Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
The 12,000-capacity Ameris Bank Amphitheatre is situated on 45 acres 22 miles north of Downtown Atlanta. The venue hosts a variety of pop, country, and classical acts, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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For the most complete schedule of cultural events, check the weekly Access Atlanta section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (www.ajc.com), the city's lively and free alternative weekly, Creative Loafing (clatl.com), or the entertainment monthly, INsite (www.insiteatlanta.com). The Atlanta Daily World (www.atlantadailyworld.com) and the Atlanta Voice (www.theatlantavoice.com), serving the African American community, are also published weekly.
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The 12,000-capacity Ameris Bank Amphitheatre is situated on 45 acres 22 miles north of Downtown Atlanta. The venue hosts a variety of pop, country, and classical acts, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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