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 town … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Atlanta’s Southern Suburbs
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Film Friday: Fried Green Tomatoes
In Fried Green Tomatoes, an unhappy housewife, played by Kathy Bates, seeks the advice of an elderly woman at a nursing home, played by Jessica Tandy, who tells a story from her past. Ninny Threadgoode describes the life of Idgie Threadgoode, who grew up in 1920s Alabama. Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Chris O'Donnell, and Cicely Tyson also star. Filmed In: … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Fried Green Tomatoes
Film Friday: Joyful Noise
The film Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, featured powerhouse performances in both acting and singing. The two play rival choir directors competing in the national championships. Keke Palmer and Jeremy Jordan also offer solid performances. Specific scenes were filmed at Howard's Deli in Smyrna, Bethany United Methodist Church in Fairburn and the … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Joyful Noise
Film Friday: Zombieland
Before Atlanta was overtaken by zombies in the filming of the popular show The Walking Dead, the comedy Zombieland introduced us to the rules of zombie hunting. A shy college student exists in a world overtaken by the undead and attempts to go home to Ohio to see if his parents are still alive. Along the way, he is introduced to an unstable zombie hunter … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Zombieland
