This Week: Roaming the Atlanta Highway

On this week's episode of Georgia Traveler, we're "Roaming the Atlanta Highway", exploring U.S. 78 from Stone Mountain to Washington. Keely finds family fun at Stone Mountain Park and joins David on the Arabia Mountain Greenway Trail for some outdoor activities. Phil gets some crazy good food at Loco's in Athens. David explores the local legend of lost Confederate gold and experiences a great getaway at the Fitzpatrick Hotel, both in Washington.


Georgia Traveler 202: Roaming the Atlanta Highway airs this Friday, July 10 at 9 PM, Saturday, July 11 at 7 PM, and Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 PM on GPB.

For more information, check out our website at: http://www.gpb.org/georgiatraveler/

Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Tourism Foundation.

Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services. Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta - WGTV-DT/8; Albany - WABW-DT/14, Augusta - WCES-DT/20, Chatsworth - WNGH-DT/18, Columbus - WJSP-DT/28, Dawson - WACS-DT/25, Macon - WMUM-DT/29, Savannah - WVAN-DT/9, Waycross - WXGA-DT/8.

This Week: European Tour of Georgia

On this week's episode of Georgia Traveler, we're off on a "European Tour" of Georgia, featuring Athens, Brunswick, Dublin, Rome and Vienna. Join Tour Guides David Zelski, Keely Walker Muse, Philip Proctor and Gerald Bryant in exploring these Georgia cities that bear names of European derivation.

Georgia Traveler 112: European Tour of Georgia airs this Friday, June 19 at 9 PM, Saturday, June 20 at 7 PM, and Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30 PM on GPB. You can also watch Saturday, June 20 at 8 PM, and Sunday, June 21 at 8 AM on GPB Knowledge.

For more information, check out our website at: http://www.gpb.org/georgiatraveler/

Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Tourism Foundation.

Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.

Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta - WGTV-DT/8; Albany - WABW-DT/14, Augusta - WCES-DT/20, Chatsworth - WNGH-DT/18, Columbus - WJSP-DT/28, Dawson - WACS-DT/25, Macon - WMUM-DT/29, Savannah - WVAN-DT/9, Waycross - WXGA-DT/8.

This Weekend in Georgia

It's the third weekend in March and Spring officially begins on Friday, March 20. Time to get out and about in our great State and discover something new in Georgia. Here are a few suggestions:

The AJC International Auto Show in Atlanta
through Sunday, March 22 at the Georgia World Congress Center
This is an annual showcase of over 600 new 2009 import an domestic cars, light rrucks, van and sports utility vehicles. There will be factory and dealer representatives on hand to answer questions. for more information, including directions and ticket prices, visit the website.


Robert Osborne's Classic Film Festival in Athens
through Sunday, March 22 at the Classic Center
This four-day festival celebrates classic motion pictures through the screening of several newly
remastered films. Hosted by Robert Osborne, this festical is a treat for movie enthusiasts of all generations. Special guests will appear on stage with Robert Osborne after the screenings to discuss the works with the audience. For ticket prices and details, visit the festival's website.

The Savannah Music Festival in Savannah
through Sunday, April 5 at various venues
The Savannah Music Festival is dedicate to presenting a world-class celebration of the musical arts by creating timeless and adventurous productions that stimulate arts education, foster economic growth and unite artists and audiences. For more information about performances, ticket prices, directions and details, visit the festival's website.



And those are just a few of the great ways to explore Georgia this weekend. For more information, check out the Explore Georgia website operated by Georgia Traveler's production partners at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

This Week: Roaming the Atlanta Highway

On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, we’re “Roaming the Atlanta Highway”, exploring U.S. 78 from Stone Mountain to Washington. Keely finds family fun at Stone Mountain Park and joins David on the Arabia Mountain Greenway Trail for some outdoor activities. Phil gets some crazy good food at Loco's in Athens. David explores the local legend of lost Confederate gold and experiences a great getaway at the Fitzpatrick Hotel, both in Washington.

Georgia Traveler 202 - Roaming the Atlanta Highway airs Friday, December 19 at 9 PM, Saturday, December 20 at 7 PM, and Wednesday, December 24 at 9:30 PM on GPB.

Georgia Traveler 202 can also be seen on the newly launched GPB digital channel, GPB Knowledge, Saturday, December 20 at 8 PM, and Sunday, December 21 at 8 AM.

For more information, check out our website at:
http://www.gpb.org/georgiatraveler/

Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Check out the new Georgia Tourism website at http://www.exploregeorgia.org/

Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.

Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta - WGTV/8; Albany - WABW/14, Augusta - WCES/20, Chatsworth - WNGH/18, Columbus - WJSP/28, Dawson - WACS/25, Macon - WMUM/29, Savannah - WVAN/9, Waycross - WXGA/8.

This Week: Historic South

On this week's episode of Georgia Traveler, it's off to Georgia's Historic South. Augusta is our destination city, which we visit during the world-renowned Masters tournament. We'll visit the boyhood home of America's 28th President and the State Botanical Gardens in Athens. We discover the comedic duo Laurel and Hardy in Harlem while Phil Proctor finds healthy food for the soul in Augusta. David Zelski undertakes a search for Santa Claus.



Georgia Traveler Episode 105 - Historic South (Augusta) airs this Wednesday, December 10, at 7:30 PM on GPB.

Please note Georgia Traveler will not be seen in its regular Friday and Saturday time slots on GPB this week.

Georgia Traveler 105 - Historic South will also be seen on the new digital channel GPB Knowledge, this Saturday, December 6, at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, December 7, at 8:00 AM.

For more information, check out our website at:
http://www.gpb.org/georgiatraveler/

Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Check out the new Georgia Tourism website at http://www.exploregeorgia.org/

Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.

Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta - WGTV/8; Albany - WABW/14, Augusta - WCES/20, Chatsworth - WNGH/18, Columbus - WJSP/28, Dawson - WACS/25, Macon - WMUM/29, Savannah - WVAN/9, Waycross - WXGA/8.

This Week: European Tour of Georgia and Metro Atlanta

On this week's episode of Georgia Traveler, we're off on a European Tour of Georgia, featuring Athens, Brunswick, Dublin, Rome and Vienna. Join Tour Guides David Zelski, Keely Walker Muse, Philip Proctor and Gerald Bryant to explore these Georgia cities that bear names of European derivation.




GeorgiaTraveler Episode 112 - European Tour of Georgia airs this Friday, October 31 at 9 PM, Saturday, November 1 at 7 PM, and Wednesday, November 5, at 7:30 PM.

And on the newly launched GPB Knowledge Channel:

On this week's episode of Georgia Traveler, we explore some of the sites in Georgia's Capitol city of Atlanta. We find fine art at the High Museum and discover the fun at Turner Field--even when the Braves aren't in town. We visit with the animals above and below the water's surface at Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium. And what would any trip to Atlanta be without a chili cheese dog and onion rings at the original Varsity?

Georgia Traveler 109 - Metro Atlanta airs on GPB Knowledge this Saturday, November 1 at 8 PM and Sunday, November 2 at 8 AM.

For more information, check out our website at:
http://www.gpb.org/georgiatraveler/

Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Check out the new Georgia Tourism website at http://www.exploregeorgia.org/

Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.

Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta - WGTV/8; Albany - WABW/14, Augusta - WCES/20, Chatsworth - WNGH/18, Columbus - WJSP/28, Dawson - WACS/25, Macon - WMUM/29, Savannah - WVAN/9, Waycross - WXGA/8.