While there are plenty of places known to celebrate Christmas in the South, we can't forget about one of the other major holidays during the season: Hanukkah. The celebration in December honors the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. This post contains affiliate links. Atlanta, Georgia The city of Atlanta has a large Jewish population dating back to the … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Celebrate Hanukkah in the South
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Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
A great addition to the hotels of downtown Atlanta is The Candler Hotel. The 17-story high rise was the tallest in the city when it was built in 1906. It was constructed by Asa Griggs Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola. The building itself was originally created as an office complex, home to the headquarters of Central Bank and Trust. Johnnie Cochran had an office here along … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
The Best Airbnb Rentals in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is a popular destination when it comes to attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. There are hotels in most areas, some catering to business and conference crowds while others appeal to leisure travelers. Airbnb and other rental services have gained popularity, especially for … [Read more...] about The Best Airbnb Rentals in Atlanta
Literary South: Alice Walker
Alice Malsenior Walker was born on February 9, 1944, to sharecroppers in rural northeast Georgia. She was the youngest of eight children and at a young age was partially blinded by a BB gun. She enjoyed poetry and writing and excelled in school, later becoming her high school valedictorian. In 1961, she left small-town life to attend Spelman College in Atlanta on a … [Read more...] about Literary South: Alice Walker
The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Rail lines once connected much of the South, from Flagler's train down the length of Florida to the Amtrak Crescent Line that still runs in a curve down the coast to New Orleans. But what happens when these tracks are no longer in use? Many communities have converted them to rails-to-trails paths, public spaces with parks, restaurants, and access to public transportation … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
