One of music's most legendary figures, James Brown, was born in tough conditions near Augusta, Georgia before his rise to fame. He grew up with an aunt in a brothel and struggled to make money. He took up odd jobs, including singing and dancing. He was arrested for robbery at age 16, but it was in a juvenile detention center that he formed a gospel group that would start his … [Read more...] about James Brown Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
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Film Friday: The Mule
Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, The Mule follows octogenarian Leo Sharp who becomes a drug pusher and courier for the Sinaloa Drug Cartel. Sharp, a World War II veteran, was the oldest drug mule in the world. The film is based on The New York Times interview with DEA Special Agent Jeff Moore, who arrested Leo Sharp. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, including in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Mule
Georgia’s Presidential Landmarks
The state of Georgia may not be the one that immediately comes to mind when you think of the stomping grounds of past presidents, but it is. Many remember peanut farmer Jimmy Carter who rose to fame as President of the United States in 1976, but others have deep ties to the area. History buffs should plan their own trip around Georgia to see where past great leaders have walked … [Read more...] about Georgia’s Presidential Landmarks
Southern Stays: Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. When visiting North Augusta, South Carolina, your choices are limited in terms of non-chain accommodation. But thankfully the historic town has plenty of historic inns and bed and … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast
Visiting the Morris Museum of Art
Founded in 1985 by publishing magnate William S. Morris III in memory of parents, the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia opened in September 1992. It was the first museum in the country devoted to art and artists of American South. It features over 5,000 works in the permanent collection including paintings, sculptures, photos, drawings, and prints from artists with ties … [Read more...] about Visiting the Morris Museum of Art
