Georgia Tourism Launches Social Media Contest Featuring Lady Antebellum

ATLANTA, March 26, 2012 -WHAT: Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, launched a social media contest 'Stargazing with a Twist: 'Win a Getaway with Lady A!' featuring Georgia's own Lady Antebellum on Monday, March 19. Explore Georgia Facebook fans can register for a weekend getaway to Atlanta, Georgia for the June 22 concert at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. The prize package includes a pair of VIP tickets and Lady Antebellum Lounge Passes including access to an acoustic set and photos with the band; $1,000 air travel gift certificate on a major airline carrier; two-night stay at the Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center; ground transportation, tickets for dinner and a show at Medieval Times and more. Lady Antebellum is featured on the cover of the state's new 2012 annual Georgia Travel Guide. Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott were photographed at Evans Towne Center Park in the boys' Columbia County hometown. The guide provides visitors with information on Georgia's tourism assets including trip ideas, attractions, accommodations, events and more. 750,000 guides are distributed through the state's 11 Visitor Information Centers, www.ExploreGeorgia.org, travel and trade shows and 1-800-VISIT GA. WHEN: Enter daily from March 19 - May 15, 2012 WHERE: Register to win via Explore Georgia's Facebook fan page. www.facebook.com/exploregeorgia DETAILS: The prize package includes: a pair of VIP tickets and Lady Antebellum Lounge Passes including access to an acoustic set and photos with the band at the band's June 22 show at The Arena at Gwinnett Center; Air Travel Gift Certificate; 2-night hotel stay at the Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center for June 22 and June 23; airport transportation provided by Georgia Limo; 2-tickets to Medieval Times for June 23 and access to the hotel shuttle within a 5-mile radius.   Note to Editors:  Media interviews are available with the Deputy Commissioner for Tourism with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Images of the contest and travel guide cover are available – upon request.