During my trip through Georgia's Lake Country, my group stopped in the small town of Jefferson, Georgia to visit the Shields Ethridge Heritage Farm, a well preserved farm from the 1930s. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has won countless awards for the preservation efforts. They have an iPhone app that guides you around the property and have a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jefferson, GA
Film Friday: Joyful Noise
The film Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, featured powerhouse performances in both acting and singing. The two play rival choir directors competing in the national championships. Keke Palmer and Jeremy Jordan also offer solid performances. Specific scenes were filmed at Howard's Deli in Smyrna, Bethany United Methodist Church in Fairburn and the … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Joyful Noise
Classic Eats: Swan Coach House
In 1965, the Swan Coach House opened next to the Swan House, an Atlanta mansion, serving up classic Southern dishes to benefit the local arts scene. The women who started the restaurant used their family dishware and recipes and it has since become a local institution for bridal showers and ladies who lunch. The Swan House is now owned by the Atlanta History Center, so the … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Swan Coach House
This Is My South: Erin Z. Bass
I'm a native of South Louisiana and got my Journalism degree from LSU. After working for weekly newspapers, freelancing for regional magazines and a short stint in the communications department at Macy's West in San Francisco, I decided to put down permanent roots in Lafayette, La. and started Deep South as an online magazine. That was almost four years ago. A new tech … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Erin Z. Bass
Small Town Saturday: Clemson, SC
In the South, fall means football season and one small town that loves its football is Clemson, South Carolina. The town itself has around 13,000 residents, which includes the students of Clemson University. This photo was taken during the game against the University of South Carolina, one of the South's biggest rivalries. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Clemson, SC