It’s official: the Black Diamonds will headline for October’s Wings Over North Georgia Airshow. 

 

This announcement comes on the heels of some bad news for all air shows via the federal government. Due to sequestration budget cuts, the Thunderbirds, the feature flyers booked for this year’s North Georgia Airshow, were grounded. Though not a formal replacement for the air force’s top flyers, the Black Diamonds will put on just as spectacular a show, says JLC Airshow Owner John Cowman. 

 

The inaugural Wings Over North Georgia Airshow in 2012 drew thousands of people to the Richard B Russell Airport in Rome, and had a substantial impact on the local economy. Cowman expects to double the already impressive numbers of last year. 

 

 

The Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Office reported that the economic impact to the Rome Community was $2.8 million, putting the event as the number one North Georgia event as far as economic impact.

 

This year’s air show will take place October 12th-13th. You can purchase advanced tickets online at WingsOverNorthGeorgia.com .