Now known for its backdrop as a filming location in movies and television, particularly The Walking Dead, Senoia is a small town an hour south of Atlanta. The town has also hosted the Southern Living Idea House. Originally settled in the 1800s by travelers from South Carolina, Senoia now is home to Riverwood Studios, which brought film and television to the town of 4,000 … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Senoia, GA
Riding the Tweetsie Ghost Train
Tweetsie has a unique hold on my mind. It’s the source of traffic in the fall. It’s the gravel lot my college boyfriend taught me to drive stick shift in. It holds the temporary traffic light whose removal signals the end of the tourist season in the High Country. As an undergrad at Appalachian State, I never made it over to Tweetsie. The $34 price tag was out of reach. So … [Read more...] about Riding the Tweetsie Ghost Train
Small Town Saturday: Adairsville, GA
The town of Adairsville, Georgia is around one hour north of Atlanta and has a population of around 4,000 people. Route 41 was originally the main road until I-75 was built. Originally a Cherokee village, the town became a railroad stop in the 1800s. It had a Civil War battle called the Battle of Adairsville, a part of Sherman's campaign. Today the town is home to Barnsley … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Adairsville, GA
Film Friday: Dolphin Tale
A boy befriends a dolphin whose tail is damaged in a crab trap. He enlists some friends in creating a prosthetic tail for his flippered friend. The family-friendly film that is based on a true story stars Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman. Scenes were filmed at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the Pinellas Technical Education Centers and Admiral Farragut … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dolphin Tale
Small Town Saturday: Locust Grove, GA
The town of Locust Grove in Henry County, Georgia has a thriving downtown with restaurants, stores and frequently passing trains. It has a population of about 5,000 residents. Named for the grove of locust trees nearby, it was home to a number of cotton gins and warehouses in the 1800s. It was incorporated as a city in 1893. Today it's known for being home to Noah's Ark, an … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Locust Grove, GA