GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, March 4-6

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Alan Mauldin
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A balmy weekend will provide a chance to get out and watch racing cars, or stay inside to paint on a weekend filled with activities in the region.

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When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Where: US 19 Dragway, 1304 Williamsburg Road.The Dragway opens the season with a ribbon cutting on Friday and weekend of events.Schedule:Friday: Ribbon-cutting ceremony, 11 a.m. Test & tune/shootout, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., gates open at 6.Saturday: Heads-up havoc, 2 p.m., gates open at noon.Sunday: Dinner and dancing at the Dragway, starts at 4 p.m.For more information, visit: https://us19-dragway.com/calendar.

When: Saturday, starts at 11 a.m.Where: Pretoria Fields Collective, downtown Albany.In partnership with Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, member breweries and Boelter Glassware, $1 from every glass will be donated to the GCBG.The 2022 pint glass is the 16 oz. Libbey Becher showcasing full color art by artist Ali Lamoureux. Featuring the theme “From the Blue Ridge Mountains, to Driftwood Beach”, this year’s design displays the beauty of Georgia with two of its most recognizable naturescapes.For more information visit: https://www.pretoriafieldsbrewing.com/events.

When: Friday, starts at 9 p.m.Where: The Grille House, 105 W. Broad Ave.The Grille House presents a night of live music, good food, hookahs, drink specials, and more with The Essence Band!For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Highlyfavored105/.

When: Saturday, starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: The Clay Spot, 2401 Dawson Road.These wooden door hangers range from 22-25 inches and cost $50. Staff will be on hand to walk around & help when needed. All supplies and instruction needed for you to paint will be provided. BYOB and snacks welcome.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/theclayspotalbany/.

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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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