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Wizard World Comic Con Coming to Atlanta in Dec 2010!

March 7, 2010 10:39 am

ATLANTA COMIC CON 2010 WIZARD WORLD CONVENTION SET FOR THIS DECEMBER

ATLANTA COMIC CON DATES ANNOUNCED!

Gareb Shamus announced today that Atlanta Comic Con 2010 Wizard World Convention will take place this December 3-4-5, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

“Part of enhancing the fan experience in Atlanta is having the right venue. I know the fans will really enjoy themselves at the Cobb Galleria Centre,” said Wizard Entertainment CEO Gareb Shamus. The previous Atlanta Comic Convention, founded in 1994 by 20-year comic veteran Wes Tillander, showcased comics, cards, prints, gaming artwork, videos, toys, manga, anime, statues, new artists, book signings and much more. Wizard will expand the show from a one-day format to a three-day weekend format, while many aspects of pop culture will continue to be represented.

Atlanta Comic Con fans can expect a high-energy show with a festival atmosphere recognized and enjoyed by fans everywhere.

Cobb Galleria Centre is one of Atlanta’s premier conference facilities, conveniently located at the intersection of I-285 and I-75. Cobb Galleria Centre connects directly to the 521-room, four-star, four-diamond Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Blending excellence in accommodations and a friendly, dedicated staff, the Cobb Galleria Centre has earned a national reputation for hosting winning events.

Get your Atlanta Comic Con tickets today! Buy online at

www.wizardworld.ticketleap.com/atlanta

[Via http://www.wizardworld.com/atlantadates.html]

What else is coming up you ask?

10:27 am

We’ll since you’re asking, here is a list of other events coming up soon for the Ga501st.

  • Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade -3/13/2010
  • Macon Cherry Blossom Parade – 3/21/2010
  • Atlanta Symphony’s The Movie Magic of John Williams – March 20th/21st 2010

There is even more coming up in April and beyond.  Keep dropping by for updated public appearance schedules.

Upcoming: Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 1, 2010 8:11 am

The members of the Georgia 501st and Rebel Legion are excited about our next appearance with the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Both Georgia groups have appeared in the ASPDP in 9 of the past 10 years.  It is one of our biggest annual appearances with as many as 30 members participating.   The ASPDP takes place March 13th at 12 Noon on Peachtree St in downtown Atlanta.  For more information about the parade, visit http://www.stpatsparadeatlanta.com/.

Busy Month… Sorry for no updates recently…

October 19, 2009 9:34 pm

It has been a very busy month..

The Garrison participated in two DK book launches for the new Star Wars Visual Dictionary in Marietta and Lawrenceville, an event at Pottery Barn at Lenox Mall, a video shoot, two Falcons Games with Cartoon Network, a charity event for animals call Dog Day Afternoon with Georgia Rescue and Rehab, a walk for MADD at the Atlanta Zoo, and for fun a bunch of us went to Netherworld .

Still to come we may be seen at the upcoming Starwars in Concert, Kennesaw Folk Tales Cultures Past and Future, Atlanta Comic Con, and more…

We did meet a special new friend last weekend. Brayden, a seven year old boy battling Leukemia at the Children’s Hospital in Atlanta.

He’s a huge Star wars and Clone wars fan. He was given box seats to a Braves game, but the day of he informed his mom that he could not go because it was the premier of the second season of Clone Wars. So they stayed home to watch the premier and after switched over and finished watching the braves game on TV”

His energy amazed us and he really brightened our evening.

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July Events

June 27, 2009 9:40 am

The Georgia Garrison will be appearing at the following events in July: 

July 3 Kennesaw Fireworkshttp://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/index.aspx?NID=331

July 4 Northside Presbyterian July 4th Picnic, Winder, Georgia

July 11 “Star Wars and More” with the Atlanta Symphony at theVerizon Amphitheatre

http://www.vzwamp.com/e5-ASO-atlanta-symphony-orchestra-star-wars-and-more.php

We had a blast! it was a great pleasure to work with the ASO.

 
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 ASO Gallery   

July 11 “A night at the Museum” – Southern Musuem of Civil War& Locomotive History, Kennesaw, GA

http://www.southernmuseum.org/se_night_at_somu.html 

July 18 “Mason’s Annual Car Show” Lawrenceville, Georgia

http://lvlodge131.org/carshow.pdf

July 18 “Star Wars Charity Day” to benefit Noah’s ArcWildlife Retreat and Children’s Home,  Irish Bread Pub and Grill, Hwy42, Rex, Georgia.

http://www.noahs-ark.org/ 

Cartoon Network – CNN Center

May 28, 2009 10:58 pm

Another great event with the Cartoon Network, Turner Networks “Shades of our Community” tour. The Garrison provided two Clone Republic Commandos, RC-6247 Boss (Kris) and RC-6234 Scorch (Darrell).  
 
 
Special thanks to  Sophie for once again making us feel at home and Jane, Gina, Julian and Gina’s mom for watching our backs and taking photos.

CNN Clone Tour 

C.H.I.P.s at G.B.I.

May 17, 2009 6:46 pm

We had a great turnout and lousy weather for our 4th. annual appearance at the Georgia Bureau of Investigations headquarters in May 16 in support of the Georgia Child Identification Program. The event got called early because of rain but we managed to have a good time and brighten some faces before the storm. GA. 501st with Bomb unit 501

 For more information on the CHIPs program..  Georgia Chips

Sweet AUburn Festival with Cartoon Network

May 10, 2009 11:35 am

We had a very successful event at the Sweet Auburn Festival in Atlanta on May 9th with the Cartoon Network, Turner Networks “Shades of our Community” tour. The Garrison provided two Clone Republic Commandos, RC-6247 Boss (Kris) and RC-6234 Scorch (Darrell). The event drew thousands of attendees during the day.

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Special thanks to Kim & Sophie for making us feel at home and Patricia, and Julian for watching our backs and taking photos.We will be back with the the tour May 28th at CNN Center, come on out and see us.

April Events

April 19, 2009 2:45 am

The legion will be represented at the Spring Festival & Rummage Sale benefiting Autism Speaks and the Marcus Autism Center on April 25 from 8:00 to 12:00 at 3611 Cobb Parkway, Acworth, GA. 

Coming in May we will once again be joining this Georgia Bureau of Investigation and GCHIP of the GBI Child Safety Day at GBI Headquarters in Decatur. Also look to see us at Spalding High School in Griffin with the Special Olympics on May 7. 

Upcoming Appearances for March 2009

March 8, 2009 2:18 pm

The Georgia Garrison with help from the Mid-south and Alabama Garrisons will be appearing in the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade again this year. The parade is March 14th. in downtown Atlanta. 

We will also be appearing in the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on March 22nd. in downtown Macon.  

The Garrison also has the honor of once again returning to Young Astronauts Day at the Museum of Aviation at Warner Robin’s Air Force Base on March 28.