For travelers heading south through Georgia, Albany is a detour option for somewhere to spend the night or a few hours. The city and its surrounding small towns are home to significant landmarks in Georgia history and charming locales. Albany Albany is one of the largest towns in Southwest Georgia. Settled by Creek Indians, the Flint River runs through the area. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Albany, Georgia and Surrounds
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Weekend Guide to LaGrange, Pine Mountain, and Columbus, Georgia
Southwest Georgia is made up of dozens of communities from the outskirts of metro Atlanta to the state line with Florida. For the purposes of this guide, we'll be including mostly the towns included in the state of Georgia's "Presidential Pathways" region. There are, however, some that have been left out but we included the most notable with the most to offer visitors. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to LaGrange, Pine Mountain, and Columbus, Georgia
Georgia’s Presidential Landmarks
The state of Georgia may not be the one that immediately comes to mind when you think of the stomping grounds of past presidents, but it is. Many remember peanut farmer Jimmy Carter who rose to fame as President of the United States in 1976, but others have deep ties to the area. History buffs should plan their own trip around Georgia to see where past great leaders have … [Read more...] about Georgia’s Presidential Landmarks
Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA
Plains, Georgia is home to less than 800 residents but is known for being home to former President Jimmy Carter. Once inhabited by the Muscogee tribe, the town was settled in the 1800s. Over the last 200 years, it's been mostly a farming community with peanuts as the major crop. Today, most of what you'll find relates to Carter, including the Carter Boyhood Farm, the Jimmy … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA
