Originally home to private Ferrell Gardens in the 1800s, the Callaway family purchased the property in 1912 and started building their Italianate estate shortly afterward around the existing gardens. The white stucco exterior and red tile roof stand out amongst the otherwise green surroundings. The family found success in five-and-dime stores, agricultural equipment and … [Read more...] about Visiting Hills and Dales Estate
Small Town Saturday: Grantville, GA
Grantville, Georgia is a town south of Atlanta with less than 5,000 residents that was founded in 1852. Originally a hub for the cotton industry, as the business dwindled, so did the population. Most notably, the town was used as a filming location for The Walking Dead, Lawless, and Broken Bridges. Many of the buildings downtown were listed for sale on eBay in 2015. Today, … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Grantville, GA
Weekend Guide to Mobile, Alabama
First settled as a fort in 1702, the city of Mobile has influences from the French, British, and Spanish that appear to visitors to be reminiscent of cities like New Orleans or Savannah. It was first named the capital of French Louisiana the same year. The city is Alabama's only saltwater port so much of its industries involve the water, specifically shipping and seafood. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Mobile, Alabama
Southern Stays: Loews Atlanta Midtown Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia has many hotels, especially top-name brands, but there's only one Loews. While most visitors stay downtown or in Buckhead, the Midtown area is the ideal location, especially if you're traveling on business or in town for an event like the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival or any event in Piedmont Park. The hotel is a short walk from two MARTA stations, … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Loews Atlanta Midtown Hotel
Small Town Saturday: Warm Springs, GA
Named for the geothermal pools found in the area, Warm Springs, Georgia is perhaps best known as the former second home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He used the healing waters to treat his polio. Originally settled as Bullochville in the 19th century, it became a spa town for travelers on their way elsewhere in the region. Today, the town has a number of … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Warm Springs, GA