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February/March CONTENTS FEATURES Navigating Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Atlanta’s Top Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Finding your way around the metro area can be intimidating. Get your bearings with our guide to some of the major roads and publictransportation options you’ll need to know.
Your child doesn’t have to stop learning once school stops. The Atlanta area has plenty of summer camps that are educational as well as recreational.
Check out our list of 20 of Atlanta’s must-see sites, from world-class museums to theme parks and other family-friendly destinations.
Summer Camp Guide 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Unique Adventure Getaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 From horseback riding in Upcountry, South Carolina to hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, exciting leisure opportunities await just a short drive from Atlanta.
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PHOTO: Provided by Decatur Downtown Development Authority.
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In Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Relocation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
The inside scoop on news, events and happenings around Atlanta.
Homes & Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
A comprehensive guide to help you find your way before, during and after your move, including counties, neighborhoods, relocation tips, a map to metro Atlanta and much more.
From Suwanee to Decatur, these Georgia cities are getting national attention for their quality of life and other amenities.
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Neighborhood Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Get caught up on the best exhibitions, theatrical productions, special events and live music across the metro area.
Just north of Atlanta, the city of Gainesville offers affordable housing, lots of recreational opportunities and proximity to Lake Lanier
Hidden Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Special Advertising Section: Summer Camp Directory 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Metro Atlanta offers many excellent summer camps. Learn more about some of the exceptional options available to Atlanta campers.
School Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The SAE School in Mableton emphasizes project-based learning, a yearround calendar and strong teacher-student relationships.
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Take a peek behind the scenes of a major news organization with one of three different tours of CNN’s Atlanta headquarters.
On the Cover: The Fox Theatre in Midtown Atlanta is known as much for its ornate architecture as for its concerts and theater shows. See page 30 for more. PHOTO: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com
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