The town of Adairsville, Georgia is around one hour north of Atlanta and has a population of around 4,000 people. Route 41 was originally the main road until I-75 was built. Originally a Cherokee village, the town became a railroad stop in the 1800s. It had a Civil War battle called the Battle of Adairsville, a part of Sherman's campaign. Today the town is home to Barnsley … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Adairsville, GA
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Small Town Saturday: Locust Grove, GA
The town of Locust Grove in Henry County, Georgia has a thriving downtown with restaurants, stores and frequently passing trains. It has a population of about 5,000 residents. Named for the grove of locust trees nearby, it was home to a number of cotton gins and warehouses in the 1800s. It was incorporated as a city in 1893. Today it's known for being home to Noah's Ark, an … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Locust Grove, GA
Small Town Saturday: Hampton, GA
The town of Hampton, Georgia is located an hour south of Atlanta and is known for its proximity to Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Atlanta airport's Air Traffic Control center. Named for a revolutionary war hero, the town is now home to over 7,000 people. There's a 4-H Center that hosts field trips and educational visits as well as a downtown with a growing restaurant scene. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Hampton, GA
Small Town Saturday: Winter Park, FL
Winter Park is a Central Florida suburb located just 30 minutes North of Orlando’s major theme park attractions. Home to the state’s first four-year college—Rollins College, Winter Park is a quintessential historic college town. With a population of around 29,000 Winter Park maintains an intimate small-town feel, complete with a Saturday Farmer’s Market, a train depot, and a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Winter Park, FL
Small Town Saturday: Statesboro, GA
The small college town of Statesboro is home to Georgia Southern University. It's known for the song written by Blind Willie McTell and its nearby farms. It has a population of about 30,000 and the downtown area features a number of revitalized historic buildings. It once was the world leader in cotton production. Today there is a weekly farmer's market and art museum. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Statesboro, GA
