Dolly Parton was born in 1946 as a poor child in rural Tennessee. She learned to sing and play instruments in church and later went on to perform on radio and television programs, including her stint on The Porter Wagoner Show. Parton moved to Nashville after graduating high school, where she started her songwriting career. She had a string of successful duets … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
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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
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
Six Lighthouses to Visit in Georgia
Lighthouses were created to safely signal to incoming boats and once were found throughout the Southeast. Few remain today because of erosion and hurricanes, but Georgia is blessed with six that travelers can visit. All lighthouses are located within a short drive of one another so you can base yourself in Savannah to explore the rest. We didn't include the Little … [Read more...] about Six Lighthouses to Visit in Georgia
Road Tripping From Atlanta to Gainesville
Many travelers heading south to Florida pass through Atlanta and South Georgia on their way to Gainesville and beyond. It's one of two routes on major highways but you can also detour to the small towns that run alongside the highway for an enjoyable road trip. While I-75 is the fastest route, following the first half of the road trip between Atlanta and Savannah, you can … [Read more...] about Road Tripping From Atlanta to Gainesville
