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Explore Georgia: Tybee Island Tips No One Tells You About

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Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge  in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center  turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.
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Tunes from the Tombs "Beyond Cool" 2014 - Saturday, June 14

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  Save the date for Tunes from the Tombs, Historic Oakland Cemetery’s annual all-day music festival, 1-8 p.m. (gates open at noon), June 14, featuring musicians performing in and amongst Oakland’s extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens. Two main stages will host amplified artists, while buskers will perform on distinct vignette stages throughout the cemetery. From rock to folk, Americana to jazz and classical to everything in between, a variety of tunes will entice everyone to boogie down. Soothe your stomach as well as your soul with good eats from Atlanta food trucks, which will be on-site serving a variety of tasty festival fare.   OFFICIAL LINEUP: MailChimp Stage at Lion Square 6:45pm - Shawn Mullins 5:30pm - Mudcat 4:30pm - Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers 3:30pm - Secondhand Swagger 2:30pm - SG4 1:15pm – Myles Brown Creative Loafing North Public Grounds Stage 7pm - Derik Hultquist 6pm - Ghost Riders Car Club 5pm - Blacktop Rock...
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The Happy Cemetery - Historic Oakland Cemetery Tunes From The Tombs 2013 [PHOTO RECAP]

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On Saturday June 8 th , people from all over Atlanta gathered at the Historic Oakland Cemetery, to take part of Tombs From The Tombs, the cemetery third annual fundraiser.   This year Oakland Cemetery received a record breaking attendance proving to the world that partying and picnicking among the dead is a fun thing to do.     To soothe people's spirits, TUNES FROM THE TOMBS offered plenty of beer and wine. Local Atlanta food trucks served a variety of tasty festival fare.   Festival attendees enjoyed complimentary guided mini-tour, and had their fortunes read by Atlanta’s own, Robyn Avalon. Oakland Cemetery is a 48- acre Victorian-style garden cemetery founded in 1850. It is one of the largest park spaces and significant cultural sites in metro Atlanta.        Among the approximately 70,000 interred at Oakland are: Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell and golf great Bobby Jones, 2...
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I Dig It! Tunes from the Tombs: A Festival of Music and Spirits Benefiting the Historic Oakland Foundation {GIVEAWAY}

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The annual one-day event features musicians performing in and among Oakland's extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens. Several picturesque main stages host amplified artists, while buskers perform on vignette stages throughout the cemetery park. TUNES FROM THE TOMBS features musicians from Atlanta and beyond. 100% of proceeds go toward operations of the Historic Oakland Foundation. Call 404.688.2107 for more info.  Map to Oakland Cemetery . This year's line-up includes performances by Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, Old 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, Bird City Revolutionaries, The Bonaventure Quartet (featuring Amy Pike), Caroline and the Ramblers, Slim Chance and the Convicts, Rolling Nowhere, Little Country Giants, Wasted Potential Brass Band, and more!
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