{"572051":{"#nid":"572051","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Things to Do in Atlanta during Labor Day Weekend","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations! If you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019ve made it through the first two weeks of the fall semester.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe initial weeks at Tech can be overwhelming but, luckily, Labor Day serves as a perfect respite from your new, busy schedule.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you need one final taste of summer, take this weekend to relax and unwind. Atlanta is offering plenty of opportunities to make this a fun weekend.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EOff-Campus Events\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch6\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.dragoncon.org\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDragonCon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom Sept. 2-5, Atlanta will host the 30th Annual DragonCon event. A highlight of this event is the 2016 DragonCon Parade down Peachtree Street, which begins Saturday at 10 a.m. If you\u2019re unable to attend the parade, tune in to DragonConTV. The event will be broadcast on the CW Atlanta station at 10 a.m. and rebroadcast at 8 p.m. that evening.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the parade, check out DragonCon Night at the Georgia Aquarium from 7 to 11 p.m. This event features a costume contest, special photo opportunities, and a 4-D theater experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.dragoncon.org\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E for more information.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Football\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Yellow Jackets will take on the Boston College Eagles in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, Sept. 3, for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Cheer them on by watching ESPN 2 at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. This ACC matchup is the opener of the 2016 season and will be shown on TVs around the Student Center. Go Jackets!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStone Mountain Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have transportation to get off campus, check out some of the Labor Day weekend events at Stone Mountain Park. The park will honor \u201ceveryday working heroes\u201d through their Lasershow Spectacular in Moutainvision followed by a fireworks display. The show will be held Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights at 9:30 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Lasershow features state-of-the-art graphics and effects, flame cannons, fireworks, and iconic music. The Lasershow is included with a $15 parking fee which can be purchased\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.stonemountainpark.com\/Tickets-Specials\/Parking\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreen Market at Piedmont Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, Piedmont Park will host its weekly Green Market. The market offers fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and snacks and was voted one of Atlanta\u2019s top five farmer\u2019s markets by \u003Cem\u003EAccess Atlanta\u003C\/em\u003E. Visit the park entrance at 12th Street and Piedmont Avenue for access. Penny Serenade and the violin duo, duoAolias, will be providing entertainment at the stage near the Visitor Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn-Campus Events and Activities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch6\u003ESwing Dancing sponsored by the Georgia Tech Dance Association\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETime: Friday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELocation: Student Center Ballroom\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECost: $5 for Tech Students\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003ETech Rec\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELocation: 1st Floor of Student Center\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECost: Bowling - $2.79-$3.38 per game; Billiards - $3.99-$4.59 per hour; Gaming - $1.99 per hour; Table Tennis - $2.00 per game\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENote: Closed Monday, Sept. 5.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOther Ideas\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPicnic in the BioTech Quad.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWalk to \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sublimedoughnuts.com\/\u0022\u003ESublime Donuts\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com\/\u0022\u003EAmelie\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E, or Waffle House for brunch.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlay frisbee with friends on one of Georgia Tech\u2019s green spaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EOperations Changes\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe holiday will mean Georgia Tech\u0027s campus is closed Monday, Sept. 5. 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