This is a part of a series called Literary South, which highlights important literary landmarks and the writers and authors who made them known. Flannery O'Connor was born Mary Flannery O'Connor on March 25, 1925, in Savannah, Georgia. She lived there and went to school until 1938, at which point she briefly moved to Atlanta before relocating to Milledgeville, where … [Read more...] about Literary South: Flannery O’Connor
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Savannah Taste Experience’s Famous and Secret East Side Food Tour
Food tours are a great way to get to know the culture, history, and flavors of the South, as I previously learned in Charleston. Savannah, located on the coast of Georgia, is another city best experienced through its cuisine. Savannah Taste Experience offers two tours of the city, each offering a sampling of some of the best restaurants around. I took The Famous and Secret … [Read more...] about Savannah Taste Experience’s Famous and Secret East Side Food Tour
A First Timer’s Guide to Taste of Atlanta
For the past 12 years Taste of Atlanta has taken over Tech Square, in the heart of Midtown, for the city’s premier food, wine, beer and cocktail festival. Comprised of tasting tents, live demos and interactive cooking experiences, the weekend-long festival is perfect for the pickiest of eaters or the self-described foodie. 1. Look at the offerings beforehand. Each … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Taste of Atlanta
Small Town Saturday: Juliette, GA
You may not find yourself in Juliette, Georgia unless you purposely detour to the unincorporated town between Atlanta and Macon. It's most well known as the home to the Whistle Stop Cafe, the filming location for Fried Green Tomatoes. After filming was over, the restaurant became operational. Most of the stores nearby are themed to the movie. Other movies … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Juliette, GA
Weekend Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia, is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1733 by British General James Oglethorpe. The marshlands had been settled by Native American tribes before they became a major trading hub for the colonies. The country's original planned city was even spared during Sherman's March to the Sea. But the city fell into disrepair between the 1950s … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Savannah, Georgia
