Aiken, South Carolina is a town across the border from Augusta, Georgia. It's known for thoroughbred horses and their yearly steeplechase. It has a population of around 30,000 and was incorporated in 1835. The historic town is also home to the Savannah River Plant, a nuclear power facility. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Aiken, SC
This Is My South: Sabrina Scott
Sabrina Scott is an up-and-coming fashion designer from Seattle, Washington currently living in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. She will be showcasing her vintage-inspired designs at the upcoming Charleston Fashion Week. What do you love most about living in the South? I love the sense of community here. The people are very warm and supportive, especially of small … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Sabrina Scott
Small Town Saturday: Riverdale, GA
Riverdale is a community outside Atlanta made up of 15,000 residents and is also home to the Hindu Temple of Atlanta. The temple was incorporated in 1984 and has since served the community of Hindus in the metropolitan area. The two buildings in the temple are each dedicated to Shiva and Venkateswara. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Riverdale, GA
Film Friday: We Are Marshall
We Are Marshall is based on a true story, telling of the 1970 plane crash, killing the entire football team and coaching staff of Marshall University. The surviving players and a new coach must rally their community to keep the team alive in their honor. Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, January Jones and Kimberley Williams-Paisley star in the film. Filmed In: Atlanta, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: We Are Marshall
A First Timer’s Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, has one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the country and certainly the biggest in the South. The festivities began nearly 200 years ago with the Irish community and continue today with every bar serving green beer. There's also a parade for the community and live entertainment on different stages. The morning of St. Patrick's Day is when … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah