It's entirely possible for someone to pass through Tiger, GA without even realizing it. The town is one of those places that you blink and will miss it. There are around 400 residents of this Blue Ridge Mountains town, which is close to bigger towns like Helen and Clayton. The town's claim to fame is an offbeat attraction called Goats on the Roof. At this store and fudge … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tiger, GA
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Small Town Saturday: Jonesboro, GA
This small town of less than 5,000 residents is only 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta but feels like an entirely different place. It's known as the official home of Gone with the Wind, serving as Margaret Mitchell's real-life inspiration for Tara. The last battle of the Atlanta Campaign in the Civil War was fought here, largely in the front yards of homes and plantations. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jonesboro, GA
The South’s Spookiest Cemeteries
Since the South is an area steeped with history, it makes sense that there would be plenty of spooky stories. In honor of Halloween, we're sharing our picks for the South's spookiest cemeteries. You can explore these cities of the dead and find the graves of the city's notable residents and could even spot a ghost. Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia As one of … [Read more...] about The South’s Spookiest Cemeteries
Visiting Georgia’s Historic Capitals
The state of Georgia was developed as a British debtor's colony in 1732 and named in honor of King George II. When the state declared independence from the motherland and as the population spread from coastal settlements to throughout the territory, there was a need for centralized government. Over the state's history, there have been five major capitals, with a few temporary … [Read more...] about Visiting Georgia’s Historic Capitals
Visiting the Locations of the Gone with the Wind Trail
Gone with the Wind is the most recognized book and subsequent film to come out of the South, penned by Margaret Mitchell in 1936 and adapted for the screen in 1939. The epic novel tells of Scarlett O'Hara, the spoiled heroine who goes through the tribulations of the American Civil War. The impact of the film and book are long-standing, even today. It was easily the most … [Read more...] about Visiting the Locations of the Gone with the Wind Trail
