The South has been home to some of America's greatest writers, penning books that are widely considered to be "classics." They take their surroundings and incorporate them into the tales. These places also might influence visitors to write their own stories. Eatonton, Georgia The town in Georgia's Lake Country was the birthplace of not just one, but two notable … [Read more...] about 6 Must-See Places for Literary Fans
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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
Film Friday: My Cousin Vinny
My Cousin Vinny tells of two brash New Yorkers who are accused of murder in rural Alabama and their bumbling cousin Vinny who comes to defend them. Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, and Marisa Tomei star in the film. Specific filming locations include the Alto State Penitentiary, the General Putnam Motel in Eatonton, and the Monticello Courthouse. Filmed In: Alto, Bostwick, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: My Cousin Vinny
Literary South: Joel Chandler Harris
This is a part of a series called Literary South, which highlights important literary landmarks and the writers and authors who made them known. Joel Chandler Harris was born to an unwed mother in 1845. She returned to Eatonton, where her maternal grandmother hailed from, where she was taken in by a local doctor and allowed to live in a small cottage behind his … [Read more...] about Literary South: Joel Chandler Harris
Classic Eats: The Yesterday Cafe
The Yesterday Cafe opened in downtown Greensboro, Georgia in 1995 and has been a family-run operation ever since. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner throughout the week. The menu features Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and pork chops. But what makes this small town favorite so successful is their world-famous … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Yesterday Cafe
