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Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival: Kick off the music festival season with the 23rd annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival on May 7 in Thomson, just outside of Augusta. The festival's performers include Col. Bruce Hampton and the Madrid Express, Buckwheat Zydeco and Ronnie Earl, among others. Make the festival a bluesy bon voyage and staycation with the "Stay and Save Package," where attendees reserving overnight rooms in Thomson will receive a $5 discount off their ticket price and a collectable, vintage festival poster ($10 value). The festival also serves up regional dishes from a variety of local vendors. Tickets are $30 and on sale at BlindWillie.com.

Janiebee: Janiebee Quilted Nap Mats are perfect for little ones on the go. Each mat is designed as a mini quilt in a variety of hand-picked quilter's cottons with a built-in cushion, and easily folds up for travel. Use code JShops and save 20 percent on your order through the end of March (regularly $99). Shop at www.Janiebee.com.

IKEA: Save on all things kitchen, cooking and dining at the IKEA Kitchen Event, now through Tuesday. Save 20 percent on cookware, 15 percent off a new complete kitchen, $50 off dining tables and more. You must be an IKEA family member to take advantage of the savings. There is no cost to join; sign up at ikea.com.

Lewis and Sheron Textiles: Lewis and Sheron is hosting a storewide sale through the end of March. Stock up on your favorite linens, furniture, fabric, art, trim and more. Save 10 percent when you spend up to $500, 15 percent when you spend $500-$1,000 and 20 percent when you spend $1,000 or more. Lsfabrics.com

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8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Georgia leaders, including Gov. Nathan Deal, Sandra Deal, members of the King family, and Rep. Calvin Smyre,  were on hand for unveiling of the first statue of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday at the statehouse grounds, more than three years after Gov. Nathan Deal first announced the project.  During the hour-long ceremony leading to the unveiling of the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at the state Capitol on Monday, many speakers, including Gov. Nathan Deal, spoke of King's biography. The statue was unveiled on the anniversary of King's famed "I Have Dream" speech. BOB ANDRES  /BANDRES@AJC.COM

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