Kennesaw, Georgia is a suburb of Atlanta with less than 30,000 residents. The area was once mostly rural and was the site of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Civil War. Visitors can see the battlefield, now protected by the National Park Service, which has a visitor's center with information on the war as well as canons throughout the park. Climb Kennesaw Mountain … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Kennesaw, GA
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Tips for Visiting Zoo Atlanta
Among Atlanta, Georgia's most popular attractions, Zoo Atlanta is one of the most beloved. The zoo started as a traveling circus that eventually ran out of money and was purchased by a wealthy Atlantan. It was there, in 1889, that the Zoo Atlanta opened in Grant Park, one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods. Local philanthropist Asa G. Candler, Jr., of Coca-Cola fame, added … [Read more...] about Tips for Visiting Zoo Atlanta
Small Town Saturday: Tiger, GA
It's entirely possible for someone to pass through Tiger, GA without even realizing it. The town is one of those places that you blink and will miss it. There are around 400 residents of this Blue Ridge Mountains town, which is close to bigger towns like Helen and Clayton. The town's claim to fame is an offbeat attraction called Goats on the Roof. At this store and fudge … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tiger, GA
Small Town Saturday: Jonesboro, GA
This small town of less than 5,000 residents is only 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta but feels like an entirely different place. It's known as the official home of Gone with the Wind, serving as Margaret Mitchell's real-life inspiration for Tara. The last battle of the Atlanta Campaign in the Civil War was fought here, largely in the front yards of homes and plantations. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jonesboro, GA
The South’s Spookiest Cemeteries
Since the South is an area steeped with history, it makes sense that there would be plenty of spooky stories. In honor of Halloween, we're sharing our picks for the South's spookiest cemeteries. You can explore these cities of the dead and find the graves of the city's notable residents and could even spot a ghost. Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia As one of … [Read more...] about The South’s Spookiest Cemeteries