Free Admission to the World of Coca-Cola this Sunday! #ad @WorldofCocaCola

This Sunday, Dec. 8, World of Coca-Cola will offer free admission for all guests – for the first time in the attraction’s history. The offer is in celebration of The Coca-Cola Company’s 100^th anniversary of becoming a publicly traded company.

On May 8, 1886, the first Coca-Cola was served in Atlanta. Thirty-three years later, in 1919, company made its initial public offering. An original $40 share – along with reinvested dividends – would be worth more than $18 million today. The company has grown with Atlanta, and 16% of shareowners of record live in Georgia.

To celebrate a century as a public company, Coca-Cola is offering free admission at World of Coke on Dec. 8. Guests will also receive a commemorative glass Coca-Cola bottle (see above) while supplies last.

Visitors at World of Coca-Cola can sample more than 100 drinks from around the world, see the vault where Coca-Cola’s secret recipe is guarded and snap photos with the iconic Coca-Cola Polar Bear.

The company is also marking its 100^th anniversary on Monday, Dec. 9, by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

FIVE WAYS TO SHAKE UP THE SEASON AT WORLD OF COCA-COLA #ad #giveaway

ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2019 – Today marks the start of a magical holiday season at World of Coca-Cola. From now through Jan. 1, the attraction is festive and bright, including dazzling lights, larger-than-life decorations, signature seasonal beverages and more as part of World of Coca-Cola’s annual celebration.

“World of Coca-Cola is a holiday bucket list item for people of all ages,” said Joanna Hobday, Group Director, Retail Operations and Administration. “We’re thrilled to provide the festive traditions they’ve grown to love as well as new offerings to make this year’s holiday visit full of flavor.”

When visiting the attraction this season, don’t miss these five holiday highlights:

1. Lights, Camera, Smile: Make a memorable entrance by walking through a 28-foot-tall ornament of holiday lights in Pemberton Place. The outdoor winter wonderland is complete with larger-than-life ornaments and trees wrapped in thousands of lights.

2. Have a Cup of Cheer: Sip on something magical this holiday season by visiting the Taste It! beverage lounge, where you can enjoy a seasonal favorite like Gingerbread Coke or be among the first to taste Sprite Butter Toffee, a crisp-yet-cozy flavor sure to spark the holiday spirit.

3. Take a Blast to the Past: Stroll down memory lane when you stop by “A
   Coca-Cola Christmas Celebration,” showcasing historic, seasonal Coke ads and artifacts from around the world. Learn the story of the man in red in the “History of the Coca-Cola Santa” exhibit.

4. Sleigh the Selfie Game: Guests can climb aboard Santa’s sleigh or steal a bear hug from the 7-foot-tall Coca-Cola Polar Bear. Share pics using #WorldofCocaCola, and you might even see your holiday snap on the attraction’s social channels.

5. Shop ‘til You Drop: Guests can knock out some holiday shopping during their visit. From apparel, to glassware, to home goods and more, there’s something for everyone on your list. For even more gift ideas, remember to shop online at CokeStore.com for a wide variety of holiday-themed items like ornaments and decorations, and even personalized bottles and clothing to make the holidays extra special.

There’s so much more to see and do at World of Coca-Cola this season – visit and see why the attraction is a holiday tradition for fans near and far.

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About World of Coca-Cola

An integral part of downtown Atlanta’s fabric for more than 25 years, World of Coca‑Cola has welcomed guests from six continents, more than 100 countries, all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Join over 25 million people who have visited the Atlanta attraction and experience the history of the world's most famous beverage brand at the dynamic, multimedia home of the 133-year-old secret formula for Coca‑Cola. Get closer than ever before to the vault containing the secret recipe, view more than 1,200 historic artifacts and get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process. Take a trip around the world in a thrilling 4-D movie experience, take a photo with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear and tempt your taste buds with more than 100 beverages from around the globe.

World of Coca‑Cola is located in Pemberton Place, adjacent to the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta, and is accessible via the Peachtree Center or CNN/World Congress Center MARTA stations. Consumers with questions may call 1-800-676-COKE or visit our website at www.WorldofCocaCola.com to purchase tickets. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/WorldofCocaCola, on Instagram at instagram.com/WorldofCocaCola and on Facebook at facebook.com/WorldofCocaCola.

Happy 21st Birthday! #son #family

Veteran's Day events @WorldofCocaCola #VeteransDay #Military #ad #November11

Military Ticket Offer

Military members (active duty, reserves and retirees) can visit World of Coca-Cola free of charge year-round, but Veterans Day is extra special. To show World of Coca-Cola’s gratitude to the men and women who serve our country, the attraction is extending a special offer to their loved ones as well. From Friday, Nov. 1, to Monday, Nov. 11, members of the Armed Forces may purchase up to four half-price general admission tickets for their friends and family to join them in visiting the attraction. Tickets may be purchased with a valid Armed Forces ID card at the attraction’s ticketing windows.

Veterans Day Parade

The 38^th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade will begin in Downtown Atlanta at 11:11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The parade will pass directly in front of World of Coca-Cola, where the Reviewing Stand will be located, on Baker Street SE.

Veterans Day Festival

Following the parade, a free Veterans Day Festival will take place from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. in Pemberton Place near World of Coca-Cola. The festival will feature a variety of exhibitor tents, as well as a performance by the 116^th Army Band. The event is free and open to the public.

Touring the Governor's Mansion #Milledgeville #GCSUFamilyWeekend

My family went to Milledgeville to visit with girl-child for Georgia College's Family Weekend. We only did two of the events that the school put on. The morning welcome and the tour of the Governor's mansion. The rest of the time we just wandered campus and hung out as a family. The tour of the mansion, though was cool. It's a structurally interesting building.

The dome that exists INSIDE the building, doesn't exist outside of it (it's hidden).  This is the view from the floor looking up.

And this is a copy of the plans that show it's inside the building, but not visible outside.

It's an interesting place to visit.  The students at GCSU have free access to it, which is cool.

World of Coca Cola ticket offers #ad #Georgiaresident #collegestudent

The World of Coca-Cola shared these with me and I wanted to share them with you.

Georgia Resident Ticket Offer: 2 for $25

If you’re lucky enough to call Georgia home, you’re lucky enough – but during the month of October, Peach State residents get an even sweeter deal at World of Coca-Cola. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, the attraction is extending a special discounted ticket price to the residents of Coca-Cola’s home state: two general admission tickets for $25, a total savings of $7 or more than 20% off regular adult admission.

College Student Ticket Offer: $10 each

Take a break from the books and experience one of Atlanta’s favorite destinations. For a limited time, World of Coca-Cola is offering $10 tickets for college students. From Sept. 27 through Oct. 13, college students can present their school IDs at the ticketing window to get more than 40% off regularly priced tickets. 

Details: Georgia Resident Ticket Offer

• This offer is available Oct. 1-31, 2019.
• To take advantage of the offer, World of Coca-Cola guests should mention that they are a Georgia resident at the attraction ticketing windows.
• This offer is available at walk-up ticketing windows only and is not available online.
• Proof of a Georgia residential address is required by providing one of the following (must have a Georgia address):
• Valid Georgia driver's license
• Valid Georgia state-issued ID card
• Valid Georgia-based military ID
• Valid Georgia federal, state, county or city government agency issued ID card
• Proof of Georgia residency is required for at least one adult guest per group.
• There is a limit of six tickets per Georgia resident.
• There is no minimum ticket purchase, so a Georgia resident can purchase one general admission ticket for $12.50 plus tax.
• Those using the discounted tickets must be present at the time of the ticket purchase.
• This offer is not valid with any other offers or discounts.

Details: College Student Ticket Offer

• To take advantage of the $10 college student ticket offer, World of Coca-Cola guests should present their valid college student IDs.
• This offer can be redeemed at walk-up ticketing windows only and cannot be redeemed online.
• Each student may purchase up to 4 tickets at $10 each when they present their valid college student ID at ticketing.
• Those using the discounted tickets must be present at the time of the ticket purchase.
• This offer is valid for visits Sept. 27-Oct. 13, 2019 only.
• This offer is not valid with any other offers or discounts. 

Wooo Weee! He's 53! #birthday #husband

Visiting the new @ZooAtl changes #animals #ZooAtlanta #family

Zoo Atlanta had a member's only night this past Saturday.  My family humored me, despite the heat, and we visited to check out the updated exhibits.  Some animals aren't in their new homes yet, they're still acclimating.  We did, though, get to see the new male elephant and the newest grandbaby from Willy B.

From what we were told, the male is still in quarantine.  He'll be placed out in his new area at a later date.  The building he was in, though, is huge. 

The warthogs and zebras were out in their new areas.  You could see the giraffes, but they were closer to their building.

No changes in the aviary, still pretty birds everywhere.

The tanuki had changed areas.  One was out looking at the crowd, the other was in the back of his enclosure doing his own thing. 

We did things kind of out of order.  We managed to miss the reptile house the first pass through the zoo.  It was good way to cool off, though.

No telling when I'll get back over there. Hopefully after the meerkats and other animals are out in their new exhibits.

Atlanta Braves #WordlessWednesday #AtlantaBraves

Michael C. Carlos Museum @Emory #family #museum #atlanta

We've had tickets to go for a while, but just hadn't gotten around to it. So yesterday, the kids and I went to check it out. The last time my kids went, my son was in 4th grade. If you want to go, they are having free days, check their website for information.  Note as well, that parking is NOT free, but it's also not too expensive.

The museum is doing updates/changes to parts, so some if it is closed.  The Africa exhibit upstairs is relatively small and is the only thing currently on that level. 

After, we went to a restaurant my daughter had heard about called BoruBoru.  They make takoyaki which is one of her favorite snacks.  Unfortunately, they were out by the time we got there.  It's not a cheap place to eat, though you do get a lot of food.  The PokeBowls are their main dish.  No pictures of the food, but it was good.

Investing in my kids #college #collegefund

I want to state up front that kids don't have to go to college to have a great career.  However, some fields do require that extra push to get a good placement.  That said, when my guys were little, my husband and I started Coverdell savings accounts for them for college.  We didn't invest a lot each month, but it was something.  With rising college costs, I'm really glad we did it.

For both of my kids, they take care of tuition.  Husband and I will do room/board while they're attending.  For my son (at KSU), this has worked out well.  After Hope, his spending account will cover almost all of the tuition he has to pay.  For my daughter (at GCSU), hers won't last quite as long. Primarily because her tuition is a bit higher than her brother's.  She also is receiving the Hope.

Both keep looking for additional scholarships to assist in the fees.  My son is caught in the catch-22 that is you can't get a job without experience, but you can't get experience without a job.  Daughter will have a problem with the job thing as she's a Theater major which means a lot of time spent with rehearsals and such.

At any rate, as a recommendation to friends/family/readers with young ones, invest in the savings account.  Even if they don't go to college they could go to a trade school.  The funds will go a long way to either..

Family trip to the National Cathedral #family #vacation #washingtondc

The National Cathedral is an impressive building.  It was raining when we came outside, so we didn't tour the grounds.  If you drive here, it's pay to park as well as pay to enter.  They're still recovering from the 2011 earthquake and are fundraising with legos (building a lego cathedral replica).  While I was there I lit a candle in remembrance of my sister (see my instagram for pictures). 

Orientation Day #college #GeorgiaCollege

My daughter and I head off to campus for her orientation.  Not sure how I actually feel about this, but I guess it has to be done.

Family trip to the National Zoo #family #vacation #washingtondc

This wasn't our last stop of the day, but I took a lot of photos here.  We drove over early as we didn't want parking to be gone.  It's $25 to park at the zoo, even though the zoo itself is free.  There were food trucks scattered around for a choice of edibles.

Family trip to the National Arboretum #family #vacation #washingtondc

We actually did this one the same day as the Air and Space Museum.  With so much there being closed, we had extra time.  So we wandered into the Arboretum to check it out.

Inside and outside, there's a lot to explore.  There's even a children's garden with mister, area to dig, and more.

Family trip to Air and Space #family #vacation #summer #smithsonian #washingtondc

Our timing was really off for part of this trip.  2/3 of the Air and Space Museum were closed for renovations/updates.  So, it really didn't take us long at all to get through.  After we finished with the art, this is where we headed.

Happy 18th Birthday! #daughter #birthday

She graduated high school a few short weeks ago and is now turning 18.  Two major milestones all within one month!  Happy 18th birthday to my baby girl.

Family Trip to National Art Gallery #family #vacation #summer #washingtondc

There's plenty here if you're a fan of what I would call 'classical' art.  The first floor is filled with art (painting & sculpture) in both wings.  Downstairs is the gift shop and other types of art (furniture, dishes, etc).  All of it worth the time to take in.

While we were there we also saw painters practicing by duplicating some of the art work in the gallery.  Fascinating to watch them work.

Family Trip to Washington D.C. #family #summer #travel #washingtondc

Our last family trip before I have 2 kids in college full time.  Ack.  We went up to Washington D.C. and stayed in National Harbor.  The pictures will be broken up to different days.  I'll sort them by where we went.

We drove to one of the train stations and rode in to L'Enfant station.  If you go, they are renovating several stations and as a result there's only bus service/shuttles from those stations to a different station in operation.  I'd recommend checking those in advance.

We actually did NOT go to either of these iconic locations.  We had planned to, but plans changed based on heat and tiredness in the family.

Other than around National Harbor itself, the first "big" place we visited was the Hirshorn Museum.  We did a very quick walk through as none of us are big modern art fans.  From there we went to the Museum of Natural History.  It took us approximately 3 hours to work our way through (combination of lots of tour groups and just taking our time). Unfortunately, the hall of dinosaurs was closed for renovations/updates.

Unless you're willing to pay a considerable amount for the food (and air conditioning), I don't recommend eating inside the museums.  There were always food trucks in the area, which after paying for a lunch here, we found to be a better bargain (and better food).

The next stop we actually broke into two days.  We did the National Gallery of Art.  We only got in one wing and floor before we were just done for the day and headed back.  I'll post those pictures Wednesday.

Wordless Wednesday

I lit a candle for my sister at the National Cathedral.