GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, May 20-22

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May 19, 2022

When: Graduation starts for Dougherty High at 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday at 9 a.m. for Westover High and 1 p.m. for Monroe High.Where: Albany Civic Center.It’s graduation weekend for the Dougherty County School System, and seniors who spent half of their final three grade school years learning virtually will participate in the first commencement exercise since the pandemic began no COVID restrictions on the number of guests. Seating on first-come basis.
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Alan Mauldin
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Things are heating up in southwest Georgia, but there’s plenty to do indoors and outdoors.

Check out these suggestions for things to do in the Albany area this weekend.

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When: Saturday, train departs at 9:30 a.m.Where: Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Hwy. 280 W., Cordele.The train will leave Cordele in 2022, but when it arrives in Plains travelers will arrive in the age of disco. Riders are encouraged wear their favorite attire for ’70s Night, with a two-hour layover with live music, activities and shopping.For more information and ticket pricing, visit: https://www.samshortline.com/copy-of-plains-express/

When: Friday, starts at 11 p..mWhere: 2401 Dawson Road.LaBete shares twisted tales of monsters and madmen, myths and legends with original dark soul, heavy blues, stoner rock and vintage metal sounds … and a taste for the macabre.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/charleybsalbany/.

When: Sunday, starts at 2 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center.’Blippi the Musical’ brings the energetic and lovable character Blippi off the screen and onto the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing music.Admission: $25 to $65.For more information, visit:http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/blippi-the-musical.

When: Starts at 11 a.m.Where: 100 W. Roosevelt Ave.The AMA has planned a fun-filled family day with activities inside and outside on the bricks. Participants can do hands-on experiments, with food trucks on hand.Planned activities include the mad scientist station, aviation station, train-themed activities, weather station, archaeology and more.For more information, visit: https://heritagecenter.org/.

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GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, May 20-22

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