The Creek Indians settled around the Ocmulgee Old Fields, a Mississippian set of ceremonial mounds over 13,000 years old. In 1809, Fort Benjamin Hawkins was established as a trading post between the Georgia colonists and the Native Americans. The area became the county seat in 1823, named Macon. The city was a Confederate arsenal during the Civil War and sustained damage, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Macon, Georgia
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Otis Redding Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Otis Redding was born September 9, 1941, to a family of six in Dawson, Georgia. His family moved to Macon's Tindall Heights neighborhood when he was five. He learned to play guitar and piano as well as sing at his local church, setting him on the path to becoming a performer. Redding made money singing gospel songs for a local radio station and won a teen talent … [Read more...] about Otis Redding Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
6 Easy Day Trips from Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia has so much to see that it's easy to spend your trip within the city limits. But drive less than an hour outside of town and you'll have a completely different experience. There are so many places to see in less than two hours, but we've included a few of our favorites. It's easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Atlanta
The Allman Brothers Band Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Formed in Daytona Beach, Florida by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band was originally called Hour Glass. Duane went to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to work as a session musician for the recording studios there. The brothers then recruited Jaimoe and Berry Oakley to join their burgeoning group. In 1969, they moved to Macon, Georgia to join the roster of … [Read more...] about The Allman Brothers Band Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
The South’s Best Lesser-Known Music Cities
Earlier this year, I wrote a story for Fodor's about America's best music cities beyond the places you usually hear about. The South, in particular, is a region rich in music culture, especially in Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, and New Orleans. But these places are far from the only ones. Even this list isn't exhaustive, leaving out other musically inclined destinations like … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Lesser-Known Music Cities
