As soon as the fall leaves start to hit the ground, the apples are ready to be picked. There are few places better for apple picking than Ellijay, Georgia, a small town in the North Georgia Mountains. Plenty of orchards dot the landscape of the area and each is known for something different. Ellijay is known as the Apple Capital of Georgia and you can understand why, … [Read more...] about Apple Picking in Ellijay, Georgia
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Film Friday: Life As We Know It
When couple dies in a tragic car accident, they leave custody of their newborn daughter to their respective best friends who have never gotten along. Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel play Holly and Eric, two single adults trying to form some sort of family for infant Sophie. Josh Lucas and Christina Hendricks also star. Specific scenes were filmed at Turner Broadcasting … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Life As We Know It
The South’s Best Markets
The weather is slowly getting cooler here in the South, making it a great time to visit the south's best markets for farm-fresh produce and artisan crafts. As an area with an agricultural history, it makes sense that farmers' markets would thrive in the region. So here are our picks for the South's best markets. The Best Farmers Markets in the South Municipal Market, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Markets
Small Town Saturday: Jefferson, GA
During my trip through Georgia's Lake Country, my group stopped in the small town of Jefferson, Georgia to visit the Shields Ethridge Heritage Farm, a well preserved farm from the 1930s. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has won countless awards for the preservation efforts. They have an iPhone app that guides you around the property and have a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jefferson, GA
Film Friday: Joyful Noise
The film Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, featured powerhouse performances in both acting and singing. The two play rival choir directors competing in the national championships. Keke Palmer and Jeremy Jordan also offer solid performances. Specific scenes were filmed at Howard's Deli in Smyrna, Bethany United Methodist Church in Fairburn and the … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Joyful Noise
