Atlanta, Georgia is a sprawling metropolis made up of miles upon miles of suburbs. Most visitors don't wander "outside the perimeter" during their trips, but you'll find hidden gems, especially in the southern suburbs of Clayton, Coweta, and Henry counties. There's the inspiration for Gone with the Wind, one of the largest NASCAR tracks in the country, and a small … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Atlanta’s Southern Suburbs
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Film Friday: Smokey and the Bandit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzMpOvKxXdM In one of Burt Reynolds' most memorable roles, Smokey and the Bandit was filmed throughout the South. Rednecks Bandit and Cledus accept a challenge to pick up a shipment of beer from Texas and return with it in a specified amount of time. Along the way, they have trouble with "the law" and pick up a young woman running away from … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Smokey and the Bandit
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
