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Thanksgiving Day

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Want to Dine Out This Thanksgiving? Here are Two Restaurants Open Thursday and Serving Up Turkey

Know of a restaurant that will be open on Thanksgiving Day? Tell us in comments.

Cooking a large Thanksgiving feast isn't for everyone. So if you're going to forego the at-home meal Thursday, here are two restaurants that will be open for business and serving up turkey.  While no Thanksgiving specials will be offered, Ruby Tuesday in Winder will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. And there's always Waffle House — you can visit the Winder, Auburn or Statham locations.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

Monday, November 19, 2012

From Where I Stand

Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Whatever has happened in this last year, let us find reasons to be thankful.

This week, many people will be on the road driving to be with family and friends for a special day of remembrance and thanks. It is suggested more people will be driving to join others for the festive celebration known as Thanksgiving Day than in the last few years. That remains to be seen. As families gather for the big day on Thursday, there is always lots of good food and family time in which to celebrate the day. Looking back over many Thanksgiving Day meals, the most remembered thing is the fact that after lunch one is stuffed full of food and needs to find a relaxing place to take a nap. As people gather on Thursday, I wonder how many will take moments to share with each other the things for which they are the most thankful. It is …

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