We enjoy a trip to Georgia's capital city on occasion but we are always looking for small towns near Atlanta. Some of them give you the same "big city" amenities such as great restaurants. You will also find things to do you can't find in the city. Here's our picks for great small towns near … Continue reading Fun small towns near Atlanta to explore
The world-class athletic competition in Cedartown, Georgia
Every June flags from around the world line the street's of Cedartown, Georgia, a small town known best for being the birthplace of the voice of Winnie the Pooh and a song by country crooner Waylon Jennings. The flags represent the countries of world-class athletes who visit this Northwest Georgia town every year for the … Continue reading The world-class athletic competition in Cedartown, Georgia
Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. only lived to be 39 years old but he left a legacy that has not been forgotten. Every third Monday in January people across the United States and around the world celebrate his legacy. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park in Atlanta is open year-round to share the … Continue reading Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park
Discovering the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail
Travel is more than just relaxing on beaches and enjoying delectable cuisine. Travel is an education, a way to learn more about the people and places around us. While in Plains, Ga. in July 2021, we experienced a history lesson and a science lesson in one beautiful story. It starts with a former First Lady … Continue reading Discovering the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail
Paradise Garden and the legacy of Howard Finster
The house at 200 Lewis Street in Summerville, Ga. fits in with all of the other frame houses on the street. But inside and behind that house is the story of a man who followed his own vision and in doing so, became something of a folk hero. Howard Finster”s idea for Paradise Garden came … Continue reading Paradise Garden and the legacy of Howard Finster