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150 years later, a funeral for Andersonville’s dead
A century and a half after they perished from disease, deprivation, or battle wounds, Andersonville’s fallen are finally getting a funeral. To cap more than a year of programming marking the Civil War prison’s 150th anniversary, the national historic site is staging a series of events history buffs will not want to miss.
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Boom! 16 Fourth of July festivities around Georgia
From the mountains of North Georgia to the marshes of the coast, there is no shortage of Independence Day celebrations in the Peach State. Here are a few highlights:St. Simons Island:Sunshine Festival 5k and...
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Full Moon Fun
This Friday and Saturday, head to Georgia's beautiful lakes to take advantage of the full moon. An abundance of activities will take place in honor of this special lunar phase, including:Full Moon Kayak Tour:...
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Serenity in the City
From fifteen stories up, Buckhead doesn’t look like my neighborhood. It looks like snaking roads filled with unfamiliar cars driven by people I don’t have a chance of knowing. As I stand on the...
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All set for Augusta!
Augusta is one of Georgia’s most classic Southern cities. Located two and a half hours east of Atlanta, it's situated on the Savannah River and features vibrant galleries and restaurants, a lovely Riverwalk, and...
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Savannah: The Place to Be This Weekend
There’s always something to do in Savannah, but this weekend, “The Hostess City of the South” is putting on more events than ever. Here are some of my picks:Savannah Music Festival, through April 4....
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Dine in Dahlonega
Located just an hour north of the perimeter, Dahlonega offers a little something for everyone. From charming shops and restaurants around the Square to mountain trails for cycling and hiking to award-winning wineries on...
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Summertime Activities at the Rock Ranch
Before another summer month flies by, take your family to visit The Rock Ranch. Just an hour south of Atlanta, it features more than 1,500 acres of Georgia's finest agritourism offerings.A summer day at the ranch...
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Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
Jekyll Island is replete with culture, history, and beauty; this September, experience it for yourself at the 10th annual Shrimp & Grits Festival. You'll find plenty of family-friendly entertainment, professional cooking competitions, and of course,...
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Four famous Georgia cemeteries—plus four lesser-known plots worth a visit.
1. You may have visited: Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
Atlanta’s preeminent cemetery showcases the city’s rich culture and racially fraught past in a landscaped oasis. The resting place of author Margaret Mitchell, golfer Bobby Jones, six Georgia governors, and 27...