I fell hard for Greensboro, Georgia, where I felt like I had stepped out of The Andy Griffith Show or even Gilmore Girls. The downtown is straight out of a movie, full of antique stores, markets, and the Yesterday Cafe, whose world-famous buttermilk pie was served at the wedding of Carrie Underwood at the nearby Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation. Interested in … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Greensboro, GA
Georgia
Film Friday: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
A New York reporter comes to Savannah, Georgia and befriends a suave millionaire who soon becomes the subject of headlines as he is put on trial for murder. As someone who just recently read the original John Berendt book, I can say that the two are very different, as the film focuses more on the crime and trial storyline. Clint Eastwood directed the film, which stars Kevin … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Small Town Saturday: Tallulah Gorge, GA
Known as North Georgia's first tourist attraction, Tallulah Gorge is one of the best hikes in Georgia. The state park has miles of manmade lakes, waterfalls, and trails. It's also been the sight of tightrope crossings as well as the backdrop for a few scenes in Deliverance. Interested in seeing your small town photo featured on Small Town Saturday? Send me an … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tallulah Gorge, GA
Weekend Guide to St. Simon’s Island, Georgia
St. Simon's Island is the most populous of Georgia’s Golden Isles, with 90 miles of coastline and barrier islands. This seaside town is ideal for families, but you can find amusements for all ages. Natives settled in the area in 2000 BCE, but it wasn't long before the British left their mark on the new colony of Georgia. The island is now home to over 13,000 … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to St. Simon’s Island, Georgia
Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
Georgia's Antebellum Trail is one of the oldest parts of the state and has some of the most historically preserved buildings in the South. Travelers can start in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, and end in music mecca Macon or travel in the opposite direction. Athens Athens is home to the University of Georgia and was the stomping grounds for music … [Read more...] about Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail