Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival, along with its electronic and hip hop and country festivals named Shaky Beats and Shaky Boots, is the city's top new festival. Located in the middle of downtown, where the 1996 Summer Olympics took place, the event has views of downtown's iconic structures like the SkyView Ferris wheel and the Westin hotel. Big-name acts like Florence and … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is the ideal destination for your next girls weekend because it has everything one looks for: delicious food, nightlife, beaches, and shopping. That doesn't even include the history, which dates back to before the founding of the United States. This weekend itinerary is ideal for people who have visited Savannah and seen all its major tourist … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Small Town Saturday: Thomaston, GA
Thomaston, Georgia was founded in 1825 and named for General Jett Thomas, an Indian fighter in the War of 1812. Like many other Southern towns, the courthouse is at the center with a grid surrounding it. A cannonball sits on the grounds that is believed to be the first "shots fired" from Fort Sumter, signaling the beginning of the Civil War. The area was looted after the … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Thomaston, GA
Weekend Guide to Northwest Georgia
Northwest Georgia, known as the Historic High Country, isn't frequently traveled but has some unique landmarks well worth the detour. The Chattahoochee National Forest has miles of protected land. Cherokee and Civil War landmarks are found here, as is a legacy of textiles and quilts. This area is also an easy day trip from Atlanta and much of northern … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Northwest Georgia
Music Monday: St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Credit: Tyler Garcia St. Paul and the Broken Bones formed in 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama. It's made up of six members, featuring Paul Janeway on vocals. They also tour with trombone and baritone saxophones. Janeway and bassist Jesse Phillips had been playing together for many years but decided to give music one last shot before moving onto their … [Read more...] about Music Monday: St. Paul and the Broken Bones