Based on Harper Lee's award-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, a single father and lawyer living in the Depression-era South with his children Scout and Jem. Atticus defends a black man against rape charges, bringing out the true nature of a small town, and teaches his children about prejudice. Filmed In: Monroeville, Alabama; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: To Kill a Mockingbird
Visiting Georgia’s Historic Capitals
The state of Georgia was developed as a British debtor's colony in 1732 and named in honor of King George II. When the state declared independence from the motherland and as the population spread from coastal settlements to throughout the territory, there was a need for centralized government. Over the state's history, there have been five major capitals, with a few temporary … [Read more...] about Visiting Georgia’s Historic Capitals
Visiting the Locations of the Gone with the Wind Trail
Gone with the Wind is the most recognized book and subsequent film to come out of the South, penned by Margaret Mitchell in 1936 and adapted for the screen in 1939. The epic novel tells of Scarlett O'Hara, the spoiled heroine who goes through the tribulations of the American Civil War. The impact of the film and book are long-standing, even today. It was easily the most … [Read more...] about Visiting the Locations of the Gone with the Wind Trail
Film Friday: 42
The movie '42' tells the life story of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who made history when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson endures abuse because of his race but goes on to become one of the most respected athletes of all time. It stars Harrison Ford, T.R. Knight, and the late Chadwick Boseman as Robinson. The movie is actually filmed in many of the areas … [Read more...] about Film Friday: 42
Weekend Guide to Georgia’s Lake Country
Georgia's Lake Country is made up of a dozen towns around lakes Oconee and Sinclair, including Greensboro, Madison, Eatonton, and Milledgeville. An hour from Atlanta, the lakes offer the ideal weekend getaway from the fast pace of the city. Each small town has something different to offer and you'll always find something to do. You can find award-winning golf courses, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Georgia’s Lake Country