As I prepared for my trip to a conference in Huntsville, I was excited to plan my route through the back roads of Georgia and Alabama. The mountainous region is underrated when it comes to travel destinations, but well worth visiting. I've made this trip a few times and am excited to share some of my favorite road trip stops. I took I-75 north to 140 to 27 to 48, which … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Atlanta to Huntsville
Georgia
Small Town Saturday: Zebulon, GA
The small town of Zebulon, Georgia was originally founded in 1825 and named for Zebulon Pike, an American explorer. Today, it has a population of fewer than 1,200 people. Centered around the red brick historic courthouse built in 1895, a number of structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Old Zebulon Depot and the Franklin House. The … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Zebulon, GA
A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival, along with its electronic and hip hop and country festivals named Shaky Beats and Shaky Boots, is the city's top new festival. Located in the middle of downtown, where the 1996 Summer Olympics took place, the event has views of downtown's iconic structures like the SkyView Ferris wheel and the Westin hotel. Big-name acts like Florence and … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is the ideal destination for your next girls weekend because it has everything one looks for: delicious food, nightlife, beaches, and shopping. That doesn't even include the history, which dates back to before the founding of the United States. This weekend itinerary is ideal for people who have visited Savannah and seen all its major tourist … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Small Town Saturday: Thomaston, GA
Thomaston, Georgia was founded in 1825 and named for General Jett Thomas, an Indian fighter in the War of 1812. Like many other Southern towns, the courthouse is at the center with a grid surrounding it. A cannonball sits on the grounds that is believed to be the first "shots fired" from Fort Sumter, signaling the beginning of the Civil War. The area was looted after the … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Thomaston, GA
