O. Henry, also known as William Sydney Porter, was born on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina, during the Civil War. His mother died when he was young, and he moved with his father into his grandparents' house. He loved reading from a young age and, as a teenager, started working at his uncle's pharmacy, where he was later licensed. At age 20, Porter moved … [Read more...] about Literary South: O. Henry
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Georgia’s Most Charming Towns (That Aren’t Savannah)
Don't get us wrong. We love Savannah. So much so that we've written dozens of posts about the Hostess City. But it isn't Georgia's only charming town. Not even by a long shot. There are plenty of towns worth a visit that are matched in terms of top-notch restaurants, historic inns, and attractions. Come see a few of our favorites, most of which are a short drive from major … [Read more...] about Georgia’s Most Charming Towns (That Aren’t Savannah)
Southern Stays: Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
The Ritz-Carlton brand is one of the world's most luxurious, and Georgia has a handful of properties. The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee is the only one outside of the city of Atlanta. Set outside of the town of Greensboro in Georgia's Lake Country, there is no shortage of activities for guests staying at the resort or for those who want to venture out into the nearby … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
Classic Eats: The Yesterday Cafe
The Yesterday Cafe opened in downtown Greensboro, Georgia in 1995 and has been a family-run operation ever since. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner throughout the week. The menu features Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and pork chops. But what makes this small town favorite so successful is their world-famous … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Yesterday Cafe
Film Friday: Bull Durham
Bull Durham revolves around the lives of baseball players for the Durham Bulls, a real-life team. Baseball groupie Annie Savoy, played by Susan Sarandon, hooks up a minor league player every season and soon becomes involved with both rookie pitcher "Nuke" LaLoosh, played by Tim Robbins, and the veteran catcher assigned to deal with him, Crash Davis, played by Kevin … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Bull Durham
