Gadsden, Alabama is a town of 36,000 located northeast of Birmingham. The town was once a large hub for boat, tire, and steel production. It still has the small-town feel in the historic downtown. Gadsden is located near Neely Henry Lake, Noccalula Falls Park, the Coosa River, and a number of outdoor attractions. Photo courtesy of Amy Eubanks. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Gadsden, AL
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Small Town Saturday: Jekyll Island, GA
As one of Georgia's Golden Isles, Spanish moss-covered Jekyll Island was once the stomping grounds for the country's most powerful and elite, including the Rockefellers, Morgans, and Vanderbilts. The Jekyll Island Club served as the social club and resort in the pre-war days where visitors could hunt, ride horses and play golf. It was here that the first transcontinental … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jekyll Island, GA
Small Town Saturday: Aiken, SC
Aiken, South Carolina is a town across the border from Augusta, Georgia. It's known for thoroughbred horses and their yearly steeplechase. It has a population of around 30,000 and was incorporated in 1835. The historic town is also home to the Savannah River Plant, a nuclear power facility. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Aiken, SC
Small Town Saturday: Riverdale, GA
Riverdale is a community outside Atlanta made up of 15,000 residents and is also home to the Hindu Temple of Atlanta. The temple was incorporated in 1984 and has since served the community of Hindus in the metropolitan area. The two buildings in the temple are each dedicated to Shiva and Venkateswara. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Riverdale, GA
Small Town Saturday: Rome, GA
The city of Rome has less than 40,000 residents but is home to Berry College. Named after the Italian city, Rome is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Native Americans settled nearby before the Civil War devastated the area. The Old Mill, pictured above, was constructed in 1930 and has one of the world's largest waterwheels. It was used to grind corn … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Rome, GA
