January 2020

Submitted information and graphic: Tara Vaughn's She Rocks

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), the professional North Fulton theatre company, kicks off the new year with SHE ROCKS: Tara Vaughan’s The Women of Rock. This concert experience will run January 2^nd – 19^th, 2020, Wednesdays through Sundays, at the company’s home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Back in 2016, GET brought in the hugely popular Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience, which is the same band that will back up Tara Vaughan for this phenomenal show. Northside Hospital, long-time partner of GET and supporter of the community, will sponsor the production.

About the Show:

Tara Vaughan is a bona fide superstar. Her soulful vocals and piano techniques are reminiscent of a bygone era, but still have a unique and modern sensibility. In her vocal style, you can hear echoes and influence of legends like Patsy Cline and Sam Cooke. Her abilities on the piano are strongly influenced by rock icons like Carole King and Elton John.

SHE ROCKS celebrates women artists and songwriters of the 1960s – 1980s, woven together with songs and stories. Backed by an all-star band, Tara performs music from artists like Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Blondie, Heart, and many more. In this unique review, Tara Vaughan masterfully presents an evening of classic rock and roll with the focus on female artists and songwriters.

Ticket prices for SHE ROCKS: Tara Vaughan’s The Women of Rock, start at $33. Book early for best prices. Tickets are on sale now at www.get.org, or by calling the Box Office at 770-641-1260.

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Georgia gas prices New Year

Submitted information:

Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the start of the work week. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.42 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 4 cents more than a week ago, 3 cents less than last month, and 33 cents more than this time last year.

It now costs $36.30 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline. That is $6.30 less than what motorists paid in May of 2018, when pump prices hit their peak of $2.84 per gallon.

“AAA forecasts that 104 million Americans will travel by car – the most on record – for a year-end holiday,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The substantial number of motorists has caused some state averages to increase heading into the holiday week, but these jumps aren’t big and won’t last long or linger past the holiday season.”

National Average

Today’s national average is $2.57, which is 3 cents more than last week, and 1 cent less than a month ago. While the national gas price average increased marginally, it is noticeably less expensive as compared to last year’s holidays – by nearly 21 cents. This is a welcome relief for motorist hitting the road for end of year travel.

Regional Prices

Most expensive Georgia metro markets – Savannah ($2.48), Brunswick ($2.47), and Atlanta-Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($2.43).

Least expensive Georgia metro markets – Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.35), Rome ($2.36), and Augusta-Aiken ($2.38).

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