LITTLE (HAUNTED) HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE…read more Pint-sized scares are the order of the day on this absolutely adorable dark ride. Before I post my review of the best coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, I wanted to get this one in as it's deserving of some credit and very high praise. It's neither a coaster nor a thrill ride, but a water ride in the dark. Imagine the boats from 'Pirates of the Caribbean' were put into the 'Calico Mine Ride' at Knotts Berry Farm. Now throw in some cute monsters and voila, you've got 'Monster Mansion'. As a matter of fact, I found striking similarities between this and the indoor sections of 'Timber Mountain Log Ride'. You board a small boat and are sent into a building resembling a Southern plantation....which makes sense, as this ride was previously called 'Monster Plantation' from 1981-2008. Six Flags sunk millions into the renovation of this ride during the 2008-2009 offseason, including a complete overhaul of the audio animatronics. Of all 107 motion characters, 99 were originals that were entirely rebuilt and 8 were newly added. They appear on both sides of the boat, so it's hard to keep track of them, but the ones I could see looked fantastic. Allegedly this ride has more "4D" effects than any other in the world, yet I didn't notice a single one??? Hmmm...... No seatbelts are required since there's virtually no drop - perhaps a very, very short one of 3 feet or less - just a leisurely trip around a water channel. Since this is a low intensity attraction, everyone including small children can ride, which adds to the queue length. Bear in mind that with such muted rider throughput (a max of 6-8 per boat), lines can get L-O-N-G. The first day I visited, the queue stretched upwards of 45 minutes. Thankfully I hit it right away the following day and only waited 15 minutes. A lot of time and effort was put into this dark ride, far more than you or I could possibly imagine. It's like 'Splash Mountain' without the drops or drenching. Mild and magical, this is one of the best, most family-friendly attractions I've ever experienced. Prior to visiting SFOG I'd never heard of this 'Monster Mansion' but now that I've ridden it I'm beyond pleased to award it the highest possible marks. Major kudos to Six Flags Over Georgia for re-vamping a dilapidated ride and turning it into something wonderful.

The Monster Mansion is a classic at Six Flags over Georgia and one of the most popular non-roller…read morecoaster rides at the park. It was originally built in the 1980s as Monster Plantation, but rebranded to Monster Mansion in 2009 after major renovations. If you're a thrill seeker, this isn't exactly the ride for you but the tradition the ride has and the presentation it displays make it a fantastic family indoor ride. It's especially a great ride to catch on a super hot day when you're looking for AC. You can tell how popular this ride is as the line for this ride is always super long, sometimes even longer than roller coasters are. It may seem childish and family-oriented, but if you know the history and tradition of SFOG, this ride is something you don't want to miss out on. Yes, the lines can be long but it is well-worth it and definitely worth checking out at least ONCE!

We stopped by here today because I was curious about a shipping container concept, modern…read moreindustrial eatery and bar. The staff were all super friendly. Answered all the questions that I had about the place. Really cool community feel. Giant garden in back where they get their fresh produce. And the produce looked amazing! What's even cooler is they use some of this space as an event or office rental place. Cool, modern industrial vibe. Give it a try. The Austell area is undergoing some cool changes. New restaurants, shops and renovations. Let's get this place noticed!

Eclectic place. Mismatched tables/chairs. The built in wood oven is amazing! Food, outstanding…read more Best Pizza outside Chicago. All homemade crusts and sauce, natural cheese. I could eat a pizza crust with no toppings on it and just dip it in garlic butter. There is a stage for live music but we went in the afternoon. The Playlist was awesome, classics we all sang along to. It's disappointing that more local people aren't taking advantage of this great pizza. One last thing, health department rating is 100%, A!

Cool live music and delicious pizza. Everything is all natural... And their fresh baked bread is…read moremade in store...and they literally bake it when you order it! It's phenomenal. They do not use any ingredients that you cannot pronounce. Many items are locally sourced.

This place is perfection!!! Mac, the venue owner, was very professional and accommodating. He made…read moremy Husband's 30th birthday party epic. We threw a west coast 90s party and all of our guest loved it. If you're looking for your next party venue. This is the spot. You will not be disappointed.

From the owner: We are a unique all-inclusive event venue that caters to a variety of diverse entertainment and…read moreprofessional services, ranging from private parties, promotional events, video & photo shoots, to professional networking events. We will exceedingly suit your event planning needs, complete with accommodating amenities and add-ons such as a serving bar, full-size pool table, custom wall bench seating, staged velvet seating area, tables, chairs, bar-stools, sound system, wireless mics, digital projector, dual fog machines, single hose hookahs, red VIP sectional ropes, unisex powder room, event photographer, bartender, security and much more.

So much fun. I thought it was a great water park, and I love the slides! It surprised me how fun it…read moreall was!

Look, I ain't gonna lie, I have some issues!!!…read more FIRST, please don't be offended if I won't take a sip of your drink or eat off your plate at a yelp event. As a matter of fact, if you ask me for a sip of my drink and I let you have some... don't be surprised if I tell you to keep it. Sure, I'm gonna play it off like I was done drinking it, but the moment your saliva hits my drink, it ain't going back in my mouth! SECOND, if you have serious body odor and hug me, please don't be offended if I bust out Clorox wipes and start cleaning myself. It's not you, it's me! THIRD, if you are a restaurant employee and I see you leave a restroom without washing your hands... you might as well comp my bill and throw away my food! Or if I see you wipe several tables and seats with the same rag without rinsing it in nice soapy disinfectant-filled hot water, you can just burn my table with a flamethrower and get me a new one! LASTLY, if you run a water park that has more skin surface area than water... just plan on refunding me my admission right now! I LOVE HURRICANE HARBOR, but not on days like today when there were so many people in the water I was tempted to call infectious disease control for an emergency inspection. Seriously, you got all kinds of people walking around here that don't look like they value personal hygiene (some with open sores) and you want ME to bathe in this water and trust the chemicals are doing their job? NOT!!! Days like this I wouldn't get in the water fully clothed with a waterproof HAZMAT suit. So Six Flags, I'm gonna need you to start limiting how many people can come into this area at one time or I'm gonna be force to take another star off! That is all. SIDE NOTE - My wife doesn't appreciate my dousing her with antibacterial gel when coming out of the water with the kids and surrounding them with crime tape as the gel dries... but a man has got to do what a man has got to do! So I'mma need those capacity restrictions soon OR I need a water area built for germ-a-phobes only. I'd be happy to train your staff how to do a walking diagnosis for potential violators. I can spot nasty people a mile way! 2017/113

Beware before booking All Out Gaming Atlanta…read more I chose All Out Gaming despite their significantly higher price because I was specifically told they had a Nintendo Switch 2 available. That was a major deciding factor in booking with them. On the day of the event, a different gaming company showed up instead. They arrived late, with an inferior gaming truck, and no Switch at all--which was not what was promised or contracted. It was clear the event had been outsourced to a cheaper third-party provider. Due to constant game updates and extremely long loading times, the kids were only able to use the gaming truck for about 30 minutes total. They quickly lost interest and ended up playing on our own PS5 and Switch inside the house, which worked far better than the truck. The experience we paid for was essentially unusable. After the event, All Out Gaming acknowledged that the service delivered did not match what was promised and offered a refund. Despite multiple follow-ups on my end, no refund has ever been issued. This experience was incredibly disappointing and did not come close to what was advertised or paid for. I would strongly caution others to confirm exactly who will be showing up, what equipment will actually be provided, and to get everything in writing before booking

Fun and happy times. Everyone should experience this kind of family fun at least onceread more

Attended a Living Springs Health Conference this past week (Thursday- Saturday) and it was amazing!…read more However, the venue did not have an onsite kitchen which delayed lunch and dinner daily. Nor did they have an inside food service. The building is amazing and has a rock climbing wall, gym, rentable office space and a studio.

It's a safe & great spot to work out in the gymnasium. There are a few amenities that all can…read moreenjoy. I happened to go work out w/107.5 radio monthly ladies workout class and didn't know there have a min farmers market outside in the parking lot. Conveniently after my workout I sampled a few fresh juices, pies and bought some herbal tea.

Today's hike at Sweetwater exceeded my expectations in every way! The weather was giving spring…read morevibes and the people were out for it ! Initially we parked in the wrong lot but that worked in our favor (where the bait and tackle shop is). There were lots of families out having picnics and fishing. We did a 1-mile loop in the area and were able to see the yurts. NOTED . Beautiful sites to take in before we ventured to the main lots with the visitor's center. Not only are the trails well marked, but there is ample parking across multiple lots. The attendant at the gate entrance was so kind, welcoming and JOYful! We ventured out on the red trail and it was gorgeous. To my surprise, the trail was full today. It seems that Sweetwater is a populated date spot!!! We saw folks of all ages out with picnic baskets, journals, coloring books, bathing suits ... it was AMAZING! We hiked to the end of the red trail and back, venturing off trail to be clear to the River only once. By far, this was one of my favorite hikes and definitely a place I'll revisit to explore some of the other trails.

This is one of my favorite places to hike around Atlanta. There are several different trails so you…read morecan hike a couple of miles or 6 or 7 miles. The trail is really beautiful in the spring when the trees and plants are in bloom. The trailer is dog, friendly, but make sure you keep them on the leash.