In an effort to support small businesses in a time of mass consumerism and big box stores, Small Business Saturday was born. It's the counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so here are a few of our favorite Southern shops to frequent this Saturday. There you'll find local gifts and handmade products. The Beehive, Atlanta, Georgia Located at the Edgewood Retail … [Read more...] about 5 Places to Shop for Small Business Saturday
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Where to Find Street Art in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is a former industrial hub that now has a number of abandoned spaces. Rather than have them continue to be tagged in what city officials consider to be vandalism, some have been reserved for murals by the Living Walls Conference, an initiative to beautify spaces in specific neighborhoods. Founded by Monica Campana in 2009, it commissions artists from all … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Atlanta
Film Friday: Smokey and the Bandit
In one of Burt Reynolds' most memorable roles, Smokey and the Bandit was filmed throughout the South. Rednecks Bandit and Cledus accept a challenge to pick up a shipment of beer from Texas and return with it in a specified amount of time. Along the way, they have trouble with "the law" and pick up a young woman running away from her wedding, played by a young Sally … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Smokey and the Bandit
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
While Atlanta may not be the first place you might think of for a girls weekend, especially since there's no beach, but there is plenty to keep you and your friends entertained. Our series of girlfriend getaway guides includes places to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your weekend, as well as the best place to stay. This itinerary is best for people who have already … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
Classic Eats: Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
Set in a ramshackle building on Piedmont Road, Fat Matt's Rib Shack is a classic Atlanta eatery. It's been cited in the film Up in the Air and hosts live blues music nightly. Open since 1990 in a different time for the city, it's not uncommon to see a line wrapped around the door. Obviously, ribs are the main attraction at Fat Matt's, which you can order in a rack or … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
