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Georgia State Kicks Off Inaugural Football Season

Thursday September 2, 2010

Tonight the Georgia State Panthers will face off against Shorter College in their first ever football game.

Georgia State football will be played in the Georgia Dome. Tickets are still available for tonight's game. Students get in free with a valid Panther's card. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m., with 6:00 p.m. doors.

The 2010 Georgia State Football Schedule

Sep 02 -  Shorter

Sep 11 -  Lambuth

Sep 18 - Jacksonville State

Sep 25 - at Campbell

Oct 02 - Morehead State

Oct 09 - Savannah State

Oct 16 - North Carolina Central

Oct 23 - at Old Dominion

Oct 30 - at South Alabama

Nov 06 -  Lamar

Nov 18 - at Alabama (televised on ESPNU)

90210 Theme Party at SweetWater Brewery

Tuesday August 31, 2010

This Thursday just happens to be an epic date on the calendar. Its 9-02-10. Check out this 90's themed bash at SweetWater Brewery to celebrate:

Join Metromix and SweetWater this Thursday, as the Peach Pit comes to Atlanta for all out 90's bash - in the epic, unforgettable style of America's favorite zip code: 90210. Whether you channel your inner Kelly, Steve, David, Donna, Brandon, Dylan, Valerie or Andrea is up to you, but make sure to go big or go home because everyone in costume will receive half off their entrance fee.

The Details:

- You must be 21+ with valid ID
- The theme is original 90210, so the more 90's the better: Jean jackets, gelled hair and mini dresses are not only appropriate, they are highly encouraged.
-  SweetWater Schwag for the best dressed and best looking couple

SweetWater Brewery is located at 195 Ottley Drive Northeast in Atlanta. The entrance fee is $8.

Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta

Monday August 30, 2010

Labor Day is coming up and most of us are lucky enough to get an extra day off to relax. Check out some of the events going on around Atlanta for Labor Day Weekend 2010.

Toll Booth on I-85 is Coming

Friday August 27, 2010

Almost two years ago, I wrote that the state of Georgia had received funds to start a toll booth project on I-85. The project would potentially "tax" drivers in the HOV lane, making it possible for anyone to use this express lane as long as they were willing to shell out.

Today the AJC reports that the plans have been set in motion to make this toll booth a reality. By next summer, drivers should have the option of paying a toll to speed ahead in the express lane. The toll will change based on how congested the roadways are.

The first planned express lane will run from around Spaghetti Junction to Old Peachtree Road. Those used to using the existing HOV lane for carpools will also have to pay up, so there will no longer be a true HOV lane on this stretch of highway.

Construction is expected to start within a few weeks.

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