Atlanta, Georgia is a music lover's paradise, with ties to rap, R&B, country, pop, and electronic. There are countless venues around town to see live music and annual festivals like Shaky Knees and Music Midtown. The city has launched the careers of artists like The Indigo Girls, TLC, OutKast, Childish Gambino, Travis Tritt, Mastodon, and Gladys Knight. This post … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Atlanta, Georgia
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Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
A great addition to the hotels of downtown Atlanta is The Candler Hotel. The 17-story high-rise was the tallest in the city when it was built in 1906. It was constructed by Asa Griggs Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola. The building itself was originally created as an office complex, home to the headquarters of Central Bank and Trust. Johnnie Cochran had an office here, along … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Candler Hotel
Literary South: Alice Walker
Alice Malsenior Walker was born on February 9, 1944, to sharecroppers in rural northeast Georgia. She was the youngest of eight children and, at a young age, was partially blinded by a BB gun. She enjoyed poetry and writing and excelled in school, later becoming her high school valedictorian. In 1961, she left small-town life to attend Spelman College in Atlanta on a … [Read more...] about Literary South: Alice Walker
Road Tripping From Atlanta to Gainesville
Many travelers heading south to Florida pass through Atlanta and South Georgia on their way to Gainesville and beyond. It's one of two routes on major highways, but you can also detour to the small towns that run alongside the highway for an enjoyable road trip. While I-75 is the fastest route, following the first half of the road trip between Atlanta and Savannah, you can … [Read more...] about Road Tripping From Atlanta to Gainesville
Atlanta vs. Charlotte: Who Does It Better?
Both Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, have been called the "capital of the New South," with impressive skylines and major industries. Both had industrial beginnings, namely, railroad and cotton. Both have major international airports. But the cities aren’t rivals as much as they are sisters. It’s like how you might compare London and Paris. Both are beautiful … [Read more...] about Atlanta vs. Charlotte: Who Does It Better?
