I, Tonya tells the story of competitive figure skater Tonya Harding who wants to make it big at all costs. But her ex-husband intervenes and changes her career forever. Margot Robbie, Bobby Cannavale, and Allison Janney star in the real-life story. The Macon Coliseum was used for ice rink scenes. Filmed In: Atlanta and Macon, Georgia If You Like: Moneyball … [Read more...] about Film Friday: I, Tonya
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Native American Landmarks of Georgia
The state of Georgia is rich in Native American history with tribes settled here long before European arrival. Cherokee and Creek tribes were forcibly removed on the Trail of Tears. There are now 10 locations in the state with National Trail of Tears designations. But these landmarks are a reminder of their legacy. New Echota State Historic Site, Calhoun New Echota … [Read more...] about Native American Landmarks of Georgia
Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
Perhaps no musical group better signifies Southern rock than The Allman Brothers Band. Formed in Daytona Beach, Florida by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, 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 … [Read more...] about Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
Music Tours of Macon with Rock Candy Tours
Visiting Macon, Georgia is an important stop for any music lovers traveling through the region. The seemingly small town played a large role in Southern rock, soul, and other genres from the 1950s to today. In order to teach visitors about the music scene in Macon, a husband and wife duo formed Rock Candy Tours. The name is a nod to Jamie Weatherford's family-owned candy … [Read more...] about Music Tours of Macon with Rock Candy Tours
Classic Eats: H&H Restaurant
Soul food restaurants are a dime a dozen in the South, but very few have as much history as H&H Restaurant in Macon, Georgia. The restaurant is beloved by music fans for being where the former owner, "Mama" Louise, fed the lanky young men who became The Allman Brothers Band. You can see the posters of the musical acts that came through the doors all over the walls. … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: H&H Restaurant