Both the original 1962 version and the 1991 version were filmed in the region, but the more modern Cape Fear spent more time down south. Cape Fear tells of a convicted rapist who is released from prison after his 14 year-long sentence. He tracks down the family of the lawyer who defended him, or failed to do so in his eyes, to seek revenge. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Cape Fear
Georgia
Small Town Saturday: South Newport, GA
On the small coastal road between Savannah and Charleston lies South Newport, Georgia, known for the "Smallest Church in America," one of my favorite kitschy landmarks. It has a few pews and only has enough room for a few people to stand inside of it at a time. It's well worth a stop if you're traveling by Coastal Highway 17. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: South Newport, GA
Visiting Macon’s Allman Brothers Band Museum
One of Macon, Georgia's biggest exports is music and no band has given the city more fame than The Allman Brothers Band. The band started in Jacksonville, Florida by brothers Gregg and Duane Allman, who were heavily influenced by the Muscle Shoals musicians. They were joined by Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, and "Jaimoe" Johanson. The band has left its mark on … [Read more...] about Visiting Macon’s Allman Brothers Band Museum
Small Town Saturday: Milledgeville, GA
This photo was taken at Andalusia, the home of writer Flannery O'Connor, in Milledgeville, GA. She moved back home with her mother when she was diagnosed with lupus. Dozens of her beloved peacocks roamed the property, which once encompassed 544 acres. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Milledgeville, GA
A Guide to Georgia’s Wine Country
Georgia's wine country, located in the North Georgia Mountains, is a great weekend jaunt from Atlanta and is only two hours away. Among the towns included in the official wine country are Rabun Gap, Helen, Sautee Nacoochee, Cleveland, Young Harris, Hiawassee, and Dahlonega. Book a tour of North Georgia wine country or designate a driver. Georgia Wineries to … [Read more...] about A Guide to Georgia’s Wine Country