Riverdale is a community outside Atlanta made up of 15,000 residents and is also home to the Hindu Temple of Atlanta. The temple was incorporated in 1984 and has since served the community of Hindus in the metropolitan area. The two buildings in the temple are each dedicated to Shiva and Venkateswara. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Riverdale, GA
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Film Friday: We Are Marshall
We Are Marshall is based on a true story, telling of the 1970 plane crash, killing the entire football team and coaching staff of Marshall University. The surviving players and a new coach must rally their community to keep the team alive in their honor. Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, January Jones and Kimberley Williams-Paisley star in the film. Filmed In: Atlanta, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: We Are Marshall
A First Timer’s Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, has one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the country and certainly the biggest in the South. The festivities began nearly 200 years ago with the Irish community and continue today with every bar serving green beer. There's also a parade for the community and live entertainment on different stages. The morning of St. Patrick's Day is when … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah
Visiting the Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium opened in 2005 and has become the world's largest aquarium in terms of size and the gallons held by the tanks. There are over 100,000 animals from 500 species in 10 million gallons of fresh and marine water. The over $300 million dollar project was supported by Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus. What to See at the Georgia Aquarium The … [Read more...] about Visiting the Georgia Aquarium
Visiting the Carter Presidential Library
One of Georgia's claims to fame is being home to former President Jimmy Carter. His presidential library is located near the Little Five Points neighborhood in Atlanta and is a popular stop for school groups. The over 60,000 square foot spaces includes archives and a museum of items relating to the president's life, as well as a research library. What to See at the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Carter Presidential Library
