In the style of John Hughes classics, The Spectacular Now brings opposites together as hard-partying Sutter, played by Miles Teller, falls for good girl Amy, played by Shailene Woodley. She plans for her future while he plans for the next party. Kyle Chandler and Jennifer Jason Leigh play supporting roles. The movie was filmed all around Athens, including on the University … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Spectacular Now
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Small Town Saturday: Athens, GA
Many college towns don't seem to have much going on outside of the school, but Athens is rich in Antebellum history and has a music scene that famously supported bands R.E.M. and the B-52s. It's also developing a well-known restaurant scene, particularly with Chef Hugh Acheson's restaurants The National and Five and Ten. The image above is a railroad trestle featured in … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Athens, GA
Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
Georgia's Antebellum Trail is one of the oldest parts of the state and has some of the most historically preserved buildings in the South. Travelers can start in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, and end in music mecca Macon or travel in the opposite direction. Athens Athens is home to the University of Georgia and was the stomping grounds for music … [Read more...] about Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
This Is My South: Morgan Cogswell
This post is part of a series where we interview prominent Southerners or Southern transplants about what they love so much about this area and why others should visit. If you are interested in being featured, leave a comment or send me an email. Morgan Cogswell, also known as Morgangster, is an Athens, Georgia-based blogger, photographer, and graphic designer. She … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Morgan Cogswell
