Watkinsville is a charming Georgia town located just below Athens. Deemed the “Artland of Georgia,” Watkinsville is home to many art galleries, shops, and museums including the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF). The foundation hosts an annual pottery show, Perspectives, from August to September that brings in visitors from across the southeast. The show has been … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Watkinsville, GA
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Small Town Saturday: Bishop, GA
Located in Oconee County, Georgia, Bishop is a small town that tells the stories of the past with its many antique stores. In just 4 miles between Bishop and the county seat, there are seven antique stores; most of them occupying Bishop along Hwy 441 (Macon Hwy). You can find hidden treasures from jewelry to furniture, collectibles and more in the town’s diverse and unique … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Bishop, GA
Small Town Saturday: Wilkesboro, NC
In the shadow of the mountains and alongside the Yadkin River is the town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. With a population of less than 4,000 people, the town has a unique history dating back to the early days of America. There's a tree known as the "Tory Oak" where a local patriot hung a British loyalist during the Revolutionary War. Folk song legend Tom Dula, also known … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Wilkesboro, NC
Small Town Saturday: Shelby, NC
The Foothills town of Shelby, North Carolina has around 20,000 full-time residents. The town has a yearly Livermush festival, a unique gathering devoted to the dish. Among the attractions you'll find here are a historic carousel, a children's train ride, the Don Gibson Theatre, and the Earl Scruggs Center. There's also a thriving downtown, home to a number of shops, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Shelby, NC
Small Town Saturday: Mt. Airy, NC
Mt. Airy, North Carolina is located less than an hour's drive from Greensboro, North Carolina. The town's history is perhaps most closely identified with that of actor Andy Griffith, who grew up in the area and connected many characters and locations from his show with the town. One of the country's first sets of conjoined twins also made their home here in the 1800s. Today, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Mt. Airy, NC
