{"660801":{"#nid":"660801","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Enjoy Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s Labor Day weekend, and for those staying on or near campus, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the day off.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECampus will still be lively, and events around the city will bring a festive spirit to the area. Enjoy the weekend and the unofficial start of fall.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn-Campus Events\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/660710\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInvasive Species Removal\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFriday, Sept. 2\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E3 \u0026ndash; 5 p.m., The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/w-volley\/schedule\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVolleyball vs. Dayton\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFriday, Sept. 2\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E8 p.m., O\u0026rsquo;Keefe Gymnasium\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/660759\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECatholic Student Organization Kickball\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESaturday, Sept. 3\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E10 a.m. \u0026ndash; noon\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBurger Bowl, Couch Park\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/w-volley\/schedule\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVolleyball vs. Arizona State\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESaturday, Sept. 3\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E5 p.m., O\u0026rsquo;Keefe Gymnasium\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/660657\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBallroom Dance Club: Fall Into Dance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESaturday, Sept. 3\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E7 \u0026ndash; 10:30 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECypress Theater, John Lewis Student Center\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/w-volley\/schedule\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVolleyball vs. Florida International University\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESunday, Sept. 4\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2 p.m., O\u0026rsquo;Keefe Gymnasium\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/660243\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBoard Game Club\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESunday, Sept. 4\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2 \u0026ndash; 5 p.m., Room 105, Instructional Center\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAround Atlanta\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dragoncon.org\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDragonCon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESept. 2-4\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDowntown Atlanta\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe annual multimedia and pop culture convention takes place in Atlanta every Labor Day weekend and includes a parade, gaming, art displays, panel discussions, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/braves\/tickets\/single-game-tickets\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBraves vs. Marlins\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESept. 2-4\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETruist Park\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Braves continue their pursuit of the playoffs with a home series against the Marlins this weekend.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.callawaygardens.com\/the-gardens\/events\/labor-day-weekend\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECallaway Gardens Hot Air Balloons and Fireworks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESept. 2-4\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECallaway Gardens\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA three-day celebration includes garden and beach access, waterfront activities, and entertainment including a Birds of Prey show. 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