Macon, Georgia, is known for its Antebellum homes and Georgia music landmarks. But the new Hotel Forty-Five is the newest addition to the historic downtown. The hotel gets its name from the forty-five-degree angle it sits. Several features from the building's past as a Banker’s Health & Life Insurance Company remain, including a directory with the original office … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Forty-Five
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Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Ray Charles Robinson was born in 1930 in Greenville, Florida, to a laborer and a laundress. His mother, Aretha, was only fifteen when she became pregnant by Ray's father, Bailey, who was married and had taken her in as a child. To flee the scandal, she moved to Albany, Georgia, before returning to Florida after Ray was born. Bailey's wife helped with Ray's upbringing after … [Read more...] about Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Little Richard Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Little Richard is one of America's most iconic artists, known for his flamboyant attire and stage presence. He was born Richard Wayne Penniman on December 5, 1932, in Macon, Georgia. He was the third of 12 children, and his family was a part of the strict Pentecostal church. His uncles and grandfather were preachers, so his love of music started early. Penniman learned to … [Read more...] about Little Richard Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Literary South: Sidney Lanier
Sidney Clopton Lanier was born on February 3, 1842, in Macon, Georgia, and developed an early love of music and the arts. Later on, he attended Oglethorpe University, which was then in nearby Milledgeville. It was here that he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, which was founded at the University of Alabama, and graduated first in his class. His studies came … [Read more...] about Literary South: Sidney Lanier
Road Tripping from Atlanta to Savannah
If you're visiting Atlanta but want to make a quick getaway to the coast, the charming city of Savannah is only four hours away. It's easily accessible by taking I-75 to Macon and then I-16 until your destination. Break up the road trip with stops at quirky landmarks, with some great tunes, and in a comfortable car. All locations are within Georgia. Henry … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Atlanta to Savannah
