By: Merrick Payne
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| Sheri MacArthur laughs with her friend, Lisa, while they are out to dinner at a Mexican restaurant with Sheri's family and their friends. Sheri is a Special Education teacher at a high school in Dalton and is currently on summer break. |
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Keith MacArthur smiles as he engages in conversation with his wife, Sheri. Keith and Sheri have been married for 29 years and enjoy spending time together, often going out for dinner and drinks. |
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| Sheri's daughter, McCall, and Sheri's son, Mac, joke around and playfully tease one another at the dinner table. Mac is the youngest of four siblings, having three older sisters. |
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Sheri's and Lisa's margarita glasses rest empty on the table and covered in condensation. Tijuana's, the Mexican restaurant, is one of Sheri's go-to hang out spots, especially during summer break. |
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| Sheri reacts with disbelief as her daughter, Mali, recounts to her a conversation she had while browsing a car lot today. Sheri spent the first part of her day at the car dealership because she needs to buy a new one; however, she did not find one she liked. |
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| Sheri's kids and their friends walk towards Burr Park from Tijuana's, eager to get to the concert downtown. The MacArthurs like to attend the live music events that Burr Park in downtown Dalton hosts every Friday during the summertime. |
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| The band performs a rendition of Creedence Clearwater Revival's song, "Have You Ever Seen the Rain." Sheri was particularly excited to attend this event because her one of her favorite genres of music is Yacht Rock. |
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| Sheri enjoys the event while chatting with her daughter's boyfriend, Waylon. One of Sheri's "greatest joys in life" is spending time with her children and all the people that they love. |
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| Sheri is surprised by a friend she hasn't seen in a while, and they embrace one another. Sheri has already gotten to catch up with a lot of old friends today, as it's common to run into people you know at big events in downtown Dalton. |
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| As it begins to rain, some people use pieces of cardboard as a shield to keep themselves from getting wet while others continue to play with a volleyball and soak in the rain as it comes. There are a lot of kids at this show, as it is a fun opportunity for families to enjoy time outside during the summer. |
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| Sheri, her daughters, and her daughter's friends take cover under the concession stand awning during the rainfall. Sheri jokes that the Creedence Clearwater Revival cover jinxed the weather. |
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| Sheri enjoys the music from afar as she relaxes against the side of the building next to Mali. "Mal, I love this song," Sheri remarks. |
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| After the rain lets up, Sheri heads back to the chairs, napkins in hand, in hopes of drying up some of the water so her and the kids can sit more comfortably. The heavier rainfall lasted for approximately 10 minutes. |
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| Sheri encourages her daughter, Mali, to go with her up to the stage to dance. Sheri and her kids often have impromptu dance time at their house where they jam out to 80s music. |
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| Sheri lifts her hands in enjoyment as herself, her kids, and the friends, all gather near the stage to take in the music up-close. Sheri told me that she loves to spend time with her kids and their friends because she was raised in a household where her parents often enjoyed being around her and her friends. |
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| Members of the band kick in synchronicity as they perform a lively song. The band remarked during their set that the Dalton crowd had been one of the favorites to perform in front of. |
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| Sheri and Keith dance together as the band performs the song "Africa" by Toto. This song has long been their family's favorite song to listen to together. |
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| McCall and Mali observe other event-goers as it gets later into the night. Sheri's daughters shared with me that they appreciate that their mom's job allows her to have a long break during the summer because it gives them opportunities to spend more time together. |
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| Sheri, her friend Donny, and McCall congregate with others by the stage and encourage the band to perform an encore. The band comes back on to perform one last song, "Footloose." |
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| After the concert is over, Sheri and her family head to find their cars along with the rest of the concertgoers. Sheri tells me that her family, friends, and music are all she needs to have the perfect day. |
