Music Midtown, State and County Fairs, and Ben Sollee

Scott Casavant | WABE

September 19th, 2012

The weekend of September 21st offers several events around the metro Atlanta area. Join host Lois Reitzes as she talks with WABE contributor David Lee Simmons about the following:

Music Midtown Festival

80th Annual North Georgia State Fair

Gwinnett County Fair

Ben Sollee at Terminal West

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