four new fall exhibitions at the Albany Museum of Art. Special activities include winning a prize for completing the scavenger hunt in the galleries and a take-home art project in the AMA Classroom.Cost: Event and admission are free.
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Find out what’s happening in southwest Georgia this weeekend.

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When: Saturday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Willie B. Withers Auditorium, 1800 Park Ave. S.E., Moultrie.The South Georgia Voice competition will be just like the television show. Local talent will compete for the title of the South Georgia Voice. Proceeds go to the Crossroads for Her Ministry.Admission: $20-$35.For more informton, go to https://www.moultriega.com/event/the-south-georgia-superstars-voice-competition-semifinals/.

When: Friday, music starts at 8 p.m.Where: 2825 Nottingham Way.Have a pie and watch this trio at the Mellow Mushroom.For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAlbany/.

When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Tift Park, 1301 N. Monroe St.The weekly market brings shopping opportunities for fresh produce, food, crafts and entertainment.

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When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Kolomoki Mounds State Park, 205 Indian Mounds Road, Blakely.Come out for a day of fun the whole family will enjoy. Take a pontoon boat ride, visit the art and craft vendors or enjoy the kid’s zone. Demonstrators will show the art of flint knapping, pottery, and more. Live music and performances will fill the stage all day and there will be an antique tractor parade.

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Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.

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GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 1

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