It's unlikely you'll find the unincorporated town of Robertstown, Georgia on the map, but it's tucked between downtown Helen and Unicoi State Park in White County. The main claim to fame of the small town is Fred's Famous Peanuts, a roadside attraction selling, of course, peanuts, as well as honey, jellies, and other gifts. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Robertstown, GA
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Small Town Saturday: Cleveland, GA
Founded in 1857, Cleveland is the county seat of White County. The population is less than 5,000 residents and the town was named for a general from the War of 1812. There's a historic town square and nearby attractions, including Babyland General Hospital and North Georgia Zoo and Petting Farm. It's also home to dozens of wineries in Georgia's Wine Country. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Cleveland, GA
A First Timer’s Guide to Six Flags Fright Fest
Six Flags Over Georgia is one of the area's best theme parks, located outside Atlanta, Georgia. While the summertime is a busy time of year. The park opens at night for the entire month of October for Fright Fest, an annual event at their parks nationwide. It's the only time of year you can ride the rides in the dark! Costumes are discouraged, as you can leave it up to the … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Six Flags Fright Fest
Small Town Saturday: Washington, GA
Located in rural Wilkes County, there are few places as beautiful and quintessentially antebellum as Washington, Georgia. First settled in the 1700s, the town of less than 5,000 has many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Robert Toombs House, the Wilkes County Courthouse, and the Mary Willis Library. The town was the site of two … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Washington, GA
Music Monday: Otis Redding
Otis Redding Jr. was a high school dropout who supported his family by playing with Little Richard's band the Upsetters. After a chance encounter at Stax Recording Studio, he signed his first contract. His music initially reached primarily African American audiences, but later became widely appreciated, honoring him with number one record on the Billboards charts. He was … [Read more...] about Music Monday: Otis Redding
