It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen and the temperatures started to lower. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon us. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. Next up is Athens, a city all of us writers are familiar with. … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Athens, Georgia
Small Town Saturday: Sheffield, AL
Sheffield, Alabama is one of the towns that makes up the greater Muscle Shoals area. Centered around a historic courthouse, the town was first settled in 1885 after Andrew Jackson camped nearby. Historic Victorian and Antebellum buildings are found throughout town. Its music history is celebrated with a statue and music trail markers as well as the famous studio at 3614 … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Sheffield, AL
Weekend Guide to Atlanta’s Southern Suburbs
Atlanta, Georgia, is a sprawling metropolis made up of miles upon miles of suburbs. Most visitors don't wander "outside the perimeter" during their trips, but you'll find hidden gems, especially in the southern suburbs of Clayton, Coweta, and Henry counties. There's the inspiration for Gone with the Wind, one of the largest NASCAR tracks in the country, and a small town … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Atlanta’s Southern Suburbs
Small Town Saturday: Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Sautee Nacoochee is an unincorporated community near Helen, Georgia. Named by the local Native American tribes, the area was settled before the settlement of Spanish Florida in the 1600s. The Nacoochee Mound, located at Hardman Farm, is an example of the types of burial and ceremonial mounds that were built by the tribes. Sautee Nacoochee is also known for its ties to arts and … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Southern Stays: Turquoise Place
Tall buildings line the strip of sand known as Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Each has sweeping views and their slice of the beach. Turquoise Place is, in my opinion, the best of them all, offering the luxurious amenities you'd expect from a five-star hotel with the comforts of home you'd find in a condominium. From the moment you're given your wristband, which serves … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Turquoise Place