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
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Southern Stays: Hotel Forty-Five
Macon, Georgia is known for its Antebellum homes and Georgia music landmarks. But the new Hotel Forty-Five is the newest addition to the historic downtown. The hotel gets its name from the forty-five-degree angle it sits at. A number of features from the building's past as a Banker’s Health & Life Insurance Company remain, including a directory with the original office … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Forty-Five
The Ultimate Vampire Diaries Fan Guide to Georgia
Starting in 2009 and running for eight seasons, not to mention spawning multiple spinoffs, The Vampire Diaries is one of the most popular series to be filmed in Georgia. Its impact is still seen today as the show gains popularity on streaming platforms. It tells of a young girl who meets a pair of vampire brothers and finds herself falling deeper into their world. The show … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Vampire Diaries Fan Guide to Georgia
Visiting Serenbe in Georgia
Started in the 1990s, Serenbe is a New Urbanist community in the farmlands of Chattahoochee Hills, located south of Atlanta, Georgia. Its name comes from "serenity" and "to be," created by Steve Nygren and Marie Lupo Nygren after a 1991 visit. It's become a popular place for people to move to get away from the traffic of the city or for visitors to spend a relaxing afternoon. … [Read more...] about Visiting Serenbe in Georgia
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 as … [Read more...] about Visiting the Real-Life Places from Sweet Magnolias
