The time is near for picking out pumpkins and decorating for autumn!

Where to Go for Pumpkin Patches:

• Elliott Farms, Lizella: features a pumpkin patch, tractor hay rides, snacks, farm animals. Opens in October. Call 478-935-8180 for more information.
• Troup Corn, Laurens County: Features corn maze, hay ride, pumpkin patch and a mini-maze. Call 478-272-8170. Open October 12-November 23
• Twin Oaks Fun Farm, Monroe County. Features pumpkins and a corn maze. 
• Our Cotton Pickin' Christmas Tree Farm, Hawkinsville. Check their Facebook page for updates.Pick your own pumpkin from the patch. Also enjoy cider or cocoa on the porch while the kids climb the hay mountain. Open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
• Crooked Pines in Eatonton: Pumpkin Festival October 5, 6

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The Arlene  Pittman  Memorial  Stock  Car  Race  is  planned  for  Sat. night,  May 12th  at  Dublin-441 Speedway. 

Arlene  was  the  first  female  Late Model  driver   at  the  Dublin-441.   She  was  runner up  for  track  champion  at  Cochran  Speedway  in 2011.  

She  lost  her life  a few  months  ago with  cancer. 

This  race  will  be  in  conjunction  with  the  Inaugural  Southern  Outlaws  Super Street  Series.  

Gates  open  at  4  p.m.  Racing at 8 p.m. 

For additional information call the Speedway at  478-697-1223.