The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Things to do around Atlanta: Fall Ramble and a giant book sale
Whether you want to jump into a good book or explore Georgia’s architectural history, this weekend offers a lot to do in and around Atlanta.
Cobb County book sale
Here’s something for lovers of the written word.
The Cobb County Library and the Friends of the Library will host their semiannual book sale at the Cobb Civic Center.
More than 100,000 items are for sale, including paperback and hardcover books, books on tape and CD, magazines, comic books and CDs.
Proceeds will be used to buy new books and other library materials. Donations can be made at the Charles D. Switzer Public Library, 266 Roswell St. Marietta.
Only cash and checks will be accepted. Prices range from 10 cents to $4.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 13; 1-5 p.m., Oct. 14. Free. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. 770-5282342. www.cobbcat.org.
Fall Ramble
More than 45 historic homes and sites will be open for tours during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble in Covington and Newton County, through Oct. 14.
Often called the “Hollywood of the South,” Covington and Newton counties boast an array of historic homes and sites that have been featured in movies and television shows.
On Friday, “ramblers” will have the opportunity to explore the rich architectural history of Covington and Porterdale, including the 1838 antebellum home, Dixie Manor, which is a hot spot for film productions that include “In the Heat of the Night” and “The Vampire Diaries.” In Porterdale, one of the most intact mill villages in the South, participants will visit several restored and in-progress mill cottages and lofts, as well as the Porter Memorial Gymnasium ruins.
Guests will spend Saturday in Covington, rambling along the most prominent streets in town and discovering the many excellent examples of high style and vernacular architecture of the city’s historic districts. Ramblers will finish the afternoon in the historic town of Oxford, the birthplace of Emory University and High Point at Chestnut Grove, a stately Greek revival home.
On Sunday, attendees will wrap up the weekend by traveling off the beaten path and discovering Mansfield and Newborn. Participants will also visit the beautifully restored Sandtown Place, a private residence built in 1840 that features a general store from the 1880s.
The Ramble also includes special dining experiences held at historic sites throughout the weekend. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Trust.
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 13; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 14. Covington and Newton counties (start locations vary by day). $50-$170. 404-881-9980. www.GeorgiaTrust.org.