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
Georgia
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
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
Small Town Saturday: Greenville, GA
Greenville, Georgia is the county seat of Merriweather County, located about 50 miles from Atlanta. Founded in 1827, today the town has a population of less than 900 people. It was named for Revolutionary War hero Nathaniel Greene. The iconic courthouse was built in 1903 but suffered damage from a fire in the 1976. The historic downtown has a number of shops and restaurants. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Greenville, GA