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  • Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Inaugural Dia de Los Muertos Festival

    Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Inaugural Dia de Los Muertos Festival

    On Saturday, November 2, 2019, Atlantans and visitors alike are invited to explore vibrant cultural traditions at the inaugural Dia de Los Muertos Festival and Parade in the historic city of Roswell, Georgia. Held on the grounds of City Hall from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., this exciting Day of the Dead celebration will pay homage to the Mexican holiday that honors those who have died with food, marigolds, dancing, music and more. 
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    Free to attend for all ages, the fun-filled day will feature an array of activities and entertainment including a live mariachi band, street performers, a Mexican ballet group, complimentary face painting and so much more.  At dusk, festival goers can light up the night during a mesmerizing Lantern Parade led by a marching band along the marigold-filled streets in downtown Roswell.  Participants are welcome to bring their own lanterns or purchase a lantern kit at the festival for $5 to $25. 
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    In addition to food vendors serving authentic Mexican cuisine, the festival will have a dynamic Tequila Tasting Experience boasting three of the top tequilas with mini shots prepared by a mixologist that will also be curating tequila cocktails for sampling, and a chef on-site creating tequila-inspired meals for tasting.  For $45, attendees ages 21 and up will receive a souvenir cup, nine tasting tokens and a raffle entry to win a Mattel Dia de Muertos Barbie Doll.  Tickets are available now at www.dayofthedeadatl.com.   

  • Southern Girl Song #1

    The number one, absolute best song of all time about Southern girls goes to Lynyrd Skynyrd for “Georgia Peaches”. This band is about as Southern as they get. Formed in Jacksonville, Fla., in the 1960s, Lynyrd Skynyrd rose to fame touring throughout the South.

    “Georgia Peaches” is the title track on their album Legend (released in 1987 containing all demos and EPs from the band). Legend contains songs from the bands glory years (1973 – 1977) before the tragic plane crash outside Greenville, S.C. In 2001, the album Street Survivors was reissued featuring “Georgia Peaches” as a bonus track.

    Well you can see her walkin’ down on Peachtree Street
    She got high-heeled shoes and a dot on her cheek
    Well she’s lookin’ good, she’s headed downtown
    A’int got no money, honey, she knows her way around

    I think she’s cute, think she’s cute as she can be
    Talkin’ about a funny talkin’, hony tonking Georgia Peach

    Well these Georgia Peaches, son, they know their way around
    Take your money, son, before you gets outta town
    Well they talk a little funny, but they look so fine
    Yes, nine out of ten of them gonna sell you a dime

    I think they’re cute, think they’re cute as they can be (ooh yeah!)
    I’m talkin’ about a funny talkin’, hony tonking Georgia Peach

    Well peaches, peaches
    Love them Georgia Peaches
    Peaches, peaches
    Love them Georgia Peaches!

    Well them Georgia Peaches, they sure do got style
    They gonna steal your heart, with a Southern smile
    Well they talk a little funny, but they look so fine
    Older they get, Lord, I swear it’s like good wine

    I think they’re cute, think they’re cute as they can be
    Talkin’ about a funny talkin’, hony tonking Georgia Peach

    Thank you, Lynyrd Skynyrd! Was this your favorite Southern Girl song? Tell us with a comment below!

    —Editor’s note: photo contributed by our favorite Florida girl, Heather McCole Williams. To view more of her art or book her for photographic work, check out Heather’s blog or their Facebook page.