This post is a work of satire and is not to be taken as legal advice. For better or worse, the South is a place where some laws hold strong, even well after they should. For example, many states still restrict the sale of alcohol on Sundays, some barring it completely while others only allow it after 12:30, when church lets out. And loopholes allow for casinos to exist … [Read more...] about 11 Unusual and Outdated Southern Laws
Small Town Saturday: Newnan, GA
Newnan, Georgia was established in 1828 as the county seat of Coweta County. It was the site of a Confederate hospital during the Civil War and still contains many antebellum structures. The shops and restaurants of downtown are set around the square with the Coweta County Courthouse placed in the middle. More recently, movies like Zombieland, The Odd Life of Timothy … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Newnan, GA
Film Friday: Girls Trip
Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and Jada Pinkett Smith star in Girls Trip, which follows a group of friends from college for a weekend in New Orleans for Essence Fest. Along the way, they reconnect as friends and find their wild sides. Filmed In: New Orleans, Louisiana If You Like: Bridesmaids … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Girls Trip
Weekend Guide to Atlanta’s Northern Suburbs
Atlanta is made up of dozens of suburbs in the counties of Fulton, Cobb, and Gwinnett. These areas were formerly known as bedroom communities, connected to the city by streetcars, but are now known in their own right for the restaurants, shops, and businesses. Atlanta's northern suburbs have small-town charm as well as family-friendly activities, craft breweries, and much … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Atlanta’s Northern Suburbs
Driving Coastal Highway 17
Known also as US Route 17, this road runs over 1,000 miles parallel to I-95 from Punta Gorda, Florida to Winchester, Virginia. In some places, it's little more than a small country road, while in others it's the main thoroughfare. It cuts through five states, running alongside the ocean for the majority. Most travelers take the main highway for road trips, especially those … [Read more...] about Driving Coastal Highway 17