Downtown Atlanta has been without a newly built hotel for 40 years until the opening of the Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel in January of 2024 on the site of the former Georgia Dome. It's set right next to Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons football and Atlanta United soccer club. Spread across 42 floors, the hotel has eight restaurants and over 900 rooms … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
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10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
Did you know that some of the biggest names in soft drinks come from the South? You've surely heard of Coca-Cola but there are many more. Read on to find out how they came to be and where you can learn more about them. Atlanta, Georgia What we know now as Coca-Cola was invented as a headache remedy by John Pemberton at Jacob's Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta in 1886. … [Read more...] about 10 Destinations for Soda Lovers in the South
The Most Infamous Graves in the South
There are some truly spooky places around the South, including notorious cemeteries and haunted houses. But what about the stories behind them? These infamous graves are worth a visit in their own right to learn more about the grisly history. The Grave of Mary Phagan, Marietta, Georgia If you grew up in Atlanta's northern suburbs, and even if you didn't, you probably … [Read more...] about The Most Infamous Graves in the South
Visiting the Real-Life Places from Sweet Magnolias
The hit series Sweet Magnolias on Netflix tells of three lifelong friends dealing with personal struggles in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley. The story is based on the book by Sherryl Woods, author of over 100 romance and mystery novels. She used her time living in between Florida and Virginia … [Read more...] about Visiting the Real-Life Places from Sweet Magnolias
The Ozark Show Guide to Georgia
The Netflix series Ozark features a family on the run after a money-laundering operation gone wrong. They move to the Lake of the Ozarks, but soon pick up their life of crime again. Jason Bateman stars alongside Laura Linney and Julia Garner. Atlanta is the main filming location for the show, despite the series name, which is a region that spreads across Arkansas and … [Read more...] about The Ozark Show Guide to Georgia
