Central State Hospital opened in 1842 as a “lunatic, idiot, and epileptic asylum." It's become one of the creepiest places to visit as the buildings crumble. Its first patient arrived tied to a horse and following on foot. During this time, people who were considered to be "different" were sent by their families to Central State, unsure of how to deal with them. … [Read more...] about Exploring Central State Hospital, Georgia’s Largest Mental Institution
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Dolly Parton Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
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 after being … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
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
6 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 6 Lighthouses to Visit in Georgia
