This photo was snapped on a particularly rainy day at Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, GA during my post-trip for the Georgia Travel Media Marketplace. The small town of less than 1,000 people is known for Young Harris College, a small school where my mom spent two years. It's also home to the stunning Brasstown Valley Resort. Interested in seeing your small town … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Young Harris, GA
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The South’s 5 Most Stunning Mansions (That You Can Tour!)
There was a time when the robber barons and oil tycoons from the North would own a second home down South to spend half of the year. It was America's Gilded Age and the homes have the opulence to match the time period. The land was plenty and the weather was mild for these "snowbirds," who created lavish summer getaways in the region. Since that time, everyone from … [Read more...] about The South’s 5 Most Stunning Mansions (That You Can Tour!)
Southern Stays: Brasstown Valley Resort
Brasstown Valley Resort is a popular getaway for those visiting the North Georgia Mountains. It's also close to Young Harris College, making it a convenient stay for those in town to tour the campus. It is also only two hours from Atlanta and Chattanooga, so it's a popular spot for weekend getaways, near the North Carolina state line. Staying at Brasstown … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Brasstown Valley Resort
Small Town Saturday: Greensboro, GA
I fell hard for Greensboro, Georgia, where I felt like I had stepped out of The Andy Griffith Show or even Gilmore Girls. The downtown is straight out of a movie, full of antique stores, markets, and the Yesterday Cafe, whose world-famous buttermilk pie was served at the wedding of Carrie Underwood at the nearby Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation. Interested in … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Greensboro, GA
Film Friday: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
A New York reporter comes to Savannah, Georgia and befriends a suave millionaire who soon becomes the subject of headlines as he is put on trial for murder. As someone who just recently read the original John Berendt book, I can say that the two are very different, as the film focuses more on the crime and trial storyline. Clint Eastwood directed the film, which stars Kevin … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil