Bikers party at Georgia's Angel City Rally

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Photos: Motorcycle riders party at Georgia's Angel City Rally in Unadilla.

People who are born to be wild, or at least those who enjoy raucous parties, cheap beer and rock bands, should feel right at home in a South Georgia town, Angel City, near Unadilla. Angel City's builder, John Wayne Smith, said he wanted to create a biker haven - where everyone appreciates a custom ride, a good time and beers will sell for as cheap as $2 a bottle. The Angel City Rally has been an annual event since 2006. - Elliott Minor, Associated Press

The 2012 Angel City Rally takes place April 18-22. Wayne Smith, center, who founded and promotes the Angel City Rally (http://www.angelcityrally.com/) in Unadilla, greets one of the thousands of bikers at the Oct. 2006 rally. "I want people to have a good time," said Smith. "And of course I wanted something in Georgia." - AJC and AP

Mary Ouellet of Albany, Ga., watches bikers show off their rides. For those seeking extra protection for their steel horses, the Angel City Rally offers a "Blessing of the Bikes" as part of its event schedule.

Terry Lee and Angie Register, both of Macon, cruise through the Oct. 2006 rally. Contests, music performances and -- what else? -- bike shows make up the rally's schedule of events.

Danny Brooks of Leesburg, Ga., sips a beer while sitting on his 2001 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic, Oct. 2006. The inaugural event, the Iron Angels Rally & Music Festival, took place April 20-23, 2006, at Angel City. - AJC and AP

Bonnie O'Keefe waits to ask Danny Long a question as he trims a pair of chaps for Randy Willingham at the Angel City Rally in Unadilla Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006.

Rodney and Erica Jones of Dodge County, Ga., polish their 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 in preparation for the bike show. There are three rallies scheduled at Angel City in 2012 -- the April Spring rally, a June "Occupy Angel City" rally and the October Fall rally.

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People who are born to be wild, or at least those who enjoy raucous parties, cheap beer and rock bands, should feel right at home in a South Georgia town, Angel City, near Unadilla. Angel City's builder, John Wayne Smith, said he wanted to create a biker haven - where everyone appreciates a custom ride, a good time and beers will sell for as cheap as $2 a bottle. The Angel City Rally has been an annual event since 2006. - Elliott Minor, Associated Press

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