GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, March 18-20

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Alan Mauldin
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With the cold weather and COVID receding, it’s a good time to get out and see a concert or equestrian performance. A day of health lessons for kids will be held at Chehaw.

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When; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Gillionville Banquet Hall, 2009 Gillionville Road.The 13th annual Albany Coin Show offers the opportunity to buy, sell and trade coins currency and other collectibles.For more information, visit: https://coin-dealer-directory.money.org/event/13th-annual-albany-coin-show.html.

When;Saturday, starts at 10 a.m.Where: 2924 Lonesome Road.The Dougherty County Saddle Club will put o n a perforane.For more information, visit: https://www.doughertycountysaddleclub.org/.

When: Saturday, starts at 11 a.m.Where: The Parks & Zoo at Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road.Fun activities and demonstrations will teach kids how to adopt healthy eating and lifestyles. Sponsored by the Albany Junior League.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/jlalbanyga/.

When; Sunday, starts at 5 p.m., gates open at 1 p.m.Where; US 19 Dragway, 1304 Williamsburg Road.The US 19 Dragway is hosting a concert with Big Boogie & Bobby Fishscale,, withDJ Macmaine and DJ D-Lew.Admission: $30, with VIP options at the gate.For more information, visit: https://us19-dragway.com/.

When: Saturday, starts at 9 p.m.Where: The Pub, 411 Philema Road.UBLlive “One Love” Concert Come together set our worries aside and celebrate love and peace through music and dance.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/229LiveMusicVenue.

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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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