Planning a Trip

For advance reading and planning, contact the Division of Tourism, Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism, P.O. Box 1776, Atlanta, GA 30301-1776 (tel. 800/VISIT-GA or 404/962-4000; www.georgia.org/travel). Ask for information on your specific interests, as well as a calendar of events (Jan-June or July-Dec).

Visitor Information Centers are located near Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Kingsland, Lavonia, Plains, Ringgold, Savannah, Sylvania, Tallapoosa, Valdosta, and West Point. They're open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm and on Sunday from noon to 6pm.