World-renowned folk artist Howard Finster was a sixth-grade dropout who became a preacher with visions. His work was featured all over the world, including SoHo galleries in New York and R.E.M. album covers, but he lived a simple life in rural north Georgia. Over the years, he transformed his house and its surrounding buildings into works of art themselves, covered in … [Read more...] about Visiting Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden
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Small Town Saturday: Parrott, GA
Blink and you might miss the small South Georgia town of Parrott. The town of less than 200 people has a small downtown area with a few antique shops and restaurants. Actress Joanna Moore, mother of Tatum O'Neal, called the town home. The Creek Indians were the first to settle here, followed by the Europeans, who incorporated the town in the 1800s and changed the name to … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Parrott, GA
Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA
Plains, Georgia is home to less than 800 residents but is known for being home to former President Jimmy Carter. Once inhabited by the Muscogee tribe, the town was settled in the 1800s. Over the last 200 years, it's been mostly a farming community with peanuts as the major crop. Today, most of what you'll find relates to Carter, including the Carter Boyhood Farm, the Jimmy … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA
Visiting the Delta Flight Museum
Atlanta, Georgia is known as the region's transportation hub, home to the world's busiest airport. Delta Airlines is the main reason, as the company has called the city their headquarters since 1941. Since 1995, the Delta Flight Museum has served as a way to track the company's history, partnerships, and general aviation history. Set in historic Hangar 1, the building … [Read more...] about Visiting the Delta Flight Museum
Where to Go (in the South) in 2016
It's the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2016 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. So start searching for transportation deals and prepare to pack your bags! Orlando, … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2016
