President’s Note
What a great view I had from the podium at our last AMTA meeting! The room was filled with our established and newer members as well as guests representing Atlanta Metro’s best attractions, hotels, publishers, CVB’s, and other tourism partners. This is what AMTA is all about!
For those of you that were able to attend, I am sure you walked away with some great contacts from our networking time and some valuable information from our wonderful speaker, Greg Torre. You can expect more programs just like that one. Our meetings committee is committed to bringing us relevant and informative programs that will help us in our day-to-day work.
As always, if you have any suggestions about how to make AMTA a better organization please let me know.
Regards,
Beth Bailey, Clayton County CVB
AMTA President
beth@visitscarlett.com |
Upcoming AMTA Board of Directors Meeting
 CVB of Dunwoody
Wednesday, May 4th
9:30 am -- Networking
10:00 am -- Meeting
The CVBD is located within Digitel Corporation. When you get off the elevator on the 18th floor, look to your left and enter Digitel.
 The CVBD/Digitel is located at:
Three Ravinia Drive
Suite 1800
Atlanta, GA 30346
678-244-9801 (Katie Brenckle’s direct line)
From the West or I-75
Take I-285 East to Ashford Dunwoody Road, Exit #29. At the end of the ramp, turn left. Go to third light and turn right (just after Crowne Plaza Ravinia) on Ravinia North into the Ravinia Complex. Take the first right (immediate) and proceed down the hill. Go past Ravinia Buildings One and Two. Turn left immediately after passing the second building and park in the parking garage ahead. Bear right in the garage to access Three Ravinia. Take the elevators from the parking garage to P1. Come into the lobby and take the lobby elevators up to the 18th floor. We will validate your parking, so bring the parking ticket with you.
From the South (Downtown/ Midtown)
Take I-75/I-85 North. Keep left to take I-85 North. Keep right at Exit 87 to take Georgia 400 North toward Buckhead. Merge onto I-285 East to Ashford Dunwoody Road, Exit #29. At the end of the ramp, turn left. Go to third light and turn right (just after Crowne Plaza Ravinia) on Ravinia North into the Ravinia Complex. Take the first right (immediate) and proceed down the hill. Go past Ravinia Buildings One and Two. Turn left immediately after passing the second building and park in the parking garage ahead. Bear right in the garage to access Three Ravinia. Take the elevators from the parking garage to P1. Come into the lobby and take the lobby elevators up to the 18th floor. We will validate your parking, so bring the parking ticket with you.
From the East or I-85
Take I-285 West to Ashford-Dunwoody Road, Exit #29. At the end of the ramp, turn right. Go to the second light and turn right (just after Crowne Plaza Ravinia) on Ravinia North into the Ravinia Complex. Take the first right (immediate) and proceed down the hill. Go past Ravinia Buildings One and Two. Turn left immediately after passing the second building and park in the parking garage ahead. Bear right in the garage to access Three Ravinia. Take the elevators from the parking garage to P1. Come into the lobby and take the lobby elevators up to the 18th floor. We will validate your parking, so bring the parking ticket with you.
From North (Alpharetta)
Take 400 South to I-285 East. Exit at Ashford-Dunwoody Road, Exit #29. At the end of the ramp, turn left. Go to third light and turn right (just after Crowne Plaza Ravinia) on Ravinia North into the Ravinia Complex. Take the first right (immediate) and proceed down the hill. Go past Ravinia Buildings One and Two. Bear right in the garage to access Three Ravinia. Take the elevators from the parking garage to P1. Come into the lobby and take the lobby elevators up to the 18th floor. We will validate your parking, so bring the parking ticket with you.
PRESS ROOM
SPECIAL NEWS
Welcome to Metro Atlanta, Andy Williams! The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Dunwoody is excited to announce that Andy Williams has joined the team as Sales Manager. Having spent four years at the Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau, Andy brings a wealth of tourism knowledge and experience to Dunwoody, where he will be responsible for selling Dunwoody and its five hotels as a destination for groups and events.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Adults & Kids FREE* at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
WWW.MEDIEVALTIMES.COM
Location: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone: 1-888-WE-JOUST (935-6878)
*Receive one free Adult or Child Admission with the purchase of one full-priced Adult Admission. Adult ticket purchase required. Must mention or enter discount code AKGR at time of purchase. Not valid with other promotions, groups or special shows. Upgrade packages, tax, applicable fees and gratuity additional. Valid only at the Georgia location. Restrictions may apply. Valid Now – May 2, 2011. |
Dunwoody Lemonade Days
April 14-17, 2011
 www.DunwoodyLemonadeDays.com
Location: Brook Run Park
4770 North Peachtree Street
Join us for the annual Lemonade Days in Dunwoody festival. Celebrating our historic and triumphant past, Lemonade Days is a family-oriented event of fairground rides, face painting, food, crafts, pony rides, demonstrations and art exhibitions. Procees to benefit the Dunwoody Preservation Trust. The large carnival and midway area is the centerpiece of the festival, but craft lovers and even the smallest children will find plenty to do and enjoy amidst the joyful celebrations! Thursday, April 14 from 5-10 p.m.; Friday, April 15 from 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, April 17 from Noon-6 p.m.
Kenny's Alley JUKEBOX
Friday, April 15 & Saturday, April 16th, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
 www.underground-atlanta.com/nightlife/kennys-alley
Kenny’s Alley “JUKEBOX” plays every Friday & Saturday night, 5pm – 9pm. Enjoy live music outdoors in Kenny’s Alley while sipping on your favorite cocktail or tasting the eclectic cuisine of our establishments in Kenny’s Alley. The JUKE BOX will feature a variety of music ranging from Jazz – R & B – Blues – Soul – Rock & Roll. Stay late for a comedy show at Fuzion, blues at Georgia Peach or reggae at Footprints. Cheer on your favorite team at Scores or dance the night away at Frequency. And don’t forget frosty drinks at Banana Wind!
Spring Garden Days at Dunaway Gardens
April 15, 16, 17 & April 22, 23 & April 29, 30
www.dunawaygardens.com
Location: Newnan, Georgia
Located only 30 minutes south of Atlanta, 6 miles north of Newnan, Georgia and minutes from the quaint historical town of Roscoe, the gardens are open seasonally for weddings, special events and tours.
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
April 15 - 5:30 to Sundown
Location: Nash Farm Park
Bring a flashlight and your Easter basket as we hunt for eggs in the dark! Activities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter crafts, inflatables, a petting zoo and more! We’ll start hunting eggs at 7:00pm for the little ones ages 2-5 but the older kids, ages 6-12, will have to wait until the sun goes down! The Radio Disney AM 590 Road Crew will be playing your favorite music and games and giving away awesome prizes from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Admission is FREE. Call 770-288-7300 for more information.
LADY GAGA CONCERT
 April 18th
www.gwinnettcenter.com
Location: Arena at Gwinnett Center (Duluth)
Phone: 1-800-745-3000
Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the world with her stunning international smash, The Monster Ball tour. |
LIVE AT LUNCH presented by
A Taste of Underground Atlanta
Every Wednesday April - June, 11:30am-2:00pm
Location: Kenny's
Lunch specials, outdoor seating, vendors & unique entertainment
http://www.underground-atlanta.com/
annual-events/taste-underground-atlanta.html
 Taste of Newnan
(Coweta County)
April 21, 2011 5pm – 8:30 pm
www.mainstreetnewnan.com
Location: Historic Downtown Newnan
Enjoy the entertainment as you sample specialties of local restaurants and caterers in downtown Historic Newnan.
Michael Card Concert
 April 22, 2011 – 7pm
www.mbcnewnan.com
Location: Newnan (Coweta County) Georgia
Michael Cards most well-known song is El Shaddai. Come and hear him live on April 22 at Macedonia Baptist Church – 1504 Macedonia Road, Newnan, GA
Highway 78 Yard Sale
April 30, 2010; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Search for treasures along Highway 78 from Villa Rica to Temple to Bremen to Tallapoosa.
HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: THE FOLK ART OF CARLTON ELONZO GARRETT
May 3-7th, 10-14th, 17-21st
www.thehudgens.org
Location: Duluth
Phone: 770-623-6002
Carlton Elonzo Garrett is a folk artist known for his ingenious wood carvings of human and animal figures. Come see his artwork on Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. The cost is $3-$5 for adults and children 2 and under get in free.
Dunwoody Arts Festival
May 7 and 8, 2011
www.DunwoodyArtFestival.com
 Named 2010 Best New Event by Southeast Festivals and Events, the Dunwoody Art Festival features artists from across the country on Mother's Day Weekend. Join us for beautiful and eclectic artwork, kids activities, food, entertainment and more! Free admission. Pet-Friendly festival! Located in the Dunwoody Village at the intersection of Mt. Vernon and Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. |
