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Staying Local for Memorial Day Weekend

Ideas for your Memorial Day Weekend in Canton!

Memorial Day is three short days away and for a lot of folks...that means a long holiday weekend.

Hey, I'm not complaining.

So, what are your plans for this Memorial Day Weekend? Maybe you're taking a trip to the beach? Or heading to the lake? Or maybe - like myself - you're staying at home for the extended weekend? 

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In past years, I probably would have planned a mini beach vacation, but this year I am just going to enjoy being at home and lounging by the pool.  For the rest of you planning to go nowhere in particular just like myself, here are some ideas of what's going on around Canton. And if you know of anything else going on please comment on this post to let others know!

(located off of Reinhardt College Parkway) is having live music tonight starting at 8 p.m. If you're not into live music, come and enjoy playing pool, corn hole or darts. Follow their Facebook page for instant updates and specials.

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If you're wishing you were at the beach, head on over to located off of West Main Street for some incredible seafood! You won't be disappointed. I've already called to ask about this weekend's fresh seafood menu: Halibut, Speckled Trout,  Yellow Fin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Oysters on the Half Shell, Whole Lobsters, and Snow Crab. Click here for the rest of the menu.

If you're planning to soak up the sun on Lake Allatoona, don't forget to stop by Premier Pool Supply, LLC, located off of Sixes Road to purchase your floats, goggles, doggy life vests and waterproof iPod speaker set!

If you're planning a cook out for family and friends, check out my easy recipe for ! They'll be a hit!

And for anyone planning to do yard work this weekend, stop by Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping located on Pear Ridge Road. They helped me to pick out the most beautiful butterfly bushes last spring. If you're interested in a Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon for any and all vegetables or 10% off of Wild Delight Gourmet Blend Bird Seed, shoot me an email at katielittleblevins@gmail.com.  The coupon expires Sunday and Autumn Hill will be closed on Monday in recognition of Memorial Day.

Whatever your plans may be, don't forget the sunscreen! Temperatures for the weekend are predicted to be in the high 80's and mostly sunny for Canton.

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