St Marys, Georgia, founded in 1787, is a historic town just north of Florida that has a population of around 18,000 residents. The town is known as the ‘gateway’ to Cumberland Island, which is the largest of Georgia’s barrier islands and is home to feral horses and famous ruins. In addition to the ferry to Cumberland, the downtown area is home to numerous shops, museums, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: St. Mary’s, GA
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Weekend Guide to LaGrange, Pine Mountain, and Columbus, Georgia
Southwest Georgia is made up of dozens of communities from the outskirts of metro Atlanta to the state line with Florida. For the purposes of this guide, we'll be including mostly the towns included in the state of Georgia's "Presidential Pathways" region. There are, however, some that have been left out but we included the most notable with the most to offer visitors. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to LaGrange, Pine Mountain, and Columbus, Georgia
Visiting Hills and Dales Estate
Originally home to private Ferrell Gardens in the 1800s, the Callaway family purchased the property in 1912 and started building their Italianate estate shortly afterward around the existing gardens. The white stucco exterior and red tile roof stand out amongst the otherwise green surroundings. The family found success in five-and-dime stores, agricultural equipment and … [Read more...] about Visiting Hills and Dales Estate
Small Town Saturday: Grantville, GA
Grantville, Georgia is a town south of Atlanta with less than 5,000 residents that was founded in 1852. Originally a hub for the cotton industry, as the business dwindled, so did the population. Most notably, the town was used as a filming location for The Walking Dead, Lawless, and Broken Bridges. Many of the buildings downtown were listed for sale on eBay in 2015. Today, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Grantville, GA
Southern Stays: Loews Atlanta Midtown Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia has many hotels, especially top-name brands, but there's only one Loews. While most visitors stay downtown or in Buckhead, the Midtown area is the ideal location, especially if you're traveling on business or in town for an event like the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival or any event in Piedmont Park. The hotel is a short walk from two MARTA stations, … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Loews Atlanta Midtown Hotel
