The Netflix series Ozark features a family on the run after a money-laundering operation gone wrong. They move to the Lake of the Ozarks but soon pick up their life of crime again. Jason Bateman stars alongside Laura Linney and Julia Garner. Atlanta is the main filming location for the show, despite the series name, which is a region that spreads across Arkansas and … [Read more...] about The Ozark Show Guide to Georgia
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Southern Stays: JW Marriott Hotel Savannah Plant Riverside District
This post contains affiliate links. In 2020, the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District opened on Savannah's River Street. Set in the former power plant building, local hotelier Richard Kessler had been working on this particular property for many years. He previously opened the Mansion on Forsyth Park and the Bohemian Hotel. The riverfront property is made … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: JW Marriott Hotel Savannah Plant Riverside District
Glory Filming Locations to Visit
Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Cary Elwes star in Glory, the true tale of the first all-black volunteer company, which served in the Civil War. The soldiers, under the leadership of Colonel Shaw, played by Broderick, must overcome their own prejudices to lead their regiment to victory. The majority of the filming took place in coastal Georgia. … [Read more...] about Glory Filming Locations to Visit
The Best Places to Celebrate Hanukkah in the South
While there are plenty of places known to celebrate Christmas in the South, we can't forget about one of the other major holidays during the season: Hanukkah. The celebration in December honors the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. This post contains affiliate links. Atlanta, Georgia The city of Atlanta has a large Jewish population dating back to the … [Read more...] about The Best Places to Celebrate Hanukkah in the South
6 Lighthouses to Visit in Georgia
Lighthouses were created to safely signal to incoming boats and once were found throughout the Southeast. Few remain today because of erosion and hurricanes, but Georgia is blessed with six that travelers can visit. All lighthouses are located within a short drive of one another so you can base yourself in Savannah to explore the rest. We didn't include the Little … [Read more...] about 6 Lighthouses to Visit in Georgia
