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Here we are at the beginning of a new year. Have you already broken your New Year’s resolution? Hopefully you are still on track, but if not, just pick a new start date and run with it! Life is all about new beginnings and false starts. We go into life and its challenges with great expectations and are sometimes disappointed. Do not let those disappointments turn into personal or professional failures. Failure is always an option; it is how you recover that makes the difference.

The Chamber is looking to past victories and past missteps to help shape the future for our members and our community. As the year goes on, you will begin to see a new image associated with the Polk County Chamber. Derived from the new Polk County Community logo, we are showing a united front as a community. We are all part of Polk County, Georgia and it is in everyone’s best interest to promote as a working team.

Happy New Year!

Tamika W. Hudson

Executive Director

THE CHAMBER

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Events Calendar

Mill Town Music Hall is committed to providing

West Georgia with a quality wholesome entertainment.

It is the largest facility of its kind in West Georgia and comfortably seats 1,000 people. Boasting a state-ofthe-art audio and visual system, the venue hosts numerous Country, Contemporary Christian, Southern Gospel and Bluegrass concerts, along with other familyfriendly events. Conveniently located off I-20 Mill Town Music Hall is in Bremen, GA on 1031 Alabama Avenue.

For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.milltownmusichall.com or call the box office at 770-537-6455.

Rockmart Cultural Arts Center Upcoming Events beginning in January January 5– Whittling with Alvin Mallicoat, $45

(includes supplies) 5:30 PM January 6- Portraits with Any Medium with Omar Bolado, $60.00- Tuesdays 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM January 6–Ballroom Dancing with Julia Valenzuela, Call Julia at 404-308-8817 January 6– Open Studio Pottery with Paul Craighead, $15.00, Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM January 7– Open Studio Pottery with Paul Craighead, $15.00, Wednesdays 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM Upcoming Events January 8– Open Studio Pottery with Paul Craighead, Saturday, January 17– Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, $12.00, Thursdays 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM January 8– Photo Convo One with Carla Redding, 7:00 pm – Tickets $25 Premium, $20 Reserved and $75.00, Thursdays 6:00 PM Call Carla 770-546-3943 General Admission January 13– Rockmart Community Chorus resumes Friday, January 30 – Kris Allen, 8:00 pm – Tickets $30 practice for Spring, Tuesdays at 7:00 PM Call Debbie Premium, $25 Reserved and General Admission Miller for more information to join at 404-219-9572.

January 19– RCAC closed in observance of Martin Friday, February 27 – Rhonda Vincent and Gene Watson, 7:30 pm – Tickets $35 Premium, $30 Reserved Luther King, Jr. Day January 20 – The Chamber Offices will be closed on and General Admission Tuesday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther January 9- February 28– “Sea Life” King, Jr. Day The Rockmart Cultural Art Center presents “Sea Life” January 21–Special Rise and Shine Breakfast an Exhibit by local artists. Gallery open for viewing on A special Rise and Shine Breakfast held by the Polk Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM County Chamber of Commerce will be given onWednesday, January 21 at 7:30 AM at the Rockmart Community January 17– Polk County Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. The Chamber will be presenting its 2015 Breakfast. The Polk County Martin Luther King, Jr. Chamber Committee Structure and Objectives. Call for Breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 9:00 more information at 770- 684-8760. am in the Ledbetter Hall, Cedar Lake Christian Center located at 1890 Rome Highway, Cedartown, GA 30125.

WELSHfest Speaker Elder Tony Davis, Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ. For tickets and information call Jennifer Hudson Mae’n dod Gwy! Cmry!/ The Welsh Festival is coming!

March 14, 2014, 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Many favorite at 706-346-5494. Tickets are $10. events from previous years are returning at this year’s January 18– “Sea Life” Opening Reception Festival including the docent led tours of the Van Wert A Reception for Artists will be on Sunday, January 18 at Chapel and Historic Downtown Rockmart, Dudley’s 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Movies, the “Keeping up with the Joneses’ fun run and of course: Men in Rockmart (in kilts). The Food tent will January 19– Twenty-sixth Annual Luther King, Jr. feature the great Bar-b-que sandwiches Celebration and Welsh desserts that the Festival is known for but The Twenty-sixth Annual Luther King, Jr. Celebration also hamburgers, hotdogs and snow cones this year. will be held at the Cedartown Civic Auditorium with speaker Dr. Susie Twyman of Rome and the Celebration Local and Welsh performers will be singing on the steps will again feature the MLKing Jr. CommunityChoir under throughout the day. An expanded Honey contest and show and Vendors Village is also in the mix. A special the direction of Mr. Marvin Williams. 2015 will debut the MLKing, Jr. Praise Dance Team. The Celebration will Children’s Area with special games, crafts, storytelling and a special visit from Rocky the Dragon. The Welsh begin at 6:00 PM. Games, an almost Olympic Sports area, will include teams of 4 in a series of time tested athletic endurance tests. You can visit their website at Welshfest.vpweb. com for more updated information.

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Polk County College and Career Academy receives funding On Thursday afternoon December 4th, the Polk School District was awarded $3,000,000 in Capital Outlay for our College and Career Academy and $110,000 for startup expenses. . “We are appreciative of Lt. Governor Casey Cagle efforts to make College and Career Academy Grants available to school systems.”

“I commend the Polk School District, Board of Education, for their forward thinking and support of this exciting learning opportunity for our Twenty-first century learners.”

“As the school superintendent, I am grateful to our partners in education and the College and Career Academy Board of Directors, led by Mrs. Karen Nissen, Chairperson, who have worked alongside Dr. Katie Thomas, Polk School District CTAE Director and CEO of the Polk County College and Career Academy, over the last few months to bring this opportunity to Polk County.” says William A. Hunter, Superintendent for Polk School District Going through this process over the last few months has been an overwhelming experience as our community has joined together to bring a College and Career Academy to Polk County. The grant will allow us to enhance our existing career, technical and agricultural programs, dual enrollment opportunities and business/industry partnerships. Polk County has been a long-time leader in the state in emphasizing college and career readiness, these funds will allow us to provide the state-of-the-art facilities to showcase our already impressive efforts. I am extremely grateful to Dr. William Hunter and the Polk School District Board of Education for allowing us to pursue the vision of a College and Career Academy. I speak on behalf of the Polk County College and Career Academy Board of Directors when I say, we are excited for what the future holds. It is a great day for Polk County.

Dr. Katie Thomas

Committee Objectives:

~2015 Committees & Objectives~ IMT (Image Marketing & Tourism) Committee - Reinforce and promote a positive perception of Polk County · Maintain current listing of amenities and attractions to promote tourism in Polk County · Continue to develop all imaging to be multi-demographical in design · Develop a public relations position to promote quality of life activities and amenities available in Polk County · Work to enhance the aesthetics of all roadways and corridors leading into Polk County

EWD (Education and Workforce Development) Committee Develop, attract and engage the workforce at all levels to ensure that talent is available for local companies · Work to understand unemployed and underemployed numbers · Partner with DOL and local companies to access higher education needs to help break cycle of serial temping · Host quarterly educational meetings for young professionals · Assist with PSD Senior project, Job Shadowing and Internship placements · Continue supporting and building the partnership with the Polk County College and Career Academy

FR (Finance & Resource) Committee - Enhance and develop resources for Chamber operations and program expansion · Continue with the evaluation and implementation of Membership Investment tiers · Evaluate other services and resources provided to stakeholders (i.e., identity theft and insurance programs) · Develop a plan for long term financial independence · Work with CRR Committee to develop a plan to reach budget goals through an inclusive marketing strategy · Develop pilot program for tiered dues program for new partners

Committee Objectives Continued

LD (Leadership Development) Committee - Develop and engage current and future Leaders · Re-evaluate applicant criteria · Re-evaluate and adjust curriculum for future classes · Develop Class project criteria for all participants · Committee members should commit to attend community meetings, i.e., school board, council and commission meetings

GA (Government Affairs) Committee - Represent the business interests of Polk County to local, regional, state and federal policymakers and informs Members of Legislative (governmental) issues · Educate the public ( Forums and Connecting with Local Officials) · Serve as a conduit between government, the public and the business community · Represent Business interests of Polk County at each level of government · Work closely with Development Authority of Polk County

CRR (Chamber Recruitment and Retention) Committee Establish and promote membership growth and retention goals · Establish member goals to reach in 2 and 5 year intervals · Market plan for goal attainment · Promote Chamber 101 program · Share retention responsibilities via target lists at each meeting · Work on developing our ‘brand’

For more information or to JOIN a Committee…

Call the Chamber at 770-684-8760 YOU make the difference!

WELCOME NEW MEMbErs! Tompkins Surveying

Polk Haralson

Haynes Conditioning Inc. and Heating Mappingand AirChristian Life Center RachelFarmer Tompkins Rhonda

124 Euhlaree 520 Piedmont Highway Five Forks Rd. Cedartown, GA 30125 Euharlee, GA 30145 770-748-3573 866-979-1845

“Camp Antioch” Janice Stewart 3900 Antioch Rd. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-846-7760

Johnny Smokehouse AshtonMitchell’s Staffing, Inc.

Jill Mitchell Debi Green

100 Covered Bridge Rd. 5740 New Euharlee, GAHighway 30145 Calhoun 770-383-3383 Rome, GA. 30161 706-232-8488

For more information or to JOIN a Committee…

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Silver Comet Trail

The Silver Comet Trail is located 13 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. It's free of charge, and travels west through Cobb, Paulding, and Polk counties.

This quiet, non-motorized trail is for walkers, hikers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, horses, dog walkers, and is wheelchair accessible.

Parking & Trail Access

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South Cobb Dr.

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Mavell Rd. Fontaine Road Concord Road Floyd Road Carter Road Sailor’s Parkway Florence Road Hiram Paulding County Chamber of Commerce Tara Drummond

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Rambo Nursery Coot’s Lake Van Wert Rockmart Riverwalk Nathan Dean Park Don Williams Grady Road Cedartown Depot Martin Trailhead Esom Hill Stateline Gateway

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941 930 807 749 748 864 904 796 824 923 922

(Note: This is considered part of the Silver Comet Extension)

(previously Dallas Trailhead)

(Georgia-Alabama Line)

Attractions Guide Landmarks and Historic Areas Cedartown

POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY/MUSEUM Formerly Hawkes Children’s Library, the mu­se­um contains the history of Polk Coun­ty.

The building was designed by J. Neel Reid, famous Geor­gia architect, and was built in 1924. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places.

POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE #2 At 100 Prior Street, this building was designed by Otis Clay Poundston in Neoclassical Revival Style and constructed in 1935. It was originally City Hall, but is now used as a courthouse annex.

CEDARTOWN MURAL Completed in 1999, the mural is located in downtown Cedartown. The project was designed and completed by local artists and volunteers from The Art Lover’s League of Cedar Valley. The mural is a collage of well-known structures in Cedartown including many historic sites such as Hawkes Children’s Library and County Courthouse #2.

CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL

Outside Courthouse #2 is a Confederate monument erected in 1906 by United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate veterans.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Built on West Avenue in 1883, this is the oldest church still in use in Cedartown. The church has been maintained in its original state except for the outside color. Sterling Holloway grew up in this church.

BOOZ HOTEL This structure was built in the 1800s and operated as a hotel in the 1890s. Located across the street from the Polk County Historical Society.

BIG SPRING Located on Wissahickon Avenue, this was the site of a ballground and ceremonial dance ground of the Cherokee Indian natives until the early 1800s. It is the second largest limestone spring in the South and produces an average of 4 million gallons of water per day.

DOWNTOWN CEDARTOWN In 1988, Cedartown became a “Mainstreet City” and is a registered site in the National Register of Historic Places. The last decade has seen much renovation in the down­town area including second floor residential availability, new businesses and remodelings.

770-748-2090.

HIGHTOWER FALLS

CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON

Landmarks and Historic Areas Rockmart/Aragon

VAN WERT

Created in 1832 from the village of Cleantown, Van Wert was made the seat of Paulding County. It was known for slate, iron, gold and fertile farmland and served as the county seat until Polk County was formed from part of Paulding in 1851 and the county seat was moved to Cedartown. Van Wert was awarded a Historic Township of Georgia by the Department of Community Affairs.

VAN WERT METHODIST CHURCH

Built in 1857 by Rev. Wm. Simpson, Van Wert Methodist Church is one of the oldest structures in Polk County. The Van Wert Church Restoration Group, led by Greg Gray, is renovating the structure.

ARAGON-EUHARLEE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH In Aragon, the oldest church still in use in the County.

ROCKMART MURAL

The mural was created in 1997 and painted on the side of Morgan Hardware on Marble Street. The mural was created by 180 volunteers over a three week period and was part of a celebration of Rockmart's 125th anniversary.

THE GOODYEAR MILL

In 1929, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company selected Rockmart as the site for one of its clearwater mills. They built a multi-million dollar plant on what is now Goodyear Street and gave Rockmart "the biggest boost it has ever received in its history." Goodyear sold the plant in 1987 and it is now owned and operated by Meggitt Polymers & Composites

GOODYEAR MILL VILLAGE

In the 1930s, Goodyear built a modern village with approximately 180 homes, two tennis courts, a baseball field and a golf course directly across the street from the mill.

CITY HALL

The Rockmart Municipal Complex located on N. Piedmont Ave, is now considered "City Hall".

The complex includes the Administrative Services Building, Cultural Arts Center,Recreation Department, and Rockmart Police Department. The complex is located on what was originally the site of the Piedmont Institute College, which was replaced later by Rockmart High and Middle Schools which later became known as Rockmart High School.

ROSE HILL CEMETERY/GAZEBO

On Elm Street, the land for the cemetery was donated to the town. The gazebo, constructed in 1891 is now considered one of Rockmart's most recognizable historic landmarks. The cemetery site also offers a spectacular view across Rockmart.

EUHARLEE CREEK/SEABORN JONES PARK

A city park, Seaborn Jones Park sits in the middle of downtown Rockmart along the banks of the Euharlee Creek. The name Euharlee comes from the Cherokee or Creek Indians and means "she laughs as she runs."

Originally the site of a wooden grist mill purchased by Elias Hightower in 1846 and con­vert­ed into a facsimile of the Whitney cotton gin. Mr. Hightower also constructed a three story mill on the site in 1850 using the 60 foot Falls for power. The mill was once a vibrant mercantile center near Cedartown. Sherman’s men ate and slept here on their march through the state, but spared the mill from the fate which befell so many others.

Hightower Falls is presently a private group facility available for special occasions. Call (770) 748-8588 for more information.

ROCKMART HISTORICAL MUSEUM The recently opened Rockmart Historical Museum is a must to see for anyone interested in history. It chronicles the unique history and culture of Rockmart with heirloom contributions of items and photos supplied by members of the community. Of particular interest art the items concerning "Welsh" Rockmart, with its miners and slate industry, chapels and slate roofs. The museum is located in Old City Hall Building at 133 Marble Street, next to Seaborn Jones Park.

OLD MILL

DODGE & DAVIS AT PEEK SPRINGS

Located on Hwy. 27 South, this structure was built by slave labor in 1848 for Asa Prior who came to Polk County in 1837. The first miller was a slave named “Old Allen” and the structure was operated as a mill until 1945. It was renovated and operated as a restaurant by Mr. And Mrs. Robert Stephens from 1960-1991. It was purchased by Ann and Jimmy Madden in 1997.

Near Aragon's City Hall, camping place of General Grenville Dodge's 16th AC of McPherson's Army of Tennessee. Later, Brig. Gen. J.C. Davis' 2nd division, 14th Corps Army of the Cumberland camped here en route from Rome to Dallas, Ga. These troops were part of the right wing of General Sherman’s forces moving to outflank General Johnston’s army at Allatoona Pass. This resulted in 10 days of battle at New Hope Church, Dallas and Pickett’s Mill in Paulding County.

Leisure Life in Polk County Cedartown Performing Arts Center

The pride of the City of Cedartown, The Cedartown Performing Arts Center located at the Cedartown Auditorium, presents a wealth of premium entertainment each year from the Atlanta Symphony to touring Broadway plays. The Performing Arts Center also sponsors enrichment programs for children in Polk and surrounding counties through workshops and performances.

770-748-4168.

CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON Nathan Dean Sports Complex Rockmart’s primary recreational park for softball and baseball. The park also contains a track and a playground area. Pavilions are also located through the park.

Prospect Valley Course Nine hole, public golf course. 770-684-5961.

Silver Comet Trail

The Silver Comet Trail is a paved, converted rail trail spanning more than West Theater This 1941 Art Deco style theater hosts first run movies for both children 60 miles from Smyrna GA to the GA/AL border in Polk County. Here the trail joins the Chief Ladiga trail for another 33 miles to Anniston, AL. The and adults. two trails provide 95.5 continuous paved recreational miles not available to motorized traffic. The longest segment of the Silver Comet in one Peek Park On North College Street, this beautiful city park is located on land donated county is 29 miles through Polk. The Depot in Rockmart provides water and

by Captain J.A. Peek. It contains tennis courts, playground and picnic areas. restrooms and is next to Seaborn Jones Park. Snacks and restrooms are available at the Depot in Cedartown which houses several offices including the welcome center and museum of local memorabilia. The first foot of the Bert Wood Youth and Athletic Complex Silver Comet Trail was poured on July 9, 1998 in Cobb County, GA. Softball and baseball fields, gymnasium, track, cabin, playground, and Senior Center make up this recreational facility in Northwest Cedartown.

Polk County Homespun Festival Government sponsored and volunteer activities abound almost year An annual event sponsored by the Polk County Chamber of Com­merce round. held on the third weekend in July in Seaborn Jones Park. Local and regional

Cherokee Golf and County Club This private facility off Cherokee Road contains an 18 hole golf course, four tennis courts, a swimming pool and beautiful clubhouse with dining facility. The club hosts many local fundraising golf and tennis tournaments as well as member-related events. 770-748-2800.

Cedar Valley Arts Festival An annual festival is held on the last full weekend in April. This event is sponsored by the Cedartown Junior Service League. Local and regional artists display their craft as do the children of Cedartown whose works are displayed throughout Peek Park, the site of the festival.

Meadow Lakes Golf Club

Meadow Lakes is a public facility in North Polk County offering 18 holes of championship golf as well as a clubhouse, banquet facility, and swimming pool. The club regularly hosts tournaments and lessons are offered by the PGA Golf Professional. Call for tee times on the weekends. 770-748-4942

Rockmart Civic Arts Commission

Promotes and hosts various arts activities in the city and maintains the city’s Art Center on Piedmont Avenue, Rockmart. 770-684-5454.

Seaborn Jones Park

A city park along the banks of Euharlee Creek in downtown Rockmart.

Complete with picnic tables and a gazebo.

crafters display their wares throughout the park. Continuous entertainment is a highlight of the festival as well as many games and events throughout the park. 770-684-8760.

Aragon Barbeque Patriotism at its peak, the annual barbeque is held on the third Saturday in June. Great food, a variety of games and a softball tournament are highlights.

Tom Pittman Field and Jake Belk Park

Aragon’s two city parks both have recreational and picnic facilities.

Welsh Festival

Mae'n dod Gwy! Cmry!/Rockmart hosts the only Welsh festival in Georgia, featuring lively Celtic music, Welsh food and Bar-B-Que, plus tours of the historical Van Wert Church and graveyard where Welsh miners and Civil War soldiers are buried. It is held on the quad (square) next to the Old City Hall Building, 133 Marble St. in the heart of downtown Rockmart.

Welshfest is held the 3rd Saturday in March.

Polk County at a Glance LOCATION AND LAND AREA Polk County, consisting of a 312 square mile area, is near the center of the South's three largest industrial centers: Atlanta, 45 miles east; Birmingham, 85 miles west, and Chattanooga, 83 miles north.

Surrounded on four corners by mountains, Polk County is a land of dramatic contrasts - from the city of Cedartown which lies on a gentle plain to Rockmart with its rocky hills and deep valleys.

GOVERNMENT Polk County is governed by a six member Board of Commissioners elected for four-year staggered terms. The chairman is elected from the board for a one-year term. Cedartown, the county seat, is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who elect a com­mis­sion chairman from amongst board members and appoint a City Manager. The city of Rockmart is governed by an elected mayor and five council members who elect a City Manager. Aragon is governed by a mayor and four council members. Full-time police and fire departments are maintained in all three areas and the county for the pro­tec­tion of all residents.

INDUSTRY Polk County boasts a wide array of existing industry and takes pride in its success in new industry recruitment in the last decade. The top ten industries employee some 3,700 people and include both manufacturing and service.

CLIMATE A moderate climate with seasonal variation creates an excellent environment for outdoor activity through­out most of the year: January average minimum/maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32/55 degrees July average minimum/maximum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67/83 degrees Average annual rainfall is 50" based on ten year data. Relative humidity is 69.7%.

POPULATION 42,709 people reside in Polk County including 10,021 in Cedartown, 4,242 in Rockmart and 1,039 in Aragon.

TRANSPORTATION

Major trucking lines and both CSX and the Norfolk Southern Railway system link Polk County to points in all directions. Hartsfield/Jackson International Airport is only one hour away while Cornelius Moore Airport in the middle of the county provides a paved and lighted 4,000 ft. runway. The new $15,000,000 state of the art Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport is only 8 miles from Polk County.

Four lane Highway 278 east links Polk County to Atlanta via I-20. Other main arteries include U.S. Highway 27 and 113.

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CEDARTOWN • ROCKMART/ARAGON COMMUNICATIONS

Two newspapers, the Cedartown Standard and the Rockmart Journal, and two radio stations, WGAA Cedartown and WZOT Rockmart, keep county residents informed of local, regional and na­tion­al hap­pen­ings.

EDUCATION Educational institutions in the county include six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and a regional vocational-technical school. Two private schools are maintained and county res­i­dents have easy access to three additional private schools in a neighboring county.

UTILITIES

Georgia Power and Carroll EMC service electrical needs in Polk County and gas is distributed by Atlanta Gas Light Company and sold by several suppliers. The cities of Cedartown and Rockmart operate sewage treatment facilities and have their own water supply via a spring-fed gravity ­system in Cedartown and Euharlee Creek in Rockmart. The county’s water supply originates with three springs and one well. BellSouth pro­vides a first-rate tele­com­mu­ni­ca­tions sys­tem and cablevision is ­provided by Charter Communications.

HEALTHCARE

Polk Medical Center is located in Cedartown. Numerous physicians, dentists, chiropractors and other health care proviers are throughout Polk County. Immediate Care facilities are also available.

POLK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The main office of the Polk County Chamber of Commerce is located at 133 South Marble Street in Rockmart. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. The Chamber also main­tains a Cedartown office in conjunction with the Cedartown Welcome Center at 609 S. Main St.. Cedartown office hours are Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Call the Chamber office at 770-6848760.

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A TASTE OF TYROL Our home away from home is Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, located in the Alpine region of Austria.

The city has 140,000 inhabitants and hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in the year 1562.

Innsbruck is a superb destination, situated in an ideal location. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage and is only a stone’s throw away from Italy and Germany. This splendid city has been the host destination of the Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1964 and in 1976. In Innsbruck, some 160 restaurants, cafes and bars, most of them in walking distance to the old town, offer traditional Tyrolean and Austrian specialties as well as international dishes. While in the area, we will visit the world famous Oktoberfest to experience tradition, culture and raise your beer stein to toast “Prost!”

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Featuring Oktoberfest SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 8, 2015 from $2,999 AIR & LAND Nine days, seven nights including hotels, meals, day trips and airfare from Atlanta

For more details and reservations contact: Tiffany Fulmer Ott at the GACCE (reference Polk Chamber)

E-mail: tfulmer@gacce.org Telephone: (404) 312-0524